Top Questions
Western Steel offers a full range of building solutions for new construction projects.
Our building solutions include:
• Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs)
• Conventional steel buildings
• Hybrid steel buildings
• Concrete tilt-up steel buildings
Our in-house design services Include:
• Structural Engineering in All 50 States and Canada
• Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Heavy Timber, and Light Gauge
• Foundation Design
• Seismic Design and Retrofit
• Structural Forensic Analysis
• Building Information Modeling
• Peer Review Services
• Value Engineering
• Total Installed Cost Analysis/Feasibility Study
• Procurement Solutions
• Transportation and Logistics
• Construction Management
We are SolutionCentric™.
Our solutions-only approach ensures that your building and our relationship is built on trust, excellence, and unparalleled commitment. Join a league of sophisticated clientele who trust Western Steel Buildings to provide exceptional project solutions in a real-world partnership.
1. DEDICATED POINT OF CONTACT
At Western Steel Buildings, you’ll have a consistent point of contact throughout your entire project. Our Account Managers and their teams will remain your steadfast partners, ensuring seamless ownership of your building project from start to finish and beyond. Our aim is to cultivate lasting relationships, providing support for all your building needs across numerous years and projects.
2. SCOPE GAP SOLUTIONS
We are committed to ensuring the success of your project. We offer a full spectrum of engineering and procurement services to bridge any scope gaps that lead to delays. This encompasses Geotechnical Services, Foundation Design, EOR Services, Anchor Bolt Supply, Masonry and Tilt-wall Design, Structural Steel Detailing, Delivery Logistics, and more – all seamlessly integrated under the Western Steel umbrella. Scope gaps do not exist at Western Steel.
3. ON-TIME DELIVERY GUARANTEE
Western Steel Buildings has the only real On-Time Delivery Guarantee in the industry. If we do not deliver our building packages on time, we will pay weekly damages to help offset the cost of the delay or the general conditions associated with the delay caused by us. 100% simple, 100% effective.
4. PROACTIVE ON-SITE BUILDING INVENTORY
Western Steel Buildings takes full responsibility for onsite building package materials inventory. We send our representatives to your site to perform a complete materials inventory at the time of delivery. If there is damage, shortage, or defect, we’ll find and correct it before it causes a delay.
Pre-engineered steel buildings ( PEMBs ) offer exceptional customization options to meet specific design requirements precisely. These buildings can be tailored in size, shape, layout, and aesthetic preferences.
Choices abound for doors, windows, insulation, roofing, and exterior finishes, including incorporating exterior insulated metal panels. Insulated metal panels provide excellent thermal insulation properties, regulating the building’s temperature and enhancing energy efficiency.
The roof style of pre-engineered steel buildings is also customizable, with options like clerestory, monitor, and gambrel roof lines, allowing for design versatility and architectural variety as seen in these completed projects.
Interior mezzanines are commonly integrated into pre-engineered steel buildings, creating additional usable space. These mezzanines can be customized for diverse purposes such as storage, offices, or workspaces, offering flexibility per specific requirements.
Pre-engineered steel buildings offer several benefits, such as cost-effectiveness, durability, and versatility.
They are typically less expensive than traditional construction methods, require less maintenance, and can be customized to suit various applications, including warehouses, factories, offices, etc.
The construction time for a pre-engineered steel building depends on various factors, including the size and complexity of the structure.
However, one of the key advantages of these buildings is their faster construction time compared to conventional buildings. Generally, smaller steel buildings can be erected in weeks, while larger projects may take a few months.
YES!
Pre-engineered steel buildings can be designed to be energy-efficient.
They offer excellent insulation options to minimize heat transfer, reducing heating and cooling costs. Additionally, natural lighting, ventilation systems, and energy-efficient fixtures can be incorporated into the building’s design to enhance energy efficiency further.
For structural steel building contracts, various types of bonds may be required to ensure the project is completed successfully.
Western Steel has the ability to provide bonding for the following:
Bid bond: This type of bond is required to guarantee that the company submitting the bid will enter into the contract if they are awarded the project.
Performance bond: A performance bond guarantees that the company will complete the work as specified in the contract and according to the agreed-upon terms, including quality, schedule, and budget.
A payment bond guarantees that the company will pay all subcontractors, suppliers, and other parties involved in the project as required by law.
At Western Steel, we maintain an excellent credit rating and financial standing, as well as the necessary experience and skills to complete any project successfully. The amount of bonding required for a structural steel building contract will depend on the specific requirements of the contract and the risks involved. We can obtain bonds that are sufficient to cover the full value of the contract, including any potential cost overruns or delays that may occur.
We work closely with reputable bonding agents and surety companies to ensure that our clients have the appropriate bonding coverage and can meet the contract’s requirements.
Yes.
Pre-engineered steel buildings are suitable for a wide range of climates.
Steel is a durable material that can withstand various weather conditions, including high winds, heavy snow loads, and seismic activity. With proper insulation and ventilation systems, these buildings can provide a comfortable interior environment in both hot and cold climates.
Yes.
Western Steel offers E&O services.
Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is a basic form of protection for engineering firms that provide their customers with designs, engineering services, and construction. E&O insurance helps protect professional firms from claims made during the design or construction of a metal building or other engineering services.