Hybrid Steel Buildings: Combining Precision and Strength
Our hybrid steel buildings offer the best of Pre-engineered Metal Buildings and Conventional Steel Buildings for maximum efficiency and strength.
Cost Efficiency
- Precision of PEMBs: Utilizes the exacting standards of PEMBs for secondary members.
- Structural Strength: Combines the enduring strength of conventional steel.
- Reduced Material Waste: Minimizes waste through optimized design and production.
- Efficient Production and Installation: Streamlines both manufacturing and assembly processes.
Flexible Designs
- Customizable: Offers the same level of customization as conventional steel, accommodating unique design requirements.
- Architectural Support: Facilitates complex and intricate architectural designs with ease.
Fast Construction
- Pre-engineered Components: Accelerates construction with pre-engineered, precision-built components.
- Rapid On-Site Assembly: Ensures quick assembly to reduce construction time.
- Minimized Field Fabrication: Reduces the need for extensive on-site modifications.
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Hybrid Steel Construction
As the name implies, hybrid steel construction combines both pre-engineered and conventional methods to meet the client’s needs. Western Steel provides some of the most comprehensive hybrid structures in the country, tailored to each client’s unique requirements.
PEMBs and Conventional Steel Structures have distinct engineering and installation processes. PEMBs employ a pre-engineered, three-plate design, utilizing factory-cut and pre-drilled steel components for convenient assembly. They primarily use I-beams and a bolt-together system but may face challenges when dealing with complex designs.
On the other hand, Conventional Steel Buildings provide greater customization options. They utilize open web steel joists as primary members, along with field-cut and drilled I-beams, steel plates, channels, and hollow beams as secondary components. However, this flexibility results in higher labor costs and increased material usage due to on-site fabrication.
Open Web Steel Joists
Joists from conventional steel construction are the primary frame of a Western Hybrid Building System and they are used to support the floors or roof of a building. A steel joist must be designed to withstand forces and stress while minimizing weight, space requirements, and material costs. Different types of joist designs are available based on loading and mounting configurations. Open-web steel joist (OWSJ) consists of two parallel members, or chords, with a repeating, triangular web structure located between the chords.
Our Steel Building Types Conventional Pre-Engineered Hybrid Concrete Tilt-Up
Pre-Engineered
Metal Buildings
Also known as pre-eng, this type of building system consists of precision-designed components fabricated to spec at the factory. The factory-cut, ready-to-assemble parts are then shipped to the site, speeding up the construction process.
Hybrid
Steel Buildings
As the name implies, hybrid steel construction combines both pre-engineered and conventional methods to meet the client’s needs. Western Steel provides some of the most comprehensive SolutionCentric® hybrid structures in the country, tailored to each client’s unique requirements.
Conventional Structural Steel Buildings
Our Structural Engineering team streamlines each aspect of structural steel building, from design analysis to material procurement, ensuring customer satisfaction and guaranteed on-time delivery.
Concrete Tilt-Up
Steel Buildings
Discover the strength and versatility of our cutting-edge steel building solutions paired with the concrete tilt-up constructions. Merging the best of both worlds, we deliver unparalleled durability, design flexibility, and cost efficiency.
Steel Building Projects
Model Linen – Project Spotlight
Blending performance with architectural detail, the Model Linen project is an 18,500 sq. ft. pre-engineered steel building in Ogden, Utah by Western Steel Buildings, incorporating insulated metal wall panels, a standing-seam roof, and an attached single-slope wing.
South Utah Valley Solid Waste District – Project Spotlight
Developed to support regional waste management operations, the South Utah Valley Solid Waste District’s 110,250 sq. ft. transport station expansion was engineered by Western Steel Buildings as a pre-engineered steel and tilt-wall facility built for heavy-duty performance.
Sunbelt Rentals – Project Spotlight
Customized for modern rental operations, the Sunbelt Rentals project in West Jordan, Utah is a pre-engineered steel building by Western Steel Buildings featuring insulated metal panels and a contemporary commercial exterior suited for equipment rental facilities.
BPI Labs – Project Spotlight
Purpose-built for pharmaceutical production, the BPI Labs project is a 14,900 sq. ft. multi-span pre-engineered steel building by Western Steel Buildings, utilizing efficient structural framing and wide-open manufacturing space to support specialized operations.
BZI Steel – Project Spotlight
Engineered to accommodate oversized access requirements, the BZI Steel clear-span facility was delivered by Western Steel Buildings and features a 72′ × 20′6″ sidewall opening to support heavy fabrication operations.
Novae LLC. – Project Spotlight
Serving advanced manufacturing needs, Novae Corp.’s new 142,035 sq. ft. facility was engineered by Western Steel Buildings and features six connected pre-engineered steel structures with gable, single-slope, and lean-to roof lines, along with a full mezzanine and heavy-duty crane systems for industrial flexibility.
Questions from our Customers:
What are hybrid steel buildings, and how do they differ from traditional metal buildings?
Hybrid steel buildings combine the strength of metal buildings with the versatility of traditional construction methods. They use a steel framework for durability while allowing for greater design flexibility and the integration of various materials. This makes hybrid steel buildings more adaptable for complex architectural designs. They also offer cost efficiency by optimizing both steel and conventional construction techniques, delivering enhanced performance in terms of strength, energy efficiency, and durability.
What factors influence the prices of steel buildings?
Steel building prices are affected by several factors, including the size and complexity of the design, the quality and type of steel used, and the condition of the construction site. Custom features, such as unique sizes, additional insulation, or architectural elements, can increase costs. Additionally, market conditions and fluctuations in steel prices play a role in determining overall costs for metal buildings and hybrid steel buildings.
What materials are used in hybrid steel buildings?
Hybrid steel buildings combine pre-engineered components like PEBs and conventional steel materials such as open-web steel joists and hollow steel sections for secondary components.
How long does it take to construct a hybrid steel building?
Construction time is reduced through the use of pre-engineered components and rapid on-site assembly, ensuring quicker completion compared to traditional methods.
Can I become a vendor with Western Steel?
Yes, to become one of our preferred vendors, simply fill out the application and submit. Our one of team members will reach out to you.