Heber Gateway Plaza – Project Spotlight
Explore how Western Steel brought to life the Gateway Office Center, showcasing innovative design in a pre-engineered metal building.
Project Spotlight
Model Linen
Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply Facility
Sunbelt Rentals expanded their facility footprint in Utah by partnering with Western Steel Buildings to deliver a modern, energy-efficient steel building tailored for equipment rental, storage, and supply operations. The new structure features an eye-catching modern exterior accented with Sunbelt’s signature green, wrapped around a high-performance insulated metal panel system that supports both durability and operational functionality.
Western Steel engineered a building with a strong aesthetic presence and practical performance envelope—insulated metal panels that provide superior thermal control, customization, and long-term reliability. This facility delivers a flexible space capable of handling diverse rental equipment, supply inventory, and service operations in a resilient steel structure.
Project Scope & Scale
- Use: Equipment Rental & Supply Distribution Facility
- Building Size: 10,925 sq. ft. (please provide size if known)
- Frame Type: Pre-engineered steel structure
- Wall System: Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) for climate control and exterior finish
- Roof System: Metal roof, integrated with steel building system
- Exterior Accent: Signature Sunbelt green cladding for brand visibility
- Interior Components: Storage bays, equipment staging, rental service areas, offices/support spaces
Key Challenges
- Designing an exterior that supports brand identity while remaining high-performance.
- Selecting a building envelope capable of handling equipment storage, movement, and service operations.
- Incorporating efficient thermal insulation in a facility with large open bays and frequent equipment traffic.
- Delivering architectural appeal, energy efficiency, and operational flexibility in one steel structure.
Solution / Approach
- Utilized pre-engineered steel building systems with Insulated Metal Panels to deliver performance and aesthetic quality.
- A wall and roof system that maximizes customization, durability, and energy performance.
- Designed large clear-span zones and adaptable interiors to support diverse equipment and supply functions.
- Integrated brand-forward exterior finishes while maintaining a high-performance building envelope.
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Unique Features
- Custom exterior cladding with brand-accent color integrated into steel building envelope.
- Insulated Metal Panel system offering high thermal value, flexibility, and low maintenance.
- Clear-span, open-bay layout designed for heavy equipment storage and flexibility
- Steel construction provides long lifecycle, heavy-use durability, and operational efficiency.
Building Specifications
- Structure: Pre-engineered steel building
- Main Building Size: 10,925 sq. ft.
- Wall System: Insulated Metal Panels (IMP)
- Roof System: Metal roof with durable assembly
- Featured Color Scheme: Signature Sunbelt green accent
- Functional Zones: Equipment storage bays, staging area, rental service, and administrative support
Sustainability / Compliance
- An insulated metal panel envelope reduces heating/cooling loads, improving energy performance.
- Steel building materials support durability, recyclability, and a long lifecycle.
- The building design aligns with commercial operational standards for equipment rental and high-use applications.
- Low-maintenance finishes facilitate cost-effective long-term operations.
Results & Benefits
- Delivered a modern, brand-consistent rental facility optimized for equipment and supply operations.
- Created an operationally flexible environment capable of supporting Sunbelt’s expanding rental fleet.
- Achieved improved thermal performance and long-term durability through high-performance envelope systems.
- Provided a high-visibility exterior that supports brand identity and operational functionality.
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