Pre-Engineered vs Custom Steel Buildings: Which Is Right for You?

Jennifer November 21, 2025 No Comments

Two business owners, same industry, same building size. Jim chose pre-engineered. Sarah went custom. Both got exactly what they needed, but their journeys couldn’t have been more different. Jim runs…

Steel Building Permits: What You Need to Know Before You Apply

Jennifer November 7, 2025 No Comments

Three rejections. That’s what happened to Mike, a contractor from Tennessee, when he submitted his first steel building permit application. The project? A straightforward 40×60 equipment storage building. Nothing fancy.…

Building Winter Preparation: 5 Signs You’re Not Ready (And How to Fix Them Fast)

Jennifer October 17, 2025 No Comments

Is your building ready for winter’s worst? With temperatures already dropping and forecasts calling for a harsh winter ahead, now’s the time to take an honest look at your facility.…

Cold Weather Steel Building Design: What You Need to Know Before Winter Hits

Jennifer October 3, 2025 No Comments

Cold weather steel building design requires three critical considerations: engineered snow loads of 40-60 PSF, insulation packages with R-19+ values, and completely sealed building envelopes to prevent moisture infiltration. When…

Steel Animal Shelter Design That Works in the Real World

Jennifer September 19, 2025 No Comments

After three decades in the metal building industry, I’ve reviewed more facility plans than I can count. But few projects are as personally rewarding (or as complex) as animal shelters,…

How Steel Building Layout Impacts Workflow and Productivity

Jennifer September 5, 2025 No Comments

After spending years helping businesses design and build steel facilities, I’ve learned that the most successful projects aren’t just about strong materials or fast construction. They’re about smart planning. The…

Commercial Steel Buildings vs Tilt-Up Construction: Pros, Cons, and Use Cases

Jennifer August 15, 2025 No Comments

When planning a commercial structure, one of the first critical decisions developers face is the construction method. The two most common systems in large-scale commercial construction are commercial steel buildings…

Why MBMI’s Trim and Flashing Options Improve More Than Just Looks

Jennifer August 1, 2025 No Comments

The overlooked details that protect your steel building investment When planning a commercial steel building, most decision-makers focus on big-ticket components: framing, roof panels, insulation. But the smaller details (especially…

How Fully Sealed Steel Buildings Reduce Long-Term Maintenance Costs

Jennifer July 18, 2025 No Comments

Smart design choices that protect your investment year after year A brand-new steel building looks impressive on day one. But what really matters is how it holds up five, ten,…

Top Design Priorities for Energy Efficient Commercial Steel Buildings

Jennifer July 3, 2025 No Comments

Smart strategies for lower operating costs and long-term building performance Energy efficient commercial steel buildings are no longer a luxury. They’re a necessity. As energy codes tighten and utility costs…

Author: Jennifer

Pre-Engineered vs Custom Steel Buildings: Which Is Right for You?

Steel Building Permits: What You Need to Know Before You Apply

Building Winter Preparation: 5 Signs You’re Not Ready (And How to Fix Them Fast)

Cold Weather Steel Building Design: What You Need to Know Before Winter Hits

Steel Animal Shelter Design That Works in the Real World

How Steel Building Layout Impacts Workflow and Productivity

Commercial Steel Buildings vs Tilt-Up Construction: Pros, Cons, and Use Cases

Why MBMI’s Trim and Flashing Options Improve More Than Just Looks

How Fully Sealed Steel Buildings Reduce Long-Term Maintenance Costs

Top Design Priorities for Energy Efficient Commercial Steel Buildings

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