Steel Building Kit vs. Design-Build Contractor: Total Cost of Ownership

Jennifer August 11, 2026 No Comments

TL;DR: A steel building kit gives you the lowest cost and the most control if you can manage the build; a design-build contractor costs more but delivers it turnkey. Here’s…

How to Compare Steel Building Quotes: MBMI vs. General Steel vs. Rhino

Jennifer August 4, 2026 No Comments

TL;DR: Steel building quotes only mean something when they cover the same scope, engineering, and service, not just the headline price. Here’s how to compare MBMI, General Steel, and Rhino…

Agricultural Steel Buildings for Farms and Ranches: Sizing and Layout

Jennifer July 31, 2026 No Comments

Size a farm or ranch steel building right: clearances, 14-foot eave height, door width, drive-through bays, and interior zoning explained.

Steel Garages and Workshops: Sizing Guide for Hobbyists and Tradesmen

Jennifer July 24, 2026 No Comments

Size a steel garage or workshop right: parking vs working footprints, ceiling height for lifts, door sizing, and workshop wiring basics.

Steel Buildings and Florida Wind Codes: What HVHZ Means for Your Build

Jennifer July 17, 2026 No Comments

How Florida wind codes and HVHZ rules in Miami-Dade and Broward shape a steel building's engineering, from design wind speed to rated openings.

Cold Storage Facility Design: Insulation, Refrigeration, and Loading

Jennifer July 10, 2026 No Comments

Cold storage facility design explained: the insulated envelope, refrigeration sizing, dock and traffic flow, and freezer floor requirements.

Aircraft Hangar Design: Span, Doors, and Clearance

Donnie June 19, 2026 No Comments

Three decisions define a hangar: clear-span width (drives column placement and door size), door type (bi-fold vs. hydraulic), and tail clearance (drives interior height). Get those three right and the…

How to Get an Accurate Steel Building Price Quote (What to Have Ready)

Donnie June 5, 2026 No Comments

An accurate steel building price quote depends entirely on how much real information you give the supplier. Five inputs (dimensions, location, foundation, use, code data) move a generic "ballpark" into…

Lighting Strategies for Commercial Metal Buildings

Jennifer May 22, 2026 No Comments

A distribution center in Georgia made one change during a facility upgrade and cut its lighting energy bill by 61%. They didn’t add solar panels or overhaul their electrical system.…

HVAC for Manufacturing and Warehouse Facilities: What Actually Works

Jennifer May 8, 2026 No Comments

The thermostat war started on day one. Warehouse workers near the loading docks froze while employees in the production area sweltered. The office staff complained constantly. Management kept adjusting a…

Category: Steel Building

Steel Building Kit vs. Design-Build Contractor: Total Cost of Ownership

How to Compare Steel Building Quotes: MBMI vs. General Steel vs. Rhino

Agricultural Steel Buildings for Farms and Ranches: Sizing and Layout

Steel Garages and Workshops: Sizing Guide for Hobbyists and Tradesmen

Steel Buildings and Florida Wind Codes: What HVHZ Means for Your Build

Cold Storage Facility Design: Insulation, Refrigeration, and Loading

Aircraft Hangar Design: Span, Doors, and Clearance

How to Get an Accurate Steel Building Price Quote (What to Have Ready)

Lighting Strategies for Commercial Metal Buildings

HVAC for Manufacturing and Warehouse Facilities: What Actually Works

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