4 Amazing Businesses Thriving in Steel Shop Buildings

Planning to start a business? Looking to expand? Having the right structure can make a huge difference in your success. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be too expensive — and best of all, you don’t have to wait too long. Pre-engineered steel shop buildings have changed the game for entrepreneurs looking to finish construction quickly and affordably without compromising durability and functionality. This means you can realize your dream venture as soon as possible in a space that is not only built to last but is also easy to expand.

How exactly can pre-engineered steel buildings help your business thrive? Let’s explore the benefits of building your shop with our pre-engineered metal structures and talk about some of the types of businesses that are thriving in these innovative buildings.

Pre-engineered steel shops: An overview

Before we discuss what kinds of businesses use Armstrong Steel buildings, let’s see what makes our structures a popular choice.

Made off-site, ready to assemble

Pre-engineered steel shop buildings are designed and manufactured off-site, specifically in our facility. Our engineers work meticulously to ensure every part of your structure fits together seamlessly, reducing labor costs and eliminating waste. Plus, we craft your building to align with your local codes, loads, and environmental conditions. This helps eliminate excessive use of materials and ensures your shop can be assembled and erected without worries.

Easy to assemble and erect

To streamline assembly, we provide the necessary drawings and anchor bolt patterns with your steel shop kit. The major connections are already punched and ready to bolt together, eliminating the need for welding and other special tools. You can use standard tools from a regular toolkit.

Additionally, we cut and numbered most components to correspond with the drawings. All this ensures quick assembly, whether you choose to go DIY or hire an authorized Armstrong Steel contractor. We also eliminate the guesswork from erecting steel shop buildings by supplying an erection guide with each project.

Versatility

Our prefabricated steel building systems can be engineered for any application. We offer various framing systems, from modular to clear-span, so we can meet any design requirement. Our structures support all exterior and interior finishes, meaning you can use almost all construction materials, roofing, and wall designs.

Durable structures

Steel shop buildings are resilient to harsh weather and natural events. They are strong enough to survive high winds, heavy snowfall, and seismic activity. We coat the roof panels with Galvalume to minimize rusting and prolong the lifespan of metal panels.

Future-proofing your shop

As your business thrives, you may need more space to grow. Prefabricated steel buildings are perfect because they allow infinite options for length and width extensions. This simplifies future expansions if you need more room for storage, offices, or selling.

Businesses that use prefabricated steel buildings

Now that you know the benefits of steel shop buildings, let’s take a look at some of the types of businesses using our structures and explore how they’re making the most of our steel buildings.

Auto repair shops

Our pre-engineered steel buildings make good auto repair garages and workshops. Their flexibility allows them to support larger openings with minimal to zero interior columns. You can install large sliding, overhead, or rolling doors to move any vehicle easily.

At Armstrong Steel, we offer prefabricated metal garage kits to take the guesswork out of assembling and erecting an auto repair shop. We provide engineer-stamped plans to speed up the permitting process and reduce construction time. Moreover, your building will come with detailed assembly and erection guides to reduce construction costs.

Warehouse or self-storage facility

Steel shop buildings can also be used as warehouses because they are adaptable and can be tailored to support specific storage needs for any product. For example, you can use our buildings to offer warehousing services to local e-commerce businesses, ensuring that their goods will be safe and secure with sophisticated security systems and insulation technologies. Rigid-frame steel structures are easy to integrate with any insulation or climate control system to boost energy efficiency. This can lead to savings on cooling and heating costs.

Fitness center

Is your neighborhood buzzing with fitness enthusiasts? Turn that energy into a thriving business with our prefabricated metal buildings, which are perfect if you want to open a fitness center, dojo, or gym. We’ll collaborate closely with you to design a space that accommodates everything you need, from spacious group class areas to ample room for exercise machines and storage.

Event venue

Steel buildings are adaptable, making them easy to turn into venues for events like weddings, corporate gatherings, conferences, and conventions. With expansive, clear-span layouts and high ceilings, our structures can be used to host crowds without compromising their comfort. Your metal building is easy to customize and finish with any material, so it looks professional and attractive.

Start your business with a steel shop building

We hope this blog inspired you to build your new business premises with steel. Interested? Don’t hesitate to contact us here at Armstrong Steel. We are happy to provide a custom quote now. Our building consultants are also ready to discuss your project, so call us at 1-800-345-4610.