Custom Steel Structures: Understanding the Design and Construction Process

Are you building a new structure? Whether it’s a residence or for your business, selecting an easy-to-build, durable, low-maintenance, and future-proof building will benefit you in the long run. This makes custom metal structures perfect for any requirement.

At Armstrong Steel, we specialize in prefabricated custom metal buildings that perform better than traditional construction with timber and concrete. Our design and engineering capabilities make us the leading steel building fabricator in America. Whether it’s your first time buying a metal structure or you want to get another one, our team understands how it can be a significant investment and an exciting milestone.

We’re also aware that some of our customers find the process of designing and building bespoke metal structures to be intimidating. This is why our building consultants are available to guide you, answer questions, or address any concerns. Plus, we prepared this guide to help you navigate a steel building’s design and construction process.

At Armstrong Steel, we aim to take the guesswork out of creating custom metal structures that suit your specific requirements. Read on to learn how our building systems work and what’s involved.

Price your building here.

Requesting a quote from Armstrong Steel is as easy as completing our secure contact form. Give us a few details about your project so one of our building consultants can get in touch and discuss your requirements and objectives. We will help you design and purchase a custom pre-engineered building that suits your unique needs.

At this point, we cannot stress enough the importance of knowing your needs for pricing your project more accurately. With our help, you can determine how much you can afford and initiate a smoother buying process. Our building consultants can help you make an informed decision on whether our custom metal structures are right for you at this time.

Are you unsure about your building’s dimensions? No worries! Armstrong Steel will provide the resources to guide you.

Order your building

Armstrong Steel makes ordering a steel building simple with a smooth purchase order process. Every Armstrong Steel customer is given 30 days working with their own dedicated in-house Project Manager to finalize the design of their building after the purchase of their building. Your project manager will also help to source any additional components you may need to complete your project.

What’s involved in designing your Armstrong Steel building?

At Armstrong Steel, we are proud of our ability to optimize the use of materials. We design custom metal structures in-house to avoid residual waste. This means you pay only for the materials we use, making your project more affordable, unlike when you build with lumber.

Plus, our engineers specifically design every aspect of your building system to meet your specific local building codes and your project’s load-bearing requirements. This prevents us from using excess materials, leading to more savings on your part.

Low labor costs

All parts of your Armstrong Steel building system are meticulously pre-engineered and designed to fit seamlessly. Connections are pre-punched, and components are numbered to easily correspond with the detailed assembly drawings, streamlining the erection process and reducing labor costs.

Designed for flexibility

Armstrong Steel’s custom metal structures are designed to meet your requirements. Do you need a building to store large pieces of machinery, vehicles, or equipment? How about some space for installing lifts and partitions? No matter your requirements, our design team will meet them.

Our steel structures can have larger portals to accommodate overhead, sliding, or rolling doors. These bigger openings are often required in agriculture, aviation, and warehousing, as these industries need enough room to store and move their goods and equipment.

Designed with versatility in mind

Our design consultants also consider your aesthetic and future requirements. With various framing systems such as modular or clear-span, we can design your custom steel building for any application, including warehouses, manufacturing plants, retail, offices, and residential. In most cases, you can’t tell that our custom steel structures are made of metal because they can be integrated with virtually all construction materials, including various interior and exterior finishes and wall and roofing designs.

Do you want a future-proof structure? You won’t have to worry about spending too much time renovating and expanding your custom metal building. Our pre-engineered steel buildings come in endless sizes, ensuring we meet your length, width, and height requirements. Plus, our clear-span layouts simplify length and width extensions. These benefits are not achievable with traditional wood and concrete construction.

Erecting your custom steel building

A traditional wood building will take at least a few months to finish. Our custom steel structures are quicker and easier to erect, especially if they do not have significant bespoke features. At Armstrong Steel, we provide detailed assembly drawings, a comprehensive erection guide, and anchor bolt patterns to eliminate the guesswork from assembling the parts.

Additionally, your building comes with pre-punched bolt-together connections and cut and numbered components. Simply refer to your assembly drawings to know which part goes where.

Streamlining construction

We want to ensure your construction is streamlined and quick. After approving our designs, our drafting and engineering teams will make your permit drawings and send them to you. We also have them signed by a licensed engineer in your state to help you secure building permits.

Are you ready to build a custom metal building?

Learn more about designing and building custom steel structures by requesting a quote now. Use our online quotation form or call 1-800-345-4610 so our building consultants can start working with you soon.

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