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Most consumers know that steel building construction fits into many traditional categories that include agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial applications. However, new uses are being made for steel construction and in some purposes that may surprise you.
One steel building category that is seeing more and more nationwide acceptance is automobile and truck dealerships. Vehicle dealerships like the fact that their building can feature a mezzanine that allow for vertical parts inventory stores in lieu of more additional and expensive horizontal storage. This allows for the use of previously unused overhead space without the need for a bigger and costlier building.
Churches are also seeing the benefits of building with steel. Most churches have limited funding available for new building construction and they quickly find out that more conventional construction methods (wood, brick, or masonry) can be up to double the price of steel. Some churches with larger congregations also have the ability to erect their own structures as most rigid I-Beam steel buildings simply bolt together when assembled. Any church members with construction experience can group together to help construct a new church and save money on labor costs.
Entertainment facilities and night clubs are starting to choose steel as their material of choice. Entertainment entrepreneurs like the clear-span framing system available for their venues that most steel I-Beam structures provide. Clear-span construction allows for the maximum use of space under roof without interior load-bearing columns. This is especially important for line-of-sight issues in nightclubs and for the convenience of uninterrupted floor space for dancing, dining, or hosting large gatherings.
Another fairly recent application for steel buildings is their use for schools and universities. School boards and administrators of higher education facilities have found that steel buildings can be erected and put to use in about half the time it would take a more conventional building to be finished. The cost savings for any school or university in on-site labor can be substantial, and the quick erection of the building minimally impacts the calendars of year-round learning institutions.
Steel buildings are now being used for many other applications including medical facilities, distribution centers, and recreational structures. Consider a steel building for your next project no matter how elaborate or distinctive the design.
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