Save Money on Construction and Operating Costs with PEMBs Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) cost less to buy and build that other traditional buildings systems. However, that is just half the story. PEMBs continue to save you money after construction. How Metal Buildings Cut Material Costs There is a reason you never see a high-rise building framed with lumber or concrete. The same incredible strength that supports today’s skyscrapers also frames over 50% of today’s commercial low-rise structures and 95% of… Read More
New Tariffs on Steel to Raise Cost of Metal Buildings WARNING: Steel building prices are going up! Order Now to Beat the Increase! In anticipation of new U.S. government tariffs on steel imports, our suppliers recently issued notices of impending steel price increases of 11% to 13% for all orders placed after April 6, 2018. Unfortunately, this is just the first of several expected steel price hikes over the coming months. What’s Behind the Rising Prices? Global steel prices are… Read More
8 Tips for Reducing Your Costs on a Prefab Steel Building In addition to the cost-cutting ideas in Part One and Part Two of this series, here are more tips on how to save money on a metal building. For the Budget-Minded Building Buyer Unless you are a professional builder or real estate developer, this may be the only steel building you will ever need. Make it count. Although you want to keep costs at a minimum, it never pays… Read More
Do-It-Yourselfers Cut Costs on Metal Building Construction You learned in our last blog that the best way to save money on a steel building is to keep the design as simple and box-like as possible. The second-best way to keep building costs to a minimum is do as much of the construction work as possible yourself. How Do-It-Yourselfers Save Money on a Steel Building Pre-engineered metal buildings are already the most cost-effective construction method available today. However, budget-minded buyers revel… Read More
The Best Way to Save Money on Your New Prefab Steel Building What is the best way to cut costs on a metal building? Keep it simple. We all have the tendency to let our dreams outpace our budget on construction projects. It is so easy to get carried away during the planning stage, that we lose sight of the overall cost. However, with a little careful thought and planning, you can save bucks and still have a highly functional… Read More
How Prefabricated Steel Building Kits Save You Money Metal buildings cut costs at every stage of the project. Prefab steel building kits save money on material purchase, construction costs, and operating expenses. Is it any wonder that pre-engineered metal buildings now rule low-rise construction, with 65% of the commercial market and 95% of the industrial market? It is simple economics. Let’s take a closer look at ten ways prefab steel buildings save you money. Affordable to Buy Pre-engineered metal buildings… Read More
The Three Ways to Request a Free RHINO Metal Building Quote The number one question we hear is, “How much does a steel building cost?” That is understandable; we all want to know the bottom line of any major purchase we make. RHINO Steel Building Systems offers three ways to get a quote on your construction project. 1. The RHINO Quick Quote For a fast ballpark estimate on your project, fill out a RHINO Quick Quote online. A Quick Quote… Read More
Choosing Between Multi-Span and Clear Span Buildings We covered the many uses for a clear span steel building in our last post, but not every structure needs to be free of interior columns. For such applications, a multi-span metal building (also known as modular framing) may offer a better buy. Multi-Span vs. Clear Span Steel Buildings Some types of structures simply demand unobstructed space. Gymnasiums, aircraft hangars, horseback riding arenas, church sanctuaries, and large equipment storage buildings cannot function efficiently… Read More
Steel Buildings Cost Less What is the main motivation so many people choose to construct pre-engineered metal buildings? Well, it is the same basic motivation driving people choose any other product: the bottom line. Steel buildings cost less. We all spout platitudes about demanding quality— and we do want the most bang for our buck— but when push comes to shove, money talks. In fact, money SHOUTS! No matter how wonderful the features of a building system, if it is… Read More
The Lifecycle Advantages of Pre-engineered Steel Structures Metal buildings save money on purchasing and construction. However, the greatest savings happen over the lifetime of the structure. Smart investors look not only at the initial costs of building, but also at the lifecycle costs. This cradle-to-the-grave philosophy counts the cost over the years of using the structure. Buying a cheap, inferior structure does not save in the long run if it costs too much to operate and maintain. Looking Beyond the… Read More
