Everything’s bigger in Texas
That includes the pressure on developers to meet the needs of unprecedented population growth, so it comes as no surprise that local publication “The Katy News” recently covered the ever-growing interest in Texas metal buildings, steel buildings for commercial construction projects. Their prediction: pre-engineered steel structures will continue to rise in popularity throughout Texas commercial building construction in 2022 and beyond, thanks to their affordability, shorter construction times, low maintenance qualities, sustainability, and even aesthetic versatility. Let’s explore some of these key characteristics that make pre-engineered steel structures a winning choice.
Less Waste Plus More Efficiency Equals Cost Savings
Compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, the average cost of construction materials is 23% higher in 2021. Developers can reduce costs by opting for pre-engineered steel buildings, which are fabricated off site and transported to construction for easy assembly. Not only do pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) result in less waste, they require less workers and less time to erect. They can also be built on smaller and less complex foundations. Overall, steel building construction requires less time and resources, meaning revenue can be generated quicker and, according to statistics, with cost savings of roughly 30%. Plus, with astronomical population growth to contend with, PEMBs deliver the square footage Texas commercial developers need in the shortest amount of time possible.
Low Maintenance and Sustainable
Of all the building materials to choose from, steel can be one of the best to withstand the elements while also requiring the least amount of maintenance. Needing little more than an annual pressure wash, PEMBS are resistant to fire, mold, mildew, fungus, insects, and distortions caused by everyday exposure to heat. Business owners need not worry about painting, treatments, or renovations lowering the lifetime cost of ownership when compared to other building materials, and freeing up time to focus on business operations. Steel’s durability also makes it a sensible option from a sustainability standpoint, with little if any resources required for upkeep. Whether repurposed over its life expectancy of over 100 year or deconstructed and recycled, steel buildings score high on sustainability.
Steel Building, Manufacturing Facility, San Antonio, Texas
Attractive and Adaptable
With amazing advancements in PEMB fabrication, metal buildings proudly display an endless variety of facades. Stone veneer, stucco, brick, glass, concrete, and many other types of cladding now adorn steel buildings from coast to coast, giving
exactly the curb appeal the need to house everything from churches, to automotive showrooms, educational facilities, large commercial spaces, and more!
With so much to offer, it’s easy to see why metal buildings are a sure bet for the future of Texas commercial building construction. Learn more about how prefabricated steel buildings are helping Texas developers and read the full article here.
