Pre-engineered Steel Buildings Work For Public Works

Case Study: Pre-engineered Steel Buildings Work For Public Works - Oakland, MD

Many municipalities are deciding to build public works projects with pre-engineered steel buildings construction. After investigating all options and receiving multiple building and construction quotes, municipalities are finding that not only are steel buildings durable, but they are cost-effective and energy efficient.

This historic Maryland town found that after considering the cost of building materials and the total bill for construction, pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems can save up to 60% off conventional construction costs. Compared to conventional construction with brick, block or wood, time to completion can be surprisingly fast - only a matter of days for small buildings and just weeks for large construction projects.

This public works building in Oakland, Maryland uses pre-engineered steel building construction and is covered with a Zeus-Shield® standing seam metal roof. The steel building was constructed with minimal crew size and once the foundations were poured the metal building system went up quickly. Several different crews were able to work simultaneously to complete this public works complex in a timely fashion.

The clear span of the steel buildings interior space provides an unencumbered area, perfect for vehicle and equipment storage, maintenance, workspace and offices. The Zeus-Shield standing seam metal roof has a number of advanced features that make it the best in its category, supplying superior performance, wind and weather protection at minimal cost.