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Olympia Steel Buildings Renews Membership In U.S. Green Building Council

  “Because Olympia steel buildings are naturally ‘Green’ and because we want to do our part in being environmentally responsible, Universal Steel Buildings, sole supplier of Olympia Steel Buildings has once again renewed its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council to demonstrate our support of sustainable building practices and our commitment to Green Building principles and design,” recently stated Arnold Davis, President of Universal Steel Buildings Corp.

The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices and advancing structures that are environmentally responsible, cost- and resource- efficient, and healthy places to live and work. Their Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System emphasizes state-of-the-art practices in five areas: site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.

 

 Pre-engineered steel buildings are an innovative building solution featuring solid steel I-beam metal building construction and they are leading the way in the Green building movement, meeting Green building design goals with innovative building design, engineering and use of materials. “Steel buildings are durable, cost effective, energy efficient, and Green,” asserts Davis, and sustainable pre-engineered steel buildings can qualify for LEED certification.

There are many attributes that qualify pre-engineered steel buildings as sustainable, energy-efficient and Green. Pre-engineered steel buildings employ sustainable building design and construction. Steel building components are manufactured to precise specifications in a metal building factory using the highest grade commercial American made steel available. Modern American steel manufacturers employ energy efficient methods in steel production that help substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The steel used in metal buildings manufacture has a high proportion of recycled content. Steel building construction does not require cutting down valuable old growth forests. When a steel building is razed to make way for new building construction, the steel can be recycled, not dumped into landfills as are asphalt shingles, concrete, brick and wood. Steel can be recycled over and over again without loss of the quality of the steel. More steel is recycled than all other recyclable materials combined. “Cool” paints for steel buildings and metal roofing reflect up to 70 percent of the suns rays acting as a thermal barrier to keep the inside of metal buildings cooler. Metal roofs can also save energy and the environment in cooler climates. A painted metal roof not only reflects heat in summer, but also retains heat inside the building on cool days, saving on heating costs and keeping the indoor environment healthy and comfortable in both summer and winter.  

“What this means to you, the customer, is that when you purchase an Olympia Steel Building, you will have the opportunity to save money and build Green with the latest in Green building technologies,” affirms Davis.  “You may qualify for energy credit under the Federal tax codes, and you will be able to apply for LEED certification for your building project.”

 

Not Just Another Pretty Steel Building

Adding color enhances the appearance of steel buildings to either match or stand out from their surroundings. When  you choose a color option for your Olympia Steel Buildings pre-engineered steel building or prefabricated metal building system, you not only enhance the building's beauty but you are also helping reduce energy costs, saving yourself money and helping to protect the environment!

Olympia Steel Buildings twelve energy efficient metal building colors reduce cooling costs and their “cool” paint coatings come with a 40-year warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling or blistering.

 Try our steel building design color picker or call 888-449-7756 for steel building prices.

Steel Buildings Construction Conference To Be Held In Pittsburgh

The 2011 North American Steel Construction Conference will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center – the world’s first “green” convention center - in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania May 11-14.  The North American Steel Construction Conference is the premier educational event for structural engineers, fabricators, detailers, educators, and others involved in the design and construction of fabricated steel buildings, pre-engineered metal buildings and bridges.

Conference highlights include Clifford Schwinger speaking on “50 Tips for Designing Constructible Steel Buildings”. New to the conference this year is the Sustainable Steel Conference focusing on a wide range of issues including LEED, green building design and construction. If you are interested in attending visit www.aisc.org/nascc. for more information on the 2011 NASCC, including conference agenda and registration.

Green Reasons to Build With Pre-engineered Steel Buildings

Green reasons to build with pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems for your next building construction project:

• Steel is the most recycled material on the planet
• Steel is sustainable
• Steel is a cost-effective, durable option for building construction
• Steel buildings are a part of all major Green buildings ratings programs and standards programs,  including the National Green Building Standard (ICC-700) for residential buildings, ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for commercial construction, and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program.
• Using pre-engineered metal building construction reduces the amount of construction waste at the job site. Any steel construction waste is then recyclable into other steel buildings construction
• Reflective metal roofs on pre-engineered steel buildings keep the inside of metal buildings coolr and can save up to 40% in energy. 
• Because they do not absorb heat as do other roofing materials, reflective metal roofs can also lower urban air temperatures, reducing urban smog.

Steel buildings are better for you, better for the environment

• Steel buildings don’t require cutting down valuable forests.
• Metal buildings manufacturers use materials with a high proportion of recycled content
• Employ sustainable building design and construction
• Buildings erect in less time than conventional building construction.
• Steel buildings are fire resistant so they can lower insurance costs
• They are rust resistant and virtually maintenance free

• Steel manufacturers employ energy efficient methods in steel production that help to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Steel can be recycled over and over again without loss of the quality of the steel
• Most steel produced in the United States uses recycled material
• More steel is recycled than all other recyclable materials combined

Metal Building Insulation for Green Steel Buildings

Metal building insulation is used to insulate the walls and roofs of steel buildings and metal buildings systems and can provide a better acoustical environment both inside and outside the building as well. Metal building insulation absorbs interior noise for a quieter work environment and can decrease the amount of noise transmitted both into and out of steel buildings. Metal building insulation is an excellent absorber of sound and can reduce noise levels in a building up to 5-6 dB. Because of its sound absorbing properties, metal building insulation can reduce the amount of sound transmitted through walls and roof. Metal building insulation can reduce equipment noise coming out of the buildings and reduce outside traffic noise as well to provide a quieter indoor environment.

The Olympia Steel Buildings Basic Insulation System (standard vinyl backed) for pre-engineered steel buildings uses 6" of insulation on the roof and sides for an energy efficiency rating of R19. The Olympia Steel Buildings High Energy Savings Insulation System offers an energy efficient R38 rating when used with Olympia steel buildings.

Olympia Steel Buildings Indoor Horse Riding Arena Metal Buildings

Indoor horse riding arenas by Olympia Steel Buildings are economical and practical for your horse riding arena needs. Olympia's clear span design provides indoor riding arena metal buildings the clearance needed for horse and rider to feel comfortable. All Olympia Steel Buildings riding arenas are fully customizable with unlimited building lengths, ceiling lights, insulation, and a wide variety of colors and trim.

Olympia steel building horse riding arenas come with prefabricated components for easy do it yourself erecting to save you time and money. We have helped hundreds of equestrian enthusiasts build the indoor horse riding arena of their dreams.

Choose Olympia Steel Buildings for riding arena metal buildings and indoor horse arenas

 

If you have any questions about horse riding arena metal buildings and horse arena steel buildings or require immediate assistance call toll-free 1-888-449-7756 for metal building prices and information

Environmentally Friendly Pre-engineered Steel Buildings

Environmentally Friendly Pre-engineered Steel Buildings

Pre-engineered steel buildings also known as prefabricated buildings or prefab metal buildings are an innovative building solution featuring solid steel I-beam building construction.

• Pre-engineered steel buildings are designed and engineered by trained and certified structural metal building engineers to meet all local building codes for snow and wind load and seismic conditions.
• Steel building components are engineered and fabricated to precise specifications in a steel building factory using the highest grade commercial steel available.
• Modern steel manufacturers employ energy efficient methods in steel production that help to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• When steel buildings are demolished to make way for new construction the metal building materials don’t end up in a landfill like asphalt shingles, concrete, brick and wood. The steel is recycled instead.
• Steel can be recycled over and over again without loss of the quality of the steel.
• More steel is recycled than all other recyclable materials combined.

Twelve Reasons To Build With Olympia Steel Buildings

Steel Buildings are:

1. Cost Effective – Save up to 50% off cost of conventional construction with pre-engineered steel buildings

2. Energy Efficient – Energy Star rated “Cool paints” & metal roofing keep your building 20 degrees cooler in the hot sun.

3. Green – Use 70-72% recycled material & can earn your metal building project points toward LEED certification in 5 areas.

 4. Fast, easy, do-it-yourself building construction – for simple metal building projects, 3 guys, a weekend and you’re done.

 5. No surprises – pre-engineered steel buildings come in an easy-to-assemble building kit with everything you need & meets all local building codes.

6. No architectural fees – from simple to complex, if you have a building design and need in mind, pre-engineered steel buildings designers, consultants and metal building engineers can eliminate the need for expensive architectural fees.

7. Warranties, warranties, warranties: Olympia steel buildings come with industry-leading warranties

8. Virtually maintenance free – preengineered steel buildings and metal building systems never need painting and never need re-roofing – just hose the building down and you’re done.

 9. Fully customizable with windows, doors, skylights, sidelights, vents, cupolas, gutters & downspouts.

10. Fire, insect and pest resistant so your insurance costs can be lower and you never need worry about termites again.

11. Simple yet flexible building solution for any type of building project.

12. Peel and stick solar panels for standing seam roofs can make any building an energy-efficient power-house, on or off the grid.

 

Not All Steel Buildings Are Created Equal

Before you spend thousands on a pre-engineered steel building or metal building system…

Don't be fooled by the old saying that all steel buildings are the same. They are not. When it comes to building construction, stronger is better. That's why steel buildings are so popular. But not all steel buildings and metal building systems are created equal. Let Olympia Steel Buildings show you how our unmatched quality and customer service set our buildings apart from all the rest. Before purchasing a steel building thoroughly study Olympia Steel Buildings information packed DVD to review the features, benefits and quality that are part of every Olympial Steel Building. To request your Olympia Steel Buildings DVD please visit our website www.OlympiaBuildings.com or call now 888-449-7756.