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Olympia Steel Buildings For Manufacturing: Case Study

Olympia Steel Buildings: One Company's Story Of Success

On December 3, 2009, a ground breaking ceremony took place at 3121 West Market Street in Warren, Ohio to begin construction of a new Olympia Steel Buildings pre-engineered steel building for expansion of an existing manufacturing facility. By September of 2010 construction was complete and Reinforcement Systems of Ohio LLC (RS) opened their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility on the 17 acre site. The company manufactures welded wire reinforcements (WWR) used in concrete products such as box culverts, modular metal buildings, span bridges and tunnel segments. Their custom engineered prefabricated reinforcement mats are designed and manufactured at the new Warren facility and save pre-casters thousands of dollars in material and labor costs through the WWR process.

 Bill Gallenz, president of RS said that when making their decision about the right building for their needs, the owners did a lot of research and took three main things into consideration: cost, quality and service. Olympia Steel Buildings met all of those requirements. The 60,000 sq. ft. RS manufacturing plant houses state-of-the-art fully automated machinery in the main part of their facility with an extensive system of overhead cranes to move materials and product. The plant is bright with large exhaust fans and a complete insulation system to keep the plant comfortable. A spacious fabrication room is part of the facility and all areas of the plant are fully accessible to large 18 wheel trucks for unloading coils of raw material and loading manufactured product through large overhead doors. The attractive exterior of the building is light-stone in color with burnished slate wanes coating.

 Arnold Davis, President of Olympia Steel Building stated, “It was important to address all of the OSHA requirements in addition to building codes on this building. For example, numerous exit doors had to be strategically placed. Some design changes occurred after the building was delivered, and we worked with Reinforcement Systems and the contractor to accommodate all requirements.”  

 Mark Martin, owner of Reinforcement Systems, established the company in 2009. As a native of Warren, Ohio, Mark fulfilled a promise to bring jobs to the city where he grew up. His $28 million plant is expected to employ 65 workers within the next three years with room to double the plant size as the company grows. Martin also has a warehouse in New Mexico.

 

Olympia Steel Buildings Saves The Day For Pennsylvania Manufacturing Company

Olympia Steel Buildings Saves the Day for Keystone Foam Manufacturing

Case Study: Keystone Foam, Industrial Facility, Derry, PA

Family owned company turns to Olympia Steel Buildings for fast service and the right price.

On August 2nd of 2007, a massive fire destroyed a 160,000 sq. ft. family owned manufacturing facility in a small town east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One hundred firefighters from 12 companies in Westmoreland County, PA battled the blaze. Thankfully no one was injured and the company set-up a temporary workplace within weeks of the disaster. The fire may have destroyed the building and its contents, but not the spirit of the owner and his drive to succeed. 

The first thing the company did was contact Olympia Steel Buildings. The owners of Keystone Foam were eager to re-build and knew they could count on Olympia for fast service and the right price on a pre-engineered steel building to replace their lost industrial manufacturing plant - both important factors in the rush to rebuild their facility. The Olympia steel buildings designers and metal buildings estimators listened to their needs and worked with them every step of the way to ensure their new building would be exactly what the business required. The new industrial steel building went up quickly, constructed on the original building site and the owners were pleased to see their manufacturing business up and running again at full capacity in no time.

Olympia Steel Buildings prides itself in meeting customer needs with quality materials and outstanding customer service. Olympia’s pre-engineered steel buildings, with their clear span interiors, are a perfect fit for industrial use and Olympia steel buildings comply with regional building codes, wind load (hurricane), snow load and seismic (earthquake) requirements. Olympia delivers pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems to all 50 states and every country throughout the world. Delivery time varies because we design every project individually for each customer’s exact specifications. Your estimating consultant can give you a better idea of your delivery time after understanding your requirements.

Since Olympia provides an easy to follow metal building erection manual with every building shipped, many customers erect their buildings themselves. If you would rather have someone else erect your building for you, ask about Olympia Steel Buildings Construction and Turnkey Building Erection Services.

Olympia Steel Buildings Texas Metal Building Project

Universal Steel Buildings Corp. will supply and erect two pre-engineered Olympia steel buildings, install the windows, doors and insulation. Construction of the new facilities is slated to begin in May 2011.

The new construction consists of two metal buildings, one 32,000 sf pre-engineered steel building to be used as a warehouse, and the other a 9,000 sf pre-engineered steel building to house office facilities for Ark-La-Tex Services. Construction of the new facilities is slated to begin in May 2011. Universal Steel Buildings Corp. will supply and erect the pre-engineered Olympia Steel Buildings, install the windows, doors and insulation.

Olympia Steel Buildings Wins Texas Building Project

After researching other pre-engineered steel buildings companies, including those local to their area, Ark-La-Tex Services, out of Carthage, Texas, contracted with Universal Steel Buildings Corp. out of Pennsylvania for supply and construction of the new facilities.  

The new construction consists of two large Olympia Steel Buildings pre-engineered metal buildings systems for Ark-La-Tex Services, one 32,000 sf pre-engineered steel building to be used as a warehouse, and the other a 9,000 sf pre-engineered steel building to house office facilities. Construction of the new facilities is slated to begin in May 2011. Universal Steel Buildings Corp., sole supplier of Olympia Steel Buildings will supply and erect the pre-engineered metal Buildings, install the windows, doors and insulation.

 

Olympia Steel Buildings Horse Barns & Riding Arenas

Olympia Steel Buildings has grown to become the industry leader in providing all steel metal buildings for agricultural, residential, industrial and commercial use, distributing buildings throughout the United States and to countries all over the world.

Olympia is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of pre-engineered steel buildings. Olympia specializes in pre-engineered steel buildings which meet and exceed industry standards for quality, reliability, convenience and accessibility. Olympia buildings are professionally engineered, with flexible building designs, over 30 years of experience, lifetime warranty protection, and are 100% made in the USA using top commercial grade US steel.

Olympia Steel Buildings specializes in the design of indoor riding arenas and stables. Olympia riding arenas provide the openness of a clear span design required to make the horse and rider feel comfortable, especially where jumping is part of their routine. Olympia pledges to provide the best quality material and workmanship available in the industry.  

 What Barn Styles Are Available? 

We offer horse barns, horse stalls, riding arenas and horse stables, fully customizable with building widths up to 200 feet and unlimited building lengths, options for ceiling lights, insulation, colors choices and trim, and other building accessories such as sky lights, cupolas, gutters and downspouts.

Our unique truss-less design provides the greatest amount of clear span open space possible, ideal for building applications that require a great deal of open space, such as riding arenas.

 We offer many popular barn styles and sizes, such as gable barns, center aisle barns, gable barns with lean-to, two stall multi purpose barns, two or three stall barns, eight stall horse barns, one or two stall stables, six stall stables, three horse barn, two horse barn, two or three stall barn, five stall barns, barn and stable.

 Can I Make My Arena As Large/ Small As I Wish? 

Our riding arenas are completely customizable. Our unique truss-less design provides the greatest amount of clear span open space possible, ideal for applications that require a great deal of open space, such as riding arenas. Sizes can range from 40’ to 300’ feet in width, and 40’ long to unlimited length. Arenas can be completely enclosed or open.

 Will Olympia Steel Help Me Build My Barn or Arena?  

Your experienced service representative will guide you through the entire project from purchase to completion.

When it is time to erect your barn or arena, you can choose to do it yourself and save. We can work directly with you, we can work with your contractor, or we can provide complete turnkey construction services. 

Engineered permit plans, erection drawings and an easy to understand building manual are provided with every building. Simple, easy erection procedures with our technical assistance will have your building up in no time. You will receive a complete building package that assembles with ease.

 Can I Customize My Barn?

Barns can be customized to accommodate all of your equestrian needs. Buildings are available in a variety of panel, trim and roof colors to match existing buildings and blend beautifully with any surrounding.

 Can I Customize My Arena?

 Your arena can be customized to your exact specifications to accommodate all of your equestrian needs. Buildings are available in a variety of panel, trim and roof colors to match existing buildings and blend beautifully with any surrounding.

What Maintenance Is Needed?

Our buildings are virtually maintenance free. They are fire resistant, and termite proof, thus affording lower insurance costs, and customizable to meet the requirements of your particular needs. The bolt-together construction of an Olympia steel building allows you to erect your building in half the time that it takes to construct a conventional facility. Easy-to-use insulation packages are available to ensure that your building provides exceptional protection for your equipment, livestock and valuable hay and grain.

Olympia buildings are a very affordable alternative to wooden frame barns

What Do Horse Owners say about Olympia Steel?

“I have a lot of buildings on the farm, and I like Olympia Steel Buildings best.”

“We did a lot of shopping before we bought our building, and Olympia Steel Buildings is the best quality for the money”.

"Our steel building is used as a horse riding arena and has plenty of room for our family to ride horses inside."

How Do I Get Started?

Visit our website www.olympiabuildings.com and fill out our online form, or give us a call at 888-449-7756. We have complete in-house engineering and drafting services. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales and design staff will help you design your barn or riding arena to your exact specifications. 

Let Olympia Steel Buildings Manage Your Metal Building Project

K.I.S.S. With Olympia Steel Buildings Complete Turnkey Operation - WE HANDLE IT ALL!

• Full turnkey steel buildings packages include complete design work and provisions for future expansion.
• Design, engineer and supply of pre-engineered metal buildings with Olympia's steel frame construction.
• We manage and handle all phases of the construction of the facility for you, with all phases of development and construction handled by an experienced team metal building design engineers and construction management specialists.

If you are thinking about handling the project yourself, read about what one company did...  

Good Construction Project Management Training

By Martin Sejas - reprinted with Author's permission http://www.martinsejas.com/

Good Construction Project Management Training As board of directors, you've opted to equip a team from within to be responsible for the project management of the new construction for your business, and you're now focusing on designing a successful Construction Project Management Training.

As with any type of training, there are three key factors in providing a success training. In this situation, the right Construction Project Management Training. The three factors center on prioritizing, casting a vision and equipping. Let's study the important points and details.

Key Factors For A Successful Training

1. Make the training a priority.

Once you select employees to serve on the team, let them know that you're committed to providing them with time to work as a team and that you need them to commit to putting forth 100 percent effort if they choose to participate in the Construction Project Management Training. Weeks in advance, reduce the day to day responsibilities of the team members. Once they begin to be trained on quality assurance, they will not be able to fully do their regular job along with serving on the team. For excellence in quality assurance, time must be made available.

Have you tried doing a conference meeting at a stressing place with bulky stuff and cluttered office space? You couldn't focus on the meeting because your mind and eyes were busy taking in your surroundings. For a successful Construction Project Management Training, meet somewhere nice and away from the business. You can rent a place like a meeting hall or a restaurant where you can discuss well about the training. You want your team to feel comfortable and to take the training as a "big deal" so plan training in a space that will motivate and spark ideas. Make the training mandatory and provide the dates of the training far enough in advance so people will make sure to keep their calendars clear for those days.

2. Casting a vision.

Although you would've already given the reason for wanting people to serve on the team, you know have to cast vision as part of the Construction Project Management Training. You need to get team members excited about having such an important responsibility. Encourage your team to preserve a high standard quality insurance. You need to help them understand why project management is so important. By the end of each session, members should clearly understand the purpose and importance of the training.

3. Equipping the team.

You must buy all the important tools to assist your team on how they can improve their own quality assurance plans. With the right tools, they'll have access to standards, templates, checklists, etc. It is also essential to acquire assistance from a Professional on how to start the plan. The team will need to develop a manual regarding project management and will need to be very specific as to who's responsible for what. If the Construction Project Management Training has been accomplished, a member should act independently and trust himself to work as a manager.

Of course there are other factors to consider as well, but these are the most important ones. By implementing the 3 important points about Construction Project Management Training, it can lead to a successful training plan.

Download your very own plan for building project management from Ensafe Planning Solutions. The plan is specifically designed for construction contractors who do not have sufficient time, money or knowledge to write up their own. http://www.constructionprojectmanagementplan.com.au/

 

Save yourself time, trouble and expense- go with the steel building experts at Olympia Steel Buildings.

At Olympia Steel Buildings, the customer is key. You can trust our years of experience to design the facility, provide the plans, supply the steel buildings, and put you in contact with the best equipment suppliers. We offer full turnkey packages which include facility design, supply of pre-engineered metal buildings and management and construction of the facility with all phases of development and construction handled by an experienced team metal building construction specialists. 

Steel Buildings and Metal Buildings Systems Turnkey Construction Packages

Olympia Steel Buildings recently announced the opening of their new steel buildings and metal building systems Construction Services Turnkey Construction packages. The new construction division designs, engineers and supplies pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems to each customer’s exact specifications and local building code requirements, and provides complete turnkey building construction and erection services.

“With our complete turnkey services we handle it all,” announced Arnold Davis, President of Olympia Steel Buildings. “We saw a need for turnkey construction services and developed our new steel buildings Construction Services division to fill this need. Many pre-engineered steel building customers want the convenience and confidence of having their building erected for them from start to finish.”

Read on to find out how one company approached their building construction project.

 

The Role Of The Head Regarding Construction Quality Control Plan

By: Martin Sejas - Reprinted with Permission of Author http://www.martinsejas.com/　

The Role Of The Head Regarding Construction Quality Control Plan Ahhhh....Construction Quality Control Plan. Business is going well and perhaps you're having a new building built, or an addition to your existing building put on; in the midst of the excitement, who's responsible for the Construction Quality Control Plan? After all, this plan could possibly make or break you.

Thankfully, you have some options when it comes to a Construction Quality Control Plan. You can hire an expert to head up the plan. He will probably insist on using several of his own people to make sure that the construction safety plan is executed correctly. Take note that the time is moving while the professional and team member ensure that quality control is being established.

Although you're required by law to have the Construction Quality Control Plan, the law doesn't specify who needs to develop the plan. Thus, you and a team of your employees can be in charge of the quality plan. Word of caution though'plan on spending months developing the plan and having to tweak the plan along the way. Keep in mind should anything go wrong, all fingers will be pointed your way.

So, if you're not keen about paying a ton of money to an expert, or you're not thrilled with tackling this on your own, is there a third option? Yes there is! Consider purchasing tools to equip a team of people from within to be responsible for the Construction Quality Control Plan. Do you remember the old saying, ""Why reinvent the wheel..."

Two years ago when our teddy bear company skyrocketed in sales, we knew it was time for a new building. We needed a large space for the factory, a wing for four offices and a good size space for our gift shop. We also wanted two parking lots'one in front of the building and one to the left. On the highest peak of the entrance roof is a huge mechanical made teddy bear. Once a team of us had a pretty good idea of what we wanted the space to look like, we began the process of hiring a construction firm. At the same time we researched options for the Construction Quality Control Plan. We opted to purchase tools and formed our own quality assurance team. We initially had an expert working with the team, but the team was able to develop their own quality assurance plan and was eager to take on the responsibility.

In the spring of next year our new building will be in full swing! It's been amazing watching how everything is coming together. Once we're settled into our new building, we'll be able to ship teddy bears worldwide. One of our specialties is creating costumes for the teddy bears. For the reason that we are amazed with all the efforts from Construction Quality Control Plan members, we decide to not tell them about our initial window display! When our building officially opens, visitors will be greeted with a miniature scene of our building being built. Construction workers will wear hard hats and be manned with different tools. Standing a ways from the site will be our quality control team with jackets that say "Construction Quality Control Plan Matters."

If you are looking for a professionally written and structured project quality plan, then Ensafe Planning Solutions is the place to go. You can also download free guidelines to write your own plan from scratch. http://www.projectqualityplan.com.au/

 

Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services develops the project around the steel buildings requirements and works with each customer to design and build a pre-engineered metal building facility to fit their building needs and business plan with complete design work and provision for future expansion. For more information visit their website http://www.olympiabuildings.com

Olympia Steel Buildings Turnkey Building Construction Packages

Olympia Steel Buildings recently announced the opening of their new Construction Services turnkey construction packages. The new construction division designs, engineers and supplies pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems to each customer’s exact specifications and local building code requirements, and provides complete turnkey building construction and erection services.

“With our complete turnkey construction services we handle it all,” states Arnold Davis, President of Olympia Steel Buildings. “We saw a need for turnkey construction services and developed our new steel buildings Construction Services division to fill this need. Many pre-engineered steel building customers want the convenience and confidence of having their building erected for them from start to finish.”

Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services develops the project around the building requirements and works with each customer to design and build a pre-engineered metal building facility to fit their building needs and business plan with complete design work and provision for future expansion. Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services not only prepares the foundation, they erect the steel building, install windows, doors, gutters and downs and optional insulation packages. "If you already have your foundation prepared, no problem – we will erect the pre-engineered building on your prepared foundation," says Davis. 

With their mechanical systems option, Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services installs all mechanical systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation. They also finish the building interior, install drywall, flooring and fixtures, and complete all interior painting. Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services also provides optional landscaping services. 

"My team will work with you every step of the way to ensure your building project comes in on time and on budget every time," states Davis. 

Olympia’s knowledgeable staff of pre-engineered steel buildings designers, engineers and building construction managers uses the latest Auto CAD computer software for building and layout design. "Our experience and knowledge of pre-engineered steel buildings construction combined with the latest metal building systems technology in building today give you a building that is sustainable, cost-effective and energy efficient," says Davis, "and you get a beautiful building."

 

Olympia Steel Buildings Turnkey Building Construction Package

Olympia Steel Buildings recently announced the opening of their new turnkey Construction Services division. Olympia's experience and knowledge of pre-engineered metal building construction combined with the latest technology in pre-engineered steel buildings and their turnkey Construction Services package deliver a building that is sustainable, cost-effective and energy efficient.

With our complete turnkey service package we handle it all We saw a need for turnkey construction services and developed our new steel buildings Construction Services division to fill this need. Many pre-engineered steel building customers want the convenience and confidence of having their building erected for them from start to finish. If you already have your foundation prepared, no problem – we will erect the pre-engineered building on your prepared foundation My team will work with you every step of the way to ensure your building project comes in on time and on budget every time Our experience and knowledge of pre-engineered steel buildings construction combined with the latest metal building systems technology in building today give you a building that is sustainable, cost-effective and energy efficient and you get a beautiful building.

Olympia Steel Buildings recently announced the opening of their new Construction Services turnkey construction package. The new construction division designs, engineers and supplies pre-engineered steel buildings and metal buildings systems to each customer’s exact specifications and local building code requirements, and provides complete turnkey building construction and erection services.

Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services

“With our complete turnkey service package we handle it all,” announced Arnold Davis, President of Olympia Steel Buildings. “We saw a need for turnkey construction services and developed our new steel buildings Construction Services division to fill this need. Many pre-engineered steel building customers want the convenience and confidence of having their building erected for them from start to finish.”

Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services develops the project around the building requirements and works with each customer to design and build a pre-engineered metal building facility to fit their building needs and business plan with complete design work and provision for future expansion. Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services not only prepares the foundation, they erect the steel building, install windows, doors, gutters and downs and optional insulation packages. "If you already have your foundation prepared, no problem – we will erect the pre-engineered building on your prepared foundation," says Davis.

With their mechanical systems option, Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services installs all mechanical systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation. They also finish the building interior, install drywall, flooring and fixtures, and complete all interior painting. Olympia Steel Buildings Construction Services also provides optional landscaping services.

"My team will work with you every step of the way to ensure your building project comes in on time and on budget every time," states Davis.

Olympia’s knowledgeable staff of pre-engineered steel buildings designers, engineers and building construction managers uses the latest Auto CAD computer software for building and layout design. "Our experience and knowledge of pre-engineered steel buildings construction combined with the latest metal building systems technology in building today give you a building that is sustainable, cost-effective and energy efficient," says Davis, "and you get a beautiful building."

About Olympia Steel Buildings
Olympia Steel Buildings are supplied by Universal Steel Buildings Corp, an industry leader in pre-engineered steel buildings for over 40 years, and sole supplier of Olympia Steel Buildings® to commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, government, military and civilian agencies. Olympia Steel Buildings come with their outstanding weather-resistant PBR roof, or you can opt for their patented Zeus-Shield® standing seam metal roofing system. GSA approved Olympia Steel Buildings set themselves apart by using better materials, better quality control, exceptional customer service and industry-leading warranties, including a 25-year rust through perforation warranty and a 50-year warranty on the structural frames. Olympia pre-engineered steel buildings are precision engineered and expertly erected to give you a “tight” building that reduces air infiltration into the building saving on HVAC costs. They offer 12 energy efficient colors for metal buildings to reduce cooling costs and come with a 40-year warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling or blistering. Because of such key features, Olympia pre-engineered steel buildings can qualify under LEED Green Building guidelines. For more information about Olympia Steel Buildings, visit their websites or call 888-449-7756 for more information.

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The Customer Is Key at Olympia Steel Buildings

At Olympia Steel Buildings, the customer is key. Olympia Steel will develop the building project around your stragtegy for success. You can trust Olympia Steel 's years of experience to design the facility, provide the plans, supply pre-engineered Olympia steel buildings, and put you in contact with the best equipment suppliers. Olympia also offers full turnkey packages which include facility design, metal buildings supply, and management and construction of the facility with all phases of development and construction handled by an experienced team of metal building construction specialists.