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Olympia Steel Buildings specializes in high quality, 100% made in the USA steel storage buildings. Do you need a mini-warehouse building to store valuable possessions of any size? Look no further. We have helped hundreds of businesses build steel storage facilities for various uses. Olympia steel buildings can accommodate any type of mini-storage need. Metal building kits, metal storage buildings, prefabricated mini storage buildings pre-engineered steel mini-warehousing and self-storage metal buildings designed and supplied by Olympia Steel Buildings.

Olympia self-storage buildings and warehouses have confidence built into every unit.

The self-storage business has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. Current businesses are expanding and new companies are starting up every day. The industry operates in all parts of the economy from residential neighborhoods to industrial parks, in urban areas and in rural settings. Owners and managers require that their facilities meet and exceed industry standards for quality, reliability, convenience, and accessibility - that is why they choose Olympia steel buildings for all their self-storage needs.

As the owner of a self-storage facility you will love the features and benefits that an Olympia steel building offers. From a variety of options including twelve panel and trim colors to the virtually maintenance-free, durable materials used in every Olympia building, you will be pleased with Olympia’s quality, selection and unsurpassed customer service.

Olympia Steel Buildings delivers quality, strength, and service on multi-functional mini storage self-storage and mini-warehouse metal building kits. Olympia buildings ship factory-direct to you the customer, saving you time and money. Call today for building specials: 1-888-449-7756

Olympia Steel Buildings Puts Smiles On Young Olympic Hopefuls’ Faces

Case Study: Jewart’s Gymnastics, Wexford PA

Jewart’s Gymnastics, a recreational center in the North Hills of Pittsburgh was experiencing growth pains and knew they needed to expand their facility if their business was to continue to grow. The company was not sure where to turn. They needed more than just space; they required a large column-free area to accommodate equipment, training, practice and gymnastics competition that would be both attractive and affordable. The found Olympia steel buildings on the web and liked what they saw. After giving Olympia Steel a call, they found that a pre-engineered steel building from Olympia was the answer to their building needs.

Because the unique building site required a design for new athletic facilities while expanding on existing construction, a custom steel building was perfect for their needs. Knowledgeable pre-engineered metal buildings designers and consultants designed and supplied a custom pre-engineered steel building for Jewart’s Gymnastics that was completely clear-span and afforded tons of practice space for trampoline, parallel bars, uneven bars, balance beam, rings and more, giving the company the boost they needed with additional functional space and putting smiles on their young gymnasts’ faces.

Everyone is pleased that the interior of the new space meets every requirement, providing locker rooms, restroom facilities, equipment storage and practice space with multiple stations designed for a variety of specific athletic activities. Many activities can now be conducted simultaneously, making for efficient use of space and no Olympic hopeful has to wait for floor time.

About Olympia Steel Buildings

Olympia Steel Buildings designs, engineers and supplies pre-engineered and custom steel buildings and metal building systems for recreational buildings, athletic facilities and sports arenas with 100% clear span interiors in widths up to 200 feet and unlimited lengths. Olympia steel buildings easily accommodate gymnasiums, event centers, sports arenas, hockey skating rinks, indoor driving ranges, indoor tennis courts and paintball arenas needing column-free interiors, high ceilings and design flexibility. Olympia steel buildings provide diverse recreational building needs and you will be amazed at how quickly your facility is erected and functioning.

Olympia Steel Buildings Announces Recent Building Projects

Olympia Steel Buildings is proud to announce the completion of these recent building projects:

• Indoor little league baseball facility in Trenton, Colorado


• 27,500 square foot industrial building in Eastern New Mexico


• Cold Region Test Center in Ft. Greely, Alaska


• 5,600 square foot Baptist Church in Montezuma, Indiana


• 3,000 Square foot Equipment rental Building in Morgantown, West Virginia

Let us know if you have a pre-engineered steel building or prefab metal building project, either current or past, that you would like to see highlighted on www.OlympiaBuildings.com or on our corporate blog! We love to hear from you about your building projects, and we love to receive your building photos too! In fact, all of the building photos and videos on our website are projects we have completed, photos and videos provided courtesy of our large and growing contingent of loyal, happy customers. 

Olympia Steel Buildings Wins Federal Contract

Olympia Steel Buildings was awarded a $52,865 federal contract from the US Army's Contracting Agency, south Region, Yuma, Arizona. Under GSA Contract GS-07F-0312V Olympia Steel Buildings can provide  pre-engineered steel metal buildings for every use, including aircraft hangars, warehouses, small shops and storage steel buildings, industrial metal buildings, manufacturing plants, equipment and vehicle garages, mini-storage facilities, office buildings, fire stations, truck and bus garages, schools, athletic and recreational facilities, commercial buildings, churches, and roof-only metal building systems. Choose Olympia Steel Buildings PBR roof or opt for our patented Zeus-Shield standing seam metal roofing system.

Olympia Steel Buildings Gets GSA Certified

Olympia Steel Buildings has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Contract to supply pre-engineered steel buildings to federal agencies under GSA Schedule 56. Under GSA Contract GS-07F-0312V Olympia Steel Buildings ®  can be supplied to federal agencies for every use, including aircraft hangars, warehouses, small shops and steel storage buildings, industrial buildings, manufacturing plants, equipment and vehicle garages, mini-storage facilities, office buildings, fire stations, truck and bus garages, schools, athletic and recreational facilities, commercial buildings, churches, and roof-only metal buildings systems. Olympia Steel Buildings come with an outstanding weather-resistant PBR roof, or customers can opt for their patented Zeus-Shield standing seam metal roofing system.

"We already serve many military, federal, state and local government agencies. GSA certification will make it easier for government customers to purchase from us and will allow us to further expand into the federal market," says Mr. Arnold Davis, company president. “Olympia pre-engineered steel buildings are a popular choice for military, federal and state government customers because they are 100% made in the USA using only Galvalume® steel, the highest quality, heaviest-gauge commercial U.S. steel available. Our buildings are backed by industry-leading warranties and more than 40 years of metal building design experience. Moreover, our products are environmentally sustainable, using 70-72% recycled content. Five of six LEED categories are applicable to Olympia Steel Buildings® and can earn the customer’s building project potential credits toward LEED certification.”

Olympia Steel Buildings have been a leader in pre-engineered steel buildings for more than 40 years, supplying durable high quality pre-engineered rigid frame steel buildings for military and government building construction, as well as commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential use. Olympia Steel Buildings set themselves apart by using better materials, better quality control, industry-leading warranties, and exceptional customer service. “With Olympia Steel Buildings, you can count on the best customer service, superior buildings and the best steel building warranties,” says Davis. “We mean it when we say Olympia Steel Buildings ® are ‘Made of Steel, Built on Service’".

Olympia Steel Buildings can be purchased online under GSA Contract GS-07F-0312V through GSA Advantage at www.gsaadvantage.com, or you may contact Olympia Steel Buildings directly at 888-449-7756. For more information, please visit our website: www.OlympiaBuildings.com.

Pre-engineered Steel Buildings Soar For Church Construction

Why you should consider pre-engineered steel buildings for church construction:

• Pre-engineered steel buildings are both attractive and functional inside and out. No more worrying about form versus function. You can have them both.
• Save time and don’t stress – Engineers work closely with architects to achieve project goals.
• Trust you will get the look you want: Church metal buildings can achieve the look of stone, stucco, brick, or wood.
• Feel confident that your new building will blend beautifully into any surrounding.
• Peace of mind: future expansion is easy with a pre-engineered steel building.
• Enjoy true versatility: Church steel buildings can be designed for diverse needs such as a sanctuary, classrooms, gymnasium, offices, or meeting halls.
• Don’t worry about the future: buildings are warrantied.
• Save money and time on maintenance. pre-engineered steel buildings are virtually maintenance-free - no need to paint, ever!
• Save money (again!) These steel buildings are fire resistant which can mean lower insurance costs.
• Less hassle: all local code specifications are designed and engineered right into the building.
• Structural elements are pre engineered and prefabricated at the steel building factory.
• No surprises or cost over runs. All building components ship directly to the job site.
• See results fast.  All structural elements are in place on the job site - construction times are cut in half.
• Save your congregation’s hard-earned money. Pre-engineering saves up to 50% compared to conventional construction.
• Eliminate the worry that comes with expansion projects. Your project comes in on time and on budget every time.

Sustainable Steel Buildings for GSA, Military, Government

Olympia Steel Buildings has been a leader in pre-engineered steel buildings for more than 40 years, supplying durable high quality pre-engineered rigid frame steel buildings for military and government building construction, as well as commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential use.

Under GSA Contract GS-07F-0312V we can provide Olympia Steel Buildings pre-engineered steel metal buildings (SIN 361-10 ) for every use, including aircraft hangars, warehouses, small shops and steel storage buildings, industrial buildings, manufacturing plants, equipment and vehicle garages, mini-storage facilities, office buildings, fire stations, truck and bus garages, schools, athletic and recreational facilities, commercial buildings, churches, and roof-only metal building systems. Choose Olympia Steel Buildings PBR roof or opt for our patented Zeus-Shield standing seam metal roofing system. We qualify as Business Type: Small Business under SBA guidelines for NAICS Code 332311.

Olympia Steel Buildings GSA catalog

Olympia Steel Buildings sets itself apart by using better materials, better quality control, industry-leading warranties, and exceptional customer service. With Olympia Steel Buildings, you can count on the best customer service, superior buildings and the best metal buildings warranties.

• 25-year warranty on the roof  - AZ55 Galvalume - 26 gauge, 80,000 psi
• 40-year warranty on the paint  - various colors available
• Lifetime warranty on the stainless steel screws for the roof
• 50-year warranty on the structural steel frames

Olympia's pre-engineered steel buildings are a popular choice

• 100% made in the USA using top grade commercial US steel
• Backed by a 25-year steel mill warranty
• State-of-the-art steel metal building manufacturing facility
• Backed by more than 40 years of metal building design experience
• Environmentally sustainable
• “Cool” metal roof
• 70-72% recycled steel content

Olympia Steel Self-Storage Buildings Offer Quick & Easy Assembly

QUICK and EASY ASSEMBLY of Your Olympia Steel Buildings Self Storage Building

Olympia Steel Buildings self-storage, mini-storage and mini-warehouse buildings are quick and easy to erect. Precision fabrication and concise assembly drawings allow Olympia self-storage steel buildings to be erected quickly, minimizing labor costs, and units can be easily expanded to accommodate future growth.

After the foundation for the building has been poured and the framing materials laid out for the entire building in the location where they will be erected, the hardware is attached to the metal framing and the framing is connected. The steel sheeting for the interior walls is attached to the metal framing and each sidewall panel is raised into place and connected to the
previous wall panel with the overhead girts.

Purlins connect the framing of the sidewalls and overhead girts connect the sidewalls to the interior walls. Leveling of steel building components should occur throughout this process to insure that the building remains square. Temporary bracing is attached for stability during steel building erection and later removed once all of the framing is secured in place.

All framing is secured to the buildings foundation and additional framing is added to secure door openings. Steel sheeting is first fastened to the end walls, then installed between the doors. An “L” shaped trim piece is installed over door openings and a foam closure is fitted on the trim piece.

Roof construction begins with a closure piece placed at the edge of the steel building above the door
openings on the metal framing. This closure piece is covered with a mastic adhesive strip. A moisture barrier is rolled into place with a mastic strip on the ridge of the previous piece of steel sheeting enabling a watertight seal when the roof sheeting is screwed down with the fasteners. This procedure is repeated for the length of the roof. Finally, the remaining roof trim is attached and the doors
are installed.

Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings and LEED - What You Need To Know

LEED®, “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” is a program that promotes Green Building values of sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), “LEED is an internationally recognized certification system that measures how well a building or community performs across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.” http://www.usgbc.org/

Five of the six LEED categories are applicable to Olympia Steel Buildings :

• Sustainable Site
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Innovation and Design Process

Building with Olympia pre-engineered steel buildings can earn your building points toward LEED® certification in the following areas:

• Sustainable Sites 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• Materials and Resources 5.1 – Recycled Content
• Materials and Resources 5.2 – Recycled Content
• Exemplary Performance- Recycled content 70-72%

Be sure to consult with your LEED-Accredited consultant about all the ways your building project may achieve LEED points

Advantages of Olympia Steel Buildings Dairy Barn Systems

There are many advantages to choosing Olympia Steel BuildingsDairy Barn Systems for your new dairy facility operation or for expansion of your existing dairy facility.

Olympia’s galvanized pre-engineered steel barn buildings are truly laborless “lifetime” dairy barns. They are virtually maintenance free and provide better ventilation, less disease, and lower insurance costs than other types of buildings. The open span of our galvanized steel freestall and dry cow barns allows for better air movement, providing a cleaner and cooler environment in the summer months. Whether you decide on a rotary milking parlor, a herringbone milking parlor or parallel milking parlor layout, our parlor systems are designed to maximize throughput, cow comfort, and proper cow positioning. Our galvanized pre-engineered steel dairy facility buildings are impervious to mold, mildew or rust, they provide no places for birds to roost and defecate, and give you more comfortable cows, better milk production, and a better bottom line.