With the popularity of steel buildings increasing steadily, it’s also starting to Become more and more noticeable that the price of steel is rising as well. Steel production from particular countries have historically been much cheaper than others, while some countries have lowered their production of steel for their own reasons. China specifically, a large producer of steel, has seen a dip in tons of steel produced and will likely continue well into 2020. Here are just a few reasons why steel prices might rise in 2017 and what you can do to still take full advantage of prefab steel buildings in the meantime.

Lower Supply

Due to this lowering supply, demand will rise dramatically as there’s less steel being produced worldwide. More and more structures and buildings are turning to steel – prefab and otherwise – in order to complete projects that will last for years to come. Thanks to this newfound interest in prefab steel, more and more residential and commercial projects are set to include the material than ever before. Like any material that is being produced less and less, there’s

Recyclable 

Steel might be the most recycled material on earth so as we become more and more environmentally conscious, this will be seen as a premium for all materials that are able to do this. Structures being built now are going to focus even more on their ability to be “green buildings” so it’s imperative to brace yourself for the rising prices this will bring as well.

What Can You Do?

Plan Ahead

Like any construction project, it will be important for you to plan ahead well in advance so that you won’t encounter any surprises and can also take advantage of the prices as they currently are. We strive to provide the best possible prices on our steel buildings, so it’s important to use extensive planning to your advantage when looking to erect a structure.

Budget Correctly

With planning comes budgeting, and with the prices on the raw material set to rise it’s important to map out what your total costs will look like while you still have the opportunity to benefit from our affordable costs. Currently, you can expect to save about 30% off the cost of your structure when compared to buying the raw materials to create a building of the same size. Budgeting well will prevent any surprise costs near the end of your construction process. Making last minute changes can be costly and use much more of your resources than you intended. I

Act Now

Currently, our prefab steel buildings are still reasonable priced so that our customers are satisfied with everything from the engineering to the efficiency of the construction process, but with the prices of the raw material set to rise, there’s no telling when steel building providers will have to follow suit. Start off the year the right way by planning your steel structure needs early so you can make your purchase and have them up before potentially drastic changes shift the steel industry in the coming years.

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Steel buildings have the type of versatility that makes them useful in all kinds of uses and industries, and the wine industry is not different. While historic wineries exist all over the world, there still needs to be newer structures or expansions done to accommodate a business that’s constantly growing and booming. There are plenty of reasons why steel buildings are the perfect option for that, and why it’s important to consider all of the best possible options to use.

Secure

In terms of safety and security, steel is the perfect option because it’s a material that’s extremely durable. Commercial steel buildings are resistant to not only many different kinds of weather conditions but also to fire, to pests like termites and to corrosion once it’s been treated with the right protective paints and coatings. With structures made of wood, for example, you would have to worry about different kinds of pests burrowing in and potentially damaging your equipment or the product itself, but with steel buildings that’s something you don’t have to worry about. Steel’s natural insulation and additional insulation is also important for maintaining a regulated temperature and this is imperative because many of the production processes require a specific temperature or other specifications of conditions that have to remain the same in order to create output that always tastes, looks and feels the same each time.

Low Maintenance

One of the best things about steel structures is how low maintenance they are. That isn’t to say they won’t ever need any repairs during the life of your building, but you will be able to go much longer amounts of time without needing much in the way of repairs and fixes due to the durable nature of steel. This is excellent in the wine industry because so much of the daily production will focus on the wine itself, and it’s important that the building remain in constant good shape in order to continue. Any stops for major overhauls or repairs can have a detrimental impact on production and output that might be difficult to make up later on. Annual inspections are a must, but chances are there won’t be much to fix beyond regular wear and tear.

Cost-Friendly

Generally speaking, you’ll save about 30% when choosing to go with a steel structure when compared to buying the raw materials like wooden beams or bricks for a structure that will end up being the same size. Depending on how large you’re looking to building your structure, you can wind up saving thousands of dollars in the end. Not only that, but the construction costs will also be greatly reduced since you won’t require skilled workers to get the job done. The general contractors that you might need will take much less time to put the structure up, reducing your costs further. In addition, the cost to heat or cool your space will be much lower than in other structures thanks to steel’s natural insulation and energy efficiency. This allows more money to go back into the production, bottling and transport of wine products.

It’s no secret that steel buildings have natural insulation that make it a superior materials in a lot of ways. Thanks to this natural insulation, prefab steel structures are a lot more environmentally friendly and energy efficient than tons of other building materials. This natural insulation allows these structures to absorb and bounce off much more reasonable amounts of both heat and cold – something that will in turn keep the interior temperature much more regulated and prevent your cooling and heating appliances from having to work overtime to keep it that way. In the long run, you’ll end up saving money on your utility bills. Adding more insulation, however, is a great way to amplify these benefits even more. Thankfully, prefab steel structures have a deeper space between the exterior and interior walls giving you a bit more space to add in insulation regardless of what method you choose. Here are some reasons why you should add insulation to your steel structure.

Energy

As mentioned, insulation is a great way to help your building be much more energy efficient than before. Bare steel buildings have certain levels of insulation on their own, but adding more makes it a lot more effective in the long run. Adding in this insulation dramatically increases just how efficiently your structure handles energy, absorbing and retaining much more heating in the winter months while also keeping out cold air much more effectively, and also acting as a shield from the warm air in the summer months in order to keep the building much cooler on average. This will put much less stress and pressure on your heating and cooling devices so your utility bills will be a lot lower.

Helps With Sound Pollution

Let’s face it, the world can be a loud place. If your steel structure is located in a particularly busy area, it will be susceptible to all types of sound pollution that steel can’t really block out that much. Adding insulation acts as a “buffer” between you and the sounds from outside – and the ones inside too. It prevents a lot of the echo that can plague spaces that are large or have high ceilings if your steel structure happens to have those things. This is important for buildings that are used as any type of office or workspace. For factories or other spaces with loud machinery, the same insulation can help muffle some of the sounds coming from your building to the outside world as well.

Helps With Mold

Adding insulation to your structure is important but you have to ensure that it’s the right type, and that it’s installed correctly. If not, it can cause moisture and eventually mold to build up in between the space and the interior of your structure due to condensation. Insulation acts as a barrier between the exterior walls and the internal framing of the structure.

Increase Your Building’s Lifespan

Having the right insulation for your structure can do plenty to extend the life of your structure. If you chose a steel building, chances are that you want it to last for a very long time and each and every part of your structure and other add-ons will be better served having the right insulation as a part of it.

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When it comes to steel building projects, or any building project, there is always the possibility to go over budget in many ways. It’s important to know exactly how the project is going to look before, during and after the whole construction process in order to keep track of any money going out. You might hire a general contractor or construction team to take the reigns of the project, but it’s important to stay involved and close to the project to ensure it all stays on track!

There are a few ways the prices might change along the way. Something like a “change order”, when something in the design is switched around due to circumstance, can dramatically change the cost of the project. This is something you need to be fully aware of at all times. This is also why it’s important to get all the correct details of the desired project finalized beforehand to ensure that there’s no errors in the original design or contract that have to be changed later to incur more costs.

Going over your budget by about 15% is quite common, but can still be avoided. They come from things like time delays as well as change orders, weather, conditions of the job site, last minute project changes and so much more. Of course, these are all things that can largely be prepared for or discussed beforehand.

There are many negative impacts that this can have on the project as well as the owner of the building in question: Increased final costs, lower return on investment, completion date delays, potentially damaged relationship with the contractor involved, extra pressure if money was borrowed and ensuing financial difficulties.

One of the first ways to avoid many of these issues is by going with a general contractor who is very experienced that will know how to respond to and get around some of these common issues. They should be discussed long before the project even starts, so you can both decide on the best solutions and times when putting the extra money behind something is worth is and when it isn’t. An experienced contractor will always know where to find the most affordable additional required materials, tools, items and more.

You might be much better off looking for a more multifaceted team that can do the project from beginning to end depending on what you’re looking for. The designer and builder will work much more closely together to create your desired final project in a way that is both considerate of time as well as considerate of your budget in every way. If this isn’t possible, be sure to keep the lines of communication open and flowing between your designers and builders so that everything works perfectly together.

Staying under budget is extremely imperative since sometimes, these surprise costs can change the course of your entire project. It’s important to discuss with your contractor what other options you might have to get around some of the issues that pop up, if there’s a way to still be under your budget. If it will compromise the integrity of your end goal, then it might be a better idea to simply add a bit to the budget.

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Nearly every commercial building is built for the purpose of creating income in some way, shape or form; to offset the costs it takes to keep it maintained. Whether it’s a retail location to serve clients or a head office to run your business, you still have to pay for things like lighting, heating and much more. It’s important to keep this as balanced as possible, and cut corners when you can in ways that won’t threaten the integrity of the building in any way. There are tons of ways you can lower the costs and save yourself money after a commercial building has been completed. Here are just a few.

Programmable Heating

Using a programmable thermostat is a great way to save money since you won’t need to have the temperature the same all day. You can set timers to change the room’s temperature at different times of the day, depending on whether or not people will be there or not. You can set it to lower during the nighttime for example, since nobody will be in the building to know the different. Heating and cooling are the biggest chunk of any type of energy used in your steel building, and programming the rise and fall throughout the day and night can reduce your bill by up to 10%.

Insulate!

Insulation is extremely important for your steel structure, and there are plenty of types that work for every kind of budget. Focus on how resistant the type that you’re looking is to heat transfer – or how air from getting out and cold air from getting inside the building. This is called the “R-Value” and every kind of insulation has a different level of it. It will be important for you to do just a little bit of research as well as looking around in order to find the kind that works best for you and your steel building.

Sensitive Lighting

Lights are another thing that eats up tons of energy, and the fact of the matter is that they don’t need to be on all the time. If nobody is in the space, it’s much better if the lights or off for obvious reasons. However, even the function of turning the lights on and off manually might cause you to waste energy. The reality is, it’s easy to forget things like that and you might not end up with any savings at all. Installing motion sensors that turn the lights off or on depending on if someone walks in is crucial. Any space that is only used sometimes during the day – like bathrooms, conferences rooms and more – work to save you plenty of money on your electricity bill.

Minimize The Work

The heating and cooling systems inside your steel building can’t be doing all the work, so it’s important that you find ways to minimize the workload of these appliances. Things like weather stripping your doors and windows to prevent air leakage and cold air from getting into your structure. Choose energy efficient windows and doors to make it a bit easier, and during the construction process pay attention to where you put certain features like windows. South-facing windows will allow much more natural light and heat into your space, taking some extra pressure off your heater.

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