Choosing the Ideal Building Contractor Benefits Your Business... and the Planet

Creating or expanding the physical presence for your business is a critical matter that affects your operations and profitability for years to come. Not only do you need to look at your current functionality and how it is being used, but any new building must also incorporate a flexible layout that will work with how your team will perform in the future to get things done. And it needs to have an attractive aesthetic appeal. Your metal building becomes a showpiece that leaves an immediate and lasting impression of your business with the public when hosting meetings or soliciting new clients.

Buildings affect employee retainment and contribute to higher productivity and more effective capacity management. Businesses receive value from their building project throughout every stage of its lifecycle – from ideation and concept through construction, occupancy and (one day in the far-off future) resale or replacement. You want something that’s functional but also represents a holistic view of your business and shows off your style.

Steel building design has come a long way over the last decade. Modern architectural expressions that use cantilevers and large expanses of glass can only be created using steel framing. Stylish exterior appearances give way to interiors that are welcoming and open, with few pillars and other support beams to obstruct views. Imagine open spaces with clear spans that create beautiful open-space concepts to aid teamwork and productivity. Steel engineering systems provide a flexible and versatile solution regardless if buildings are to be built adjacent to other structures or around installed equipment.

Metal building engineering is relatively quicker to build, enhancing their affordability compared to other traditional construction methods. Prefabrication uses fewer materials and less concrete, requires lower labour costs and creates far less waste. A rigid-frame steel panel system costs less and eliminates concerns about extra cost to enhance safety and performance. Steel buildings offer optimal design while keeping affordability and your business needs in mind. Peace of mind comes from knowing your building can be expanded in the future as needs and capacity change. The open-ended framing systems mean extensions can be added quickly and at a lower cost compared to erecting an additional complete building. And if the structure is ever no longer needed, it can be sold and relocated, or recycled and sold at high value. Every component is fully reusable and recyclable.

John Lohan has over 15 years of experience designing, engineering and installing over 500 metal buildings for architects and clients across North America and the globe. He’s managed all aspects of steel building construction, including material logistics and managing local and foreign construction teams. John also has special expertise in concrete foundation and excavation. He can be contacted at Double Black Construction at (833) 322-2722, by email at john@DoubleBlackConstruction.com or on LinkedIn.