Pre-Engineered Steel Construction Enhances Safety and Efficiency
John Lohan • September 11, 2025
When it comes to large-scale metal building construction projects in demanding environments – whether a remote Arctic warehouse or a complicated mountainous interior location that requires extensive foundation work – safety and speed matter as much as design. Steel construction using pre-engineered systems offers both, providing measurable benefits for project owners, executives and investors.
Safety Through Off-Site Fabrication
Traditional construction often requires extensive at-height work, one of the leading causes of injuries on job sites. Pre-engineered metal structural systems are manufactured and assembled in controlled environments and shipped to site in smaller ready-to-assemble components. This approach can reduce at-height labor by 30 to 50%, cutting down significantly on fall-related risks as well as costs. For company leaders and project managers, that means less lost time to incidents and a stronger safety record to report.
Cleaner, Faster Builds
At Double Black Construction, we take safety very seriously. We want to ensure our teams of skilled tradespeople enjoy a productive day at work and get home without harm to their families at the end of each day and each project. Part of this approach involves pre-engineering where larger components are manufactured and assembled in controlled conditions. This pre-engineering method of production
eliminates many of the uncertainties of on-site construction. Weather delays are minimized, materials are handled in safer conditions and quality is assured before components even reach the site. This is especially critical in:
- Northern projects, where seasonal construction windows are tight.
- Geographically isolated developments, where remote logistics amplify every delay.
The result: faster assembly, higher-quality finishes and a project timeline that stays on schedule and on budget.
Weather-Related Delays and Cost Impacts
• A recent study (2025) found that weather-related delays in construction lead to an average project duration increase of 25.7%, and cost overruns of 23.8%. <source>
• Another survey among Canadian construction firms reported that 76% of companies experienced delays obtaining construction materials, which contributes to schedule risk. <source>
Organizational Peace of Mind
For company decision-makers, pre-engineered steel building systems aren’t just about construction – it’s about precision, reliability and predictability. Reduced on-site hazards and streamlined schedules mean projects are delivered with fewer surprises. That translates into more durable structures, safer operations, better quality control
and reputational gains for clients that prioritize safety and efficiency.
Build Safely with an Experienced and Dedicated Team
Double Black Construction has a proven record of incident-free installations and on-time delivery. If you’re planning a new commercial and industrial building or addition, now is the time to ask:
- How much time can modular methods save on your project?.
- What is working with an installation partner with a proven safety record worth to your business?
Reach out to learn how John Lohan and our construction team can help you build safer, smarter and faster.
For your next engineering project that requires safe and timely installation of pre-engineered steel buildings, do not hesitate to get a free quote by contacting us today
or calling
(833) 322-2722
to speak directly with
our leadership team.
About the author:
John Lohan
has over 20 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 info@DoubleBlackConstruction.com
or on LinkedIn.
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