10 Advantages of Choosing Steel Prefab Buildings for Commercial Projects
One of the fastest growing trends in commercial construction is the use of prefabricated steel structures which are now increasingly replacing concrete and wood. Steel prefab buildings are structures whose components are designed, manufactured, and inspected at a factory and then later assembled at the construction site. The most common components that are manufactured at the factory are steel frames, wall panels, roof panels, and other structural subsystems.
Benefits of Steel Prefab Buildings
Commercial projects prefer to use prefab structures for construction because they enjoy many advantages over traditional forms of construction. These advantages stretch from before the construction begins onsite and continue many years after the building is completed.
Durability
Steel is an alloy that is made from two of the strongest metals – iron and carbon – and this is reflected in their inherent strength and resilience. This gives steel structures the advantage of being very durable when compared to traditional builds.
Structural Strength
Steel prefab building structures enjoy the benefit of being ductile and flexible while being extremely strong. This means the structures are able to withstand very heavy loads without being crushed or breaking, making them ideally suited for commercial construction.
Speed of Construction
Since the components of steel prefab buildings are designed and manufactured based on precise measurements at a factory and brought to the construction site only at the time of assembling, the process of construction at the site is quick, efficient, and streamlined.
Precision Building
After the components of steel prefab buildings are manufactured, they go through stringent quality inspections to ensure the accuracy of measurements. This ensures that when the components are assembled at the site, they fit together perfectly and with precision.
Sustainability
The controlled manufacturing process of steel prefab buildings ensures that there is minimal waste generated at the time of construction. In addition to this, steel is a highly recyclable material, and when a building is dismantled, the steel structures can be utilized again without loss of strength or durability.
Design Versatility
Prefabricated steel can be easily personalized and modified according to the needs of the construction site. According to the changing needs of the building owner, the prefab steel structures can also be expanded or reconfigured easily.
Safety and Security
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, or hurricanes can cause a lot of damage to buildings, especially in areas that are prone to higher frequency of these occurrences. Steel prefab buildings boast a high level of seismic resistance and can withstand most environmental stressors, ensuring the safety of occupants.
Adaptability
Commercial projects require the use of large, open spaces and steel prefab buildings are able to accommodate the space requirements of future expansions when the building structure requires a new layout or when an additional section needs to be added to the existing building.
Cost-efficient Maintenance
Steel buildings are easily assembled and save costs of transportation and additional labour that is needed in traditional construction. Galvanized steel is also resistant to rust and decay and has reduced energy usage, helping to significantly save on maintenance costs in the long term.
Improved Aesthetics
Commercial buildings are required to look sleek and aesthetically sturdy in addition to being strong and durable. Steel prefabricated buildings can be designed to meet customized needs for functionality and aesthetics, making them pleasant to look at and perfectly suited to their intended use.
Steel Prefab Buildings from Edge Neoteric
Edge Neoteric has brought significant innovation to prefabricated steel construction with its unique QWIKNEXT Technology including the preparation of designs of the steel structures using our advanced software and the use of TUFFRAME, the finest quality light gauge steel frames manufactured using sophisticated technology to ensure that our buildings have superior strength and durability and stand apart for their exceptional quality.