Why Metal Buildings Are the Ideal Choice for Commercial Buildings
One of the more common misconceptions about pre-engineered metal buildings is that they are intended only for storage or warehouse buildings.
While it is true that they make excellent storage units, steel buildings are growing increasingly popular for a variety of commercial and industrial applications, including manufacturing facilities, retail spaces, office buildings, auto repair shops, industrial parks, wineries, breweries, and more.
As a trusted steel building manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest for over six decades, we understand the versatility and potential of steel commercial buildings.
Our portfolio of steel building structures showcases a wide range of designs tailored to meet each client’s unique needs—from business parks and a plumbing supply store to a propane supplier in Salem, Oregon.
Here are just a few reasons why metal buildings are the preferred choice for commercial business owners.
Flexible and Adaptable:
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings for Evolving Needs
Businesses tend to grow and evolve, and so should your facility. Pre-engineered metal buildings offer a key advantage over traditional construction: they can adapt to the changing needs of your business.
Whether you need to expand, reconfigure the layout, or add new features, steel commercial buildings are designed for easy modification and expansion.
They can accommodate various industrial or commercial layouts, with clear-span or multi-span framing options that maximize interior space by eliminating the need for interior columns. This ensures a flexible, uninterrupted floor plan to meet your operational requirements.
Pre-engineered steel buildings can be customized with a range of color choices and structural enhancements, such as mezzanine floors, canopies, and crane systems. There are also a variety of sheeting options and insulated panels to customize the building aesthetics.
Additionally, we can put in the option for columns-from tapered to straight columns-while we work on your design to meet the needs inside of the building. This versatility not only reduces construction time and costs, but also allows your building to grow and evolve alongside your business.
Our designs are versatile and can be adapted for almost any concept or application. We engineer and manufacture each steel building to the exact specifications required by large corporations, private businesses, and government entities.
Our engineers have designed a variety of commercial and industrial metal buildings that are ideal for multiple applications, including metal building factories, steel power plants, sawmills, automotive facilities, breweries, sports centers, veterinary clinics, manufacturing facilities, airplane hangars, and more.
Accelerated Construction:
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings are Built 3–5 Times Faster
Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) are significantly faster to construct than conventional methods.
Traditional design timelines shrink from weeks to days, and overall project completion is accelerated. This efficiency comes from components being manufactured off-site in a controlled environment, minimizing on-site construction time and weather delays.
Once delivered, the pre-engineered pieces arrive ready for assembly, with bolt-together components requiring less labor and fewer specialized trades. While time savings may vary depending on project size and complexity, PEMBs are widely recognized as a much faster alternative to traditional construction.
The streamlined design and fabrication methods enable faster installation, reducing field labor costs and saving clients time and money.
With Pacific Building System’s efficient design and engineering, building erection is smoother, occupancy is quicker, and your return on investment starts sooner—allowing you to meet your customers’ needs faster.
The Long-Lasting Durability of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Metal buildings are renowned for their durability and long-term value, making them some of the sturdiest and most cost-effective structures available.
At Pacific Building Systems (PBS), we take this a step further by designing and manufacturing our steel building kits using the highest quality steel in the industry, ensuring strength, stability, and longevity.
Unlike competitors who may cut corners, PBS uses heavy steel I-beams for end wall framing, providing safer, stronger, and more stable buildings that are easier to erect.
Our metal building components are meticulously designed to stand the test of time, from shop-welded clips for added strength to screws with neoprene washers that withstand the elements for the life of the building.
With PBS, you get more than a building—you get a long-term investment that retains its beauty and value for decades to come.
Low-Maintenance Advantages of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Steel is an ideal construction material, offering unmatched durability and resistance to environmental challenges while requiring minimal maintenance.
Unlike wooden structures, steel buildings do not rot, warp, or succumb to pests like termites or bore-bees—key advantages in wetter climates like the Pacific Northwest. Pre-engineered steel buildings are naturally resistant to corrosion and weathering, ensuring minimal maintenance and a lifespan that can exceed a lifetime when properly cared for.
When you choose a PBS steel building, you’re investing in unmatched strength, lasting protection, and superior craftsmanship built to endure for decades.
Our structural steel columns and rafters feature a heavy coat of high-quality enamel paint —not a thin primer—ensuring exceptional durability and aesthetics. All panels include protective coatings for long-term resilience, and we go further by offering painted-metal sag braces for straighter, cleaner installations.
To withstand the Pacific Northwest’s corrosive environment, we exclusively use G-90 galvanized secondary framing for purlins, girts, doors, window framing, base, and gable angles, preventing moisture penetration and ensuring long-term performance.
Why You Should Work With Pacific Building Systems
When you build with steel—whether for business, civic, or personal use—the possibilities are endless.
At Pacific Building Systems, we’ve spent over 60 years providing high-quality, affordable pre-engineered metal building components to industries including industrial, commercial, agricultural, aviation, government, and community sectors.
As a family-run company, we’ve built hundreds of structures and seen firsthand the unmatched durability, versatility, and value of steel buildings.
Whether you’re starting from scratch with a new structure or adding metal roofing or siding to an existing one, partnering with PBS means working with a trusted, premier metal building manufacturer.
To learn more, contact our team today.
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