Commercial Metal Building Structures

Aloha Construction in Panama City Beach, FL admits there are numerous steps involved in erecting your metal building. The first and most important decision should be what purpose this commercial metal building project will be used for. The property owner must be able to either relate their ideas to one of our trained personnel for Aloha Construction to put together a structural and architectural design. While the process can be seemingly tedious and confusing at times, completing each one of these steps is essential to the assembly of your metal building. Before you decide to purchase a metal building, you should be aware of the steps involved to erecting it.

Step 1: Site Preparation
Undeveloped land is often following its natural contour. Building on a steep slope or on an uneven surface can create serious problems for the stability of your structure. Land grading involves heavy equipment and a precise understanding of how to engineer a site to prevent erosion and runoff that could threaten your new installation—or surrounding buildings and landscape features. The proper drainage and a level space for construction sets up your installation to progress smoothly.

Step 2: The Foundation
The foundation is one of the most important elements of erecting your commercial metal building. You will need to view the engineered instructions to find out where your anchor bolts will be placed in the foundation. You will need footer engineering to insure your concrete foundation meets all required Florida building codes.

Step 3: The Frame
The first part of the framing process begins with the I-Beam columns and the rafters. As these buildings are “pre-engineered,” all the pieces will be pre-cut, punched, and welded for you. There is special situations that do involve retro fitted custom millworks on site. These beams are going to be the heaviest and most essential pieces to the construction of your metal building. [Read more…]