Whether you are a recreational equestrian, a competitive rider, or you host events and competitions, the quality of the arena you build, either large or small, is important. You want these activities to be held in a safe, comfortable environment with adequate wide-open space. Achieving this with conventional construction is expensive and in many cases very difficult.

General Steel is a familiar name to equestrians who are looking for a high quality pre-engineered steel building as a solution for riding arenas and equestrian centers. Choosing General Steel pre-engineered steel buildings will ensure the arena is high quality at a competitive price; A price that when the building is complete, will save the purchaser substantial money when compared to similar conventional construction. Because the building is pre-engineered, you will also save considerable construction time as well.

Per-engineered steel buildings from The General offer uninterrupted space of up to 300 feet in width so that riding events have the space needed for safety and comfort. In addition, these buildings are low maintenance, fire resistant and come with a 50-year structural warranty. The quality of a General Steel pre-engineered steel building comes from using the highest quality materials manufactured in a controlled manufacturing environment.

But, a word of caution, not all steel building companies are alike. For general contractors and consumers alike, “The General” has become a household name in the construction business. Riding arenas and equestrian centers represent a substantial investment. Therefore, the quality of the building and the reputation of the company providing the building are important. For this reason, General Steel has become the company of choice to supply these critical projects. With nearly a $Billion of steel sold, the decision to build with General Steel is the obvious choice.

The popularity of pre-engineered steel buildings as a cost effective alternative to conventional construction for buildings 3 story or less has grown dramatically over the past decade. Thanks to General Steel Corporation, the public awareness of the advantages of pre-engineered steel has become well known due to General Steel’s extensive advertising campaigns on television, radio and other media. For general contractors and consumers alike, “The General” has become a household name in the construction business.

When schools, churches or other organizations decide to build, many are choosing pre-engineered steel construction to save time and money. These buildings represent a substantial investment of either tax dollars or funds that are available as a result of the sacrifice of a congregation. In either case, the quality of the building and the reputation of the company providing the building are important. For this reason, General Steel has become the company of choice to supply these critical projects. With nearly a $Billion of steel sold, decision makers for organizations realize General Steel is the obvious choice.

Producers considering expansion or establishing a new dairy operation should look to the professionals at the General Steel Corporation to provide a durable and efficient steel building for all necessary requirements. This article cites many of the necessary and important items to be considered to assist you in thinking through the entire process before you begin the project. We can provide planning and contact information related to include all aspects of design - including engineering, permitting, and all building particulars. General Steel is a recognized leader in the steel building industry and backs their buildings with a 50 year structural warranty; an industry first.

The planning of a new dairy needs an investment in time to ensure you get it right the first time. Many states also require that a thorough planning process also be undertaken before any construction commences.  However, taking time to plan has many advantages in terms of productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Proper planning can help you reduce your overall project’s costs and avoid costly changes. That is why there are several design service options offered by “The General”. Critical information needs to be collected for a successful steel dairy building project. This can include floor planning for the correct number of clusters that is the proper fit for herd and milking labor to increase efficiency. You may also choose to complete project cost analysis and/or a preliminary plan and design overview to ensure cost viability from beginning to end. So whether your plans include a swing over herringbone configuration or a rotary dairy, General Steel can provide the proper facility for your requirements.

A steel dairy should provide a pleasant working environment - making milk harvesting easier, more productive, and safer. General Steel building component pieces are pre-cut, pre-drilled, and pre-welded at the factory prior to delivery to your work site so your building goes up easily and can be operational in a fraction of the time that another similar-sized structure would take using conventional building materials such as wood. A steel building can also provide a more productive interior environment. The use of clear-span construction can provide for an interior support-free environment of up to 300 feet in width and no limitations on length. This obstacle-free floor space could help to increase efficiencies of your automatic milking stations and/or increase the number of cows that can be milked in a cluster. A General Steel building is also safe. Your structure simply bolts together to provide a secure interior environment for both your workers and dairy herd. Although some agricultural buildings require no permitting a General Steel structure can be pre-engineered to the proper loading for wind, snow, and seismic events that your county recommends.

Look to the professionals at General Steel Corporation when planning a new dairy facility for your operation.

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The technology of the automobile has changed more in the past five years than it had in the previous two decades.  This underscores the need for quality automobile repair and body shops that are customized to the needs of mechanics and tradesmen and also within project budgetary requirements. The steel building industry has also changed remarkably over the last few years and   General Steel Corporation has been at the forefront as an acknowledged industry leader. You can invest in a durable and cost-efficient building provided by “The General” and have it delivered to your location quickly.

When it comes to auto repair or auto body shop design services that match the uniqueness of your company, consult with the professionals at General Steel. Our design services options provide all the necessary features to deliver an attractive and professional structure for your company. It is important to have all information necessary in order to lay the groundwork for successful auto repair/ body shop completion. Some of our auto repair clients approach us with a sketch or draft of their desired project, other times they need help in envisioning their dream. Either way, you will have access to our team of creative design service professionals who will work to ensure you receive the right plan matched to the right building for your auto repair shop. Some of the optional design services include a complete project analysis and/or initial plans and design work in order to make the right decisions on project viability. Additionally, your auto repair building project will have a General Steel Project Coordinator assigned, at no additional charge, to help you determine what accessories to include, select any architectural treatments, and decide on exterior facades.

When design is completed you will have a tough, durable structure that you can rely on for many years. Whether you have a multi-bay facility for mechanical or transmission overhaul or a simple garage for individual car customization and detailing, you can depend on a General Steel building. All General Steel buildings come with a 50 year structural warranty and are pre-engineered in the controlled environment of a factory to meet or exceed any local building code requirements for wind, snow, and seismic loading. Your auto repair shop will be constructed with tough 26 gauge steel. A General Steel building provides a safe and secure interior working environment for both your workers and customers.

There are many laws governing the operation of any automobile repair facility with respect to environmental concerns.  Ventilation of auto body shops is also strictly governed.   The ecology is important to all of us and recycling of materials is critical. General Steel uses only recycled steel in all of its buildings. Also, building with steel does not emit any noxious fumes into the structure’s interior or damage the exterior terrain.

Simply stated you should look to the professionals at General Steel Corporation when beginning your next auto repair or body shop project.

Whether you are a ranch or farm owner, investor, or an entrepreneur interested in building a simple outdoor riding arena or a fully enveloped equestrian facility, you should know about the advantages of starting your next building project with General Steel Corporation. Steel riding arenas supplied by “The General” are durable, top quality and designed to your specifications and budget requirements. General Steel designs and provides riding arenas for both domestic and international applications and is an acknowledged leader in the   steel building industry.

Riding arenas typically fall into three main categories of non-enclosed, partially enclosed, or fully enclosed. If you are looking to have your riders and animals protected from the elements you may want to consider a partial or fully-walled arena. Also, the length, height, and width are fully customizable to your requirements. General Steel features a clear-span option on all of its riding arenas. The roof of your steel riding arena can easily sustain a clear-span width of up to 300 feet. Widths with wood clear-span are usually limited to 100 feet and joist spans are much less.  The interior of your structure can then be free of cumbersome support columns that could limit riding class activities, dressage and show events, or rodeo activities.

You may choose to customize the appearance of your arena with General Steel custom exteriors of rock, stone or brick. This will allow your facility to compliment your surrounding area, blend in with your existing home or structures, or to satisfy building zoning requirements.

When looking towards your next building project working with a single-source provider is just smart business. General Steel Corporation can supply you with viable and cost-effective building solutions for your steel building project all under one roof. The metal and steel building industry has been around for almost a century and General Steel, today, has become one of the leading recognized brands. “The General” is one of the largest building suppliers nationally. Additionally, consumers, owners and operators are able to access a vast array of services under the broad canopy of support that General Steel can provide. Using General Steel as a one-stop source of contact can be the cost-effective and efficient steel commercial construction solution that will save you valuable time and money.

General Steel, and its design services professionals, can work with you to compile the important information required to lay the necessary groundwork for   a successful steel building project. These optional design service packages can include a comprehensive project analysis and/or preliminary plans and designs. Using the cost analysis feature provides a comprehensive overview of your project’s entire cost, not just the building. Project customization can then be applied before any money is ever spent on architects or materials. These offerings can help you make correct and informed decisions while helping to support project viability from the beginning to completion. The professionals with the General Steel design group can also help network your specific requirements to the appropriate architect, contractor, and/or engineer to make sure that your structure is designed correctly.

The overall benefits of utilizing the design service professionals is in helping to define the project requirements along with helping to determine a specific plan that can best assist in saving both money and time. It is recommended that you first use an optional preliminary code and zoning review to avoid problems down the road that may be expensive.

Through General Steel, and its design group professionals, you may also choose to take advantage of a superior space planning package to provide your facility the best square footage plan for the interior flow and function of personnel and goods or materials. Another effective option is to choose to do full conceptual renderings of your proposed building project which would include the interior, exterior, and landscaping features. These layouts are invaluable in communicating your vision with city officials, planning boards, a congregation, and/or investors.

Engineered stamped drawings are also provided for your General Steel building project. This is an additional charge with other metal structure companies.

Choose General Steel Corporation when looking for a complete and comprehensive design service offerings for your next steel building project.

Today’s role for steel buildings is constantly changing. Pre-engineered steel structures are being used for almost any purpose that is 3 stories or less. Whether used for justice facilities, media centers, communication terminals, educational complexes and many other applications, General Steel Corporation can design and provide a steel building for practically any application that follows the tenets of whole building design. Best of all, you will be working with an   leader in the steel building industry,

Whole building design (or sustainable design) seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments.  As steel is a renewable resource and is the number one recycled material on earth,  General Steel chooses to use recycled steel in its buildings. Waste is minimized when a building from “The General” arrives at your work site because all structural shell components are pre-cut, pre-welded, and pre-drilled at the factory prior to shipment. Additionally, a healthy and productive interior environment can be achieved with proper planning for energy efficiency, useable square footage optimization, and personnel safety.

Whole building design in practice also requires an integrated team process in which the design team and all affected stakeholders work together throughout the project phases and to evaluate the design for cost, quality-of-life, future flexibility, efficiency; overall environmental impact; productivity, creativity; and how the occupants will be enlivened.   General Steel offers design service packages that will team you with our design and planning professionals. A total project cost analysis can be selected to have a complete understanding of your steel building project’s total costs. This allows for prudent customization of your project’s goals before any money is ever spent on expensive architects or building materials.

Quality of life considerations can be enhanced by using non-flammable steel. Additionally, steel does not vent or release noxious fumes or odors inside or outside the building. The flexibility of steel construction from General Steel allows for enlargement of the building at any time during the life cycle. A General Steel building is space efficient also because clear-span construction is offered for structural widths of up to 300 feet which negates the need for interior support columns. The environmental impact can be judged through many design service offerings to include renderings of your building with desired landscape appointments, site design, phase 1 testing, site plans, a preliminary code review and/or city/county permit reviews.

Productivity at your company can also be enhanced with a design service floor plan that can be customized and adjusted to maximize plans for worker and machine efficiencies before your building is even shipped.

Look to the professionals at General Steel Corporation for whole building design when your next building project is planned.

A tough and durable sports venue that is attractive to both the athlete and the spectator is the goal of many owners and entrepreneurs involved in creating the proper setting for sports activities. General Steel Corporation is your reliable partner in steel sports arena development. The professionals at “The General” will join with you in the proper planning, precise pre-engineering, and rapid delivery of your sports stadium. General Steel is a proven leader in the steel building industry. Our company can supply your company, school, organization or team almost any size steel sports structure - from an enclosed tennis court to a large multi-sport arena. General Steel can design a state-of-the-art facility to host baseball games, soccer tournaments, college or professional football, music events, or any other entertainment function.

Using steel in construction is the smart choice for any sports arena due to its strength and durability. General Steel offers the strongest structure in the industry that features hot-rolled American steel. So that is why General Steel backs your sports arena investment with a 50 year structural warranty. Another benefit, in our ever-increasing awareness of the environment and recycling, is the sustainability of a steel structure. Building with steel is recognized for its important environmental attributes - especially its high recycled content and high reclamation rate.  General Steel uses recycled steel in all of its buildings. Many steel stadiums today incorporate many sustainable-design features in their complexes without sacrificing budgetary guidelines.  The professionals at “The General” can design and deliver a sports arena to you on time and on budget.

Any successful steel sports arena project has to begin with a comprehensive study of the plans and/or design. At General Steel our design group offers an array of optional services to include a comprehensive project cost analysis and the initial plans and design necessary so that informed decisions can be made. General Steel wants your project to be viable, and affordable, from start to finish. Additionally, a General Steel project coordinator is provided for each sports arena project at no additional charge. This person is invaluable to help with selection of your arena’s accessories, architectural appointments, and exterior facades.

Form follows function in all successful building design. General Steel features clear span design on all of its sports arenas. This allows up to 300 feet in width without the need for any interior truss systems or support beams to encumber field activity or block spectators’ views, and there are no limitations on building length. General Steel arenas are not “cookie-cut” construction. Each structure is customized to your exact specifications. Additionally, your sports arena is pre-engineered and fabricated to meet the codes of your particular area. A General Steel sports arena will meet or exceed all local building codes for wind, snow, and seismic loads.

Select a General Steel building for your next sports arena project - it’s simply the smart play.

The sustainability of today’s building structures along with their environmental impact are both important factors to consumers, owners, and operators considering their next building project. Sustainable building design (or whole building design) is key when considering the approach, materials and impact of the building on the surrounding ecology. Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments.  When thinking about sustainable design there are a number of reasons you should consider steel (and more specifically General Steel Corporation) for your next project. General Steel is a recognized steel building industry leader and a company that will be there when you need them.

The tenets of sustainable building design can be broken down to eight design objectives. A high-performance sustainable structure must integrate most of these objectives.

The first objective to consider is accessibility. This is specific to the elements of the structure and clearances and heights accomodating disabled people. Laws also govern this subject.   A General Steel building is pre-engineered to exact specifications for doors and openings and can easily be designed for compliance to all regulations.

A second objective is aesthetics or the overall physical appearance of the building. Steel buildings by General Steel are not the unattractive metal boxes of years ago. Attractive colors, and optional rock facades, mansards, parapets, and many other accessories help to greatly enhance exterior building appointments and appearance.

Sustainable building design must also be cost-effective.  A steel building supplied by “The General” can have a very low life-cycle cost which is at the core of the cost-efficiency requirement. All General Steel buildings are warranted structurally for 50 years.

The fourth tenet is functionally operational. This speaks to the durability and maintenance issues involving the building. General Steel utilizes only tough and durable 26 gauge recycled steel in all of its buildings. A properly constructed steel building will be virtually maintenance free for its entire life cycle.

Historic Preservation is applicable when reconstruction of a historic area is a concern at the work site. If steel is used exterior facades can possibly replicate the historic preservation necessary.

The productive tenet is also important. This refers to the occupants’ well-being in matters such as air distribution and lighting. Heating and cooling systems can be very efficient when designed in concordance with a building provided by “The General”. Systems for combining natural light with artificial light can be installed and help with energy efficiency.

Sustainable buildings must be secure/safe. This focuses on protection from the elements. All General Steel buildings are pre-engineered to meet or exceed local building codes for wind, snow, and seismic loads.

Lastly, the building must be sustainable. This refers to the environmental performance of the building materials. During the life cycle of a General Steel building no emissions or vapors are introduced into the interior or exterior environment from the steel. Secondly, optional solar panels or a “cool roof” can be installed for enhanced building performance. Finally, steel is 100% recyclable. General Steel uses recycled steel in all of its buildings. At the end of the life cycle of the structure the steel components can be scrapped and used again in another application without a loss in tensile strength of the steel.

Look to the professionals at General Steel Corporation when considering your next building project.

Not too many years ago metal buildings were largely utilitarian structures used for farming and ranching. In Colorado, you might see examples off of I-70 near Burlington or Dacono if you were on Interstate 25. They were reliable structures, durable buildings, but not very attractive.

Times have changed and today’s pre-engineered steel buildings offer so much more both in appearance and function. General Steel Corporation (a Colorado-based national steel building supplier) continues to offer agricultural buildings, but the company has a variety of structural offerings nationally, including steel churches, schools, sports arenas and many other building types. These buildings are faced with a variety of materials including glass, brick and stone. In fact, you probably look at pre-engineered steel buildings everyday without realizing they are pre-engineered steel.

Across the nation and certainly in Colorado, “green” applications (or more precisely “sustainable building” practices) are becoming more important to environmentally-conscious consumers, owners, and operators considering a building project. A sustainable building is a structure that is designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner.  The design of a General Steel building can qualify as sustainable as the first ingredient in the design is the material used; steel. Steel is North America’s #1 recycled material. Each year more steel is recycled than aluminum, paper, glass, and plastic combined.  General Steel uses recycled steel in all buildings supplied to the state of Colorado.

A General Steel building is a resource-efficient structure as it uses no wood and there will be minimal job site waste due to the use of pre-engineered building shell components. All General Steel buildings for Colorado projects are pre-cut, pre-drilled, and pre-welded at the factory before delivery to your work site. The building goes up rapidly and efficiently. A steel building project typically has 2% waste vs. 20% for wood on like-sized structures.  So if you are planning for a new retail center in Denver or a manufacturing facility in Grand Junction look to the resource-efficiency of a building supplied by “The General” produced with recycled steel.

Proper planning can also help minimize the environmental impact of your project at your Colorado worksite and aid in maintaining sustainability guidelines. Our design service professionals offer optional packages that include preliminary plans and/or a complete project analysis. Your project’s impact on the surrounding environment can be included in a site design and planning option. Additionally, full conceptual renderings may be chosen to show interior, exterior, and landscaping particulars for approvals by the city or a planning board.

Renovation (a key sustainability feature) of a General Steel building is not necessary as our buildings are virtually maintenance-free. However, if expansion is required, in the future, the necessary pre-engineered recycled steel can be ordered to lengthen the building, again with minimal waste considerations.

Finally, sustainability speaks to reuse. All General Steel buildings come with a 50 year structural warranty so the life-cycle of the structural components can be relied on for many decades. However, once the steel structure has outlived its usefulness it can be disassembled and recycled.

When looking to build your project in Colorado, whether a new strip mall in Ft. Collins or gymnasium in Colorado Springs, you can rely on the professionals at General Steel Corporation.