• Steelfab Building Systems

Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings

Steelfab Building Systems specialises in Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings (PEBs). These have several advantages over conventional steel buildings. The advantages include: PEBs are on an average 30% lighter through the efficient use of steel; primary framing members are tapered (varying depth); built-up plate sections have greater depth in areas of higher stress; secondary members are light gauge (light weight) roll formed (low labour cost) ‘Z’ or ‘C’ shaped members; quick and efficient, since PEBs are mainly formed of standard section and connection, design time is significantly reduced; basic designs are used over and over; specialised computer analysis and design programs optimise material required; drafting is also computerised using standard details that minimise project custom details; faster and more efficient designs; in-house consultants for designing and drafting reduces time considerably, allowing more time for co-ordering and review and also increases margin fees; average 6 to 8 weeks against 20 to 26 weeks for conventional steel buildings; simple design, easy to construct and light weight; and both cost and time of erection are accurately known, based upon extensive experience with similar buildings. PEBs are often erected by specialised PEB builders with extensive experience in the erection of similar buildings. They usually have a stock of standard components in their camps, enabling them to complete jobs on time even if there is any shortage or site damage to materials. The erection process is easy, fast and with hardly any requirement of any equipment. Typical conventional steel buildings are 20% more expensive than PEB. In most of the cases the erection cost and time are not estimated accurately. Above all, the building is supplied complete with cladding and all accessories, including erection (if desired) from one single source