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Pre-engineered Metal Building (PEMB) lead time has become a topic of conversation again. We have recently seen a slight increase in lead times, but nothing as severe as we saw coming out of COVID. Lead times will stabilize. The recent surge in orders came from people wanting to dodge the new tariffs. Metal building contractors Read More

Wind load is another important design consideration for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs). Many people know that designing for a specific wind speed is important. But, there are other key factors to consider when designing a building. Wind speed, wind exposure and the enclosure type of the building all play a critical role. Wind Speed Basic Read More

Designing for Roof Loads in Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMBs) are designed to handle various loads. These include dead, live, and collateral loads. The International Building Code (IBC) sets minimum requirements. But, to design for real-world conditions, we must understand the building’s specific use. This article is about roof loads. Dead Loads Dead Read More

Our company sits in Western New York, an area renowned for major snow events. Buffalo gets over 90 inches of snow each year, on average. Some storms have dropped over 80 inches in a single event. Snow load is one of the most critical factors in designing the buildings we supply. Snow loads may seem Read More

A common misconception regarding pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) is that manufacturers serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR) for the projects they undertake. While manufacturers do provide stamped drawings and calculations for their buildings, they do not function as the EOR. Instead, they deliver a product based on design loads and code information supplied by Read More