In the vibrant and quick-paced world of real estate, industrial property is sometimes disregarded. However, it continues to be an important part of advertising. Because individuals prefer to focus on their places of employment and shopping rather than the origin of their commodities, they tend to identify retail and office as the two primary commercial sectors. In comparison to other forms of commercial real estate, industrial buildings are more complex. Steel structures are a popular choice for industrial buildings because they can be strong, flexible, and lightweight, with versatility, ease of manufacture, and high corrosion resistance. In addition to these benefits, steel framing systems are beneficial because of the following reasons.Â
Benefits of using steel for industrial buildings
Flexibility
Steel is a very flexible material. It can be used to create curves, arches, and other architectural features that would not be possible with other materials. Steel can be used to create large spans, long spans, and short spans.
Strength
Steel is strong in compression, tension, shear, and bending. It can be stretched up to twice its original length without breaking. It is also very strong in torsion; it can resist twisting forces better than other metals, such as copper or aluminum.
Durability
Steel is a durable material, so it will not wear out easily. Steel is strong and tough, so it can withstand years of use without getting damaged or worn down. Steel is resistant to corrosion, which means it will not rust or corrode as quickly as other materials used in construction projects.
When you build an industrial building with steel, you get a longer structure than conventional buildings made from wood or concrete. You also get a structure that does not contain toxic chemicals like asbestos that may cause health problems for your employees over time.
Versatility
Steel is a versatile material that can be used in various applications, including buildings, bridges, ships, cars, and aircraft. It is also used for mechanical engineering products such as machinery components; tools and cutlery; medical devices; vehicle body parts such as car bodies and frames for trucks/buses; furniture applications such as office chairs or dining tables; industrial machineries such as gas compressors or pumps that require high strength levels at low weight (low embodied energy).
Conclusion
There are more categorizations of industrial buildings like showrooms, telecom, data hosting centers, and textile and furniture industries. There is a surge in demand for certain categories like demand in warehouse space, increasing choices of multistorey warehouses, rise in cold storage solutions, etc. Steel is the most preferred material for constructing these buildings due to its numerous benefits, including sustainability.Â
Some steps are rigorously followed while constructing the buildings, like planning with a reliable and experienced construction company to know the hard costs and timelines. Designing phase is key for the success of buildings, like adequate space for the flow of large equipment, trucks, etc. These are followed by pre-construction, building, and post-construction activities. There are some rules to follow while planning to build for any industrial purpose, as building can be made on the outskirts of the cities with proper permits and approvals, following safety rules, etc.