Posts by Chad Cook

Foundation & Concrete Guide PLAN THE CONCRETEBEFORE THE BUILDING ARRIVES. A planning guide to slabs, footings, frost depth, pads, piers, reinforcing and the information needed before a steel-building foundation can be quoted firmly. CALCULATE PRELIMINARY QUANTITIESCALL 435-201-1277 A slab is only one part of the foundation A typical steel-building concrete scope may include a slab-on-grade,…

Building System Comparison POLE BARN VS.STEEL BUILDING. Both systems can make sense. The right choice depends on span, use, openings, durability expectations, local requirements and how much flexibility you need inside. Post-Frame Building Typically uses embedded or foundation-supported posts with wood or engineered wood framing and metal cladding. Often attractive for agricultural and simpler utility…

50-State Code Research Guide METAL BUILDING CODESBY PROJECT LOCATION. Code adoption changes over time and local amendments matter. Use this page as a research checklist for every U.S. project—not as a substitute for confirmation from the local authority having jurisdiction. Every state still comes down to the local project address States may adopt model codes…

Building Codes WHY BUILDING CODESCHANGE THE BUILDING. The code information tied to a project location directly affects how a steel building and its foundation are engineered. The jobsite controls the design criteria A steel building is not engineered in a vacuum. The applicable building code, local amendments and site-specific design criteria determine the loads and…

Planning Guide HOW TO PLAN AMETAL BUILDING PROJECT. A practical step-by-step guide for getting from a rough building idea to a quote-ready project without missing the details that affect engineering, concrete, delivery and construction. CALL 435-201-1277START PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE 1. Start with what the building must do Start with use, not just dimensions. A personal shop,…