SERVICES

Metal buildings

Benchmark works relentlessly to match their products to the needs and budget of the customer. After erecting well over 20 million square feet of buildings, we have developed processes that achieve best value for each of our customers. Focusing on both, pre -engineered bolts ups and fabricated on-site buildings, provides us the ability to accommodate all ranges of metal building products.

  • A bolt-up metal building is a type of pre-engineered steel building that is fabricated in a warehouse and assembled on site, using bolts rather than field welding resulting in long lead times and logistical coordination.

    • Material Lead Times: 12-20 Weeks post approval

    • Engineered? YES - Stamped by a licensed Professional engineer

    • Limited Flexibility: Changes and additionas can be time consuming and difficult to pass through building designer

    • Ideal Use: Structures requiring 70’+ wide clear spans

  • A PEMB weld-up structure is a pre-engineered metal building in which the primary steel connections are typially cut to length in the field using fully welded connections in place of bolts. 3rd party weld-inspections are used to ensure structural integrity, and the exterior final product is indistinguishable from a traditional PEMB bolt-up structure.

    • Material Lead Times: 204 weeks post approval. Up to 75% faster when compared to Bolt-Up structures

    • Engineered? YES - Stamped by licensed Professional Engineer

  • Bolt-Up:

    • Pros: Large clear span capabilities

    • Cons: Costly, longer lead times and difficult trouble shooting

    • Best Application: Structures designed to have a 70’ clear span or larger

    Weld-Up:

    • Pro’s” Cost effective, up to 75% less lead times and quicker occupancy

    • Cons: Limited clear span capabilities

    • Best Application: Structures designed for less than a 70’ clear span

  • "By opting for a weld-up structure we were able to save 24% and get started 10 weeks sooner than the bolt-up options"

    - Chris Chappotin, RVISD Superintendent