Jeff Koos began his career in the metal building industry when he joined Star Building Systems’ marketing department in 1985 after earning a double Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising from ...

For example, he noted, metal building manufacturers can now achieve 60-ft. spans between rafters, which has enabled Costco to eliminate three bays, 200 joists and 33 columns.

Taking on a sustainable building project brings its own set of objectives and challenges for builders. From meeting green building requirements to minimizing waste and designing a structure that ...

1. Consider all heat sources Heat sources play a pivotal role when it comes to installing HVAC systems in metal buildings. Heating and cooling metal buildings isn’t as simple as measuring the size of ...