faq

What is a pre-engineered building?
What benefits does a pre-engineered building have to offer?
How long does it take to aquire a building permit?
How long does it take for a building to be ordered and shipped?
Which type of building is right for my construction project, wood or steel?

T&W CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIZING IN LESTER BUILDING SYSTEMS.

What is a pre-engineered building?A pre-engineered building, regardless of whether it be wood or steel, is a complete building package that has been specifically designed for a particular use and area. The building is ordered much the same way you would order an automobile, with the manufacturer of that building doing the design, structural engineering, processing, and manufacturing.

What benefits does a pre-engineered building have to offer?A building that is pre-engineered can have many benefits to your total building construction bottom line. First, you get a complete building, including all construction drawings, (sealed if necessary), faster construction cycle time, industry standards of quality, and controlled costs.

How long does it take to aquire a building permit?Throughout the United States, construction varies a great deal and so do the building codes that are in place to regulate that construction. However, most agricultural permits can be released in several weeks. Commercial is entirely different and could take from 4-6 weeks all the way through several years.

How long does it take for a building to be ordered and shipped?Usually 4-6 weeks for a wood building and 9-14 weeks for a steel building.

Which type of building is right for my construction project, wood or steel?Depending on the end use of the building, wood is most commonly used for most agricultural and equestrain facilities, and steel is primarily used in commercial industry. However, both types are very flexible and can be used extensively in most constructioin projects.