Explore building types
Choose the use.
Then plan the system.
Each page below focuses on the real clearances, circulation, environment, openings, and support spaces that make that building type useful.
01 • Commercial & CommunityMetal Warehouses
A warehouse earns its value through clear height, efficient bays, clean loading, durable circulation, and a layout that supports inventory from arrival to departure.
- Distribution warehouses
- Contractor and trade storage
- Wholesale inventory
Explore Metal Warehouses ↗02 • Commercial & CommunityMetal Office Buildings
Metal building systems can support polished offices, flexible departments, training rooms, service areas, and future interior change.
- Standalone business offices
- Office and warehouse combinations
- Professional service buildings
Explore Metal Office Buildings ↗03 • Commercial & CommunityMetal Retail Buildings
Retail buildings need an inviting public face, efficient sales floor, reliable service access, and a back-of-house plan that does not compete with customers.
- Retail outlets
- Showrooms
- Farm and equipment dealers
Explore Metal Retail Buildings ↗04 • Commercial & CommunitySelf-Storage Facilities
Successful self-storage begins with unit mix, circulation, security, drainage, access control, and a phased site strategy—not only rows of doors.
- Single-story drive-up units
- Climate-controlled interior storage
- Boat and RV storage
Explore Self-Storage Facilities ↗05 • Commercial & CommunityAircraft Hangars
Hangars require disciplined coordination among aircraft dimensions, door systems, clear height, structural framing, apron geometry, utilities, and airport requirements.
- Private aircraft storage
- Corporate aviation hangars
- Maintenance and service hangars
Explore Aircraft Hangars ↗06 • Commercial & CommunityManufacturing Buildings
Manufacturing buildings should follow the product—from incoming material through each operation to finished goods and shipping.
- Light manufacturing
- Assembly facilities
- Fabrication plants
Explore Manufacturing Buildings ↗07 • Commercial & CommunityAuto Service & Repair Shops
Automotive buildings depend on bay depth, door rhythm, lift clearances, ventilation, utilities, parts flow, and a clean customer path.
- General automotive repair
- Fleet maintenance
- Diesel and truck service
Explore Auto Service & Repair Shops ↗08 • Commercial & CommunityCommunity Buildings
Community buildings need welcoming arrival, clear circulation, flexible rooms, accessibility, durable finishes, and thoughtful life-safety planning.
- Community centers
- Event and meeting halls
- Youth and recreation buildings
Explore Community Buildings ↗09 • Commercial & CommunityMunicipal & Fire Station Buildings
Municipal facilities need durable bays, safe public access, staff support, equipment flow, code compliance, and dependable long-term serviceability.
- Fire and rescue stations
- Public works facilities
- Municipal fleet garages
Explore Municipal & Fire Station Buildings ↗10 • Commercial & CommunityBoat & RV Storage Facilities
Commercial boat and RV storage requires wide drives, tall clearances, secure access, efficient bay repetition, drainage, and a realistic operating model.
- Covered RV canopy storage
- Enclosed boat and RV units
- Mixed-size vehicle storage
Explore Boat & RV Storage Facilities ↗