The state of the art in livestock housing
Metal buildings are proving to be a smart solution for livestock housing.
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Building Materials
Building for now... and the future
Metal building systems are often selected for large-sized structures, and with good reason.
Energy Efficiency
Going solar has never been easier
There is an efficient system for mounting solar panels to roofs and turning roof real estate into raw power.
Getting there may be costing you more
Commercial transportation is getting more expensive, and it’s driving up the price of steel.
The Metal Building Trends blog covers the latest trends, technologies, and techniques in the metal building industry. Founded in 1927, Star Building Systems has more than eighty-five years of experience in the design, construction, and sale of custom metal building solutions for all types of applications, from schools and warehouses to retail stores and airport hangars.
Steel Buildings | Kenny Stoner | Apr 19, 2016
Where is the steel line?
Not having a complete understanding of what the steel line is can affect the building process, causing delays and problems, writes Kenny Stoner
Metals | Allen Hurtz | Apr 11, 2016
MBMA works with Underwriter’s Laboratory to fire test metal buildings
The fire safety of metal building systems is crucial. The ability of a metal building to prevent or slow down the spread of fire protects the structure and saves occupants' lives.
Metals | Dave Rutherford | Feb 2, 2016
What is the Dollar Value of Speed?
Speed has a real impact on the bottom line, in ways that are obvious and in some that you might not be aware of.
Doug Clark | Jan 14, 2016
Drones can change the construction landscape
For technology used on the construction sites of the future, the sky is the limit.
Literally.…
Dan DeKalb | Dec 28, 2015
The basics of 3D printing and the possible effects on construction
You weren’t around for the creation of paper or the invention of the wheel. You also missed the…
Metals | Bob Zabcik | Dec 23, 2015
Taking the LEED in Construction
LEED is a rating system that allows a building to score points for doing things more sustainably, in a variety of ways. There are different kinds of LEED points that relate to materials, energy consumption, jobsite sustainability, and more.
Metals | Cary Barger | Nov 5, 2015
Metal building maintenance is essential
Inspect, repair damages, and clean the building
Metals | Jeff Koos | Oct 9, 2015
How to identify a metal building
The metal buildings of yesteryear were drab and largely windowless. Now, an application that depends on big, beautiful windows can have everything it needs in a metal building system.
Metals | Cary Barger | Sep 8, 2015
Single Sourcing - A Metal Building Creates Peace of Mind
Building owners worry that a problem will occur and no responsible party will fix it. This is when your choice of builder matters.
Metals | Allen Hurtz | Aug 6, 2015
How metal building systems work
In a contemporary metal building system, the size and shape can be just about whatever the project "wants."
