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Top 5 Steel Buildings from around the world

Steel is an extremely reliable material. There are many structures that were built using steel in the twentieth century that are still as reliable today as they were the day they were constructed. This is because steel can last more than 50 years without wearing out. Steel buildings are more cost effective then other building materials. They are also faster and easier to construct as they are custom made to fit. Here is a list of five of the most iconic structures that have passed the test of time. The Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889. It was named after the engineer that designed it, Gustave Eiffel. After its completion, it retained the record of being the tallest structure in the world for 40 years. The tower was put up using 7,300 tons of steel. Although the tower was initially constructed to serve as the entrance to 1889 World fair, it is now one of the most recognisable sites in France. The Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge links Man

Starting a new build in Ledbury **PHOTO DIARY**

Why you should house livestock in a steel framed building

  Famers have become accustom to having wooden livestock houses on their lands. It’s one of the most recognisable sights on a farm land. Due to the traditional nature of this building material. It is also identified as cheaper options. However, they could be costing your farm more than you think. The use of steel buildings for livestock houses has gained popularity, due to the versatility and durability of the material. Steel also gives a more modern aesthetic. It’s more common to see them utilised for storage but there’s no reason they can’t be used for livestock as well. If you’re not convinced, here are a few misconceptions about wooden farm buildings, and why steel is more effective. Steel costs less overall Some people may believe that a wooden livestock house will cost less. By using wood instead of steel, they are saving money. Forgetting that the costs of having a building is not only what you pay upfront for the building and erecting costs. Ongoing maintenance should

Industrial buildings and Warehouse planning permission

The erection, extension or alteration of an industrial building or warehouse is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions shown below. Specific to new industrial buildings and warehouses: No new building to be higher than 5m, if within 10m of the curtilage boundary. In other cases no new building to be higher than the highest building within the curtilage boundary or 15m - whichever is lower No new building to exceed gross floor space of 100 square metres in designated land and sites of special scientific interest. In other cases 200 square metres. Specific to extending or altering industrial buildings and warehouses: No extension or alteration to make building higher than 5m, if within 10m of the curtilage boundary. In all other cases any extension or alteration must not be higher than the building being extended or altered. Applicable to all: Development must be

Reasons why you should choose a steel framed building for Industrial Purposes?

Choosing an industrial building is a very important decision, they are a huge commitment and can be very costly. There are various elements you should take into account when you are planning a building that suits your needs. Your predominant concern should be which material you should use to develop and construct your build. There are a lot of options available to You, so you should consider the possibilities carefully. This blog will talk about the benefits of using steel for an industrial building, and why it is a popular choice for new industrial buildings. What is classified as an industrial building? The term refers to any building that are used in heavy-duty environments. An example of an industrial building is a build that is used for a factory, a unit that is used to keep large numbers of industrial equipment, or a storage unit. Why Choose Steel for Your Industrial Building? Steel is a very common material that’s used as an element in many different structures, i

Our latest build

The last two weeks we have been on site working on this industrial building based in Telford. The colour is Vandyke brown with Composite panels, Flashings and Barge boards. We provide steel buildings for agriculture and equestrian purposes as well as industrial. Our highly skilled team of metal workers fabricate the steel buildings at our Worcestershire factory and we are confident that our steel buildings are of the highest quality on the market today. If you would like more information on what Buildings uk could offer you, please contact one of a friendly staff on: 01299 488988 or  info@buildings-uk.com for more information of what we could offer you check out our   WEBSITE   

Building an Indoor School.

At Buildings uk we specialise in constructing Agricultural, Industrial and Equestrian steel framed buildings. We will work with you in order to construct a building that fits your exact requirements. The construction of an indoor arena is based on an established method. Once the site has been identified and planning permission gained the Foundations can be dug. Then the concrete is poured, to accommodate the steel reinforcements that are then bolted down into position. An indoor riding School can be a real asset if you don’t want the weather to stand in the way of your riding. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to designing and building an indoor arena, as this is one of the most significant investments a land owner can make. There are many factors to take into consideration to ensure you are left with a building that will meet your needs for many years to come. As experts in Equestrian builds here are a few points to consider before building an Indoor School: 

Wassage way day 4

Day 4 18/4/18 Progress is being made on the Wassage way site, this is an industrial build for an extension to an existing building. here are a few photos as of day 4. hope you enjoy watching our progress. Keep an eye out over the coming days for more updates.

Planning a new farm building

The first thing to consider when thinking about constructing a new farm building is how the investment fits in with your farm. It is a big investment, so you need to have a reason for building. Will it help improve productivity, animal health and welfare or overall returns? Will it help with the efficiency? Is it a replacement for an existing building or added space? It would be a good idea to  Spend some time thinking about these issues before you get into the detail of what you need. your needs Once you have decided what you need from the new building, think about how it is going to be used, the level of flexibility you require from it and how long you expect it to last. This will impact what materials you would need to use. a building designed to house dairy cows, will need to be very different from one used for hay or grain storage. Think about the future Do you need a general-purpose building which can be adapted to different uses at different times of th