Resources

Warehouse and Storage
Warehouse and storage buildings are those used to store goods, manufactured products, merchandise, raw materials, or personal belongings.

Pole Building Design Training
This course instructs the trainee in the structural design of wood and metal post-frame buildings, including the main force-resisting system, bracing, components and cladding, and fasteners. The course follows the design process for pole buildings, beginning with standards and codes and determination of loads, through structural analysis and member selection, and concluding with foundation design. Both computer and hand methods of analysis are presented. The Allowable Stress Design (ASD) method is emphasized, but the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) method is also covered. Additional related topics that can be included in the course are: prefabricated metal buildings, retaining wall design, slab on grade design, base plate and anchor bolt design, pressure treated wood, and construction quality assurance. Other topics related to structural design may be added to the course upon request of the hosting state.

Metal Buildings FAQs
Why might a metal building with R-19 insulation not meet the energy code? What is a thermal bridge? What is a solution to thermal bridging? How can I easily show code compliance for metal buildings?