Why Choose Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings?

IAS Accreditation for Metal Building Systems Inspection (AC472)

• Verification that approved manufacturers meet requirements as described in Chapter 17 of the IBC.
• The benchmark for companies that design and manufacture pre-engineered metal building systems.
• Provides a level of confidence that buildings will be designed and manufactured according to code and specifications.
• Recognized by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) and International Code Council (ICC).

Owners purchasing building products from non-IAS AC472-accredited metal building manufacturers may be taking a risk, buying products that may not necessarily meet their long-term best interest. Building owners have found that purchasing a building from an accredited manufacturer has provided the following:

• Compliance with special inspection requirements in Chapter 17 of the International Building Code®.
• Expedited acceptance of plans by code officials.
• Better protection for occupants and contents.
• Lower insurance rates.
• Lower maintenance costs.
• Lower utility costs.
• Better resale value.

See more: AC472 FAQS

A Pre-engineered Steel Building is a structural steel building built over three members connected to each other:

• The primary members: columns, rafters, bracing,…
• The secondary members: Z or C purlins, girts, eave struts,…
• Roof and wall sheeting: roof and wall panels, interior roof and wall liners, soffit panels,…

All projects are designed and manufactured following the latest US standards:

• AISC 360-10:2010 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
• AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2015 (2nd Printing) Structural Welding Code-Steel
• MBMA 2012: 2012 Metal Building Systems Manual
• IBC 2015: 2015 International Building Code

We can apply other international design standards based on your requirements.

• High-rise building
• Factory
• Warehouse
• Shopping mall
• Showroom
• Equipment support and Pipe rack
• Airport terminal, Station, Stadium

See more: WorldSteel Group FAQs