Yes.
My steel building ( 30 x 50 ) came with only the manufacture's building spec sheet ( building loads). I did the foundation drawings myself; then had them approved by a Certified Engineer. I subed out each of the jobs without any problems just wrote out each job description then had each sub-contractor sign the scopes for each job. I did most of the prep work my self. My build thread is my gallery pics.
Al in Dundas
This is a weld up building and doesn't have any specific plans. I was planning on subbing the out to one contractor, but may sub out the concrete to another depending on what the price and availability comes back as. I would like the building up and finished before storms hit late spring.
Best thing you can do is get yourself informed about what options are available and what you really want. Typically it's the buyer that ends up signing a contract or purchase agreement, so you need to make sure your requirements are documented in whatever you sign off on.
Foundation design will come from a structural engineer and be prepared from the reactions provided by the building company. Sometimes the engineer can prepare the plans for permits and you won't need an architect involved. Check with the building department if you have one.
Are you buying the building direct or from a local supplier? Don't count out the local guys. When I was selling buildings I could usually beat the Internet prices but people just assumed I would be high. They would talk to me when the building was delivered and wasn't right and they couldn't get any help from the company.
The company has an engineer I can use. It was an unexpected costs. They are a local company which I like and seem to have a decent reputations. I was also looking at doing a bolt up and avoid the additional cost of engineering or I should say it is already included and use the contract to construct.
SOR might be better. "Statement of Requirements" plus then not as many jokes
tagging along.
Yes, I realize that now.
I would put as much detail in as you think would help out. Then review it jointly to see where they have problems with various parts and try to understand why. You could potentially negotiate on some points with your builder before signing. Basically its a legal document laying out specific deliverables, and ultimately a point of leverage if they aren't met.
Yes, exactly. The document presented was so vague. It was essentially was "Construct 30x50 metal building...all materials and labor included"...
Will you be taking a building permit out? if so, contact your building code enforcement dept, they should be able to guide you to the residential building code that they currently are going by, how deep posts should be, what size/type headers above the O/H Doors, hurricane straps ect, they even printed it out for me.
Even though the company that built mine has been building pole barns many years, the building code enforcement dept in my city made them make changes to there specs, everyone moaned a little and the changes cost me a little more, but I know I have a solid building.
I will have to take a permit out. I am in an ETJ (Extra-territorial Jurisdiction), that is subject to permitting requirements, but not zoning. The local building department doesn't want to give any help other than if the clear span is greater than 24' engineered plans are required. There are requirements stated for wind, snow, and live load, both of which are the minimum here. Unfortunately, I waited too long, meaning two years ago the ETJ did not apply and I could build what ever I wanted, however I want. The only requirement then was a "Certificate of Compliance" which just verifies that I am not in a flood plain.
I am looking at putting up a 35x45 building now as I think I should go deeper as one two car bay can store 4 cars or more if stacked.
Thank you,
John
