Print this page Pre-engineered Metal Buildings: Secrets to Cost Reduction and Insights into the Trade
Course Outline
This two hour online course discusses ways to construct pre-engineered metal buildings in the most efficient manner possible. It is important to expand your knowledge of various design and construction techniques in order to make educated decisions that will help you complete a project that is on time and within budget. This course will help attendees understand a variety of methods that can be successfully employed on many pre-engineered metal building projects.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will be able to:
- Layout a pre-engineered metal building in the most efficient manner;
- Utilize various frame types in the construction of pre-engineered metal buildings;
- Layout mezzanines and utilize various materials in their construction;
- Utilize cost efficient bracing techniques to construct a pre-engineered metal building;
- Reduce the cost of purlins and girts;
- Incorporate masonry in the construction of a pre-engineered metal building;
- Reduce the amount of required remediation of existing buildings that are experiencing expansions;
- Reduce the cost of pre-engineered metal building foundations;
- Ensure quality control on a pre-engineered metal building project; and
- Have a basic understanding of the required information that metal building manufacturers need to properly design for a crane.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for architects, structural engineers and contractors.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendees of this course will be able to make educated decisions to reduce the cost and time required to complete a pre-engineered metal building project. They will gain insights into trade practices and learn how to avoid common pitfalls on this type of project.
Course Introduction
A structure can be efficiently created through the use of pre-engineered metal building system. However, there are many techniques that can further enhance the timeliness and cost effectiveness of a project of this type. In addition, when a pre-engineered metal building system is utilized, there needs to be awareness of issues that commonly arise in order to avoid problems both during and after construction. Successful projects don’t just happen, they are carefully executed based upon educated decisions made before the project begins.
Course Content
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Pre-engineered Metal Buildings: Secrets to Cost Reduction and Insights into the Trade
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Course Summary
In order to complete a pre-engineered metal building project that is on time and within budget, it is imperative to be educated in design and construction techniques specific to this type of structure. Without this particular knowledge, it’s likely that the project will not be completed in the most efficient way possible. This course presents insights into the trade of pre-engineered metal building systems. Items discussed include: Building layout, main frame configurations, mezzanine layouts, bracing systems, purlins and girts, expansion of existing buildings, sheathing, the role of masonry in a metal building, foundations, quality control and cranes.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
