Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings (PEB)

Factories, warehouses and halls supplied as a complete system: primary frames, secondary members, cladding and accessories.

A pre-engineered building is designed for the client's architecture and loads, fabricated in the factory and erected on site with bolted connections. Components are produced in parallel and delivered to site in a short time, so a PEB is typically built in about one-third of the time of a conventional concrete building.

The light steel frame reduces foundation loads, and bolted connections make later extension simple. PEBs combine with metal cladding, brick, glass or timber finishes. World Steel was the first company in Asia to be certified under IAS AC472, the accreditation for metal building system manufacturers recognised by MBMA.

Features & components

Clear spans up to 100 m
Construction time about one-third of conventional concrete construction
Bolted connections for fast erection and easy future extension
Light frame – smaller foundations
Compatible with metal panels, brick, glass and timber finishes
Designed to MBMA / AISI practice; IAS AC472 certified manufacturer

Typical applications

Factories, manufacturing and assembly plants, steel rolling mills
Warehouses, logistics centres and cold storage
Supermarkets, showrooms, exhibition centres, gas stations
Schools, hospitals, airport terminals, railway stations
Greenhouses, livestock farms, sports centres and gyms

Frequently asked questions

How large can the clear span of a pre-engineered building be?

Clear spans of up to 100 m are possible; typical factory rafters span 30–50 m.

How much faster is a PEB than a concrete building?

Because components are fabricated in parallel and bolted together on site, construction time is typically about one-third of conventional concrete construction.

What is IAS AC472?

The IAS accreditation criteria for inspection programs of manufacturers of metal building systems, recognised by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). World Steel was the first company in Asia certified under AC472.