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The United States is built on the business ventures of ambitious Americans. Every year, a large number of businesses are started and experience growth. While success can be determined by a variety of factors, one of the keys to unlocking a business’ full potential lies in its efficiency. That efficiency is often linked to the productivity of the space in which the business exists. In other words, there is a strong correlation between a business’ facilities and the successfulness of the business. Thanks to their versatility, tremendous amounts of usable space, and overall cost-effectiveness, commercial and industrial steel buildings have...

Summer brings family barbeques, road trips, and days by the pool. It’s a time of bonding, joy, and leisure. Most people look forward to this season of freedom with anticipation year-round. It’s an exciting time, undoubtedly! However, summer also brings heat and rising energy bills. To help you save money on those energy bills—even during the summer heat—we’ve put together a quick guide full of energy-saving tips. With the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing your energy bills will be kept low, you can truly enjoy summer without inhibition. Read on to unlock the full potential of the summer season with...

Modern society is truly a marvel. From technological innovations that would have been unthinkable even a few short decades ago to a deeper understanding of our planet and its ecosystems, the scientific growth of humanity has been unmistakable. With this increased industry has come a larger impact on the environment that sustains us, as well as a recognition that we must do what we can to protect it. One integral way to protect the environment and facilitate a more sustainable society is to recycle as much as possible. This is especially true when it comes to sustainable building practices. That’s...

Picture a community where, outside of school, young people have nothing else to occupy their free time. As a result, these unsupervised youth begin to engage in unhealthy and sometimes dangerous activities. Some may even turn to drugs or start committing crimes. As a result, the community becomes unsafe. People move away. Property values start to decline. The economy begins to suffer. Meanwhile, in that same community, the older residents - particularly those who are retired - find themselves with nothing worthwhile to do in their spare time. The lack of physical and mental stimulation begins to take a toll...

Americans are absolutely doggone crazy for dogs. Did you know that about 89.7 million people in the United States owned dogs in 2017? It's a wild number, but one that's continually growing. From the beginning of 2000, only about 68 million people owned dogs—that number grew by nearly 20 million people in just 17 years. And of course, dog owners who care for their furry best friends will want to ensure that they're being cared for—even when they're away. Dog owners—those nearly 90 million people—crave solutions for their pups when they're gone—they need safe, secure, and healthy environments for their...

For decades, metal buildings have been used in storage applications – from military operations to winter garages – thanks to their durability, strength, and numerous other benefits. Recently, residential metal buildings have been rising in popularity due to these same advantages. Infact, when compared to traditional wooden structures, metal buildings are superior in a myriad of ways! It’s no wonder that more and more people across the United States are beginning to prefer metal buildings with living quarters – the benefits are simply undeniable! We don’t want to spoil all of the detailed points below, but steel buildings are simply...

We've said it before, and we'll say it again-not all metal buildings are created equally. Some metal buildings, like the galvanized steel metal buildings from American Metal Buildings are some of the most requested products in the United States. Why? Because it's strong, it's durable, and it's incredibly easy to maintain. The United States produced about 4.4 million tons of galvanized steel in 2016-that number has only increased since. So, why exactly is galvanized steel so popular? And further, why do we believe that metal buildings that use galvanized steel are crucial for certain buildings, projects, companies, and more? We're...