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3 Common Pre-Engineered Building End Uses

The McFate Group, Inc. — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:09:53 +0000

March 24, 2026

Pre-Engineered Building End Uses

Pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) save time and money from the very start of the construction process, all the way through to completion. Butler Manufacturing is the world’s leading producer of pre-engineered building systems, and Butler pre-engineered building systems are the top choice for large commercial and industrial facilities. Read on to learn about some of the most common Butler PEB end uses.

Manufacturing, Warehousing and Distribution Facilities

Industrial buildings like manufacturing facilities and warehousing and distribution centers are some of the most common end uses for pre-engineered buildings. These types of facilities usually require large, clear span storage or packaging areas, and/or loading docks for trucks. Butler prefabricated structures are designed and manufactured offsite using standardized components and arrive at the construction site ready to assemble, and steel ensures strength and sustainability.

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Aviation Facilities

Butler pre-engineered buildings are the ideal solution for clear span structures like aviation facilities and hangars. Metal building systems are efficient, sustainable, and extremely customizable, and Butler Manufacturing has 125 years of experience, built-in lifetime savings, and virtually endless design possibilities. Butler pre-engineered building systems can tailor your aviation facility to your specific needs, and save you time and money in the process.

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Athletic + Entertainment Venues

Pre-engineered building systems are often used to build athletic facilities and entertainment venues due to the versatile nature of PEBs. When you need to build a durable structure that holds many people, you’ll want to ensure that the space is not only made from high-quality materials, but that it’s also aesthetically pleasing. Butler steel can do that.

The McFate Group also has experience in the athletic and entertainment market sector.

The McFate Group is a certified Butler builder with over 25 years of commercial and industrial design-build experience. Get a quote for your PEB today!

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Standard Butler Model Precast 100k

The McFate Group, Inc. — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:58:14 +0000

PRECAST / Tilt Wall MODEL 100K

Our 100,000 square-foot pre-engineered precast tilt wall Butler model is our only standard model that combines metal systems with pre-engineered concrete solutions. We designed this model for businesses that require a lot of space for manufacturing, packaging, storage, or transporting. This model contains the following features:

Building dimensions: 250’ x 400’ x 30’ low eave

(4) 12’ x 14’ Overhead grade doors
Butler LogistX™ building system
Butler MR-24 standing seam roof
Butler pre-cast concrete wall panels
Storefront glazing windows and full glass double storefront doors in office area
Clearstory storefront windows in warehouse area
Recessed loading dock with (20) 10’ x 10’ overhead doors and dock levelers
(2) Optional overhead bridge cranes
Build to suit office needs
(6) Offices & (1) conference room
(4) Single occupant restrooms
Breakroom with lockers
(1) Work room with casework
200 Amp, three-phase electrical service, LED lighting, exterior illumination
Utility allowance
4” Thick concrete slab figured in office area and 6” in warehouse/shop area
Office area has 16’ masonry wainscot and 8’ wainscot with leveling course around rest of building perimeter
Front entrance has architectural metal siding and pre-engineered metal canopy
Architectural enhancements suitable for typical protective covenant requirements
All architectural and engineering fees and building plan approvals included

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3 Common Pre-Engineered Building End Uses

Pre-Engineered Building End Uses

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