Metal Standing Seam Roof System

BUILDING DESIGN Wall Systems:

202,000 Sq. Ft. of office and manufacturing space
Wood Walls - offers fast construction but exposure
End Use:
to the elements may require upkeep. Metal Wall Panel
Office EIFS
Masonry or Concrete - includes brick, concrete
Institutional (hospitals, clinics, etc.)
block, tilt-up concrete and pre-cast concrete.
Manufacturing
Metal Walls - can be used in conjunction with
Retail masonry or concrete walls; metal walls can be
very economical and energy efficient.
Community (churches, schools, etc.)
Your Butler Builder can help you decide which wall
Warehouse/Distribution system will provide you with the visual appeal,
weathertightness and energy efficiency you need.
Recreation (ice rink, bowling alleys, etc.)

Square footage: _____________________ SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Glass Curtain Wall
What type of activity is taking place inside the building?
Roof Type: __________________________________

CONSTRUCTION
Metal - offers excellent structural integrity and __________________________________
extremely low maintenance costs. Most pre-engi-
neered roof systems are backed by workmanship
What type of equipment will be operating

PLANNING
and installation warranties.
inside the building?
EPDM (rubber single ply membrane) - (Ethyl __________________________________
Propylene Diene Monomer) is an elastomeric

GUIDE
rubber roofing membrane, generally used for __________________________________ Architectural
a flat roof. Metal Standing
What type of material will be stored in the building? Seam Roof
Build-Up Roof (asphalt & felt layers) - a system What is the maximum stack height? System
of multiple layers of roofing paper adhered
__________________________________
either with hot asphalt or cold application
cement, surfaced with various materials. __________________________________
Generally used for a flat roof. Generally has
higher maintenance costs. Does your business require outside storage? Yes No Brick
Are there any conveyor systems? Yes No
TPO or PVC (plastic single ply membrane) - PVC
is a thermoplastic roof membrane. TPO is a Are there any crane systems? Yes No
thermoplastic olefin roof membrane. Are there any sprinkler systems? Yes No

Modified Bitumen - Cap sheet or ply sheets that 4,560 Sq. Ft. of office and banking space Metal Standing Seam Re-Roof System
are manufactured with a modified rubber product.
Needs:
How does your present facility meet current business
Other ______________________________ requirements?
__________________________________
Unknown __________________________________
How does it fall short?
If you are interested in a metal roof, ask your Butler
Builder®. Butler offers a complete line of metal roofs
__________________________________
including the MR-24® Roof System, the most specified
__________________________________
Stucco
standing seam roof on the market.

www.butlermfg.com 22,000 Sq. Ft. of medical office space

 his guide is designed to help you prepare for the
SELECTING A CONTRACTOR
T design and construction process. By answering
these questions, you will be better prepared to com- The most important criteria for selecting a LAND USE PLANNING AND ZONING
Please list any special considerations you might have
municate your needs and wants to your design and General Contractor are a good reputation and the use
Land: for your building project.
construction team. of high quality construction and materials. Consider
If there are any questions you cannot answer or construction companies that can handle every phase Do you know the city or county in
__________________________________
are unsure of, contact us, your local Butler Builder®. of your building project, as well as offer complete which you plan to build? Yes No
Your Butler Builder is a construction professional design/build expertise. Your contractor should be able
__________________________________
who has guided many building owners through the to balance risk and responsibility appropriately and Have you selected a site? Yes No __________________________________
clearly define expectations regarding costs, schedules,
design and construction process.
__________________________________
Whether you are ready to build now or have quality and safety compliance. In short, hire a builder Do you currently own land? Yes No
building plans for the future, your Butler Builder is a that can assemble a design-build project team for you __________________________________
resource you can depend on. and provide single source responsibility.
Will customers visit your building? Yes No __________________________________
Butler Manufacturing is the world's leading produc-
__________________________________
SELECTING A PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD er of pre-engineered metal building systems and your
Butler Builder can offer several different pre-engineered
Does the site have good
__________________________________
transportation access, ample
The three most common project delivery methods structural, roof, and wall systems to meet your needs. parking, and truck access? Yes No
available include: Butler Builders® utilize the Design-Build method.

1. Design-Bid-Build - the owner solicits proposals Does the site have good soil condi- Zoning:
and pricing bids from architects or engineers and PERFORMANCE PRIORITIES tions and good surface drainage? Yes No Will your new building have any special land use
then from contractors who will construct the building. considerations? If so, what:
Does the site have the possibility
This process is extremely time-consuming and By gaining a better understanding of your top priorities
for future expansion? Yes No
__________________________________
requires the owner to be involved in day-to-day and concerns, you will be better able to decide which
delivery method and construction method will work for __________________________________
project management details.
you. On a scale of 1 to 3 (3 being very important), Planning: __________________________________
2. Project Team - with this method, the bid phase is please rank each. Put 0 if you are unsure.
eliminated and the owner selects the architect at the When do you need the project completed?
__________________________________
Builder reputation & experience . . . . . . . . . _____
same time as the contractor and they work as a Month________________ Year ______________ __________________________________
team. However, the owner must still be involved in Building design & aesthetics. . . . . . . . . . . . _____
the day-to-day project management details. Should the building be designed for Are there any zoning restrictions that will or could
Staying on schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ possibly affect your project?
future expansion? Yes No
3. Design-Build - the Design-Build method is simply Project costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ __________________________________
the fastest, most efficient, most cost-effective building
Contractor's ability to self-perform work. . . . _____
Have you already applied for __________________________________
process you can use. The owner selects one company, building permits? Yes No
the design-builder as the single source for design Financing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ __________________________________
and construction. With time-consuming bidding and
Site selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._____
__________________________________
redesign eliminated, design and construction time is Are you currently working with an
significantly reduced. Safety measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._____ architect/engineer? Yes No
__________________________________

Quality of construction & materials. . . . . . . _____

SELECTING A CONSTRUCTION METHOD What are the number of employees that will be
BUDGETING AND FINANCE
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
There are two construction methods available: working in the building? ______________
Do you plan to: Own or Lease or Not Sure?
1. Conventional Construction - requires the build- (Circle one)
Does your business require:
ing components to be cut, fitted, welded, and assem- How many square feet will you need?
bled on-site. This process is time consuming and New construction ____________________Sq. Ft. Do you have financing arranged? Yes No
usually more expensive.
Remodeling If you choose a Butler Builder® as your Design-Builder,
2. Systems Construction - the building compo- What percent will be used for:
ask them about the Butler Real Estate Build-to-Suit
nents are pre-engineered at the factory to fit together Adding-on to an existing building program which can eliminate financial delays and
Office _____% Shop/Maintenance _____%
precisely. System construction components include, reduce development costs, all at competitive rates.
structural systems, roof systems and wall systems. Quick highway access? Yes No Warehouse _____% Retail _____%
The pre-engineered systems are designed to your
exact specifications and delivered to the job site Truck (semi) access? Yes No Commercial _____% Manufacturing _____%
ready to be assembled. This process is quick and
efficient and usually less expensive. High customer visibility? Yes No Storage _____% Other _________________%
 Metal Standing Seam Roof System
BUILDING DESIGN Wall Systems:
202,000 Sq. Ft. of office and manufacturing space
Wood Walls - offers fast construction but exposure
End Use:
to the elements may require upkeep. Metal Wall Panel
Office EIFS
Masonry or Concrete - includes brick, concrete
Institutional (hospitals, clinics, etc.)
block, tilt-up concrete and pre-cast concrete.
Manufacturing
Metal Walls - can be used in conjunction with
Retail masonry or concrete walls; metal walls can be
very economical and energy efficient.
Community (churches, schools, etc.)
Your Butler Builder can help you decide which wall
Warehouse/Distribution system will provide you with the visual appeal,
weathertightness and energy efficiency you need.
Recreation (ice rink, bowling alleys, etc.)

Square footage: _____________________ SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Glass Curtain Wall
What type of activity is taking place inside the building?
Roof Type: __________________________________

CONSTRUCTION
Metal - offers excellent structural integrity and __________________________________
extremely low maintenance costs. Most pre-engi-
neered roof systems are backed by workmanship
What type of equipment will be operating

PLANNING
and installation warranties.
inside the building?
EPDM (rubber single ply membrane) - (Ethyl __________________________________
Propylene Diene Monomer) is an elastomeric

GUIDE
rubber roofing membrane, generally used for __________________________________ Architectural
a flat roof. Metal Standing
What type of material will be stored in the building? Seam Roof
Build-Up Roof (asphalt & felt layers) - a system What is the maximum stack height? System
of multiple layers of roofing paper adhered
__________________________________
either with hot asphalt or cold application
cement, surfaced with various materials. __________________________________
Generally used for a flat roof. Generally has
higher maintenance costs. Does your business require outside storage? Yes No Brick
Are there any conveyor systems? Yes No
TPO or PVC (plastic single ply membrane) - PVC
is a thermoplastic roof membrane. TPO is a Are there any crane systems? Yes No
thermoplastic olefin roof membrane. Are there any sprinkler systems? Yes No

Modified Bitumen - Cap sheet or ply sheets that 4,560 Sq. Ft. of office and banking space Metal Standing Seam Re-Roof System
are manufactured with a modified rubber product.
Needs:
How does your present facility meet current business
Other ______________________________ requirements?
__________________________________
Unknown __________________________________
How does it fall short?
If you are interested in a metal roof, ask your Butler
Builder®. Butler offers a complete line of metal roofs
__________________________________
including the MR-24® Roof System, the most specified
__________________________________
Stucco
standing seam roof on the market.

www.butlermfg.com 22,000 Sq. Ft. of medical office space