Your Metal Building Your Way

Start your custom steel building two ways: design it yourself in 3D, or simply describe what you need and let us handle the layout, size, and flow. From backyard workshops and personal shops to large-scale business expansions, every design is tailored to exactly how you’ll use the space.

Custom Metal Building Designs

Just Describe It

No Plans Yet? You’ll receive a full-color building concept delivered to your inbox in minutes, ready to review, refine, and price with a dedicated project consultant who understands business facilities from the ground up.

DESCRIBE YOUR SPACE

How it Works

Getting started is easy; no drawings or dimensions are necessary. Tell us about the space you need. Whether it’s for equipment storage, a retail storefront, or a personal hobby shop and we use proven design elements to create a tailored concept. Your layout is delivered to your inbox in minutes and ready to refine with your dedicated Project Consultant at General Steel.

  • No drawings or dimensions required
  • Designed around your unique needs
  • Fast turnaround, easy revisions
  • Expert guidance from start to finish

Already Know Your Size? Choose Your Next Step

If you already know your size, use our “Price Your Building” tool to get an estimate online, or take full control with our 3D designer tool. Both provide full-color renderings in just a few minutes, delivered right to your inbox, so you can visualize your project before you break ground.

Price Your Building Online

Get fast, step-by-step pricing if you know your approximate size, with instant visuals and clear budget insight to help you plan your project with confidence.

Price Your Building

Take Control With Our 3D Tool

Customize your building layout, doors, windows, and features while visualizing your space inside and out, ideal for hands-on planners who want full control.

Start Designing

Frequently Asked Questions

Designing a custom metal building is a significant investment, and we know you have questions about everything from site preparation to final aesthetics. Whether you are curious about the technical framing details of a custom steel building, the best insulation for your climate, or how a new structure impacts your property value, we’ve gathered the essential answers here. Explore our frequently asked questions below to find the resources you need to move your project forward with confidence.

Explore Ready-Made Paths to Your Perfect Building

Choose the path that best fits your project—start from real customer designs, our most popular sizes, or recommended layouts by use. Every option delivers custom renderings based on your needs and location.

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Open Any Customer Design

Open any customer design in our 3D tool to adjust, customize, and price it instantly.

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Most Popular Sizes

Select from our most popular building sizes and quickly generate a tailored design.

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Use and Recommended Size

Start with recommended layouts for your use case and get custom renderings in minutes.

Building Types

Who is General Steel?

General Steel is a leader in the design and delivery of custom metal buildings. For over four decades, we have provided durable, economical structures for America’s biggest Fortune 500 companies like GM, Ford, BP, Newmont Mining, and PG&E.

We bring that same level of expertise to every project, whether you are an entrepreneur starting a new venture or a homeowner building your dream shop. No matter the size of the project, our team dedicates the same effort and engineering excellence to ensure your building stands the test of time.

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Ready to Design Your Building?
Use Our 3D Designer Request Your Quote.

Bring your project to life with our 3D Building Designer. Already know your size? Get a quick quote (3 easy steps) with our Price Your Building Online form. Prefer a person? Call us now for immediate assistance with your project.

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