Pre-Engineered Metal Building Foundation Design
Foundation and anchor bolt design for pre-engineered metal buildings, shops, barns and warehouses, using the building manufacturer's reactions.
Written quote before any work begins. Final pricing is confirmed in writing before work begins.
Drawings your jurisdiction will ask for
- ✓ Foundation plan with footing and slab design
- ✓ Anchor bolt layout and embedment
- ✓ Design for the manufacturer's column reactions
- ✓ Hairpin or tie design for lateral thrust
- ✓ Slab design for equipment and vehicle loads
- ✓ Site and drainage notes
What the plans reviewer is looking for
Metal building manufacturers design the steel frame, but the foundation is usually left to a local engineer. The foundation has to resist uplift, lateral thrust and heavy slab loads based on the manufacturer's column reactions.
What to send us for a quote
- Manufacturer's anchor bolt plan and reaction report
- Building size and use
- Slab loads such as vehicles or equipment
- Soil report, if available
- Your project address
Do not have everything? Send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
What affects the price
- Building size
- Slab loads
- Soil report availability
- Mezzanines or cranes
See all starting fees. Your final price is confirmed in writing before work begins.
How it works
- 1Send your files
Upload plans, photos or a sketch. Whatever you have is enough to start.
- 2Get a written quote
We confirm the price and timeline in writing before any work begins.
- 3A licensed PE prepares and seals
Typical turnaround is 3-7 business days. Rush is available where scope allows.
- 4Submit and get approved
If the plans reviewer has comments on drawings we produced, we answer them.
Frequently asked questions about Metal Building Foundation Design
What do you need from the building supplier?
The anchor bolt plan and column reaction report from the metal building manufacturer.
Can you design the slab for heavy equipment?
Yes. Tell us the equipment and vehicle loads and we design for them.
Do you design barndominiums?
Yes, foundations and any added structural elements.
Not sure what your jurisdiction requires?