Building Types

Barndominiums & Shop-House Planning

A combined living and shop building requires more planning than a metal shell alone. Review the proposed use, property restrictions and design requirements before purchasing a building package.

Discuss Your Project

Plan the Building Around Its Use

The following decisions help establish a clear scope before design, procurement and field work.

Confirm the Proposed Use

Check residential use, zoning and property restrictions with the relevant authorities and design team. A metal building package does not establish permission to build a home.

Separate Living and Work Areas

Identify the activities planned for the shop and their relationship to living spaces. Fire separation, noise, ventilation and access require project-specific review.

Define the Full Scope

Distinguish the steel package, erection, foundation and residential finish work. Confirm which portions belong in Bolt’s proposed scope before comparing prices.

Coordinate the Design

Residential layouts, building systems and structural requirements need coordinated plans. Engage the appropriate design professionals before committing to fabrication.

Define the Construction Scope

SiteworkAccess, grading, drainage and preparation for the proposed building.

Foundations and ConcreteProject-specific foundations, slabs and related concrete work coordinated with the design documents.

Metal Building ErectionDelivery planning and erection coordinated with the supplier drawings and construction sequence.

Related ConstructionIdentify enclosure, utility and interior requirements so included work and exclusions are clear.

Planning your project

Common Questions.

Send the project location, intended use, approximate dimensions and any available plans. Include the scope you need Bolt to perform, whether that is erection, foundations and concrete, or a broader construction package.

Share the supplier drawings, delivery schedule and proposed construction scope. We can review the information to determine what is needed before pricing or scheduling the work.

Project inquiries

Let’s Talk About Your Building.

Share your project location, building requirements, and target schedule. We’ll review the sitework, concrete, and steel construction with you.