Barndominium interior
Across Nebraska, homeowners are rethinking what they build and what they build with. Between high winds, hail, heavy snow and dramatic temperature swings, durability matters more than ever. Many families are also looking for more space, whether that means a dream garage, a workshop, a hay barn or a custom home on acreage.
That’s why more Nebraskans are turning to steel.
Serving customers across the state from its office in Springfield, Nebraska, Worldwide Steel Buildings has helped families, farmers and business owners design custom steel buildings for more than 40 years. The local team works one-on-one with each customer to create a building that fits their property, budget and long-term goals.
“We have never wanted to simply sell buildings,” said Jeff Snell, owner of Worldwide Steel Buildings. “We listen, answer questions and remain available long after the sale. We want customers to feel confident they have made the right decision and know we will be there when they need us. It’s all about relationships and the honesty of a firm handshake.”
Barndominium exterior
That approach has paid off. The company has grown by more than 700%, shipping buildings across the country and internationally. Each building is designed and manufactured in the United States using American-made steel at the company’s headquarters in Peculiar, Missouri, then delivered as a complete, precision-engineered package, typically within about 90 days.
“One of the biggest misconceptions is that steel buildings must look industrial,” said Brantley Ping, strategic marketing director for Worldwide Steel Buildings. “Not true! We’ve spent more than four decades proving that steel can be every bit as beautiful, comfortable and customizable as traditional construction, while offering greater durability and value.”
Whether your style is farmhouse, Spanish, Colonial, Victorian or sleek contemporary, exteriors can be finished in stucco, brick, wood accents or steel panels to match your vision. Inside, wide-open floor plans and interiors are virtually indistinguishable from traditionally built homes. What sets them apart is what you don’t see: structures engineered to shrug off harsh weather, resist termites and mold, and carry a 50-year structural warranty.
“I wish my house was steel,” Ping said, with a laugh. “My traditional home has floors that creak. You can hear the wind outside. Termites and moisture are always a concern. I’ve walked through so many customers’ homes with 70-mile-an-hour winds blowing outside, and they’re quiet, solid and comfortable. Strong as steel, yet it feels warm and inviting, the way a home should.”
Cost is often a pleasant surprise as well. Compared with new construction using traditional materials, steel buildings can be more cost-effective to build while offering lower maintenance and, in many cases, insurance savings over the life of the structure.
While many customers choose Worldwide’s dedicated local construction crews for a true turnkey experience, others prefer to take on the project themselves.
“If you grew up with building blocks or erector sets, you could build one of our buildings,” Ping said. “Everything is designed to bolt together, and our customer service team is there to help you every step of the way.”
One couple recently did exactly that, framing up their own “barndominium” with help from friends on weekends. It was meant to be their forever home, until the painter they hired to finish the interior was so impressed that he made them an offer to buy it.
“The offer was so good they took it,” Ping said. “Now they’re building another one.”
Custom-built garage/workshop
Ultimately, Ping said, customers shouldn’t feel limited by conventional ideas about steel construction.
“A steel building can be anything you imagine,” he said. “Whether it’s a simple garage, a luxury home or a commercial facility, if you can dream it, Worldwide Steel Buildings can build it.”
If you’re planning a build in the near future, you owe it to yourself to give steel a closer look.
Contact the experts at the Worldwide Steel Buildings office in Springfield, Nebraska, by calling 402.347.3005 for a free, zero-pressure consultation and complimentary catalog. Visit worldwidesteelbuildings.com to browse completed projects and start designing your dream building with the interactive 3D Design Tool.
