Great Western Marks 5-Year Anniversary in Grand Junction, Colorado

Step-by-step staging guide for pre-engineered steel buildings. Learn where to place components on-site to ensure a seamless erection process
4 Custom Steel Barndominium Projects: Real Customer Builds, Photos, and Specs

Real customers, real projects, and real stunning Barndominiums. The ultimate crossover between work and living space starts with a Great Western steel building.
How to Stage a Metal Building Kit: Job Site Layout & Component Placement

Step-by-step staging guide for pre-engineered steel buildings. Learn where to place components on-site to ensure a seamless erection process
Steel Building Maintenance | How to Care for Your Metal Building

One of the greatest advantages of a choosing steel over wood for a building is the minimal maintenance required. However, some general preventative maintenance and upkeep is necessary to keep your building in check.
Great Western Buildings Expands In-House Manufacturing to Cut Steel Building Lead Times

Great Western Buildings Expands In-House Manufacturing to Cut Steel Building Lead Times In 2021, Great Western Buildings (GWB) opened a new manufacturing facility in Grand Junction, Colorado, with a clear goal in mind: create a faster, more reliable process for delivering pre-engineered steel buildings to our customers. Bringing on this new manufacturing facility gave us greater control […]
How to Compare Building Systems – Steel, Pole Barns, Quonset Huts, and More

There’s no shortage of options if you’re looking to put up a building. What makes GWB buildings special?
Steel Building Disasters and How to Prevent Them

Safety is of utmost importance when it comes to erecting a steel building and we want to ensure you’re taking care to do things properly.
Metal Building Insulation – What Is the Best Type?

Metal Building Insulation – What Is the Best Type? We recommend insulating virtually all metal buildings, and suggest the use of compression insulation for its ease of installation and longevity. Insulation is an essential part of any building. We’re often asked if it’s necessary on a metal building. Technically, the answer is no. You don’t […]
Is A Metal Building A Smart Investment?

Is A Metal Building A Smart Investment? Whether you’re looking to add a secondary storage building, a shop, or a primary residence, steel is a sound investment. Adding a building to your property is no small investment. So, it’s understandable that you want to ensure you’re putting your hard-earned money into something worthwhile in the […]