Question 1

What is the Norsteel Process?

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• Norsteel Building Systems offers a wide variety of both goods and services 
• You start by dealing directly with our owners getting a free budget or project estimate 
• We can be as hands-on or hands-off with your project as you choose 
• You may already have your design and project ready to go - finalize it, order it through us and have 
it drop shipped to site anywhere in British Columbia 
• You can also come into our West Kelowna offices and go over designs, look at cladding, colour, and 
insulation samples and the unlimited options available 
• You may decide you want our expert crews to erect your steel building 
• You may decide you want us to manage your entire project right through to occupancy 
• You may decide you want us also to build the concrete foundation for your steel building 
• You may have an old roof and want to repair or replace it 
• You may be looking to put an addition on an existing building 
• And we can do all of this and more

Question 2

Do you have building kits I can buy?

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Each Norsteel Building Systems building is custom designed for the customer’s needs, the site-specific location for the building, and other factors. There are no kits readily available, but you can design your building with us and order your building as a drop ship only, should you choose to go that route.

Question 3

Is Norsteel a Canadian Company?

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Yes! Proudly Canadian, Built for Canada!
At Norsteel Building Systems, we are 100% Canadian-owned, delivering high-quality, durable, and efficient pre-engineered steel buildings tailored for Canadian conditions. 
Looking for an all-Canadian solution? We've got you covered with Canadian-manufactured materials, Canadian suppliers, and Canadian expertise—ensuring your project supports local industries and meets the highest standards.
Built Strong. Built Local. Built for You.

Question 4

Once I order my building, when can I expect it?

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Once you finalize your building design and contract, your building typically arrives within a reasonable time frame. This could be anywhere from as little as 8 weeks, to several months based on size and complexity. The shipping and arrival date of your building can also change based on our crew’s current workload and other factors outside of our control.

Question 5

How long does it take to erect a pre-engineered steel building?

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The amount of time to erect our pre-engineered buildings depends on the overall size and complexity of the building. As an example, a basic 1,800 ft² (e.g., 30’x 60’) one storey, insulated steel building takes about 2 – 3 weeks. A much larger project such as a sawmill or a boat storage facility of 80,000 ft² (200’ x 400’) may take 6 - 8 months. If we are building the foundation as well, that will also factor into the overall time. Each project is different. Once we know your project scope and details, we discuss your construction schedule with you.

Question 6

If I need a foundation built, will Norsteel be able to do that too?

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Norsteel Building Systems has been building concrete foundations for our buildings since 1992 – as long as we have been erecting the steel. Some of our customers have their foundations built by others before we are onsite, and others ask us to do this as well. If you need a foundation for your building, we are pleased to offer this one-stop shop option.

Question 7

If I decide to manage or "GC" my own project, can I work with Norsteel?

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Many of our customers are owner/contractors who oversee or manage the overall project themselves. We are happy to work with our Owner/GC’s (General Contractors). We encourage our Owner / GC’s to review their WorkSafe requirements or to ask us for information regarding their safety and insurance obligations on site. If you want to be “hands-off,” ask us about our GC / turnkey services, or we can also put you in contact with other contractors that we regularly work with.

Question 8

Is your crew trained?

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With over 650 buildings since 1992, our crew are well trained in every step of the steel building 
construction process. Our construction supervisors participate in ongoing supervisor training. We were one of 4 finalists for the South Interior Construction Association Leadership Awards for 2019 for our investment in this area. Our crew have certificates in WHMIS 2015, working at heights certifications, mobile equipment operator certifications, first aid training and more.

Question 9

What does it mean that you are COR Certified?

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COR™ certification is an extensive, voluntary safety incentive program. It recognizes companies who 
develop and implement health and safety and injury management systems that go beyond the minimum standards to meet a set industry standard. Being COR™ certified means that Norsteel Building Systems takes workplace health and safety seriously and we commit to reducing both the human and financial costs of workplace injuries for all our steel building construction. We are very proud of achieving this high level of safety certification.

Question 10

What industries do you build for?

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Norsteel is pleased to build for almost all industries in BC. With over 650 projects since we started in 
1992, it is hard to think of an industry in BC that we do not build for. To name a few industries or building types: sawmills, manufacturers, aviation hangars, wineries, dairy production, self-storage facilities, dry-dockboat / marine storage, car washes, repair and maintenance shops, auto dealerships, retail strip malls, fitness gyms, warehouses, distribution centres, shipping facilities.

Question 11

Are pre-engineered steel building expandable?

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We can build your steel building with future expansion in mind. We have customers who planned this, and we have returned over the years to expand their steel building as their business grows or their needs change.

Question 12

Do you repair work on buildings you did not build?

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We are happy to help you if you have a steel building that needs some TLC or if you have an old building and are considering retrofitting or replacing the roof. We can do this whether we built the original building or not. We also offer goods and services to add snow guards to roofs, troubleshoot and fix leaky roofs, build additions to existing buildings, and more.

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