50 Years of Industrial Design-Build Success with Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
From day one, VIP Structures has redefined industrial design and construction by combining in-house architecture, engineering, and building services under one roof. For 50 years, we’ve used pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) to help manufacturers and distributors get operational faster—delivering everything from small warehouses to some of Central New York’s largest, most advanced facilities. It’s all […]
50 Years of Partnership and Success: VIP, Varco Pruden & Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
From VIP’s first project—erecting a Varco Pruden PEMB at the Schlitz Brewery—to decades of collaboration across countless industrial facilities, the VIP–Varco Pruden partnership has thrived on shared values: collaboration, adaptability, and always doing what’s best for the client. https://youtu.be/NXcTXBOMqlc In the early years, many PEMBs were simple boxes, warehouses, or storage buildings. As VIP gained […]
Building in Central New York? Think VIP!
VIP Offers Turnkey Services to Design, Build & Develop VIP has designed and constructed some of Central New York’s most exciting industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial, and housing projects. With over 45 years in the Syracuse area, VIP is integrally immersed in the community, maintains strong relationships with local municipalities and consultants, area and has been entrusted by […]
Transforming Spaces to Feed Communities: VIP’s Partnership with The Food Bank of Central New York
At VIP, we believe in designing and building spaces that make a difference. Our partnership with the Food Bank of CNY exemplifies how architecture, engineering, and construction can come together to address critical community needs. Over the course of multiple projects, we’ve partnered with the Food Bank to transform its facilities into a powerful hub […]
Design-Build Excellence in Action: Kris-Tech Wire Expands for the Future
Since 2015, the partnership between VIP Structures and Kris-Tech Wire has been a shining example of VIP’s commitment to fostering client growth and the net benefit of efficient design-build delivery. Our valued and ongoing collaboration with Kris-Tech has led to multiple projects together, showing that our delivery isn’t just about solving current needs, it’s about […]
Industrial Design-Build Through the Decades
Since our first industrial project in 1975, we have been driven by our passion for critical thinking, a trait that is inherently harmonious with manufacturing companies looking to renovate, expand, or build a new facility. Architects, engineers, and builders are problem solvers – and over five decades of industrial projects, with their intrinsic uniqueness, specialized […]
Here’s Why You Should Choose a Self-Performing Contractor
What is “Self-Performing”? Buzzwords abound, and “self-performing” is one to become familiar with. When a contractor is hired to self-perform, it means that they will provide their direct employees to complete a portion of the construction (e.g. concrete work, steel framing, carpentry, or another specialty). Hiring a contractor to self-perform a specific aspect of construction […]
The Rise of Pre-Fabrication and Pre-Assembly in Commercial and Mixed-Use Construction
Many owners and developers choose to incorporate pre-assembly and pre-fabrication processes into their building project rather than using a more conventional approach. With pre-fabrication and pre-assembly, an integrated design-build firm and its construction team will set up a particular commercial space to pre-fabricate processes. These include examples like pre-poured slabs, pre-assembled modular wall and frame […]
4 Benefits of Metal Panel Siding
Metal panel siding has been traditionally used in pre-engineered buildings (PEBs), but more and more building owners are beginning to see the benefit of using metal panel siding for all building designs. In the world of integrated design-build projects, PEBs are a systems building approach designed to maximize the use of steel matched to design […]
Benefits of Pre-engineered Buildings (PEBs)
Pre-engineered buildings, or PEBs, are a popular method of construction not only in the United States but across the globe. Market analysts predict the PEB market to grow at a CAGR of 12% through 2020. The key drivers of growth in PEBs over the past decade lie somewhat in e-commerce and online retail sales. It’s […]
Changes in the Pre-Engineered Building Marketplace and How VIP is Considering Options to Save Client’s Money
As new energy codes are introduced, clients are experiencing higher costs and increased installation times. On March 9, 2016, the New York State Code Council voted to amend the current Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (for commercial buildings only). The new code improves the thermal performance of a building but adds significant […]