Ready-made hall or build from scratch – what to choose?

Below, we present a detailed analysis of both paths, enriched with technical and legal aspects that often elude investors during the planning stage.

The secondary market: apparent savings and real risks

Purchasing an existing facility is primarily tempting due to the vision of immediately commencing operations. However, a „used” hall is often a set of hidden limitations that can block the development of a modern production line.

„Material fatigue and corrosion

Older steel structures, particularly those erected in the 1990s or early 21st century, may harbour structural defects. Microcracks in welded joints or centres of corrosion beneath layers of old paint are not merely an aesthetic problem, but primarily a matter of structural safety and roof load-bearing capacity (important, e.g. when installing photovoltaic systems).

Dramatic energy performance

Modern insulation standards (WT 2021) differ drastically from those of years ago. A second-hand property, built with old sandwich panels or – even worse – trapezoidal sheeting with wool, can generate heating costs as much as 40-60% higher. With current energy prices, the difference in loan instalments for a new hall is often offset by savings on the heating medium itself.

Technological and legal limitations

Modern logistics requires space. Old halls often have densely spaced support columns, which prevent the free movement of forklifts or the installation of wide technological lines. Documentation can also prove to be a problem. The lack of an archived structural design is the most common barrier when attempting to modernise or extend an office. Without it, obtaining permission for reconstruction is a lengthy and costly process (requiring surveys and expert reports).

Building from scratch: the foundation of your success

A greenfield investment, meaning starting from scratch, allows for the perfect adaptation of the facility to the technological process. However, for the process to run smoothly, the investor must take several aspects into consideration.

Geotechnical surveys are necessary before heavy machinery enters the site. The load-bearing capacity of the ground directly affects the foundation's structure. In modern steel construction, foundation piles with precise anchor cages are usually used, which allows for concrete savings compared to traditional strip footings.

Each plot is covered by a Local Spatial Development Plan (MPZP) or requires Development Conditions (WZ). These specify, amongst other things, the permissible height of the building, the roof geometry and the percentage of the plot that may be built on. By designing a hall from scratch, we can be certain that the building will be fully compliant with the law and optimised in accordance with fire safety regulations.

Why does steel come out on top against traditional brickwork?

The choice of technology often determines the final project budget. When comparing steel halls to brick buildings, we notice three key advantages:

1. Foundations Thanks to the lower dead weight of the steel structure, the foundations can be lighter and shallower, which reduces earthworks costs by up to 30%.
2. Speed and modularity: Steel halls These are constructions based on prefabricated elements, enabling to carry out the investment in a predictable and scalable manner, with minimal impact of atmospheric conditions on the construction schedule.
3. Residual value This is an aspect often overlooked. A steel hall can be dismantled, moved to another location, or sold as a structure. A brick building, in the event of a change in company strategy, becomes „real estate” which is difficult to liquidate without the plot of land.

Where do problems end and MATBUD begin?

We understand that the biggest barrier to building a new hall is the fear of the duration of procedures and bureaucracy. Based on years of accumulated experience, we have created a system that makes construction an almost hands-off process for the Investor.

Ready-made solutions„

We have ready-made modular structures made from solid IPE steel beams, available directly from our yard. This means that investors do not have to wait months for steel to be ordered from the mill.

Express delivery from project to handover

For typical dimensions (clear span width from 6 to 22 m, length up to 120 m), our investment process is maximally optimised. Halls within this width range We have available immediately, which significantly speeds up project implementation and allows investors to start operations quickly.

• Formal support We provide technical consultancy and prepare documentation required for obtaining a building permit.
• Schedule: The entire process – from formalities to the handover of the finished property – usually takes around 5 months.
• Quick assembly: Sam Steel structure assembly Our teams take only a few working days on the prepared foundation.

We are also developing our offering in parallel with Larger halls with widths of 24, 25, 28, 30 and 32 m, which we currently produce to individual order, and which we plan to introduce into our regular sales range in the near future. If the project requires other parameters, it is also possible Design and construction of a hall in a custom dimension, tailored to the investor's needs and the specifics of their business.

Years of warranty

We don't cut corners on quality. We exclusively use hot-dip galvanized steel, which allows us to offer a 10-year warranty on the anti-corrosion coating. We cooperate with renowned suppliers of sandwich panels and joinery, ensuring top-class insulation parameters.

A tailor-made investment

The choice between a used and a new hall doesn't have to be a compromise between price and quality. Thanks to modern prefabrication methods at MATBUD, constructing a new, energy-efficient hall, fully tailored to the investor's needs, takes only slightly longer than the process of purchasing and adapting an old facility.

Invest in the future, not renovations. The new hall is not just a space – it's a tool that should work for your profit, not generate maintenance costs.

Would you like to know a precise valuation of your investment?

Please use the form. You are also welcome to contact our technical department. Our advisors will analyse your needs free of charge., They will check the conditions of the Local Spatial Development Plan (MPZP) and propose an optimal structural solution that combines speed of execution with the highest safety standards.