80×160 Metal Building
An 80×160 pre-engineered metal building provides 12,800 square feet for warehouses, fleet and service facilities, manufacturing, equipment storage and other commercial or industrial operations. The long rectangular footprint can support efficient workflow when bays, openings and circulation are planned early.
Building Width
An 80-foot width can provide substantial usable space while remaining practical for many clear-span commercial layouts.
Building Length
The 160-foot length supports multiple structural bays, work zones, loading areas and phased operational layouts.
Square Feet
A mid-size industrial footprint with room for storage, production, fleet or mixed-use commercial operations.
Plan the 80×160 Building Around Material and Vehicle Flow
At 12,800 square feet, the relationship between bay spacing, loading points, equipment zones and interior circulation becomes a major design consideration.
A well-coordinated PEMB layout can place framed openings, bracing and column lines where they support the operation rather than interrupt it.
Common Uses for a 80×160 Metal Building
Warehouse & Distribution
Coordinate receiving, racking, staging and shipping around the structural bay layout.
Fleet & Service Facility
Provide service bays, vehicle circulation, parts storage and operational support space.
Manufacturing & Fabrication
Arrange equipment, work cells, storage and clearances for efficient production flow.
Define Bays, Loading and Expansion Strategy
The 160-foot length creates flexibility, but it also makes early decisions about bay spacing, dock or overhead-door locations and possible future expansion especially valuable.
Define Before Pricing
- Project location, use and governing code
- Eave height and required clear height
- Loading docks, overhead doors and personnel doors
- Racking, equipment and material-flow zones
- Clear-span requirements or acceptable columns
- Collateral and suspended loads
- Future expansion direction
- Envelope, insulation, freight and erection scope
What Does a 80×160 Metal Building Cost?
Two 12,800-square-foot buildings can price very differently. Structural loads, eave height, bay spacing, large openings, collateral loads, envelope specifications, freight and erection scope all affect the budget.
Northern State Steel develops project-specific pricing from the defined building criteria rather than presenting a generic kit price that may omit major requirements.
Primary Cost Drivers
- Project location and structural design criteria
- Eave height, roof slope and building geometry
- Frame spacing, clear-span needs and bracing
- Framed openings, doors and equipment interfaces
- Roof, wall and insulation specifications
- Engineering, freight, access and erection scope
80×160 Metal Building FAQ
Is a 80×160 building clear span?
An 80-foot clear span is often achievable. Interior columns may also be evaluated when they fit the operation and improve structural economy.
Can the height and openings be customized?
Yes. Eave height, roof slope, bay spacing and framed openings can be coordinated around the intended use, subject to structural design and project requirements.
Does pricing include the foundation and erection?
Scope varies by project. Pricing should clearly identify the building package, engineering, freight, erection and exclusions. Foundations, permits, site work and other trades are not assumed unless specifically included.
From Building Criteria to Fabrication
Northern State Steel can coordinate the PEMB package through project criteria, approval drawings, detailing, supply, delivery and California erection when included in scope.
Explore our commercial and industrial metal buildings and California pre-engineered metal building capabilities.
1
Define
Confirm use, dimensions, loads, openings and schedule.
2
Coordinate
Align the building configuration with operational requirements.
3
Release
Finalize approved criteria for detailing and fabrication.
4
Deliver & Erect
Coordinate delivery and erection when included in scope.
Planning a 80×160 Metal Building?
Send us the project location, intended use, required height, major openings and any plans or design criteria already available. We can review the project and help establish the appropriate PEMB scope.