One of the top considerations for any structure is durability. When a construction project is put up, it is expected to stay up, regardless of environmental factors. This is why constructions that are mostly made up of concrete have steel reinforcements deep within them.

Nature plays a huge part in consideration of building materials during the planning phase. While some materials are known to stand up to storms and cyclones because of their dense and rigid construction, they could also crumble and break when hit by an earthquake. Modern steel has been designed to dissipate and bleed out the vibratory force of seismic waves, allowing the steel structure to shrug off quakes and tremors that would leave cracks in other structures.

Concrete, when set, becomes immensely dense. While it might be incredibly durable, it is also incredibly heavy. This necessitates the construction of load-bearing columns to provide internal support to multi-layered buildings. These columns are mostly also made of reinforced concrete and bear the brunt and weathering of time.

Prefab steel structures are engineered to be able to support weight without the need for internal support columns. This allows for more internal space, and a greater variety of stylized internal structures as well, such as large overhead space. This versatility also extends to the maximum size potential of the structure. Reinforced concrete buildings could be made so big before the danger of them collapsing from their weight becomes a reality.

Construction using the more traditional methods takes a lot of time. The framework is typically put in place with lighter materials, to set the shape and form. After that, the reinforcement is put in to hold everything in place. Then comes the concrete pouring to complete the structure. Each step requires time for measurements, fitting, and setting, which is why building permits display the start and expected completion of the project.

Modern prefab steel structures, because of the assembly design, are faster and easier to fit into each adjoining part. Truth be told, a 40×50 steel building made up of steel prefab structures could be put together and completed much faster than a building of equal dimensions made up of traditional construction materials.

There is also no guesswork necessary in steel prefabs. The step-by-step erection procedure is systematic and straightforward. Individual pieces come in shapes and sizes, ready to fit in with each other.

Steel prefabs also require only trained experts to build them, while traditional projects need a full construction crew to complete each phase of the building.

Delays cost money when it comes to construction. Seemingly simple things such as running short of nails, concrete, or any other material could mean putting construction on hold until the materials are purchased and delivered. There is also the matter of availability to consider, since some construction projects are done in areas where a lumberyard or hardware store is not likely to be found just around the corner.

Steel prefabs typically come with all needed materials shipped along to the construction site. It is quite unlikely that there would be a sudden need to run to the nearest construction supply store should steel prefabs be the material of choice.

Insulation is a major consideration when selecting steel prefabs, as these structures were designed to have much better insulation than most traditional constructions. This feature was integrated into the design with better heating and cooling options in mind, so that regardless of the ambient temperature of the location, there will always be an appropriate steel prefab for it.

This is worth noting as many are hesitant to use anything largely steel in construction for fear that it would either retain too much heat, or not at all. The properties of steel relevant to heat do not become a consideration because the design more than compensates for it.

As with any other building material, the manufacture of steel does leave behind residue when it is made. The good thing about this is that it is chemically inert and does not pose a threat to the environment by way of contamination or pollution.

The manufacture of steel has become so efficient throughout the years that very little is left as a byproduct when it is made. Almost every single bit is used in one way or another, as steel could always be repurposed for something.