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Butler™ Building Systems
 Your Butler™ Builder - (ABC Construction)

• (ABC Construction is a full-service commercial contractor)

• (Your local Butler Builder ™, in business since 19XX)
• (Offering turnkey design/build construction services)
• (Specializing in church, retail, and industrial applications)
• (Etc.)
Butler™ Background
 The Butler™ Brand

• Butler Manufacturing is a building-solutions company

founded in 1901 providing the design, manufacture, and
marketing of metal building systems for commercial
construction.
• The methodology of the customised buildings using the
state of the art software, manufacture of pre-punched
structural members and unique roofing system is marketed
under the BUTLER™ brand globally
• Installation of the buildings primarily by a network of
specialist Butler Builder ™.
 Butler™ Brand - History
• 1901 - Butler Manufacturing founded specialising in tanks
• 1909 – First Butler Building constructed
• 1910 – first Butler Building sold
• 1938 – Butler enters the grain bin market manufacturing
14500 bins in 59 days.
• 1939 – construction of PEB for rural market
• 1940 – Butler creates an extensive line of rigid frames
• War years – design of fast install demountable military
buildings
• Post war years – opening of the Butler Research Centre
• 1970 – Double Lock seam and expansion joints introduced
• 1990 – Butler Brand goes global
• 2004 – BlueScope Steel acquires Butler Manufacturing
• 2010 – introduced in the Australian market!
 Trusted Manufacturer

• BlueScope Buildings is the largest

provider of Pre-engineered
Buildings globally
• The Butler™ brand has a long
history of building product
innovation
• BlueScope Steel is an international
flat-steel solutions provider
• Committed to workplace safety
and environmental responsibility
Researched to Perform
 The Butler™ Hot Box

• A test for real world insulation

for accurate results
• Extreme temperature difference
between internal and external
• Over an 8-12 hour period 300
sensors measure the;
– Temperature
– Humidity
– Airflow
– Energy consumption

• Your Butler™ Builder can provide accurate estimates of your buildings

heating and cooling energy consumption
Butler™ Building Benefits
 A Butler™ building ideal for your next project

• Offers a unique combination of

affordability, versatility, and
durability
• Ideal for any size and desired
functionality
• The end to end control of
manufacture to construction means
faster construction and lower costs
• Lower maintenance costs
 Design-Build Method

• Eliminates multiple parties to streamline construction and

save time and money
 Lower Building Costs

• Use of standardised designs and

details when possible reduces
engineering costs
 Design Functionality

• Fewer internal columns means large, uninterrupted

interiors and usable space.
• Generous bay spacing
• Interior walls can easily be moved to suit your changing
needs
• Buildings can accommodate future expansion
 The Beauty of a Butler™ Building

• Create the beautiful and unique facility that conveys

the image you desire
• Customised to achieve both function and form
• Our standard exterior of durable and cost effective
steel cladding. Other options include
– Wood
– Brick
– Stone
– glass facade
 COLORBOND® steel

• Butler™ Building uses the industry leading roofing product

COLORBOND steel
– Lightweight strength
– Demonstrated durability
– Designed for Australian conditions
– Warranties backed by BlueScope Steel
 Precision Engineering

• Structural, roof, and wall systems are designed by

experienced Butler™ engineers
 Precision Engineering

• Exclusive factory punching of

structurals allows for precise
assembly in the field
 Faster Construction

• Eliminating the need for on-site modifications allows for

faster construction times
• Proven to reduce construction time up to 30% over
conventional construction
Your Butler™ Builder
 Authorised Butler Builder™

• Butler Builders™ are a select group of industry professionals

that have been assessed and trained by BlueScope
Buildings.
• Requirements are;
– Industry experience
– Project management skills
– Quality workmanship
– Safe work practices
Butler™ Primary Structure
 Butler™ Frame Strength

• Tapered beams and columns offered

• Lighter structure - using steel only where required

FLAT LONG
 Structural Bolting Options

• Bolting options include top and vertical bolting

• Allows staging the primary structural and bracing to suit the
site requirements.

Top bolted - standard Vertical bolted - option

Butler™ Secondary Structural
 Butler™ Structural System

• Basis of the strength and design freedom are the structural

options available.
• Individually designed for your project
• Manufactured by BlueScope Buildings
 Standard Purlin System

Using our standard galvanised

purlin system you can design a
building with;
• Bays up to 12m
• Large area of uninterrupted
space
• Minimal or no interior columns to
optimise cost and function
• Ability to extend and expand in
the future.
Commonly used for - Retail,
offices, manufacturing facilities
 Truss Purlin System

If large bays and extra long

spanning ability is required our
open web truss purlin option can
achieve
• Spans greater than 30m and bays
up to 18m
• Rod and bracing in roofing and
walls to reinforce the
system strength
• Increased design flexibility
• A choice of walling options to suit
your aesthetic needs.
Commonly used for Warehouses,
manufacturing, aircraft hangars
Butler™ Roofing System
 The MR-24® standing-seam roof system

• Save up to 90% in roof

maintenance costs, preventing
unforeseen repair expenses
 The MR-24® standing-seam roof system

• Installing the industry’s #1 standing-seam roof system

assures proven long-term performance with low
maintenance
 Reduced wear and tear

• Moveable roof clip allows for

expansion and contraction under
temperature swings
• Patented self-aligning clip
utilizing stainless steel
connectors
• Substantially stronger than
competitive connectors
• Provides superior protection
against corrosion
Butler™ Insulation Solutions
 Effective Insulation

• Butler™ Buildings allows insulation solutions to suit the

requirements cost effectively to achieve higher the R value
• Combination of the different size clips and spacers
• Skyweb fall protection system with the white finish
• No need to use roof rack systems

150mm- up to up to
225mm 150mm 150mm
Insulation Insulation Insulation
Butler™ Warranties
 Your Long Term Confidence

• Your Butler™ Building is fully certified and a

weathertightness warranty available for up to 25 years*

*Conditions apply
Green Approach
 Green Star™ Credit Points

BlueScope Buildings is a member of the Green Building

Council of Australia and sponsor of GREEN STAR™

A Butler™ Building can achieve credit points;

• Steel products • Thermal Comfort
• Waste Management • Landscape Irrigation
• Ventilation • Fire System Water
• Daylight • Dematerialisation
 Energy Efficiency

COLORBOND® steel & Thermatech®

technology
• Unique technology incorporated in
the coating that improved the
thermal performance of your
building.
• By reflecting more of the sun’s heat,
Thermatech® helps reduce a
building’s energy load.
• A wide choice of thermally efficient
roofing colours at no added cost.
 Energy Efficiency

COLORBOND® COOLMAX® steel

• The latest innovation for the ultimate in
thermal performance.
• Whitehaven® could help reduce the
annual cooling energy costs of your
building by up to 7.5%1 compared to
COLORBOND® steel in Surfmist®.

1.COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven® has a 9% higher solar reflectance than COLORBOND®
steel in Surfmist®. Based on independent roof studies of the solar reflectance of roofing contained in a report
by the US Environmental Protection Agency
A Butler™ Building for every application
 Retail Facilities

• Create the ideal image to draw in your

customers.
• Choose from a range of exterior finishes
exterior
• Interior layouts allow for flexible foorplan
for stock
 Recreation Facility

• A Butler can cost effectively create the

specialist facilities for recreation
• Fewer internal columns and generous bay sizes
allows ideal for open spaces
 Warehouse and Distribution

• Massive spaces for warehousing

• Watertight for greater security
• Energy efficient with lower maintenance
costs
 Community Buildings

• Cost effective construction that maximises

functionality
• Maximise the use of the building through the
best use of space
• Designed and constructed to meet your brief
 Aircraft Hangars

• Capable of huge space to house huge wing

spans
• Protect your assets with a watertight
construction
• Construction is fast and cost effective
• Minimise your ongoing maintenance costs
 Industrial Facilities

• Protect your manufacturing equipment with

the state of the art facility
• Huge uninterrupted spaces
• Cost effective design and construction
 Office Buildings

• Create a comfortable and productive

environment
• A choice of exteriors to represent your
company
• Flexible layout to accommodate expansion
and growth