What’s possible with VP PEMB.
Pre-engineered doesn't have to mean predetermined. A VP PEMB starts with the project, not the catalog, which means the freedom to design comes without the trade-offs people expect.
The components are engineered to the specifics of the job before they ship, designed by a team working with your builder and your design partners. The result is a faster build, shaped around the work it's meant to do. That alignment carries through fabrication and into the field, keeping decisions connected and the project moving from start to finish.
Real-time clarity.
VP Command® brings design, engineering and pricing into one connected view, so teams can explore options, test ideas and turn concepts into buildable solutions without slowing the process down.
Built through partnership.
A builder from our network of more than 750 joins each project early, bringing site and crew realities into engineering decisions before the design is locked in.
Designed without compromise.
Our custom concept design process gives architects and owners the design freedom of a one-off building, with the engineering precision and predictability of a pre-engineered system.
Fast Track:
Speed Without Sacrifice.
For projects on a tight timeline, Fast Track delivers the VP process in a streamlined format, working within defined parameters and supported by dedicated Fast Track experts. Design, quoting and manufacturing move through a compressed cycle, so the project gets to the field faster, with the engineering and quality VP is known for.
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FAQs
How long does it take to construct a pre-engineered metal building?
Pre-engineered metal buildings are designed for faster on-site installation, helping reduce overall construction time.
With Varco Pruden, speed isn’t just about installation. By working through requirements early and keeping design, pricing, and engineering connected, teams can make decisions faster—helping projects move from concept through construction with fewer delays.
What is the difference between pre-engineered and prefabricated buildings?
Prefabricated buildings typically use standardized components manufactured off-site and assembled on location.
Pre-engineered metal buildings are engineered for each project’s specific requirements, including span, loads, and performance needs. With Varco Pruden, that process is precision-engineered—bringing design, pricing, and engineering into alignment early so teams can work through decisions and shape the right solution before it reaches the field.
How do I know if a PEMB is right for my project?
The right approach depends on your project’s size, use, schedule, and performance requirements.
Varco Pruden works with your team early to evaluate those factors and determine the best path forward. In many cases, pre-engineered systems can be combined with other structural approaches to support more complex designs while maintaining efficiency and constructability.
Can pre-engineered metal buildings be customized?
Every Varco Pruden building is custom by design. Each one is engineered for the specific project, site, loads and codes of the job.
Varco Pruden pioneered the custom concept design approach, working with your team to define needs early, explore options and shape the building around how it will actually be used.
Can a pre-engineered building be expanded in the future?
Yes. All pre-engineered buildings can be designed with future expansion in mind.
By addressing potential growth early, teams can plan for additions or modifications without disrupting the original structure.
Do pre-engineered metal buildings meet local building codes?
Yes. Pre-engineered metal buildings are engineered to meet applicable local building codes and regulations.
Varco Pruden ensures these requirements are addressed early—so compliance is built into the design as decisions are made.
Let’s connect.
Reach out about a project, ask a question, get pointed to the right resource. or just learn more about how VP works. Our team is ready to talk through what you need.
