4 March 2026·10 min
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RAKUŠIĆ Corporation
Engineering Team · EN 1090 certified

From Blueprint to Finished Building: 8 Phases of Steel Hall Construction

From the first phone call to handover of the finished building — here's how 800 m² of steel hall is created in 8 precisely coordinated phases.

Every prefab steel hall — from a discreet warehouse to an imposing industrial facility — is created through the same precisely orchestrated process. 8 phases. 65 days. Hundreds of coordinated steps.

Click through the holographic display below and follow how a 20×40 m hall — 800 m² of finished space — is built.

Phase 01 — Inquiry & Consultation (Day 1-3)

The investor describes needs: building purpose, approximate dimensions, location, budget. Our engineer contacts you within 2 hours. In the first meeting, we define the complete project brief.

ParameterExample for 20×40m hall
Span20 m (no internal columns)
Length40 m (8 bays × 5 m)
Height to eaves8 m
PurposeWarehouse with loading dock
EnvelopePIR sandwich panels 60 mm
Corrosion categoryC3 (industrial zone)

Phase 02 — 3D Design (Day 3-10)

BIM model created in Tekla Structures. Every element — from the main beam to the last bolt — is modeled in 3D space. In parallel: structural calculation per Eurocode 3 including wind, snow, and seismic loads.

3D blueprint in 24h: You receive the first 3D visualization with dimensions by email the next day. Full detailed design: 7-10 working days.

Phase 03 — Material Procurement (Day 7-14)

S355JR steel with 3.1 certificates (EN 10204). For a 20×40m hall: 35-45 tons of steel. CNC plasma/laser cuts profiles to ±1 mm tolerance.

S355
Steel grade
~40t
Total mass
±1mm
CNC tolerance

Phase 04 — Fabrication & Welding (Day 14-35)

15+ certified welders (EN ISO 9606) in our facility. MAG 135/136 for thicker elements, TIG 141 for precision joints. Every weld inspected per EN ISO 5817 class B or C. NDT inspection: 100% visual + ultrasound on load-bearing joints.

Why this matters: The weld is the weakest link in a steel structure. A bad weld on a 20 m span beam can cause progressive collapse. That's why we renew MAG certificates every 2 years — not 3 as required by law.

Phase 05 — Anti-Corrosion Protection (Day 30-40)

For C3 category: hot-dip galvanizing 85 µm per EN ISO 1461. Elements are immersed in zinc at 450°C — protection penetrates into the steel. Thickness measured by ultrasound. Documentation for every batch.

Phase 06 — Transport (Day 38-42)

Elements are numbered and palletized in assembly sequence. Specialized truck transport. For this hall: 3-4 trucks.

Unloading plan = assembly plan. When the truck arrives, the crane immediately lifts columns — no repositioning, no waiting. Coordination saves 2-3 days of assembly.

Phase 07 — Assembly (Day 42-60)

Mobile crane up to 500 t. Team of 15+ assemblers. Sequence: columns → beams → secondary purlins → roof panels → wall panels → gutters, seals, doors. Geodetic control at every step.

500t
Crane
15+
Assemblers
H/500
Tolerance
18
Assembly days

Phase 08 — Handover (Day 55-65)

Touch-up AKZ. Cleaning. Final geodetic control. Handover report with complete documentation:

CE Declaration of Performance
EN 1090 certificate
Shop drawings (as-built)
3.1 material certificates
NDT reports
AKZ documentation
Photo documentation
Warranty certificate
65 days. From first call to finished building. 800 m² of space — ready for equipment and production. No delays, no hidden costs, no subcontractors.

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