Press Releases
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Recent News
April 9, 2013
Whirlwind Steel Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Green Building Practices
Summary:
In celebration of Earth Day 2013, Houston-based Whirlwind Steel Buildings, an industry-leading manufacturer of eco-friendly metal buildings, has reiterated its commitment to sustainable, green building practices.
March 14, 2013
Whirlwind Steel Manufactures Multi-unit Naranjo Museum of Natural History
Summary:
Whirlwind Steel Buildings, a Houston-based metal building manufacturer, recently manufactured a three-building natural history museum in Lufkin, TX.
February 26, 2013
Whirlwind Steel Manufactures New Fire Station for City of Liberty
Summary:
Houston-based metal building manufacturer and distributor, Whirlwind Steel Buildings, recently completed work on a new firehouse for the City of Liberty, TX.
February 6, 2013
Whirlwind Steel Completes Work on Southern Tire Mart Warehouse
Summary:
Houston-headquarted Whirlwind Steel Buildings has finished manufacturing a metal storage warehouse for the Odessa branch of Southern Tire Mart, the country’s largest independently owned commercial tire dealer and retread manufacturer.
January 22, 2013
Whirlwind Steel Manufactures Multi-use Building for Lighthouse Indian Baptist Church
Summary:
Houston-based Whirlwind Steel Buildings recently manufactured a multi-use metal building for Lighthouse Indian Baptist Church, located in Missouri City, TX.
January 11, 2013
Whirlwind Steel Manufactures Storage Building for Wolfcreek Iron & Glass Owners
Summary:
Houston-based metal building manufacturer, Whirlwind Steel Buildings, has completed work on a metal storage building for Candace and Jake Johnson, owners of the Austin-area stained glass and iron works company, Wolfcreek Iron & Glass.
December 31, 2012
Whirlwind Steel Completes Work on New Facility for Nation’s Oldest Cricket Farm
Summary:
Houston’s Whirlwind Steel Buildings, an industry-leading manufacturer of steel building systems, components and roofing, recently finished work a new cricket house for Armstrong Cricket Farm, the country’s oldest commercial cricket grower.
December 20, 2012
Whirlwind Steel Completes Manufacturing of Industrial Services Facility
Summary:
Houston’s Whirlwind Steel Buildings, a leading manufacturer of pre-fabricated metal buildings and metal building components, recently completed work on a multi-building shop and compressor shed for local industrial services provider.
November 30, 2012
Whirlwind Steel Completes Work on Covered Basketball Court for City of Vidalia, LA
Summary:
Houston-based pre-fabricated building manufacturer, Whirlwind Steel Buildings, recently completed work on a covered basketball court for the City of Vidalia, Louisiana.
November 30, 2012
Whirlwind Steel Introduces New Metal Buildings Blog
Summary:
Houston’s Whirlwind Steel Buildings, a leading manufacturer of pre-fabricated steel buildings and metal building components, is proud to announce the launch of its new blog. Written and curated by Whirlwind’s experienced team of metal building experts, the blog will offer a wide array of educational content, industry news and how-to guides of interest to construction professionals and end-users.
October 30, 2012
Whirlwind Steel Completes Construction of Elgin, TX Public Works Office
Summary:
Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc., metal building and components manufacturer based in Houston, TX, was recently chosen by the City of Elgin, TX to construct a multi-use public building for its Public Works Department.
December 22, 2010
Whirlwind Steel Manufactures 43,000+ Sq. Ft. Building to House Indoor Soccer and Sporting Facility, Blue Sky Sports Center, located in Allen, TX
Summary:
Tri-Star Construction, Inc. of Flower Mound, TX, in conjunction with Whirlwind Steel Buildings, a Houston, TX based manufacturer of metal buildings and metal building components, has completed construction of the Blue Sky Sports Center in Allen, TX. The 43,750 square foot building is the third Blue Sky facility that Tri-Star has constructed in the North Texas area.
July 13, 2010
Whirlwind Solar Installs BIPV Solar Laminate System on First Certified "Passive House" on South, West Coasts
Summary:
Whirlwind Solar, a division of Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. in Houston, TX, announced today the installation of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar laminate system on the first home on the South or West Coast to meet the stringent Passive House energy requirements. The Lafayette home of Corey Saft, an Architecture Professor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, will serve as a cost effective urban prototype that demonstrates a remarkable 90% reduction in energy usage over traditional homes built to current codes.
June 9, 2010
Whirlwind Solar Completes First Ever Solar Laminate Wall for School District in Fairbanks, Alaska
Summary:
Whirlwind Solar, a division of Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. in Houston, TX, announced the completion of a "Solar Laminate Wall" installation for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Fairbanks, Alaska. The first of its kind in the area, the wall is comprised of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels and incorporates innovative thermal insulation techniques designed to reduce energy consumption.
