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When Government Agencies have Storage Problems, SteelMaster has Solutions

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For over 40 years, the SteelMaster brand has stood for strength, style, and value. We have built lasting relationships with thousands of business owners and customers worldwide. SteelMaster Buildings has earned the trust of every branch of the U.S. Military and government agencies, including the FBI, DEA, Army Corps of Engineers, and NASA.

Built for Military Demands

Our buildings serve as barracks, equipment storage facilities, and portable shelters. SteelMaster structures have proven to be a reliable resource for the United States Government: durable, deployable, and cost-effective.

The Quonset hut rose to prominence in the 1940s during World War II. The military needed an all-purpose building: lightweight, simple to assemble, and efficient to transport. The Quonset Hut™ proved to be the ideal solution.

The first Quonset Hut was built at the Davisville National Construction Battalion Center at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Initially used for housing personnel, the design expanded into numerous applications over the following decades.

Seven Decades of Evolution

Military use of these buildings has expanded over seven decades, and SteelMaster has made them stronger. But SteelMaster does not provide buildings alone: we help government agencies solve complex problems.

Why Government Agencies Choose SteelMaster

  • Ample storage space to protect valuable materials and sensitive equipment
  • Rapid assembly for time-sensitive deployments
  • Global shipping to meet missions in locations around the world
  • Cost-effective design to keep complex projects within budget

Government Projects in Action

Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek — Virginia Beach, VA

Several s-model quonsets with steel endwalls, rolling and sliding doors, several cars parked in front

Officials at Little Creek Amphibious Base contacted SteelMaster when they needed secure storage for sensitive Navy SEAL gear. The base now operates 10 SteelMaster Quonset Hut-style industrial steel buildings at one of the world’s largest naval bases. Base officials have plans to acquire additional SteelMaster structures.

NASA

When NASA’s engineers needed a building supplier to meet their exact design standards, they turned to SteelMaster Buildings. The result: a secure facility built to store shuttle components and critical equipment.

Built to Withstand. Trusted to Protect.

SteelMaster buildings are engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds and trusted to protect the people who safeguard the United States of America.

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