MBCI sells engineered fabric structures across western Canada.
MBCI is a locally owned and operated company providing a wide range of engineered fabric buildings to clients across the western provinces. Used for storage, workshops, animal shelters, aircraft hangars, or any imaginable application we have a building solution to fit your needs. Our buildings can be either temporary or permanent and many of our models are available with a steel perimiter foundation eliminating the need for concrete or other expensive foundation materials.
Well, with our severe weather events becoming more & more frequent it should come as no surprise that another Chinese made fabric building was torn to shreds this week.
Know an imported building that has been destroyed by Mother Nature ? Send us your pics or post them here.
With winter closing in, it's time to tune up your fabric building.
Re-tigthen the wind bracing cables, adjust the fabric ratchets on the ends and sides of your building, check your arch anchors, fix any rips and do that maintenance you've been putting off.
Looking for a new building ? We can help with that too. Contact us for pricing on portable single tube arch or truss arch buildings from 18' wide up to 200' by any length with any combination of doors, vents and a wide range of other accessories.
And remember, if you own an All Weather Shelters brand fabric building rest assured that despite their permanent closure at the end of March this year, you can still get replacement parts, fabric, upgrades and service for your building.
Send us an e-mail, message us via FaceBook or give us a call and we will get pricing to you for any materials or service needs you may have.
[email protected] 403-307-5871
If you own an All Weather Shelters brand fabric building rest assured that despite their closure at the end of March this year, you can get replacement parts, fabric, upgrades and service for your building regardless of the brand.
Send us an e-mail, message us via FaceBook or give us a call and we will get pricing to you for any need you may have.
[email protected] 403-307-5871
Seems Chinese made fabric buildings are not the only products that fail due to high snow or wind loads....
Fabric covered structures do not tend to collapse due to snow loads unless they are not properly installed or as mentioned, are inferior quality like the "buildings" seen at various auction and discount sales sites.
Be sure to do your research, check out the supplier, the design and if the manufacturer has the required A660-10 certification.
Buy Canadian but Buy smart !
More than a year after the fact, a West Kelowna man is going public, hoping that what happened to him, doesn't happen to others.
When planning your next building project keep in mind that the lead time for building delivery and set up will be longer as we get into the summer season. Allow plenty of time for site specific drawings to be generated if needed for development and or building permits, fabrication time if purchasing a non-stocked size and ongoing work schedules. Contact us for any assistance you need with your planning process, we're here to help.
MBCI's cover photo
Our portable fabric building kits are still a great deal and to kick off 2018 we are offering the kits at the special prices shown below until the end of March.
We now also offer arrowhead and bullet anchors for buildings, sheds, grain bins, aircraft, trees, or anything the wind can blow over.
Although still very much under construction the web site is finally up at www.mb-ci.com Check out the Sping Specials on single tube arch kit packages !
Engineereed Fabric Structures
The owner had to move this 42' x 40' building which was relocated from one site to an adjacent site earlier this year. In the process a new 20' x 14' vertical lift fabric door with chain hoist was added to allow for better and bigger machinery access. Fabric buildings are easily modified to meet changing needs.
Doesn't matter how much time and effort one puts into a Chinese made building or the slick sales pitches from companies selling inferior Chinese knock offs, they just don't stand up to Canadian weather.
Don't be fooled by cheap prices, buy Canadian - get what you pay for !
Uhhmmm, about those pin style anchors.... maybe next time use a screw anchor ?
Temporary horse stall cover at Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB
You could buy a Chinese building if you really want to... but you will need to use better anchors than the manufacturers provide... and maybe add some really strong steel to beef it up...
Or, just buy a quality Canadian made engineered fabric building from us !
Still thinking of buying that building but not quite sure yet ? June 1st our prices increased 4 to 6% due to supplier increases.
Pre-packaged portable building kits with the steel foundation, screw in ground anchors (no concrete needed) 12oz Fabric with high tension tie down system are usually ready to ship within 2 to 3 weeks. 15 Year pro-rated warranty on the steel and fabric
18' wide x 25' long w/ 9' w x 7' h steel coiling door = $ 5,145
(Limited stock - Man door not included)
24' wide x 32' long - $ 8,950
24' wide x 48' long - $ 10,526
30' wide x 45' long - $ 12.250
30' wide x 65' long - $ 14,175
Other widths available in single tube truss or welded truss arch designs from 26' up to 46' wide.
Building er****on crews available - contact us for details
Have you heard about Future Farm Canada Expo which is on from July 6 - 8 in Olds ?
We'll be there - Booth # 1101 - outdoors. Stop by for show specials and more !
https://www.facebook.com/futurefarmcanadaexpo/
FutureFarm Canada Expo is a unique event focused on scientific advancements and innovations needed for tomorrow’s agriculture businesses and future farm generations. FutureFarm Canada Expo will be the show to see and learn about Smart Agriculture.
All the recent snowfall accompanied by high winds makes me wonder if we will see a repeat of 2014 when we saw a record number of buildings collpase. Some of the unlucky owners did not get insurance coverage because their buildings were not built to code - much as we have seen this year with fabric building failures that did not have insurance coverage because they do not meet the building codes.
Buyer beware, the low cost building you buy that was imported from China does not meet the Canadian or Provincial Building Codes, period.
You may not be compensated for the loss of the building but you might not be covered for damages to the contents either !
https://www.agcanada.com/daily/record-high-snowfalls-cause-over-a-dozen-barn-collapses-in-central-alta
The new website of the Canadian Welding Bureau - Office of Public Safety which has all the information about welding, certification of manufacturers and their employees such as A660 as required by building codes for steel buildings which includes fabric covered systems, companies that use welding to make products, what it all means and how it impacts you !
http://www.weldquality.org/
It seems like we hear about a Chinese building failure every week if not more often. While this was a low cost building the damage to the contents was probably 10 times or more than what the building cost !
No matter what promises the dealers make you won't get a good deal buying from the auctions or the on-line vendors who sell inferior Chinese made fabric sheds. No warranty, no after sales service and and usually no way to get your $$ back.
Fabric Buildings provide an economical solution to your building or storage needs.
MBCI is your source for portable or permanent fabric buildings across western Canada. Options include roll up - vertical lift - coiling steel roll up - conventional over head - bi-fold or slider doors, man doors, ventilation and other accessories.
Pre-packaged single tube arch FastCover kit sale pricing is now ended but our buildings are still the best deal you can find for great Canadian made fabric buildings. The pricing below is valid until May 31, 2017
June 1st prices increase by up to 4%
18' wide x 25' long w/ 9' wide x 7' high steel coiling door = $ 5,145
22' wide x 30' long w/ 16' wide x 7' high steel coiling door = $ 6,420
(Limited stock left - Man door not included)
24' wide x 32' long - $ 8,950
24' wide x 48' long - $ 10,526
30' wide x 45' long - $ 12.250
30' wide x 65' long - $ 14,175
The 24' & 30' wide kits include the steel foundation, the 24' wide arches are 8' on centre and the 30' wide arches are 5' on centre. We use the industry standard heavy duty NovaShield with Armorkote 12oz fabric. Each kit has green accents on each end with other colours available. 24' & 30' Wide Kits include 12' x 12' fabric roll up door with hand crank, 1 man door frame and all kits come with all the hardware to erect your building. Freight & GST NOT included.
Accessories available include steel man doors, end wall vents, asphalt or concrete anchor brackets.
Covered by the best 15 year warranty in the business and manufactured right here in Canada these buildings are not the flimsy imported knock offs from China.
Our portable series buildings are available in widths from 14' wide up to 50' and do NOT need any concrete or other foundation as they come with their own steel foundation with screw in ground anchors.
Our welded truss models are available in sizes from 26' up to 126' wide and can be installed on pilings, pre-cast concrete blocks, pony walls, crane or rig mats and provide effective inexpensive protection for your equipment, machinery, RV's, boats, animals, crops, or anything you want to protect from the elements.
Our buildings are easy to erect and each comes with a step by step er****on guide or use our experienced er****on crews to get the job done.
Buy a building from another supplier but don't have time to erect it yourself ?
Contact us today for rates to have our experienced crews set your new building up. All installation services are backed by our unconditional 1 year workmanship warranty.
Lease financing available - OAC
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Call or e-mail us for pricing today !
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* Pricing is subject to change without notice
We have received a few messages of late asking why we post or advertise about Chinese made buildings instead of promoting our own products.
Simple, we want to inform YOU about the risks associated with buying products that DO NOT meet required standards and DO NOT comply with provincial building codes !
For example, many of the companies selling Chinese buildings advertise that their fabrics meet the standard CPAI-84. That is not a standard for fabric buildings nor was it developed by a recognized accredited agency in Canada. The CPAI-84 is a standard developed by IFAI (Industrial Fabrics Association International renamed the Canvas Products Association International) in 1995 for recreational tents such as camping, ice fishing or party tents like the stuff you can buy at CT, Wally World and so on, NOT fabric covered steel framed buildings !
The Canadian standard for fabric buildings is CAN/ULC S109-14 and almost all Canadian made fabric manufacturers use NovaShield manufactured by Intertape Polymer which does meet the standards.
Another big lie by these companies is that you can buy A660 certification for your Chinese made building as an add on.
WRONG !
That is a fraudulent statement ! A660 certification, administered by Quasar which is a division of the Canadian Welding Bureau, is a process of registration, initial audit and annual follow up auditing by Quasar of a manufacturers operations, facilities and practices including engineering, to insure that various authorities, especially Building Inspectors and consumers that the manufacturer's products meet Canadian standards.
"The CSA-A660 Standard was developed at the request of the Canadian Steel Building System manufacturers and provides assistance to code enforcement officials in the process of reviewing building permit submissions incorporating a steel building system, ensuring the purchasers obtain a quality building. This standard audits all aspects of the manufacturer’s process, including engineering design methods and personnel, materials control, fabrication, warehousing, packaging, shipping, er****on documentation, and quality assurance in the plant.
https://www.cwbgroup.org/services/management-systems-registration/csa-a660-10-auditing-and-registration"
The A660 standard is part of the National Building Code of Canada and is adopted by virtually every province and territory in Canada as part of their provincial building codes. Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan certainly include it.
How many Chinese fabric building manufacturers are certified to the A660 standard ? NONE - ZERO - ZIP !
Bear in mind, not all Canadian manufacturers have A660 certification either. If you are getting information from any manufacturer or dealer in Canada or for that matter anywhere else, be sure to ask for a copy of the A660 certificate, they should be able to send it to you right away.
So the next time you think you are getting a deal becuse of the low price, keep in mind that not only are Chinese made fabric buildings NOT in compliance with Canadian standards, they may actually be illegal to buy and construct. Almost all provinces have regulations that clearly outline the penalties for manufacturing, selling or constructing a building that does not meet our building codes and Alberta is no different. Research the Alberta Safety Codes Act which you can download here:
http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/acts/s01.pdf
Pay particular attention to section 1, Responsibilities. It's an eye opener but then read Section 68, Penalties - that's a whopper !
If you own a non-compliant building you may find your insurance company can deny any claims for coverage of loss of both the building and any contents that were damaged.
As we stated before, do your homework - buy Canadian !
The CSA-A660 Standard was developed at the request of the Canadian Steel Building System manufacturers and provides assistance to code enforcement officials in the process of reviewing building permit submissions incorporating a steel building system, ensuring the purchasers obtain a quality buildin...
62' wide x 110' long sand salt storage and 72' wide x 50' long equipment storage buildings at Blackfalds Municipal Works Yard
35 x 100 Portable Single Tube Arch building with 16 x 14 vertical lift fabric door w/ chain hoist at Silver Valley, AB completed January 2017
Another in Central Saskatchewan that failed in Oct 2016, not much snow but enough to bring it down.
Another recent collapse in eastern Saskatchewan. Purchased at a local auction for likely a low price, the contents no doubt are worth far more and the loss could be many tens of thousands.... 2 cars, an RV, a boat, atv's... no warranty.... and maybe no insurance coverage.... Chinese buildings do not withstand the weather we have in Canada and do NOT meet our building codes. Technically it's illegal to sell or construct them in most provinces yet our federal and provincial regulatory officials do zip to stop them !
A good quality Canadian made building is your best option... yes, they do cost more.... but not in the long run.
Looking for a fabric building with quick delivery ?
Our new line up of FastCover powder coated single tube arch building kits come in 4 sizes
24' x 32' long - $ 8,950
24' x 48' long - $ 10,526
30' x 45' long - $ 11.750
30' x 65' long - $ 14,350
Each kit includes the steel perimeter foundation, screw in ground anchors with turnbuckle arch to foundation connectors, 3" dia steel foundation tube and arches, Green - White - Green 12 oz NovaShield fabric main cover and White end walls with the industry standard high tension ratchet and strap tie down on the side walls and high tension main cover tension system, 12' wide x 14' high fabric roll-up door with hand crank, steel man door frame (man door not included) and all the hardware and er****on guide to do it yourself.
Prices do not include GST or freight which depends on the size you choose, your location and other accessories if any.
The kits are usually available for delivery within 3 weeks or less.
Even all steel buildings collapse if not properly maintained. Snow is the most common cause of building failures and when "above normal" amounts of snow begin to collect it's critical to remove as much as you can !
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/winter-snow-triggers-kelwood-manitoba-arena-roof-collapse-one-hour-after-kids-leave-rink/78587/
As if one recent collapse wasn't enough, see the post earlier on our page https://www.facebook.com/CanadianBuildingTechnologiesCorp/photos/a.114050935404490.18809.114029288739988/843725675770342/?type=3&theater we are now hearing about multiple Chinese building failures in the Bonnyville area over the past year and no luck getting the sellers to honour any warranty ! No these buildings are not a good deal, no matter how little they cost. It will probably cost you twice as much to clean up and repair the damage and not just to your building !
If you or someone you know has also been victimized by the companies selling Chinese buildings let us know or refer them to us. Help us expose the rip off !
Sad to hear about yet another building owner who not only has suffered a loss due to inferior quality of a Chinese made fabric building but who cannot get ANY warranty coverage... or even the courtesy of a call back from the vendor !
Do your homework folks, not all building manufacturers and/or dealers, even some based right here in North America, are reputable !
Please don't spend YOUR hard earned dollars buying something from China, support your local business.
MBCI
Swift Current Research Station Hay Shelters
50' wide x 80' long welded truss frame building installed on pre-cast concrete "lego" blocks sited on rig mats at the laydown yard @ Suncor Firebag with a 16' wide x 18' high vertical lift fabric door and 3' x 7' man door on each end.
We have heard it hundreds of times before:
"I can get that same building at the auction or on Kijiji for a 1/4 of what you sell them for"
As the pictures of this recent failure east of Clive Alberta show, it is not the same building as we sell, not even close. No, they really aren't "engineered for heavy storm weather in Canada and USA" after all.
Fortunately no one was hurt but an average wind blew it down before it had even been put to use. Sadly you really do have to practice "Buyer Beware" common sense.
The office of the Chief Buildng Administrator, operating under the authority of the Alberta Safety Codes Act, recently issued a Building Code Bulletin - STANDATA outlining concerns regarding the sale & use of steel building systems that are manufactured by companies, primarily foreign, that do not have A660 certification.
The A660 certification is a quality assurance standard and is part of the provincial Building Code. Fabric covered steel framed buildings are considered steel buildings and are subject to these provisions.
Purchasing a non-compliant building can bring headaches with it, including financial penalties or worse. Some owners have found that an insurance claim for damage to or failure of a non-compliant building can be denied, regardless of what your policy says.
If you are planning to buy a fabric building, even for farm use, protect yourself and your investment by making sure it meets the requirements of the Alberta Building Code. The full bulletin is available on line here:
http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/14-BCB-001-SteelBuildingSystems.pdf
When planning your building project remember to allow for:
1) Development - building permits - The time for applications & approvals which can range from 2 to 8 weeks or more in major population areas around or just close close to major centres
2) Financing can also take time if the project is large enough that you have to or choose to secure bank or lease financing
3) Manufacturing, which as the season goes on, can be up to 8 or more weeks due to the buildings already in progress ahead of yours
4) Delivery schedules and building er****on require advance planning to and if crews are busy can be up to 2 to 3 weeks.
Plan ahead so you can get it done "on time"
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