Choosing the Right Steel Structure for The Bahamas: Cold-Formed vs. Red-Iron Buildings In the Bahamas, building for longevity means building for two major factors: hurricane-force winds and salt-air corrosion. At TMC Engineering, we specialize in providing steel solutions tailored to…
Building your dream home or a new commercial facility in the Bahamas is an exciting prospect. But before the first steel beam is erected, you’ll need to master the art of importing your materials. Navigating the logistics and customs procedures…
At TMC Engineering, we’re committed to providing you with the highest quality steel buildings and transparent information to help you plan your projects effectively. As you may be aware, the global steel market is currently experiencing significant volatility, and this…
We frequently get asked about the tools required for metal building installation. Many of our projects are erected by general contractors or subcontractors. We’re always ready to support owners and contractors through the entire process. We handle the design, fabrication,…
Elevate Your Space: Free-Standing Mezzanines for the Bahamas: Warehouses, Storage Facilities, Industrial Complexes, Commercial and Retail Spaces Maximize Your Storage Potential Are you tired of cramped warehouse spaces and limited storage capacity? Do you need to increase your inventory without…
The Bahamas – a haven of turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture – but building in paradise comes with its own set of challenges. Hurricanes, high winds, and salty air can wreak havoc on traditional construction methods for commercial…
We completed many projects and started many more in 2023. 2024 is starting just as strong as we accept shipments and install buildings throughout the Bahamas! We were able to complete our final punch-list before the opening of the new…
We are proud to bring to our Bahamian and Caribbean market a new metal building company! We work closely with the manufacturer throughout the design/build process, and through delivery and erection of their product! We have provided and installed several…
Today’s pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems are typically composed of structural frames (columns & rafters) and secondary framing (girts and purlins). This type of building is able to span great distances economically and increases useable floor space below. Optimizing interior…
It had to happen sooner or later – for almost two years over 2020 and 2021 the price of steel rose unprecedently during the covid pandemic and the ensuing supply chain shortages and labour shortages across the USA and the…
We are currently still experiencing price increases and extended lead times. Right now major manufacturers such as Butler, Nurcor, Varco Pruden (VP), and others are 30+ weeks out for a building delivery from order. Star Buildings is currently ~28 weeks….
The construction industry in the Bahamas was lucky during the worldwide pandemic in that we were able to keep working, with new protocols in place protecting ourselves and those around us. As we start to get the COVID-19 vaccine distributed…
TMC Engineering Ltd. is proud to have won a coveted 2019 Master Builder Award for the its Consolidated Water R/O Facility. We graciously thank all of our clients and our employees who have worked hard together to achieve this! We…
There seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Construction in the Bahamas has been authorized during the week and we’ve been back on our various projects. Starting this weekend, Saturday work is authorized by the Office of…
A lot of our clients are considered essential businesses, just to mention a few and what they are doing: Central SuperCenter on East Street is open providing wholesale and retail products Blanco Chemicals is manufacturing a new hand-sanitizer Aquapure is…
As the world adjusts to cope with the COVID-19 virus, so does the construction industry in the Bahamas. TMC Engineering Ltd. is currently closed to construction. Our project managers are still available to work with prospective clients to get the…
Here at TMC Engineering Ltd. we have continually designed with the strength and longevity of the building system in mind. We are not trying to sell the bare minimum (or in some cases, below minimum) building as fast as possible. …
The Category 5 Hurricane Dorian that decimated both Abaco and Freeport caused catastrophic destruction and devastation, both in terms of infrastructure and the human toll. Those that survived have had their lives turned upside down. We cannot nearly begin to…
On-Site Construction Coordinator We are seeking enthusiastic, pragmatic candidates who understand that a happy team is a hardworking team and that honest communication is vital for getting projects done. Construction coordinator can expect to work with teams of various sizes…
Blackbeard’s Escape is now officially open in Nassau! The new downtown experience is located in the Pirates of Nassau Museum. The concept is simple – you and up to 7 others – are placed in a room. Blackbeard’s hideout, to…
When designing a steel building, or any other type of building for that matter, there are many factors to consider. One question that has come up more frequently is the installation of solar panels, whether as part of the project…
As they old adage goes, “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.” As of 2021, Freedom Steel has closed their doors, disabled their phones, removed their website, and refused to answer emails. They have taken their…
As we enter into the second official month of the 2018 hurricane season, a few thoughts cross my mind. Are our previously installed metal buildings ready to take the brunt of hurricane force winds and storm driven rain? Are our…
The installation of the Star Building system for Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. is approximately 50% complete. The galvanized main frames & girts have been installed and the exterior wall sheeting is complete. The 24ga PBR wall sheets are insulated with…
TMC Engineering was present at the Spring 2018 meeting of the President’s Advisory Council (PAC). The council meets twice a year to discuss the company standing as well as to help improve the metal building products and offerings. President of…
The staff of TMC Engineering had a unique Christmas party onboard a Spanish Wells excursion by sister company Harbour Safaris. The all-Bahamian construction crew was treated to a full day aboard the charter vessel “Temptress”, a 32’ World Cat luxury…
The Bahamas Building Code was written in 2003. Essentially, the code is 15 years old. A lot has happened in the world of building codes, most notably the IBC – International Building Code. Previously, steel buildings were allowed by the…
Got a leak? Call us at 242-394-3410 or email us at [email protected] for a free inspection and estimate! Metal buildings were introduced to the Bahamas over 75 years ago. Some of these buildings are still standing and being used, and…
Otherwise known as a million questions your builder will need to ask. There aren’t just a lot of things your builder needs to know when launching a building project. There are a lot of things you may not even know…
Installation on our newest project has begun and continues! This 325′ x 100′ x 32′ Star Building System is a complete package supplied by TMC – frames, wall panels, roof panels, insulation, building accessories, loading dock systems & more! The building…
Shopping for the best steel building price? Make sure you compare your final costs of the project versus the initial US cost. TMC can save you more than 15% by shopping local! TMC Engineering Ltd. is a 100% Bahamian, award winning Star…
TMC’s President and Owner Lee McCoy attended the 2017 Star Building National Sales Meeting in Cancun, Mexico this past February. In 2017 Star Buildings is celebrating 90 years of business (since 1927), with the tag line “Steel Strong”. In addition to meeting…
TMC Engineering Ltd. has joined the Star Buildings Systems Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC), the first international builder to do so in over 15 years. The PAC is a group of experienced metal building builders who meet to discuss the ups and downs of being…
TMC has recently started installation of an MBMI steel building at the world renowned Albany Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. This is our second building to be placed for their back-of-house facility, the first being the Albany Gym Facility. The client provided the…
TMC Engineering has recently signed a contract with Home Fabrics to supply and install a steel building for their new facility in Nassau. TMC and Home Fabrics share a common trait – they are both 100% Bahamian Companies! This project…
Metal buildings used to have some basic options – standing seam or R-type roof panels, and R-panels for the walls in a galvanized finish. Take it or leave it. Star Buildings then came out with a DuraRib panel and a Starmark…
We recently acquired insurance coverage through our broker for our upcoming construction project, and on it was listed “butler steel building”. This term is widely used in the Bahamas by architects and engineers to represent a prefabricated steel building, just as…