There are many ways to build. I like pole construction because one person can do it (slowly). Also, if you get the poles tight into the ground, they support the walls vertically -unlike a frame building that cannot support itself until a complete roof structure is in place. I just built a 40' x 60' barn by myself. Note though that I had a backhoe to use as a crane to sit trusses in. I could of done without if lower, but this has 12' ceilings.
With steel buildings, some are pole construction, some are arch, some are steel frame.
Pole buildings usually get anchored to the ground with pressure-treated poles sunk below the frost line. Code requires 5' deep here. In high wind areas they can get concrete anchors poured around the bottoms if you're not pouring a concrete slab later. In NY 6"X 6" poles are standard. In northern Michigan, 4" X 6". Roof goes real fast if you use trusses, purlins, and 36" wide steel. Steel also sheds snow nicely. Downside is it gets condensation on the underside unless you use a vapor barrier. I join pole barns to the ground with pressure-treated 1/2" CDX plywood skirting, buried two feet deep. 2' in the ground and 2' above. Then your siding - whatever your choice is. Some compaines like Morton run the steel siding to the ground and bury in gravel. Vertical wood siding looks nice but steel goes up much faster. If you want to use vinyl, it gets trickier since it goes horizontal and not veritcal. Concrete slab can be poured last right against the skirting and poles. If done this way, it's all the anchor you'll ever need. Other steel buildings are basically made from huge steel culvert pipe. They require a good concrete foundation to sit on. Obviously there are many others ways to construct barns, sheds, and buildings. Pole construction is my favorite because it does not require a crew of people. I've got a four story barn here that's all pole, and you'd never know it by looking from the outside.
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