The Opora engineers’ blog
We write about what affects the price and timeline of a building — without advertising and with numbers.
DesignSeptember 18, 2026 1 min
Which span to choose for a warehouse: 24, 30 or 36 meters
The span determines both the cost of the frame and how many racks fit into the building. We look at where the break-even point lies.
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CodesAugust 27, 2026
Snow load: why the same warehouse costs more in Perm than in Moscow
The snow region changes the frame’s steel consumption by a third. We explain where the numbers come from and where they are cut dishonestly.
1 min
EconomicsJuly 30, 2026
Heated or cold warehouse: calculating the payback of insulation
Sandwich panels cost three times as much as profiled sheeting. But for some goods a cold warehouse turns out more expensive within two years.
1 min
TimelinesJune 25, 2026
What makes up the construction time of a steel building
From signing the contract to commissioning — from three months. We explain which stages can run in parallel and which can’t be shortened.
1 min