Complex projects. Uncomplicated thinking.
For more than 75 years, Varco Pruden has set the standard for custom-designed metal buildings. The ones people drive past every day, the ones that anchor a community, the ones built once and used for generations. Some are straightforward. Some are anything but. What stays the same is the approach. Every project gets engineered around its own variables instead of forced to fit a system designed for someone else's. The result is a building that moves more efficiently from concept to construction, with fewer surprises along the way and more confidence at every step.
We align the
team from
the start.
Our systems
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We solve it
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R.G. Varner Products founded.
Bob Varner completes his first steel building in Stephens, Arkansas, using salvaged oil field tubing and welding techniques that would shape an industry.
Pruden Products Company founded.
Clark Prudhon launches Pruden Products in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin with $7,600, manufacturing poultry feeders and ventilation fans for the farm industry.
First steel building systems introduced.
Pruden Products delivers its first steel building frames to a local farmer from its new Evansville, Wisconsin facility. The first step from farm equipment into building.
First rigid frame building completed.
Varner Steel produces its first rigid frame building, marking the company's entry into a new class of structural capability for commercial and industrial work.
Company renamed Varco Steel, Inc.
Sales top two million dollars and R.G. Varner Steel Products is officially renamed Varco Steel, Inc., reflecting the scale of what the operation has become.
Custom concept design takes shape.
Clark Prudhon donates a one-of-a-kind steel structure as the Wisconsin Pavilion at the World's Fair. The project gives rise to VP's pioneering custom concept approach.
Varco Pruden Buildings formed.
Fuqua Industries acquires Varco Steel and Pruden Products, merging two regional pioneers into one national company under the Varco Pruden Buildings name.
Acquired by Dominion Bridge.
Varco Pruden joins Dominion Bridge of Montreal in its first major U.S. venture, and the company relocates its headquarters to Memphis, Tennessee.
Stran Steel Service Center acquired.
AMCA acquires the Stran-Steel Service Center of Great Lakes Steel, a major building systems provider originally known for designing the Quonset Hut during World War II.
VP Command® software released.
Varco Pruden launches VP Command, proprietary software that pulls design, pricing and engineering into one shared view. The technology that defines how VP works to this day.
VP Buildings, Inc. formed.
The LTV Corporation acquires Varco Pruden, and the company opens its new Memphis headquarters at 3200 Players Club Circle, the home base it still occupies today.
VP Command for Windows released.
A new Windows version of VP Command extends the software's reach, helping builders move from design to pricing to engineering in one connected workflow.
VP University established.
Varco Pruden launches VP University, formalizing training and knowledge sharing for the national builder network.
Acquired by Grupo IMSA.
Grupo IMSA of Monterrey, Mexico acquires Varco Pruden Buildings, adding international scale and resources to a manufacturing footprint already spanning North America.
Acquired by BlueScope.
Varco Pruden Buildings was acquired by BlueScope Steel Limited and expanded its capabilities through the connection to a vertically integrated steel supply chain and global resources.
Capabilities expand under BlueScope.
Varco Pruden expands beyond pre-engineered buildings into a fuller solutions set, including conventional steel and hybrid steel buildings.
VP Command evolves with BIM.
VP Command keeps evolving, with BIM and Revit integration bringing design intent and constructability closer together so builders and project teams gain clearer visibility, earlier.
Collaborative design partnership.
As an AIA Collaboration Partner, Varco Pruden engages with architects—sharing insights that help shape the future of pre-engineered metal building design and inform decisions that carry through to construction.
Purpose-driven safety & accountability.
Safety is built into how we work, from established standards and field-tested practices to the training and coordination behind every project. The teams who shape, manufacture and put up our buildings share one focus, which is doing the work right and bringing everyone home the same way they left.
Powered by BlueScope Buildings.
Varco Pruden is a BlueScope Buildings North America brand. As part of BlueScope, a global leader in steel, we benefit from global resources, manufacturing expertise and a vertically integrated supply chain that supports projects with greater consistency, coordination and long-term confidence.
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FAQs
What is Varco Pruden known for?
Varco Pruden is known for pioneering custom concept design in pre-engineered metal buildings. Rather than starting with a predefined system, VP approaches each project as a unique solution shaped around its specific performance, design and construction requirements.
Through early collaboration, connected technology and an experienced builder network, VP helps teams move from concept to construction with greater clarity and coordination.
What industries does Varco Pruden serve?
Varco Pruden supports projects across a wide range of industries, including commercial, industrial, warehouse, agriculture, education, community, retail, mission critical and specialized facilities.
Because every project is approached as a custom concept, solutions can be shaped around the unique demands of each industry and application.
What types of building solutions does Varco Pruden offer?
Varco Pruden offers a broad range of building solutions, including:
- Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB)
- Hybrid steel buildings structures - which combine PEMB and Conventional steel for added flexibility
- Retrofit reroof and wall systems
Projects can be shaped around specific performance, architectural and operational requirements, and finished with a wide range of exterior materials including masonry, stucco, glass and metal to achieve any look the design calls for.
Is Varco Pruden part of BlueScope Buildings?
Yes. Varco Pruden is a BlueScope Buildings North America brand.
As part of BlueScope, VP benefits from global resources, manufacturing expertise and a vertically integrated supply chain that support projects with long-term stability, coordination and operational strength.
Does Varco Pruden support sustainable building goals?
Yes. Varco Pruden building systems can support a range of sustainability and energy-performance goals depending on the project requirements and selected systems.
Through BlueScope Buildings North America, VP also benefits from manufacturing practices, material sourcing capabilities and product options that support long-term building performance and environmental objectives.
How can I become a Varco Pruden builder?
Contractors interested in becoming part of the Varco Pruden builder network can contact VP directly to learn more about builder qualifications, support resources and partnership opportunities.
How can I build a career with Varco Pruden?
Varco Pruden offers career opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, project coordination, sales and corporate support—helping shape how building projects come together across North America.
As part of BlueScope Buildings North America, employees are supported by a culture focused on collaboration, continuous learning and solving complex challenges alongside experienced teams and builder partners.
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