Nationwide, Varco Pruden has a network of nearly 1,000 independent, authorized Varco Pruden Builders. They are incredible partners in construction. They have design-build expertise, a deep knowledge of local codes, and a passion for their customers. They are our partners in providing top-of-the-line VP metal building systems across a variety of industries, including retail, aviation, manufacturing, warehousing and government.
Bottom line, Varco Pruden Builders are special, and we are so proud that 29 VP Builders were recognized this year as Top Metal Building Contractors by Metal Construction News! Cumulatively, the 29 Builders on this list have more than 700 years of experience with Varco Pruden Buildings!
A.B. Systems, Inc., Rochester, MN
A.B. Systems, Inc. is a design-build commercial construction company based in Rochester, Minnesota. It is an employee-owned company that has completed more than 2,000 jobs in the company’s history! A.B. Systems became a VP Builder in 2005.
Baumer Construction, Minster, OH
Located in Minster, Ohio, Baumer Construction has been a VP Builder for 41 years. The company specializes in commercial and industrial construction, as well as residential. In 2021, Baumer’s Neil Armstrong Airport Terminal project was recognized as a Hall of Fame “best of category” winner in the Transportation category. For this project, the original architect’s estimate was $1 million over budget. Baumer redesigned the facility using hybrid systems to save money and make the project a reality.
Brett Construction Co., Lexington, KY
Brett Construction Co. is a full-service contracting company located in Lexington, Kentucky. Brett became a VP Builder in 1988. The team at Brett provides its customers with design-build construction, design-assist construction, construction management oversight, pre-construction services and more.
CHG Building Systems Inc., Renton, WA
This year, CHG Building Systems Inc. will celebrate 24 years as a VP Builder. The company specializes in steel erection, metal buildings and seismic retrofitting. Ryan Grouws, project manager and director of safety at CHG Building Systems, sits on the VP President’s Advisory Council. The company’s Fitness Quest project in Puyallup, Washington was recognized as a Varco Pruden 2023 Hall of Fame winner in the Recreation category.
Dublin Building Systems, Dublin, OH
Dublin Building Systems will celebrate 42 years as a VP Builder this year. Located in Dublin, Ohio, the company has its own staff of engineers, designers and project managers, all with a deep understanding of and expertise in design-build construction. Vic Irelan, who formed Dublin in 1970, was recognized as the esteemed Legend in Steel at the 2022 Varco Pruden Builder Meeting.
Dunn Building Co., Birmingham, AL
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Dunn Building Co. became a VP Builder in 2005. The company designs, furnishes and erects Varco Pruden metal buildings. It also has an Industrial Services division that provides maintenance and small project services for its customers after a building project is completed.
Durand Builders, Durand, WI
Durand Builders has been a VP Builder for 52 years. The company provides pre-construction services, design-build construction, construction management and general contracting services for their customers across Northwestern Wisconsin.
Empire Building Construction, Sioux Falls, SD
Empire Building Construction started in 1983 and has been a VP Builder since 1989. The company does steel erection, concrete and general contracting. Their Avera Human Performance Center project won in the Miscellaneous category for the 2021 Hall of Fame.
Epic Construction, Kieler, WI
Located in Kieler, Wisconsin, Epic Construction became a VP Builder in 2003. The company specializes in land development, new construction, building renovations and building additions. In the past decade, Epic has erected almost 4 million square feet of metal buildings!
EPOC Construction Inc., Newport News, VA
EPOC Construction will celebrate 22 years as a VP Builder this year. Located in Newport News, Virginia, the company provides various commercial construction services, including design-build construction, new buildings, additions and renovations. Its Eagle Landing project in Hampton, Virginia was recognized as a Varco Pruden 2023 Hall of Fame winner in the Office category, and the Bingman Shelter was the “best of category” winner in the Miscellaneous category.
Harrell Construction Co. Inc., Jacksonville, FL
Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Harrell Construction Co. Inc. has been a VP Builder since 1991. Working closely with architects, engineers and contractors, the company provides customers with buildings that combine extraordinary aesthetic appeal with optimum functionality. Jason Harrell, vice president of pre-engineered metal building services at Harrell Construction, sits on the VP President’s Advisory Council. Harrell Construction constructed the Jacksonville University Basketball Performance Center, a 16,500-square-foot collegiate athletic recreation facility. Read more about it here.
Image Building Systems, Phoenix, AZ
Image Building Systems celebrates its third year as a VP Builder. Headquartered in Phoenix, the company serves customers in Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. In Arizona alone, the company has erected more than 6.27 million square feet of pre-engineered metal buildings. It has an in-house installation team that helps to ensure quality from the ground up.
Industrial Building Systems, Milford, CT
Located in Milford, Connecticut, Industrial Building Systems has been a VP Builder since 1997. The company builds across a variety of industries and end uses, including sports arenas, aircraft hangars, office buildings, shopping centers, automobile dealerships and houses of worship.
Lefever Building Systems, Denver, CO
In 2023, Lefever Building Systems is celebrating 22 years as a VP Builder. Located in Denver, Colorado, the company specializes in design-build construction. Lefever is LEED™ Certified. The company’s Earth Treks project in Englewood, Colorado, was recognized as a Varco Pruden 2019 Hall of Fame winner in the Recreation category. The building required significant engineering and design coordination to accommodate the loads of climbing walls being incorporated into the structure.
Lock Steel Building Co., Carrollton, MO
Located in Carrollton, Missouri, Lock Steel Building Co. celebrates 39 years as a VP Builder this year. The company maintains membership in the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association. Lock Steel serves customers across a variety of industries and end uses, including manufacturing, religious, retail, agriculture, storage and industrial.
M & F Litteken Co., Wichita Falls, TX
M & F Litteken Co. specializes in commercial and industrial construction. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, the company has been a VP Builder for 43 years. It is family owned and operated and functions as a full-service general contractor, construction manager and design-build firm. Kevin Darnell, owner of M & F Litteken, sits on the VP President’s Advisory Council. Completed by M & F Litteken, the Holiday ISD Band Hall Addition and Renovation project was recognized as a 2023 Hall of Fame “best of category” winner in the School category.
MWC Group Inc., Adelanto, CA
MWC Group Inc. became a VP Builder in 2020. Based in Adelanto, California, the company has resources to perform a significant portion of work in-house to help customers maximize their cost savings. It performs retrofits of existing buildings, as well as the planning and design of new facilities.
NuAge Builders, Sioux Falls, SD
NuAge Builders is a commercial general contractor located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The company has been a VP Builder for five years. NuAge builds across a variety of industries and end uses, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, education, transportation and storage. NuAge Builders has been recognized for winning projects in the 2023 and 2022 Hall of Fame.
Pat Munger Construction Co. Inc., Branford, CT
This year, Pat Munger Construction Co. Inc., celebrates its 31st year as a VP Builder. Located in Branford, Connecticut, the company provides a wide variety of services for its customers, including new construction, building renewal, sustainable building options, renovation and interior fit-up, and facility maintenance and repair. David DeMaio, president of Pat Munger Construction, is the current chairperson of the Varco Pruden President’s Advisory Council. The company’s Premier Subaru project in Middlebury, Connecticut, was recognized as a Varco Pruden 2022 Hall of Fame winner in the Automotive category.
PATCO Construction Inc., Sanford, ME
In 2023, PATCO Construction Inc. is celebrating 31 years as a VP Builder. Located in Sanford, Maine, the design-build commercial construction company serves customers throughout Maine and northern New Hampshire. PATCO builds across a variety of industries and end uses, including office, agriculture, distribution, automotive, industrial, manufacturing, retail, school, recreation, transportation, warehouse and storage.
PHI Construction Inc., Portland, OR
PHI Construction Inc. became a VP Builder in 2013. Serving customers throughout Oregon and Washington, the company specializes in commercial and industrial new construction and remodeling projects. Leveraging the expertise of the VP Conventional Steel Services team, PHI Construction completed the Oregon State Campus Operations Center, a 30,000-squre-foot two-story building. Read more about it here.
Pioneer Construction Inc., Grand Rapids, MI
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pioneer Construction Inc. has been a VP Builder since 1979. The company is a full-service construction company that self-performs many key trades. It offers customers pre-construction planning, construction management and design-build construction services. In 2022, Pioneer’s Flexco project was recognized as a Hall of Fame “best of category” winner in the Manufacturing category.
Riedel-Wilks Building Structures Inc., Huntington, WV
Riedel-Wilks Building Structures Inc. became a VP Builder in August 1981. That’s nearly 42 years of excellence in metal building construction utilizing Varco Pruden metal building systems! Located in Huntington, West Virginia, the company specializes in design-build construction services for the commercial and industrial markets. Scott Riedel, president of Riedel-Wilks Building Structures, sits on the VP President’s Advisory Council.
Rudolph Libbe, Inc. Wallbridge, OH
Rudolph Libbe, founded in 1955, is a full-service national contractor offering a broad range of construction, energy, maintenance, and facility-related services. The company has been a VP Builder since 1999 and has a full-service team that includes design-build expertise for process manufacturers, power generation and energy optimization services and property selection and management. Matt Arnold, vice president of preconstruction operations, sits on the VP President’s Advisory Council.
Spyker Contracting Inc., Defiance, OH
Located in Defiance, Ohio, Spyker Contracting Inc. became a VP Builder in 2014. The company is a locally owned and operated construction company serving northwest Ohio. It provides Varco Pruden metal building systems for agricultural, industrial, warehousing and commercial end uses.
Steel Building Specialists, Baltimore, MD
Steel Building Specialists became a VP Builder in 1996. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the company designs and builds VP pre-engineered metal building systems for retail, churches, offices and other end uses. Completed by Steel Building Specialists, the Kent Narrows Boatel Phase II project in Chester, Maryland, was recognized as a Varco Pruden 2023 Hall of Fame winner in the Recreation category.
SteelCan Building Systems, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
In 2023, SteelCan Building Systems is celebrating its fifth year as a VP Builder. According to Metal Construction News, SteelCan Building Systems is the Top Metal Builder in Canada! Kirby Structures, sister company to SteelCan and the design-build arm, has been a VP Builder since 1992. The company designs and erects buildings across a variety of industries and end uses, including aviation, mining, forestry, power generation, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, retail, athletic and community centers and places of worship. Marc Versage, president of SteelCan, sits on the VP President’s Advisory Council.
Valor Contracting, West Fargo, ND
Valor Contracting became a VP Builder in 2019. Located in West Fargo, North Dakota, the company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design builder and construction manager. Valor has completed more than 2 million square feet of new construction for industrial and commercial projects over the past 10 years. Michael Gullickson, president of Valor, sits on the VP President’s Advisory Council. Valor’s project, PRx Performance, was recognized as a 2023 Hall of Fame winner in the Manufacturing category.
Veneklasen Construction, Grand Rapids, MI
Veneklasen Construction has been a VP Builder since 1985. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company employs its own steel erectors, carpenters and maintenance technicians. Veneklasen Construction designs and builds across a variety of industries and end uses including, commercial, distribution, grocery, health, industrial, multifamily housing, retail, warehousing and logistics. Veneklasen’s Mobile Defenders project was recognized as a 2023 Hall of Fame “best of category” winner in the Office category. The building is a multiunit office building with warehouse space.
Varco Pruden Builders bring immense experience and expertise to every job. We have Builders across the country who specialize in commercial, community and industrial construction. Find a VP Builder near you.
