Metal Building Manufacturers Gain Significant Advantage by Delegating Installation
John Lohan • April 29, 2025
Companies need to look for competitive advantage to stand out from the rest of their industry and get more clients. When companies need a new building for any commercial or industrial purpose, they want to be assured it will be built to last with the stability and resilience to serve their operational needs for decades. The long-term value that’s created builds trust and repeat business. An investment in capital assets must provide a good return through a shorter payback period in the short run as well as over the long run by providing dependable service with lower maintenance and repair costs.
It’s difficult to question the value of pre-engineered steel building systems. They are affordable, quick to build and designed to last. The companies that manufacture and sell those systems gain several specific economic and competitive advantages by hiring Double Black Construction for all or some of their installation needs.
Whether it’s to supplement their existing installation capacity or to expand into new geographic areas without spending additional capital, metal building manufacturers soon discover how the Double Black Construction team
can become their ideal building partner. They are a premier constructor that completes quality projects on time and on budget every time.
Advantages of Relying on a Trusted Installation Partner
Comprehensive Project Management:
As a complete turnkey metal building installer, Double Black Construction offers total project management from foundation to finish. This allows manufacturers to streamline their processes and reduce coordination effort by only having to rely on one provider.
Geographic Flexibility:
John Lohan and his teams of skilled tradespeople are equipped to mobilize and work anywhere in North America, providing manufacturers with a reliable installation partner regardless of project location.
Experienced Leadership:
John Lohan, Vice President, Construction, and Frank Melo, Vice President, Commercial Operations, have exclusively specialized in pre-engineered building projects their combined 45-year careers. Through their extensive expertise in its project management, they have been responsible for building over 500 structures throughout North America. As a result, manufacturers can trust
Double Black Construction to consistently deliver accurate and timely installations.
Industry Experience Benefits Manufacturers Leading to Satisfied Clients
Metal Metal buildings erected by experienced contractors can be completed quickly to significantly reduce construction time and labor costs. Double Black Construction only works with pre-engineering systems – specialization has led to a smoother operational process to complete jobs accurately and more quickly. Their substantial experience has led to a complete understanding for manufacturer systems and designs.
1. Versatility and Knowledge:
As an authorized and preferred builder for many of North America's top building system manufacturers (including Olympia Steel Buildings, Summit Steel Buildings, Behlen, U-Build, Robertson, and Steelway Buildings), Double Black Construction ensures all manufacturers can rely on their expertise regardless of slight differences in specific systems. Familiarity with the technical designs of each building solution creates effective scheduling and better precision.
2. Reduced On-Site Labor Costs:
Double Black Construction’s exclusive experience in pre-engineered metal buildings is made possible by using their own dedicated in-house teams that require fewer tradespeople. They do not sub-contract the work out to other firms. John and his teams work efficiently with speed and accuracy to complete projects as soon as is reasonable. By performing many phases of construction with their own forces, the company can be cost-efficient and meet tight deadlines to further reduce on-site labor costs for manufacturers and their clients.
3. One Point of Contact:
By partnering with John, Frank and the rest of their engineering and construction teams, manufacturers can ensure consistent, high-quality installations across diverse projects, leading to increased customer satisfaction. Happy clients create repeat business and higher referral sales. We make manufacturers look good through every successful and positive customer interaction.
4. Code Compliance:
Double Black Construction has an exacting procedure for conducting inspections as they work to ensure all projects adhere to national and local specified building codes, reducing potential delays and issues for manufacturers.
5. Year-Round Capability:
Extensive experience allows for construction throughout all four seasons, reducing downtime and enabling manufacturers to meet tight schedules, even in the most extreme locations.
We Focus Solely on Construction so Manufacturers can Concentrate on Increasing Sales
A strong, reliable working relationship between manufacturers and a dedicated builder like Double Black Construction leverages all the advantages and benefits of pre-engineered systems into growth and new sales. We handle all aspects of project management
and installation so metal building companies can focus on client relationships, expanding into new territories and manufacturing processes.
Intelligent collaboration improves project delivery, reduces costs and enhances reputations throughout the industry. Speak with the reliable and experience team at Double Black Construction to get started on increasing your market share and brand reputation through cooperation. For a free quote,
contact us today or call
(833) 322-2722 to speak directly with
our leadership team.
About the author:
John Lohan
has over 20 years of experience designing, engineering and installing over 500 metal buildings for architects and clients across North America and the globe. He’s managed all aspects of steel building construction, including material logistics and managing local and foreign construction teams. John also has special expertise in concrete foundation and excavation. He can be contacted at Double Black Construction at (833) 322-2722, by email at info@DoubleBlackConstruction.com
or on LinkedIn.
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