Reaves Buildings

What Reaves Buildings does

Reaves Buildings is an engineered wood frame construction firm specializing in post-frame and stick-frame buildings for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers across the Upper Midwest. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company operates as a division of Mead Lumber, an employee-owned company established in 1919. Reaves sells custom-engineered building packages that include materials, structural engineering, and prefabricated components, with a network of territory sales managers covering South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Customer segments span barndominium homeowners, livestock and dairy operations, farm shops and equipment storage, and commercial and industrial facilities.

The product portfolio centers on three proprietary, patented building systems — RB-MR Modified Reaves, RB-S Silas, and RB-D Douglas — each featuring patented prefabricated brace panels engineered to withstand 105 mph winds in C-exposure zones and to meet or exceed state and local structural codes. Reaves complements these structural systems with the Reaves Design Suite, an online 3D configurator that allows customers to independently size, color, and customize buildings before engaging with local sales representatives. Additional offerings include Reaves Solar Roofing Solutions, which integrates solar energy technology through partnerships with solar professionals for residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-residential projects.

Reaves generates revenue through one-time building package sales priced per square foot, with cold storage and machine sheds running approximately $25–$28 per square foot and fully finished barndominiums at $145 per square foot (example: a 3,750 sq ft project at $543,750). The go-to-market combines a self-service digital design tool with regional territory sales managers who guide customers from design through materials to construction support. The company is associated with Component Manufacturing Co. (CMC), the manufacturing and operational backbone referenced in its email domain (cmcreaves.com) and corporate branding.

Name

Reaves Buildings

Legal name

Reaves Buildings

Website

https://reavesbuildings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Reaves Buildings designs and sells custom-engineered post-frame and stick-frame buildings for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers across the Upper Midwest as a division of employee-owned Mead Lumber.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Building Package Sales: Reaves Buildings sells custom-engineered building packages that include materials, engineering, and design. Customers receive a complete building package with lumber, trusses, and components sourced through Mead Lumber's supply chain. The sale is a one-time transaction for the building shell and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reaves Buildings designs and sells custom-engineered wood frame building packages (post-frame and stick-frame construction) for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers in the Midwest. Each package includes prefabricated components, engineered drawings, and materials sourced through Mead Lumber's supply chain. The company also offers a self-service 3D design configurator (Reaves Design Suite) and optional Reaves Solar Roofing Solutions integration.

Product overview

Reaves Buildings is a division of Mead Lumber that has been delivering high quality engineered stick frame and post frame buildings for over 53 years. The company operates a multi-product portfolio centered around custom-designed structures including Barndominiums (engineered wood frame residential live/work spaces), Commercial and Industrial Buildings, Shops & Storage Buildings, and Livestock Buildings (including hog, dairy, cattle, and poultry facilities). The core offering includes three proprietary building systems: the RB-MR Modified Reaves (hybrid post-frame/stick-frame with concrete foundation), RB-S Silas (premium post-frame), and RB-D Douglas (hybrid stick-frame with post-frame rigidity). These systems are complemented by Reaves Solar Roofing Solutions for energy efficiency and the Reaves Design Suite, a 3D configurator that empowers customers to customize building dimensions, colors, and features. The company primarily serves the Midwest region (South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota) through a network of territory sales managers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reaves Solar Roofing Solutions: Solar energy roofing solutions integrated with building packages, partnering with top solar professionals for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential solar installations.
• Reaves Design Suite

Products and services

• Barndominiums Engineered wood frame barndominiums (also called 'Shouses') that combine living, working, and recreational spaces in a single structure. Custom buildings feature rustic design elements with spacious open floor plans and high ceilings, offering an affordable residential alternative for homeowners and rural property owners.
• Commercial and Industrial Buildings Durable commercial and industrial buildings with customizable packages including cold storage facilities, business condos, and industrial buildings designed for functionality, durability, and sustainability to support business operations and growth.
• Shops and Storage Buildings Custom durable shops and storage buildings designed for dedicated workspaces, equipment storage, or combined functionality. Features customizable options including insulated walls, overhead doors, specialized lighting, and climate control systems.
• Livestock Buildings Custom-engineered livestock buildings including barns, shelters, hog buildings, dairy facilities, and poultry buildings designed for animal comfort, safety, and operational efficiency. Features optional solar energy solutions.
• Reaves Solar Roofing Solutions Solar energy integration services partnering with top solar professionals to deliver innovative solar technologies for residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-residential properties. Reduces electricity bills, provides energy independence, and supports sustainability goals.
• Reaves Design Suite 3D design configurator tool enabling customers to customize pole barns, stick frame buildings, and barndominiums. Empowers users to tailor every aspect of their building including dimensions, colors, features, and layouts through an intuitive interface, with a local representative following up within 3 business days.
• RB-MR Modified Reaves Building System Hybrid post-frame and stick-frame building combining RB-S strength with a solid concrete foundation. Features patented prefabricated braced panels for superior corner stability, 8-foot wide prefabricated girt panels with built-in doors, and rapid assembly. Designed for commercial and select agricultural use with up to 105 mph wind resistance in C-exposure zones.
• RB-S Silas Building System Premium post-frame building system featuring patented prefabricated brace panels and solid laminated columns. Engineered as the toughest option for post-frame construction, adaptable to concrete foundations or in-ground columns. Withstands winds up to 105 mph in C-exposure zones. Suitable for agricultural or commercial applications.
• RB-D Douglas Building System Hybrid stick-frame and post-frame building combining conventional wall framing with post-frame construction for exceptional strength and adaptability. Built on concrete foundation with engineered truss spacing and vertical studs. Supports most interior or exterior sheathing materials. Exceeds state and local codes with 105 mph wind resistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings engineered to withstand 105 mph winds and C-exposure conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mead LumbercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMead Lumber is the parent company of Reaves Buildings, a trusted employee-owned company serving Midwest communities since 1919. Reaves Buildings is a division of Mead Lumber, bringing generations of building expertise, quality materials, and customer-focused service.
• Component Manufacturing Co. (CMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that owns Reaves Buildings. CMC Reaves provides the manufacturing and operational backbone for Reaves Buildings, enabling custom engineered building solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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