ACE Building Service

What ACE Building Service does

ACE Building Service (legal name A.C.E. Building Service) is a privately held design-build general contractor founded in 1963 and headquartered at 3510 S. 26th Street in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The company delivers end-to-end preconstruction consulting, architectural and engineering design, new construction, renovation and expansion, repair and maintenance, re-roofing, land surveying, and build-to-lease services to commercial and industrial property owners in Northeast Wisconsin, primarily the Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Wisconsin Lakeshore counties.

The company's core technology and product platform is built around its exclusive franchise partnership with Butler Manufacturing, in place since 1973, giving it territorial rights to distribute Butler's pre-engineered metal buildings and the proprietary MR-24 standing seam roof system. The MR-24 features a 360-degree Pittsburgh double-lock seam with the highest UL Class 90 wind uplift rating and over 50 years of field-proven weathertight performance; ACE cites a 1975 MR-24 installation that remains in service without repairs more than 46 years later as proof point. The firm has productized its offering through six pre-designed virtual building models (Model 320 through Model 5000), covering footprints from 3,200 to 50,000 square feet with construction timelines ranging from three to ten months permit-to-completion.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services contracts, complemented by one-time licensing/sales of pre-engineered metal building packages. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, with free preconstruction feasibility budgeting as a lead-generation tool. Customers are a mix of enterprise industrial manufacturers (e.g., Kohler, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, Kaysun, Dramm, HTT, Dakota Supply Group, Fincantanti Bay Shipbuilding) and smaller commercial, municipal, religious, and nonprofit accounts, reached through enterprise field sales, the regional Butler Builder channel, and the company's website-driven project consultation funnel.

Name

ACE Building Service

Legal name

A.C.E. Building Service

Website

https://acebuildingservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ACE Building Service is a privately held Manitowoc, Wisconsin design-build contractor serving commercial and industrial clients across Northeast Wisconsin since 1963, operating as the exclusive Butler Builder for the lakeshore region with pre-engineered metal buildings, MR-24 roofing, renovations, and surveying.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Manitowoc

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design-Build Construction Services: Full-service design-build general contractor offering commercial and industrial construction services. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for new construction, renovations, expansions, and maintenance services. Projects range from small specialty maintenance to large-scale industrial facilities.
2. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Sales and Installation: Sales and installation of Butler pre-engineered metal buildings as exclusive Butler Builder for the lakeshore region. Includes architectural design, engineering, and construction under compressed project timelines.
3. Re-Roof Services: Metal re-roof services using Butler MR-24 system, including installation over existing roofs, repair, and retrofit solutions for commercial and industrial buildings.
4. Land Surveying Services: In-house surveying and land development services for Northeastern Wisconsin, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and wetland delineations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACE Building Service is a design-build general contractor that delivers commercial and industrial construction services across Northeast Wisconsin, including preconstruction planning, design-build delivery, renovation and expansion, repair and maintenance, re-roofing, and in-house land surveying. As the exclusive Butler Builder for the lakeshore region, the company distributes and installs Butler Manufacturing pre-engineered metal building systems, offering pre-designed virtual building models from 3,200 to 50,000 square feet alongside the proprietary MR-24 standing seam roof system.

Product overview

ACE Building Service is a design-build general contractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and industrial construction services. The company operates as a single-source provider with core services spanning preconstruction, design-build delivery, renovation and expansion, repair and maintenance, re-roofing, land surveying, and build-to-lease. The flagship product offering centers on Butler Manufacturing pre-engineered metal buildings, for which ACE serves as the exclusive Butler Builder for the lakeshore region from Sheboygan to Door County. The company provides six pre-designed virtual building models (Models 320, 600, 1200, 1200C, 2000, and 5000) ranging from 3,200 to 50,000 square feet that can be customized or used as templates. Complementary offerings include the Butler MR-24 Standing Seam Roof System for new installations and re-roofing applications, land surveying services, and build-to-lease options. These products and services work together as an integrated construction solution where design, engineering, materials, and construction are coordinated through a single contractor relationship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Consulting and planning services delivered before groundbreaking for commercial and industrial construction projects, including feasibility budgeting, site evaluation, and project planning to streamline the construction process. Targeted at facility owners and managers in Northeast Wisconsin.
• Design-Build Services Unified construction delivery method where design and construction are handled under a single contract, providing faster, more efficient, and cost-effective project delivery for commercial and industrial facility owners in Northeast Wisconsin.
• Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings Butler Manufacturing pre-engineered steel buildings distributed and installed as the exclusive Butler Builder for the lakeshore region, featuring quick erection, low energy costs, and easy expansion capabilities for commercial and industrial customers in Northeast Wisconsin.
• Renovation and Expansion Services Services to determine ideal solutions for present and future space needs, including reclaiming storage areas and delivering modern efficient spaces through phased construction that minimizes operational disruption for commercial and industrial facility owners.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Interior, exterior, material handling, and special needs maintenance services for commercial and industrial buildings in Northeast Wisconsin, supporting ongoing facility operations.
• Re-Roof Services Durable metal re-roof systems including the Butler MR-24 Metal Re-Roof System that can be installed directly over existing roofs to add decades of service life for commercial and industrial building owners in Northeast Wisconsin.
• Land Surveying Services Professional in-house land surveying services for Northeastern Wisconsin, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and wetland delineation to support commercial and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Build-to-Lease Services Construction services for building facilities intended for lease in Northeast Wisconsin, offering business owners an alternative to purchasing land by providing turnkey build-to-lease property delivery.
• Model 320 Metal Building 3,200 square foot pre-designed metal building (40'x80'x15') suitable for startup businesses, light automotive repair, agricultural uses, and small manufacturing operations. Pre-designed with one private office, unisex bathroom, and three overhead doors, with approximate 3-month construction timeline from permit to approval.
• Model 600 Metal Building 6,000 square foot pre-designed metal building (60'x100'x17') for light manufacturing, industrial purposes, machining operations, storage, and business startups. Includes two private offices, reception area, kitchenette, and unisex bathroom, with structure designed for easy expansion in three directions and approximate 4-month construction timeline.
• Model 1200 Metal Building 12,000 square foot pre-designed metal building (80'x150'x20' or 24' tall), the most common and popular metal building size, designed for seamless future expansion with a single-sloped building that can quadruple base footprint. Includes lobby, four private offices, eight-person conference room, break room, and toilet facilities, with approximate 6-month construction timeline.
• Model 1200C Metal Building 12,000 square foot crane-ready metal building (80'x150'x24') with increased eave height to 24', designed to accommodate a 10-ton top running overhead bridge crane with 17' hook height. Includes loading dock and 14' tall at-grade overhead door, suitable for mid-weight manufacturing, steel fabrication, and plastics injection molding.
• Model 2000 Metal Building 20,000 square foot pre-designed metal building (100'x200'x24') well suited for manufacturing, warehouse, or light industrial use. Features two loading docks, 24' high side walls, at-grade overhead door, daylighting, and 3,000 sq ft build-to-suit office area, pre-designed for future expansion.
• Model 5000 Metal Building 50,000 square foot pre-designed metal building (200'x250'x25'), the largest virtual building model. Features four loading docks, interior modular building columns, 24' eave height, masonry accents, and 5,000 sq ft build-to-suit office area, designed for overhead cranes, mezzanine areas, equipment bases, and pre-designed for future expansion with approximate 10-month construction timeline.
• Butler MR-24 Standing Seam Roof System The industry's first and finest trapezoidal standing-seam metal roof system with over 50 years of proven weathertight performance. Features 360-degree Pittsburgh double-lock seam, mechanically field-rolled for superior protection, with highest UL Class 90 wind uplift rating and FM approval, sold and installed by ACE across Northeast Wisconsin.
• Butler Landmark Building System A pre-engineered metal building system providing expansive warehouse space, dedicated office areas, screened exterior bulk storage, and client-facing demonstration areas for commercial and industrial facility owners, as demonstrated in the Dakota Supply Group distribution center project.

Quantifiable outcome

• MR-24 roof installed in 1975 still in place today (46+ years) without any repairs needed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Butler ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1973A.C.E. Building Service is the exclusive Butler Builder for the lakeshore from Sheboygan to Door County, serving as authorized distributor of Butler pre-engineered metal buildings and MR-24 standing seam roof systems. This partnership has continued for over 50 years since 1973. The relationship provides A.C.E. access to Butler's proprietary building systems, architectural enhancements, and ongoing product innovations while Butler benefits from A.C.E.'s local market presence and construction expertise in Northeast Wisconsin.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miron Construction: Northeast Wisconsin-headquartered design-build general contractor with a strong industrial and food-processing portfolio. Directly comparable in delivery model and regional customer overlap (manufacturing, food, healthcare) with ACE, and a more meaningful competitive threat on larger Wisconsin industrial projects.
• Boldt Company: Wisconsin-based design-build general contractor serving industrial, commercial, and institutional clients across the Midwest. Closest large peer to ACE in geography, delivery model, and customer base (industrial/manufacturing owners), though substantially larger in scale and project size.
• Immel Construction: Wisconsin-based general contractor offering design-build services for commercial and industrial clients. Comparable in scale and regional focus to ACE, with similar project types including manufacturing facilities, offices, and renovations.
• Wieser Brothers General Contractor: Wisconsin design-build general contractor focused on commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. Comparable in size, regional footprint, and design-build delivery; competes for similar industrial/manufacturing and commercial clients in overlapping Wisconsin territory.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Building Systems: One of the largest pre-engineered metal building manufacturers and a direct competitor to Butler Manufacturing. Competes with ACE at the product/technology layer (pre-engineered steel buildings) rather than as a regional GC, and serves customers that ACE could otherwise build for with Butler systems.
• American Buildings Company: Nucor-owned pre-engineered metal building manufacturer with a national builder/dealer network. Competes with ACE/Butler in supplying pre-engineered steel building systems to commercial and industrial owners across ACE's served market.
• Varco Pruden Buildings: Pre-engineered metal building manufacturer offering steel building systems through a builder/dealer network analogous to Butler's. Competes with ACE for industrial and commercial pre-engineered building projects, though without ACE's integrated design-build general contracting capability.
• Morton Buildings: National pre-engineered metal building provider with a direct builder/dealer model for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and community buildings. Overlaps with ACE on metal building supply and installation for industrial and commercial customers, though Morton is significantly larger and more geographically diverse.
• Chief Buildings: Manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings with a builder network serving industrial, commercial, and agricultural markets. Competes with ACE/Butler at the metal building system level for similar end customers in the Midwest.
• Behlen Building Systems: Midwest-based manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings serving commercial, industrial, and agricultural markets through a builder network. Comparable product offering to Butler/ACE for the same customer segments in the upper Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acebuildingservice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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