BBL Construction

What BBL Construction does

BBL Construction is a privately held, Perryville, Missouri-based design/build construction contractor founded in 1975 (originally as Buchheit Buildings LTD), operating exclusively in Missouri and Illinois. The firm executes custom building projects across five primary verticals — agriculture, commercial, equestrian, residential/personal, and municipal — serving a mix of SMB customers (homeowners, farmers) and enterprise or government accounts (USDA cattle barns, Walker's Bluff Winery, SEMCO Distributing). Ownership resides with Richard Schemel, Dale Schemel, and Construction Manager Tim Unterreiner following a 2015 transition from the prior ESOP structure, and the firm has accumulated 7,400+ completed projects over its 40+ year history.

The company's core offering rests on three construction methodologies: (1) post-frame construction, in which treated timbers and columns are set directly into the ground without concrete foundations for cost-effective agricultural and storage buildings; (2) panel-frame construction using factory-manufactured Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) for temperature-controlled commercial and storage environments with rapid turnaround; and (3) custom concrete work covering footings, walls, floors, parking lots, curbs, and driveways. BBL manufactures trusses in-house at its Perryville facility and assigns a dedicated construction manager to every project, supported by engineered sealed plans. Since the 2015 ownership change, the firm has operated as a turnkey provider by bringing concrete crews in-house, eliminating coordination friction with separate foundation subcontractors.

BBL's business model is quote-driven and project-based: customers initiate contact via toll-free phone, local phone, website contact form, or in-person visits, then progress through a structured four-step engagement of consultation, pricing, plans, and construction. Revenue is generated through one-time custom construction projects encompassing hardware sales (post-frame components, panelized building systems, trusses) and professional services (consultation, engineered planning, project management, concrete pouring). Marketing is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, centered on the bblusa.net website with project galleries and downloadable per-method catalogs, an active Facebook presence, and event participation such as the Duquoin State Fair. The firm holds membership in the National Frame Building Association (NFBA), which supports industry credibility and referral flow.

Name

BBL Construction

Legal name

BBL Construction Inc.

Website

https://bblusa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BBL Construction is a private, Perryville, Missouri-based design/build construction contractor founded in 1975, specializing in post-frame, panel-frame, and custom concrete construction. The firm serves agricultural, commercial, equestrian, residential, and municipal customers across Missouri and Illinois, with over 7,400 projects completed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Construction of Buildings (236)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF)

Keywords

• Post-frame construction
• Panelized building systems
• Design-build contractor
• Agricultural construction
• Commercial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Perryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Construction Projects: BBL Construction generates revenue through one-time custom construction projects for agricultural, commercial, equestrian, municipal, and residential customers. Projects are priced based on size, construction type (post-frame, panel-frame, concrete), and customization requirements. The company provides consultation, pricing, plans, and construction as a full-service design/build contractor.
2. Construction Materials and Components: BBL sells building materials including post-frame components, panelized building systems, and custom concrete solutions. They manufacture trusses and structural components in-house at their Perryville facility.
3. Professional Services: Services include consultation, project planning, engineering (sealed plans available), construction management, and concrete pouring services performed by BBL crews.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BBL Construction is a design/build construction company offering post-frame, panel-frame, and custom concrete construction services for agricultural, commercial, equestrian, municipal, and residential buildings. The company provides turnkey project delivery including consultation, design, in-house manufacturing of trusses and structural insulated panels (SIPS), and on-site construction using its own concrete crews.

Product overview

BBL Construction is a design/build construction company specializing in three primary construction methods: post-frame buildings, panelized building systems, and custom concrete. The company operates as a single unified offering with integrated services, providing turnkey construction projects from consultation through completion. Their construction types serve multiple building categories including agriculture, cattle barns, commercial, equestrian, garages, municipal, shop/house, and storage. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Perryville, MO, BBL has completed over 7,400 projects using experienced crews with construction managers on every project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post-Frame Buildings

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,400+ completed projects over 40+ years

Named customers6 records

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• Energy Panel Structures (EPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011In 2011, BBL Buildings and Components merged with Energy Panel Structures (EPS) and operated through them for the next four years. This merger expanded BBL's capabilities in panelized construction and structural insulated panels (SIPS). In 2015, EPS discontinued erecting buildings and sold the construction division assets back to BBL, which re-established as independent BBL Construction Inc.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sterling Structural: Sterling Structural (formerly Heartland Building Systems) is a Midwest post-frame builder serving agricultural, commercial, and equestrian markets. It competes with BBL in overlapping post-frame product categories and territory.
• Cleary Building Corp. Cleary is a national post-frame and steel building manufacturer-builder serving agricultural, commercial, equestrian, and suburban markets across 40+ states. Its product mix (post-frame, metal, custom) directly mirrors BBL's offering but at materially greater scale.
• FBi Buildings: FBi Buildings is a post-frame construction company serving agricultural, commercial, and suburban customers primarily across the Midwest. It competes directly with BBL on post-frame product, customer segments, and Midwest territory.
• Morton Buildings: Morton is the largest U.S. post-frame construction company, serving agricultural, commercial, and suburban markets with a national dealer network. It is BBL's most direct competitor in post-frame building, with overlapping product offerings (pole barns, equestrian, garages, commercial) but far greater geographic reach.
• Greiner Buildings: Greiner Buildings is a post-frame and steel building contractor serving the upper Midwest with agricultural, commercial, and residential offerings. It is comparable to BBL on construction method and customer mix.
• Wick Buildings: Wick Buildings is a long-established post-frame builder headquartered in the Midwest, focused on agricultural, commercial, equestrian, and residential structures. It competes head-to-head with BBL in the same product category and overlapping Midwestern territory.
• Lester Buildings: Lester Buildings is a Midwest-based post-frame builder specializing in equestrian, agricultural, and light commercial structures. It overlaps with BBL on construction method (post-frame) and core customer segments (horse barns, farm buildings, shops).

Emerging players

• Trio Construction (Energy Panel Structures): Energy Panel Structures (EPS) — BBL's former merger partner — manufactures and sells panelized building systems using SIPS, the same core technology BBL offers in its panel-frame line. It is a supply-side comparable and partial competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Menards (Installation Services): Menards offers turnkey installation of post-frame garages, sheds, and barns through its installed building services program in the Midwest. It is not a specialized builder but competes with BBL for low-end residential and farm customers seeking convenience.

Regional players

• Hogenson Construction: Hogenson Construction is a regional design/build contractor in the central U.S. offering agricultural, commercial, and equestrian post-frame construction. It is comparable to BBL on product and customer mix but focuses on a somewhat different sub-region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bblconstructionusa
• Xx.com/bblusa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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 →

Frequently asked questions about BBL Construction