RAECO Builders

What RAECO Builders does

RAECO Builders LLC is a privately held design-build general contractor founded in 2009 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, by owner Tom Jurgens, operating with 51–100 employees across headquarters in Sioux Falls and a regional office in Rapid City. The firm specializes in pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) using Nucor steel systems, combined with self-performed concrete construction and steel erection, and serves commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, government, institutional, and retail clients across the Midwest with project-level engagement into Wyoming. It is the only contractor in South Dakota holding IAS AC478 quality assurance accreditation for metal building assembly, and was placed in the top 1% of Acuity Insurance service accounts for safety performance in 2024.

The company's business model is project-based and quote-driven: revenue is generated through fixed-price general contracting, design-build, and PEMB hardware/erection contracts — predominantly one-time project sales — with no disclosed pricing tiers or recurring fees. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise and mid-market field sales supported by inside-sales phone/email intake and a content-led top-of-funnel presence (blog, newsletter, branded "Structural Snackdown" podcast, and Keloland Living TV features). RAECO's differentiators are self-execution of concrete and steel trades for schedule/quality control, integrated design-build delivery under a single contract, and the AC478 regulatory credential, which together target buyers seeking turnkey, fixed-price, safety-certified commercial and industrial construction in the upper Midwest.

Name

RAECO Builders

Legal name

Raeco Builders LLC

Website

https://raecobuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• Design-build construction
• General contracting services
• Concrete construction
• Steel building erection

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Full-service general contracting for commercial and industrial construction projects. Revenue generated through fixed-price project contracts for building construction, concrete work, and steel erection services.
2. Design-Build Services: Integrated design and construction services under single contract, providing clients with single point of contact from concept through completion.
3. Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings: Sale and erection of custom pre-engineered steel buildings for various applications including warehouses, manufacturing facilities, agricultural buildings, and commercial structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RAECO Builders is a full-service general contractor that designs and constructs pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) using Nucor steel systems, with self-performed concrete construction and steel erection. The firm operates a design-build delivery model serving commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional clients across the Midwest from offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, South Dakota.

Product overview

RAECO Builders is a full-service general contractor specializing in pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), concrete construction, and design-build services for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional applications. The company operates with a self-performance model, handling concrete work and steel erection in-house to maintain quality control and project efficiency. Their core offerings include Design Build Services, Full-Service General Contracting, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, Concrete Construction Services, and Self-Perform Steel Erection. RAECO serves the Midwest region including Sioux Falls and Rapid City, South Dakota, and utilizes Nucor steel building systems as their primary structural partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Build Services An integrated construction approach where the designer and contractor work under one roof, providing clients with a single point of contact to reduce disputes and simplify communication throughout the project lifecycle. Targeted at commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional clients.
• Full-Service General Contracting Comprehensive construction management covering client satisfaction, project safety, cost control, efficient planning, and high quality standards, with full-service construction capabilities from concept to completion for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional projects.
• Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMBs) Structural steel building systems designed and fabricated in a factory using Nucor steel, featuring interlocking components that require no on-site cutting or welding. Buildings range from 10,000 square foot service shops to massive manufacturing or warehousing facilities and serve commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional applications.
• Concrete Construction Services Self-performed concrete construction services providing foundations, parking lots, and other concrete applications, supported by years of industry experience and a commitment to craftsmanship and customer service.
• Self-Perform Steel Erection In-house steel erection services for pre-engineered metal buildings, allowing direct control over quality, schedule management, and resource coordination without relying on external subcontractors.
• Metal Building Design Services Customized steel building design services working closely with clients to create structures that suit specific needs, utilizing steel's inherent strength for innovative designs such as cantilevered sections, intricate facades, and expansive glass elements.
• Manufacturing Facility Solutions Comprehensive services for manufacturing industries including ground-up new manufacturing plants, facility expansion and upgrades, warehouse storage solutions, building fit-outs, fire barriers, and fire suppression systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction timelines 30-50% faster than traditional builds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CREATE Design + Develop ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Mitch Schlingman, Project Manager and Architectural Designer from CREATE Architects, appeared on Raeco's Structural Snackdown podcast to discuss construction, projects, and collaboration between architects and general contractors.
• Nucor Building SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationNucor Building Systems has been a leader in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered metal building systems for over three decades. Raeco uses Nucor steel which is 100% recyclable and made up of over 70% post-recycled content, providing environmentally friendly building solutions.
• MBCEA (Metal Building Contractors Eastern Association)minorOthersRaeco Builders is a member of the Metal Building Contractors Eastern Association, participating in the member directory for industry visibility and networking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Morton Buildings: National pre-engineered metal building manufacturer and erector with deep presence in agricultural, commercial, and suburban markets. Comparable to Raeco in PEMB delivery but with vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and an in-house manufacturing base.
• Varco Pruden Buildings: National pre-engineered metal building manufacturer with an authorized builder network. Comparable PEMB technology stack; Raeco's Nucor-based offering is a direct competitor in the same product category.
• Chief Buildings: Grand Island, Nebraska-based PEMB manufacturer and erector serving commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across the Midwest. Comparable PEMB technology and customer overlap with Raeco, though Chief is also a manufacturer.
• FBi Buildings: Midwest-based PEMB contractor focused on post-frame and steel buildings for agricultural, commercial, and suburban customers. Overlaps with Raeco's agricultural and commercial segments in similar geographies.

Direct peers

• Gil Haugan Construction: Regional commercial general contractor based in the Midwest, competing with Raeco for similar commercial, industrial, and agricultural building projects in the same geography.
• Henry Carlson Company: Sioux Falls-based general contractor performing commercial and industrial construction across the Upper Midwest. Comparable to Raeco as a regional design-build GC competing for similar enterprise and institutional clients in the same geography.
• Lloyd Companies: Sioux Falls-headquartered development and construction firm with commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects across the region. Comparable as a regional full-service builder competing for similar enterprise and institutional work.
• Journey Construction: Sioux Falls-based full-service construction manager and general contractor serving commercial, industrial, and healthcare clients across the Midwest. Directly comparable in service mix and regional footprint.

Regional players

• Wieser Concrete Products: Midwest precast and poured concrete manufacturer and contractor. Comparable to Raeco's self-performed concrete construction vertical, though Wieser is primarily a precast supplier rather than a turnkey GC.
• RCS Construction: Regional commercial and industrial design-build contractor in the Upper Midwest competing for similar manufacturing and warehouse projects as Raeco across the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLf8aJMXQppxC1cr4nRgC29t1bXu5wysRH
• Xx.com/buildersraeco
• Facebookfacebook.com/raecobuildersllc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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