IMI

What IMI does

IMI is a privately held, Colorado-based structural steel fabricator and erector serving commercial general contractors, developers, and building owners across the state. Founded in 1986 as a millwright and automation contractor, the company repositioned in the early 2000s to focus on structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and precast installation, which now account for roughly 90% of its project mix under the leadership of CEO Jeff McConlogue (since 2016). Headquartered in a 25,000 sq ft fabrication facility in Sedalia, IMI delivers end-to-end steel services — fabrication, erection, preconstruction, value engineering, and industrial rigging — under a single contract with a single point of contact, executing multi-year anchor projects such as the 12-story 18th & Market (completed during COVID) and the 78,000 lb Paseo Truss in Denver.

IMI's underlying technology stack is conventional industrial rather than digitally differentiated: AISC-compliant fabrication standards, ERP-based quality control with project document control and bar code inventory tracking, 3D modeling prior to fabrication, CNC tube and rail machines, CNC press brakes including a 350-ton press brake, CNC plasma, drill lines, and saws capable of cutting 42-inch beams, supplemented by nesting software for material-waste reduction. The facility produces 1,000-2,000 pieces of steel per day. AWS-certified welders and OSHA 10-certified personnel staff operations; field crews hold Subpart R and CPR/First Aid credentials. The company's competitive positioning rests on consolidating fabrication and erection under one roof, decades-long Colorado relationships, and an extensive resume of 3,000+ completed projects with enterprise and government clients including Coors, Purina, Denver International Airport, and the US Postal Service.

IMI earns revenue through project-based, custom-quoted contracts with general contractors and project owners — pricing varies by scope, steel tonnage, complexity, and timeline, with billing structured around multi-year project milestones rather than recurring subscriptions. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct outreach, project portfolio showcased on the company website, referrals from repeat clients, and a LinkedIn presence. No public pricing, no subscription or recurring-revenue component, and no disclosed outside funding were identified; the company is independently held, founder- or management-owned, and concentrated in Colorado (Denver Metro Area as primary market) with no indication of expansion beyond the state.

Name

IMI

Legal name

IMI Incorporated

Website

https://imi-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMI is a privately held Colorado structural steel fabricator and erector serving commercial general contractors and developers with end-to-end fabrication, erection, value engineering, and precast installation from its 25,000 sq ft Sedalia facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sedalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Fabrication and Erection Services: IMI generates revenue through project-based contracts for steel fabrication and erection services. Projects are priced based on scope, complexity, materials, and timeline requirements. Revenue is one-time per project with potential for follow-on projects from existing clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IMI provides end-to-end structural steel fabrication, erection, and installation services for commercial construction projects in Colorado. Services span steel fabrication, steel and miscellaneous metals erection, precast installation, preconstruction planning, value engineering, project estimation/scheduling, and industrial equipment rigging, all delivered under a single point of contact from a 25,000 sq ft Sedalia fabrication facility.

Product overview

IMI is a Colorado-based steel fabrication and erection company providing end-to-end solutions for complex steel projects. The company operates as a unified service provider offering steel fabrication (structural steel, miscellaneous metals), steel erection and installation, preconstruction services, project estimation and scheduling, value engineering, precast installation, and industrial equipment rigging. With approximately 25,000 square feet of fabrication space, IMI consolidates steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication and erection under one roof, serving as a one-stop shop with a single point of contact. The company utilizes modern fabrication technologies including CNC plasma, CNC tube and rail machines, CNC press brakes, drill lines, and bar code inventory tracking, all organized within an ERP system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Fabrication End-to-end fabrication of structural steel and miscellaneous metal components, using 3D modeling, bar code inventory tracking, CNC plasma, CNC tube/rail machines, drill lines, and saws capable of cutting 42-inch beams; delivered from IMI's 25,000 sq ft Sedalia facility for general contractors, developers, and building owners in Colorado.
• Steel Erection and Installation On-site installation and erection of structural steel and miscellaneous metals — including stairs, handrails, mezzanines, platforms, ladders, bins, hoppers, machine bases, equipment skids, and conveyor systems — performed to current IBC and AISC codes by trained crews.
• Preconstruction Services Integrated preconstruction support including design evaluations, pricing exercises, constructability reviews, site planning, and hazard analysis to establish efficient project plans for clients.
• Project Estimation and Scheduling Value engineering, scheduling, scope reviews, and lead time analysis performed collaboratively across departments to identify efficient, cost-effective solutions for construction projects.
• Industrial Equipment Rigging Heavy machinery moving and industrial equipment rigging services delivered by trained crews with extensive rigging and safety training, drawing on IMI's origins as a millwright contractor.
• Value Engineering Collaborative value engineering that identifies teams, ideas, and changes to keep construction within client budgets while preserving quality, as demonstrated on the 18th & Market and Paseo Truss projects.
• Precast Installation Full-range precast installation services offered alongside structural steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication and erection as part of IMI's integrated construction offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ projects completed over 35+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schuff Steel (Pacific Coast Steel): Large US structural steel fabricator and erector serving commercial and infrastructure projects. Comparable to IMI in core service line, with a broader geographic footprint.
• LeJeune Steel Company: Mid-sized US structural steel fabrication and erection contractor serving commercial and industrial projects. Highly comparable to IMI in service mix (fabrication + erection under one roof), project size, and customer base of general contractors.
• Peterson Beckner Industries: Structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection contractor. Comparable to IMI in size, services, and project-based delivery model for commercial construction.
• SME Steel Contractors: National structural steel fabricator and erector handling commercial, healthcare, and high-rise projects. Comparable to IMI as a direct competitor offering AISC-compliant fabrication and erection services to GC clients.
• Patriot Erectors: US-based structural steel and miscellaneous metals erector with fabrication capabilities. Comparable to IMI in end-to-end structural steel delivery for commercial buildings.
• W&W Steel: Structural steel fabricator and erector serving the western US. Closely comparable to IMI in regional focus, AISC certifications, and project mix of commercial and industrial construction.
• SteelFab: Multi-region structural steel fabricator and erector with AISC certifications and similar end-to-end service model. Comparable to IMI in service breadth and customer base of GCs and developers.
• Hirschfeld Industries: Structural steel bridge and building fabricator with multi-region operations. Comparable to IMI in AISC-compliant fabrication and erection delivery for complex commercial and infrastructure projects.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Largest US steel producer with downstream fabrication operations. Adjacent comparable in that Nucor's vertical integration into steel joists, decking, and fabricated components competes with IMI's structural offerings at scale.
• Commercial Metals Company (CMC): Vertically integrated steel manufacturer with structural fabrication divisions. Comparable as a broader industry incumbent whose fabrication arm competes with regional fabricators like IMI for commercial construction work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imi-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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