What FS CONSTRUCTION does

FS Construction Services (FSCS) is a regional construction services firm headquartered in Red Bud, Illinois, operating as a division of the Gateway FS, Inc. cooperative. The company has served southern Illinois for over 40 years, with sales territory extending into northern Kentucky and eastern Missouri. Its core offerings span three building categories — wood buildings (via Walters Buildings), steel buildings (via Butler Manufacturing), and pole barn/post-frame buildings — alongside an integrated grain systems portfolio that includes grain drying and aeration, grain storage bins (30-foot to 48-foot diameters and larger), bulk feed tanks, and handling and transfer equipment (augers, conveyors, elevators) sourced from Sukup, Shivvers, GSI, Brock, Hutchinson/Mayrath, and others. Add-on services include metal roofing and siding (residential, commercial, agricultural), painting (Valspar), garage door installation and repair (Raynor), Linde industrial gases, electric motor services (Marathon Electric, Leeson, Baldor), seed treatment systems (USC, Meridian, Schuld/Bushnell), and general repair and maintenance.

The company's technology stack is largely partner-supplied: FSCS integrates Dripstop condensation control on roof metal panels, modern grain-monitoring sensors that measure humidity and temperature with predictive AI-driven alerts, and automated aeration/ventilation systems that adjust flow rates. Grain storage bins can be specified with smartphone-accessible monitoring dashboards. FSCS holds no patents or proprietary AI models disclosed; its technical differentiation comes from being the local installer and service provider for these manufacturer brands.

FSCS operates a sales-led, project-based business model with custom quotes per project. Sales representatives conduct on-site consultations across southern Illinois counties (and into Kentucky/Missouri), developing custom building and grain-system plans. Revenue is generated through three streams: construction services (project-based), equipment sales and installation (grain systems, garage doors, roofing, motors), and ongoing service and repair (maintenance contracts and technician work). Pricing is bespoke and contract-defined per project; no standard pricing tiers are published. Customer segments include agricultural operations (primary), rural and suburban property owners (primary), and municipal/government entities (secondary). The company is privately held as a cooperative division with no external institutional investors and does not disclose revenue.

Name

FS CONSTRUCTION

Legal name

Gateway FS, Inc.

Website

https://fsconstructionservices.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FS Construction Services is a regional construction services firm in Red Bud, Illinois, serving southern Illinois for over 40 years. It builds wood, steel, and post-frame buildings, installs grain storage and handling systems, and offers roofing, painting, and repair services to farmers, property owners, and municipal clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

SYLMAR, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction services including new building construction, building additions, renovations, and maintenance. Revenue is generated through custom quotes based on project scope, materials, and labor requirements. Projects range from small residential upgrades to large agricultural and commercial builds.
2. Equipment Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of grain systems, garage doors, roofing materials, and other construction-related equipment and components. Revenue includes both product costs and installation services.
3. Service and Repair: Ongoing maintenance and repair services for installed equipment including grain systems, electrical systems, and general building maintenance. Services provided by trained technicians for both new and existing customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FS Construction Services designs, constructs, and maintains wood, steel, and post-frame buildings along with grain storage, drying, aeration, and handling systems for agricultural, commercial, residential, and municipal customers across southern Illinois and adjacent regions. The company also provides metal roofing and siding, painting, garage door installation and repair, industrial gases distribution, electric motor services, seed treatment system installation, and ongoing repair and maintenance executed by its own construction crews.

Product overview

FS Construction Services is a construction services company serving southern Illinois for over 40 years, offering a portfolio of integrated building construction and agricultural equipment services. The core offering spans three building types (wood, steel, and pole barn/post-frame buildings) alongside specialized grain systems (drying and aeration, grain storage, bulk feed tanks, handling and transfer), all supplemented by add-on services including metal roofing and siding (residential, commercial, agricultural), painting, garage door installation and repair, industrial gases (Linde), electric motors, seed systems (seed treatment equipment via USC, Meridian, and Schuld/Bushnell), and general repair and maintenance. The company operates as a division of Gateway FS, Inc. and partners with manufacturers including Walters Buildings, Butler Manufacturing, Sukup Manufacturing, Raynor, Valspar, Brock, GSI, Fabral, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wood Buildings Post-frame and wood-frame buildings constructed using laminated columns, engineered wall and ceiling insulation (R-19 to R-42), and custom design options for agricultural, residential, and commercial applications. Offered in partnership with Walters Buildings.
• Steel Buildings Engineered steel buildings with clear spans, high ceilings, and customizable doors, windows, and insulation for agricultural, commercial, and residential applications. Offered in partnership with Butler Manufacturing and Sukup Manufacturing.
• Pole Barns and Post-Frame Buildings Post-frame (pole barn) construction buildings featuring large open spans, thick insulation capacity, high ceilings for natural ventilation, and extensive customization options for agricultural, commercial, and residential use.
• Grain Drying Systems and Aeration Grain drying equipment and aeration systems designed to manage moisture and temperature within grain bins, preventing spoilage, mold, and insect infestation. Features automated monitoring and smartphone-accessible controls.
• Grain Storage Grain bins and storage solutions available in various diameters (30-foot to 48-foot and larger) and capacities (e.g., 16,300 bushels), featuring temperature and humidity sensors, automated aeration, and predictive AI-powered management.
• Bulk Feed Tanks Bulk feed storage tanks for agricultural operations, providing capacity for storing animal feed with integrated handling and transfer capabilities.
• Grain Handling and Transfer Grain handling and transfer equipment including augers, conveyors, elevators, and associated components for moving grain into and out of storage, designed for automated and precise flow control.
• Metal Roofing and Siding Metal roofing and siding installation services for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties, including Butlerib II and Fabral products with optional Dripstop condensation prevention technology.
• Painting Services Interior and exterior painting services for buildings, including putty and spackling surface preparation, priming, and application of Valspar paints.
• Garage Door Installation and Repair Installation and repair of residential and commercial garage doors, including Raynor Aspen AP200 series overhead doors with nylon rollers and window panels, and Raynor SteelForm S20 models.
• Linde Industrial Gases Distribution and service of industrial and medical gases (formerly Praxair, now Linde), including gas cylinders and gas management solutions for welding and other construction operations.
• Electric Motors Electric motor installation, repair, bearing replacement, and rewiring services for agricultural and industrial equipment, in partnership with Marathon Electric and Baldor.
• General Repair and Maintenance Ongoing maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair services for buildings, grain systems, and agricultural equipment to ensure continued operation and longevity.
• Seed Systems Seed treatment systems including tabletop, larger capacity (LPX2000), commercial, and portable seed treaters, offered in partnership with USC, Meridian Manufacturing, and Schuld/Bushnell. Includes installation, calibration, automation setup, training, and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed efficiently with minimal issues due to thorough pre-planning and coordination between office and field teams.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walters BuildingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for post-frame buildings. Walters Buildings has over 50 years of experience and provides computer-designed, fully-engineered structures with Steel Transfer Plated columns. FSCS relies on Walters as their go-to for post-frame buildings, with locally-based representatives providing ongoing support.
• Butler ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for steel buildings providing strong, tailored structures with clear spans for large machinery, warehouse or retail space. Butler provides engineering and manufacturing support for commercial and agricultural steel building projects.
• Sukup ManufacturingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGrain storage and handling systems partner providing grain bins, drying equipment, and handling machinery. Sukup's technology is integrated into FSCS grain system installations across their service territory.
• RaynorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarage door supplier providing residential and commercial overhead doors including Aspen AP200 series and SteelForm S20 models. FSCS installs Raynor doors as part of their building projects.
• ValsparminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaint supplier providing exterior coatings for buildings. Valspar paint is used for finishing building exteriors as part of FSCS construction projects.
• GSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationGrain systems manufacturer providing storage bins and handling equipment integrated into FSCS grain storage installations.
• ShivverscoreTechnology or IntegrationGrain drying systems partner providing advanced drying technology that FSCS installs as part of complete grain system solutions.
• FabralminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetal roofing and siding manufacturer providing materials used in FSCS roofing and building envelope installations.
• Gateway FS, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and cooperative network. FSCS is a division of Gateway FS, Inc., part of a farm supply and services cooperative serving the southern Illinois region. This relationship provides additional resources, credibility, and operational support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Morton Buildings: Largest post-frame building company in the U.S., operating company-owned construction centers that design, deliver, and erect post-frame, steel, and wood buildings. Closest large-scale comparable to FSCS in product, business model (contractor-led rather than dealer-led), and customer base of agricultural, commercial, and suburban/residential property owners.
• Cleary Building Corp. National post-frame building contractor selling custom-designed steel, wood, and post-frame structures directly to agricultural, commercial, equine, and residential customers. Highly comparable to FSCS in product mix, project-based custom pricing, and direct sales-led go-to-market.
• Wick Buildings: Midwest-based post-frame and wood-frame building contractor serving agricultural, commercial, equestrian, and suburban customers with custom-engineered structures. Overlaps with FSCS in product category, target customers, and regional Midwest footprint.
• Lester Buildings: Post-frame building manufacturer/builder serving agricultural, commercial, and residential markets across the Midwest. Comparable to FSCS in product offering, customer mix, and project-based custom design/build delivery model.
• FBi Buildings: Post-frame building contractor with company-owned crews serving agricultural, commercial, and suburban customers across the Midwest and South. Direct competitor in product type, customer base, and direct-sales contractor model.
• Greiner Buildings: Post-frame and steel building contractor serving agricultural and light commercial customers, with a direct-sales model similar to FSCS. Comparable in product scope, project size, and Midwest-oriented customer base.

Others

• Walters Buildings: FSCS's core post-frame manufacturing partner; also operates its own builder/dealer network designing and erecting post-frame buildings for agricultural, commercial, and residential customers. Comparable in end product but operates as a manufacturer-led network rather than a regional contractor.
• Butler Manufacturing (BlueScope Buildings): FSCS's steel building partner; a major national pre-engineered steel building manufacturer with an extensive dealer/contractor network serving commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers. Comparable in steel building product category, but operates as an OEM rather than a regional contractor.
• Sukup Manufacturing: FSCS's primary grain systems partner; manufactures grain bins, dryers, and handling equipment sold through a dealer/contractor network. Comparable in grain systems product category, but operates as an equipment manufacturer rather than an installer/contractor.
• GSI (Grain Systems, Inc.): FSCS's grain systems technology partner; one of the largest global manufacturers of grain storage bins, dryers, and material handling equipment. Comparable in grain systems product category and target end-users, but is a global OEM rather than a regional contractor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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