Architectural Building Solutions, Inc.
Architectural Building Solutions is a manufacturers' representative firm representing eight premier commercial roofing and building envelope manufacturers to contractors, architects, and building owners in the Chicagoland market, earning commissions on product sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersSt. Charles, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. does
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. (ABS) is a privately held manufacturers' representative firm specializing in commercial roofing and building envelope products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered at 244 W River Drive, St. Charles, Illinois, the firm represents eight premier manufacturers—Johns Manville, Bilco, Balco, USG (Structo-Crete and Securock), WindSmart, American WeatherStar, Logistics Lighting, and Thompson Fabricating—to contractors, architects/design professionals, and building owners/facility managers primarily in the Chicagoland area of Illinois. The company is led by Managing Partners Art Scheidecker (40 years of commercial roofing experience) and John Goers (20+ years), supported by a 12-person team including sales representatives, a Technical Manager, Design & Specifications Manager, Overburden Specialist, and Inside Sales/Marketing support.
ABS earns revenue through manufacturer representative commissions on the commercial roofing and building envelope products sold through its distribution network. Its offering is not a proprietary technology platform but rather a curated portfolio of third-party products, including TPO/EPDM/PVC single-ply membranes, modified bitumen (SBS/APP) and BUR systems, roof insulation and cover boards, vented roof systems with WindForce 365 pressure equalization technology, specialty access products (roof hatches, floor doors, safety railings), expansion joint systems, structural cementitious panels, fluid-applied roof coatings, and daylighting/skylight solutions. The go-to-market combines direct field sales, inside sales coordination, CEU-accredited AIA Lunch 'n' Learn presentations, community events, and a quote-based inquiry system. Technical services include roof assessment, specification development, bidding support, and on-site project assistance from inception through closeout. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed and the firm operates without institutional funding, parent company, or public listing.
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Architectural Building Solutions, Inc.
- Legal name
- Architectural Building Solutions, Incorporated
- Website
- https://absreps.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Architectural Building Solutions is a manufacturers' representative firm representing eight premier commercial roofing and building envelope manufacturers to contractors, architects, and building owners in the Chicagoland market, earning commissions on product sales.
- Ownership category
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Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Building Products Representation
- NAICS
- Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH), Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)
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Where Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- St. Charles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Manufacturer Representative Commissions: ABS operates as a manufacturers' representative firm earning commissions on commercial roofing and building envelope products sold through their distribution network. They represent premier manufacturers including Johns Manville, Bilco, Balco, USG, WindSmart, American WeatherStar, and Logistics Lighting.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B commercial product representation |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. (ABS) is a manufacturers' representative firm that sells and specifies commercial roofing and building envelope products on behalf of premier manufacturers including Johns Manville, Bilco, Balco, USG, WindSmart, American WeatherStar, Logistics Lighting, and Thompson Fabricating. The firm provides technical expertise, specification development, bidding support, and on-site project assistance to contractors, architects, and building owners throughout the commercial construction lifecycle.
Product overview
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative firm for commercial building envelope products, not a unified software product. The company represents multiple premier manufacturers offering complementary building solutions: Johns Manville provides single-ply (TPO, EPDM, PVC), modified bitumen (SBS, APP), and built-up roofing (BUR) systems along with insulation and cover boards; USG offers Structo-Crete structural panels and Securock roof boards; WindSmart provides vented roof systems; Bilco supplies specialty access doors (roof hatches, floor doors, smoke vents); Balco offers expansion joint systems, fire barriers, stair safety products, entrance mats and grids; American WeatherStar provides fluid-applied roof coatings; and Logistics Lighting offers skylights, smoke vents and roof curbs. Thompson Fabricating adds ladders and railings for industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Johns Manville Single-Ply Roofing Systems TPO, EPDM, and PVC commercial roofing membrane systems with accessories for multiple installation methods, targeted at commercial roofing contractors, architects, and building owners.
- Johns Manville Modified and BUR Roofing Systems SBS modified bitumen and built-up roofing systems providing waterproof membranes with enhanced weather resistance for commercial buildings.
- Johns Manville Insulation and Cover Boards Roofing insulation products including ENRGY 3 flat and tapered options, cover boards, and composite products for thermal performance in commercial roofing assemblies.
- Bilco Specialty Access Products Specialty access products including roof hatches, fire and acoustical vents, floor and sidewalk doors, and safety products such as LadderUP Safety Posts and Bil-Guard Safety Railings for commercial buildings.
- Balco Expansion Joint and Safety Products Expansion joint systems, fire barriers, stair nosing, entrance mats and grids, trench and access covers, photoluminescent egress systems (IllumiTread), and firestopping products for commercial buildings.
- USG Structo-Crete Structural Panels High-strength reinforced concrete panels for noncombustible construction, including roof deck, subflooring, and foundation wall applications in commercial buildings.
- USG Securock Roof Boards High-performance roof board products including cement roof board, gypsum-fiber roof board, and ultra-light glass-mat options for mechanically fastened, induction welded, and fully adhered commercial roofing assemblies.
- WindSmart Vented Roof System Patented vented roof system using proprietary air-sealing techniques and the WindForce 365 pressure equalization vent to resist wind uplift forces and remove entrapped moisture from commercial roof assemblies.
- American WeatherStar Fluid-Applied Roof Coatings Fluid-applied roof coating systems including urethane, mastics, and silicone coatings designed to restore and protect flat commercial and metal roof substrates, including modified bitumen, single-ply, smooth BUR, EPDM, and concrete substrates.
- Logistics Lighting Skylights and Smoke Vents Commercial and industrial skylights, smoke vents, roof curbs, and daylighting solutions supporting sustainability and energy efficiency goals in commercial buildings.
- Thompson Fabricating TUF Ladders and Rail Systems OSHA and ANSI-A13.3 compliant TUF rail systems, TUF ladders, ships ladders, and grating/support systems fabricated from aluminum, stainless, and steel for construction, water, and wastewater treatment applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Proven record of success for building owners and facility managers nationwide
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Architectural Building Solutions, Inc.
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Johns ManvillecoreLeading manufacturer of Single-Ply, Modified and BUR systems with 150+ years of experience. ABS represents JM's complete roofing product line including TPO, EPDM, PVC, SBS, BUR, APP, cover boards, insulation, and coatings for commercial roofing applications.
- BilcocoreThe BILCO Company has provided specialty access doors since 1926. ABS represents their roof hatches, fire and acoustical vents, floor doors, LadderUP Safety Posts, and Bil-Guard Safety Railings for commercial buildings.
- BalcocoreLeading manufacturer of high-performance construction products since 1957. ABS represents their expansion joint systems, fire barriers, stair nosing, mats & grids, trench & access covers, photoluminescent egress systems (IllumiTread), and firestopping products.
- USG (Structo-Crete)coreUSG Structo-Crete Brand Structural Panels are high-strength, reinforced concrete panels for noncombustible construction. ABS represents their structural panels, roof deck panels, and XTRA strength panels for commercial construction.
- USG SecurockcoreHigh-performance roof board portfolio including cement roof board, gypsum-fiber roof board, and ultra-light glass-mat roof boards for mechanically fastened, induction welded, and fully adhered assemblies.
- WindSmartcoreWindSmart offers the highest performing vented roof system in the industry using patented WindForce 365 technology. Their unique approach uses air-sealing techniques and pressure equalization to achieve wind-resistant roof assemblies.
- American WeatherStarminorEstablished leader in fluid-applied roof restoration industry. Provides ENERGY STAR rated roof coating systems for flat roof materials including modified bitumen, single-ply, smooth BUR, EPDM, and concrete substrates.
- Logistics LightingminorPrime source for commercial and industrial skylights, smoke vents, and related products. Specializes in daylighting design with expert layout assistance for eco-friendly and resilience goals.
- Thompson Fabricating, LLCminorSince 1953, leader in engineered aluminum, stainless, and steel fabricated products for construction industry. Specializes in TUF rail systems, TUF ladders, ships ladders, and grating/support systems meeting OSHA and ANSI-A13.3 requirements.
Scale indicators3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Lansing Building Products: Lansing distributes exterior building products (roofing, siding, windows, decking) to contractors and builders. Comparable because it competes for the same commercial contractor mindshare and specification influence that ABS pursues, though via a distribution/branch model rather than commissioned rep coverage.
- Tecta America Zero Company: Tecta America is one of the largest commercial roofing contractors in the U.S., providing installation, repair, and replacement nationally. Comparable because Tecta's contractor customers overlap with the contractor base ABS supports, and both compete for influence over commercial roofing specifications and project wins.
- ABC Supply Co. ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and building products in North America. Comparable because it operates in the same commercial roofing supply chain that ABS sells into, although ABC's model is distribution-led rather than rep-led and it serves a much larger geographic footprint.
- Firestone Building Products: Firestone Building Products manufactures single-ply membranes and roofing systems widely specified in commercial projects. Comparable to ABS's Johns Manville line in product scope and customer overlap (architects, contractors, building owners) but operating as a manufacturer rather than a rep firm.
- Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is a leading manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply roofing systems, plus spray foam insulation. Comparable because its commercial roofing products compete directly with the Johns Manville portfolio ABS represents, serving the same specifier/contractor base.
- Sika Sarnafil: Sika Sarnafil manufactures single-ply PVC roofing membranes for commercial applications, alongside other Sika building envelope solutions. Comparable because its commercial roofing systems compete with the Johns Manville PVC/TPO products that ABS represents, addressing the same architect and contractor segments.
- Henry Company: Henry Company manufactures commercial roofing systems, air barriers, and building envelope solutions, including fluid-applied coatings (a segment where ABS represents American WeatherStar). Comparable because it overlaps with several product categories ABS covers, including roof coatings and weatherproofing.
- GAF Commercial Roofing: GAF is one of the largest commercial and residential roofing manufacturers in North America, with single-ply, TPO, and coating systems. Comparable because ABS represents competing manufacturer brands into the same architect/contractor pipeline; GAF is a broader incumbent that some manufacturers ABS works with directly compete against.
- Tremco Incorporated: Tremco is a major commercial roofing and building envelope manufacturer with a wide product portfolio across membranes, coatings, and sealants. Comparable to ABS because it serves the same commercial roofing specifier/contractor ecosystem, although as a direct manufacturer rather than a manufacturer's rep firm.
Regional players
- Bone Dry Roofing: Bone Dry Roofing is a Midwest-focused commercial and residential roofing services company with significant presence in Indiana, Illinois, and surrounding states. Comparable because it operates in the same Chicago-area commercial roofing market, although its model is installation-led rather than manufacturer rep-based.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Architectural Building Solutions, Inc.
What does Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. do?
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. (ABS) is a manufacturers' representative firm that sells and specifies commercial roofing and building envelope products on behalf of premier manufacturers including Johns Manville, Bilco, Balco, USG, WindSmart, American WeatherStar, Logistics Lighting, and Thompson Fabricating. The firm provides technical expertise, specification development, bidding support, and on-site project assistance to contractors, architects, and building owners throughout the commercial construction lifecycle.
Is Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. a public or private company?
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. founded?
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. based?
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. is headquartered in St. Charles, United States, in the North America region.
How does Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. make money?
One revenue line is on record: manufacturer Representative Commissions.
Who are Architectural Building Solutions, Inc.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Lansing Building Products, Tecta America Zero Company, ABC Supply Co., Firestone Building Products, Carlisle Construction Materials, Sika Sarnafil, Henry Company, GAF Commercial Roofing and Tremco Incorporated. Bone Dry Roofing is listed as a regional player.
Does Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Architectural Building Solutions, Inc..
What industry is Architectural Building Solutions, Inc. in?
Architectural Building Solutions, Inc.'s product category is Commercial Building Products Representation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAKAA, Architectural Design Services, with a secondary code of HSAPAKAH, Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement. Its NAICS code is 541310 and its SIC code is 2950.