BDR Construction & Consulting

What BDR Construction & Consulting does

BDR Construction & Consulting is a privately held, family-owned construction and consulting firm specializing in Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) systems and metal roofing. Founded in 2000 as a consulting-oriented outgrowth of B.D. Roberts Construction, LLC (established 1986 in Hickory, NC), the company operates from a single headquarters at 1525 9th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, with 11-50 employees and a service footprint covering the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean islands. Core revenue streams include custom PEMB new construction (offices, warehouses, schools, retail, airport hangars, municipal buildings), repairs and maintenance for existing metal buildings, metal roofing consulting and leak investigation, warranty inspections (performed under authorized agreements with American Buildings Co., Architectural Metal Systems Co., McElroy Metals, MBCI, Sheffield Metals, and A&S Buildings), insulation retrofits, systems reviews, training seminars, quality assurance work, and professional witness services for legal proceedings.

The underlying technical capability rests on proprietary PEMB fundamentals and repair methodology developed over 35+ years of accumulated industry experience, with each team member averaging more than 12 years in installation, building erections, and metal roofing repairs. The firm emphasizes manufacturer warranty compliance, strict adherence to published building-system details, and inspection documentation that includes detailed checklists, photographs, and suggested repair specifications. Membership in the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI) provides ongoing professional development and best-practice dissemination.

The business model is professional services, project-by-project, with all work delivered directly through a phone- and website-driven consultation channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segmentation is vertical: commercial and industrial building owners, building owners and property managers with existing PEMB assets, legal and insurance professionals, and PEMB contractors and manufacturers. There is no reseller or distributor layer; all engagement is direct, and growth is fueled by the firm's authorized inspection status with six major PEMB manufacturers and word-of-mouth referrals supported by Google Reviews and a documented project gallery.

Name

BDR Construction & Consulting

Legal name

B.D. Roberts Construction, LLC.

Website

https://bdr-construction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BDR Construction & Consulting is a privately held, family-owned firm based in Hickory, NC, specializing in Pre-Engineered Metal Building construction, repairs, warranty inspections, and consulting for commercial, industrial, and institutional building owners across North America and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Metal Building Construction Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Metal building construction
• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• Commercial roofing services
• Building inspection consulting
• Insulation retrofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hickory

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

Revenue model

1. New Construction Services: Custom metal building construction for businesses across all industries, including complete new build projects, reconstruction, and building addition projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for design and construction services.
2. Repairs & Maintenance Services: Complete repairs and maintenance services for existing metal buildings and metal roofing systems. Services include preventative maintenance, repair identification, and necessary repairs to maintain building integrity and manufacturer warranties.
3. Consulting Services: Third-party consulting for metal buildings including workmanship assessments, existing building evaluations, manufacturer's warranty guideline compliance verification, and full inspection reports with documentation.
4. Insulation Retrofit Services: Installation of new insulation, retrofitting liner materials, and repair of insulation concerns for older metal buildings to improve energy efficiency and aesthetics.
5. Professional Witness Services: Expert witness services for legal actions related to metal buildings and roofing systems, providing professional testimony based on industry expertise.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BDR Construction & Consulting provides design, construction, repair, maintenance, and consulting services for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and metal roofing systems. The firm handles new construction (custom builds, reconstruction, building additions), repairs and preventative maintenance, manufacturer warranty inspections, roofing and leak analysis, insulation retrofits, and expert witness testimony for commercial, industrial, governmental, and institutional clients.

Product overview

BDR Construction & Consulting is a family-owned construction and consulting firm (since 2000) specializing in Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) services. The company operates on a unified service model centered around three core offerings: PEMB Construction (new builds, additions, reconstruction), PEMB Repairs & Maintenance (including metal roofing), and specialized Consulting services. The consulting division encompasses warranty inspections, systems reviews, roofing analysis, training seminars, quality assurance, leak investigations, and professional witness services. All offerings are supported by insulation retrofit capabilities as an add-on service. The company serves contractors, systems manufacturers, insurance companies, attorneys, architects, and building owners across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean islands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Construction Custom metal building construction services for new builds, reconstruction, and building additions across commercial, industrial, governmental, educational, and aviation sectors including office buildings, warehouses, schools, storage facilities, retail stores, airport hangars, and municipal buildings.
• PEMB Repairs & Maintenance Comprehensive repairs and maintenance services for existing pre-engineered metal buildings and metal roofing systems, including preventative maintenance, repair identification, workmanship remediation, and manufacturer warranty compliance work.
• PEMB & Metal Roof Consulting Specialized consulting services for pre-engineered metal buildings and metal roofing systems, including warranty inspections authorized for multiple manufacturers, comprehensive systems reviews and roofing analysis with documented reports, leak investigations, and quality assurance reviews. Includes standing seam, lock seam, and screw-down roof system expertise.
• Insulation Retrofit Insulation retrofit services for older pre-engineered metal buildings, including insulation refacing, additional layer installation to increase R-value, crack and split repairs, and energy efficiency upgrades.
• Training Seminars on PEMB and Metal Roofing Educational seminars covering PEMB fundamentals, proper installation practices, and metal roofing performance topics, delivered to contractors, building owners, and property managers to improve field execution quality.
• Professional Expert Witness Services Expert witness and testimony services for legal actions and insurance claims involving pre-engineered metal buildings and metal roofing systems, providing independent technical assessment, documented inspection findings, and professional testimony for attorneys, insurance companies, and courts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed up to 3,000,000 SF
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• American Buildings Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDR Construction & Consulting represents American Buildings Co. for warranty inspections of pre-engineered metal buildings. They provide comprehensive inspection reports including detailed checklists, photographs, and suggested repairs to support warranty compliance.
• Architectural Metal Systems Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized warranty inspection representative for Architectural Metal Systems Co. Provides quality assurance inspections and detailed documentation for metal building systems.
• McElroy MetalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents McElroy Metals for warranty inspections of their pre-engineered metal building systems, providing comprehensive condition assessments and repair recommendations.
• MBCIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized inspection partner for MBCI pre-engineered metal buildings, offering warranty inspection services and detailed reporting for system compliance.
• Sheffield MetalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides warranty inspection services for Sheffield Metals building systems, including comprehensive condition assessments and suggested repair documentation.
• A&S BuildingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized warranty inspection representative for A&S Buildings, providing detailed inspection reports with checklists and photographs to support warranty compliance.
• RCI (Roof Consultants Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany members of RCI (Roof Consultants Institute), which provides ongoing professional development and industry knowledge in metal roof knowledge and performance with professional integrity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Morton Buildings: Long-established U.S. metal building construction company serving commercial, agricultural, and suburban customers. Comparable as a metal-building-focused builder with similar construction, repair, and warranty-adjacent service offerings.
• MBCI: Cornerstone Building Brands subsidiary and PEMB/metal roofing manufacturer that is also one of BDR's authorized inspection partners. Closely comparable across PEMB construction, metal roofing, and warranty-inspection services.
• McElroy Metal: Metal roofing and PEMB components manufacturer and one of BDR's authorized inspection partners. Overlaps directly in metal roofing consulting, leak investigation, and warranty inspection work.
• Cleary Building Corp. National pre-engineered metal building contractor with direct construction crews and a strong warranty/service orientation. Comparable to BDR as a metal-building contractor that combines new construction with repair and maintenance services.
• American Buildings Co. Nucor-owned PEMB manufacturer and one of BDR's six authorized inspection partners. Directly comparable as a PEMB-focused business with overlapping customer base, manufacturer-warranty relationships, and roofing systems expertise.
• Sheffield Metals: Standing-seam metal roofing manufacturer and BDR authorized inspection partner. Comparable metal roofing systems expertise and warranty-inspection-driven relationship model.
• Varco Pruden Buildings: Major U.S. pre-engineered metal building manufacturer with its own builder/dealer network. Comparable to BDR because both sit squarely in the PEMB ecosystem, with Varco Pruden supplying the very type of structures BDR constructs, repairs, and inspects.
• Behlen Building Systems: U.S. PEMB manufacturer with an in-house builder network. Operates in the same PEMB construction and metal roofing space as BDR, with overlapping customer types and warranty-inspection dynamics.
• Nucor Building Systems: Large PEMB manufacturer and a sister brand to American Buildings Co., one of BDR's authorized manufacturer partners. Operates in the same PEMB value chain with overlapping end customers and warranty-inspection dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstone Building Brands: Parent of multiple PEMB and metal roofing brands, including MBCI and American Buildings. Comparable as a broad incumbent across the same end markets BDR serves, with significantly greater scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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