DC BUILDING SYSTEMS INC

What DC BUILDING SYSTEMS INC does

DC Building Systems, Inc. is a privately held commercial construction contractor headquartered in Watertown, New York, founded in 1989 by Don Clark. The company operates as an authorized dealer for two major pre-engineered metal building manufacturers — Varco Pruden (since 1989) and Nucor Building Systems (since 2018) — and provides three core service lines: general contracting (self-performed site work, foundations, masonry, structural steel, carpentry, and finishes), design-build and project management, and pre-engineered metal building sales and erection with fast-track delivery. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project, quote-based basis as a prime contractor, with no standardized pricing or recurring software/service streams.

The company serves a regional base across Northern and Central New York, targeting commercial clients (auto dealerships for Honda and Ford, manufacturing facilities including Corning's Canton Plant since 1997), public/municipal customers (Jefferson County, City of Watertown, Watertown International Airport), and institutional and military work (Fort Drum, New York Army National Guard, MICC). Notable projects include a $3.5M aircraft rescue and firefighting building (2021), a 100,000 SF MATES Phase II expansion at Fort Drum, and award-winning dealership builds including the first pre-engineered Honda dealership in the North region (2016) and a Varco Pruden Hall of Fame honoree (2015).

The business is relationship-driven and geographically constrained, with 14 reported employees and a leadership team comprising founder Don Clark and VPs Mark Boss (joined 2007 from Tug Hill Construction) and Bob Porter (joined 2017, Clarkson-trained civil engineer). The firm holds HUBZone certification from the SBA, providing preferential access to federal set-aside contracts. The go-to-market is sales-led, enterprise field sales through direct RFP/proposal processes and repeat-client relationships, with marketing limited to a company website, Facebook, and LinkedIn presence. There is no disclosed outside institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and no technology platform beyond the manufacturer partner ecosystems.

Name

DC BUILDING SYSTEMS INC

Legal name

DC Building Systems, Inc.

Website

https://dc-buildingsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DC Building Systems is a privately held Watertown, NY construction contractor serving Northern and Central New York as an authorized Varco Pruden and Nucor metal building dealer, providing design-build, general contracting, and pre-engineered metal building services to commercial, municipal, and military clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Watertown

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. General Contracting Services: Full-service construction services including site work, foundations, masonry, structural steel, carpentry and finishes. Projects range from simple structures to custom complex solutions. Revenue is project-based with one-time fees per construction contract.
2. Design-Build Project Delivery: Integrated design and construction services that accelerate project delivery while controlling costs. Self-performs sitework, concrete, rough carpentry, and interior finish work as prime contractor.
3. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Sales: Sales and installation of Varco Pruden and Nucor pre-engineered metal buildings as authorized dealer. Products include rigid frame, continuous beam frame systems with various roof and wall configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DC Building Systems is a commercial construction contractor that self-performs general contracting (site work, foundations, masonry, structural steel, carpentry, finishes), delivers design-build project management, and sells/installs pre-engineered metal buildings as an authorized dealer for Varco Pruden (since 1989) and Nucor Building Systems (since 2018). The company serves commercial, municipal, military, and institutional clients across Northern and Central New York, including Fort Drum.

Product overview

DC Building Systems Inc is a commercial construction contractor offering three core service lines: General Contracting (self-performing site work, foundations, masonry, structural steel, carpentry and finishes), Design Build & Project Management (early-involvement delivery approach with accelerated pace and cost control), and Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings & Fast Track Opportunities. The company operates as an authorized dealer for two major metal building manufacturers: Varco Pruden (since 1989) and Nucor Building Systems (since 2018), serving New York State, the Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Drum, municipalities, and the private sector throughout Watertown and surrounding communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Complete construction services including site work, foundations, masonry, structural steel, carpentry, and finishes, self-performed by DC Building Systems crews for commercial, municipal, institutional, and civil clients in Northern and Central New York.
• Design Build & Project Management Integrated design-build delivery method involving customers early in the design process to deliver projects at an accelerated pace while controlling costs, coordinating with local engineering firms and mechanical/electrical contractors.
• Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings & Fast Track Opportunities Sale and installation of pre-engineered metal building systems via partnerships with Varco Pruden and Nucor Building Systems, offering rigid frame and continuous beam frame configurations, SSR Standing Seam Roof Systems, and Panel Rib Wall Systems through fast-track programs for economical basic buildings.
• Varco Pruden Buildings Custom-engineered pre-engineered metal buildings sold and constructed as an authorized Varco Pruden dealer, including rigid frame, continuous beam frame, SSR Standing Seam Roof, and Panel Rib Wall systems.
• Nucor Building Systems Custom-engineered steel building solutions sold and constructed as an authorized Nucor Building Systems dealer to serve diverse project requirements in Northern and Central New York.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered first pre-engineered Honda dealership in the North region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nucor Building SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Authorized Nucor Building Systems dealer since 2018, offering custom-engineered steel building manufacturer products and solutions alongside Varco Pruden offerings to serve diverse project requirements.
• Varco PrudencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1989Authorized Varco Pruden dealer/builder since 1989, providing custom-engineered pre-engineered metal building solutions including rigid frame, continuous beam frame systems, SSR Standing Seam Roof Systems, and Panel Rib Wall Systems for projects in New York State.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Varco Pruden Buildings: Pre-engineered metal building manufacturer and partner/owner of DC Building Systems' core product line; other authorized VP Builders are direct competitors in adjacent regional territories for the same product platform.
• Nucor Building Systems: Manufacturer of custom-engineered steel building systems and authorized partner of DC Building Systems since 2018; other authorized Nucor Builders in nearby geographies are direct competitors for the same product platform.

Direct peers

• Bette & Cring Construction Group: Upstate New York general contractor with deep heavy civil, commercial, and federal project experience including Fort Drum and Army Corps of Engineers work; VP Bob Porter worked there for 30+ years, making it a direct talent and project-overlap comparable.
• The Hayner Hoyt Corporation: Syracuse-area construction management and general contracting firm with commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government project experience across Central and Northern New York, overlapping with DC Building Systems' market.
• Pike Construction Services: Upstate New York general contractor delivering commercial, healthcare, education, and senior living construction across the region, with design-build capabilities directly comparable to DC Building Systems.
• LeChase Construction Services: Upstate New York general contractor and construction management firm with offices across the state, offering design-build, pre-construction, and self-perform capabilities similar to DC Building Systems across commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Tug Hill Construction: Northern New York heavy civil and construction firm where founder Don Clark and partner Mark Boss previously worked, with significant overlap in Fort Drum / Army Corps projects and regional client base.
• Hueber-Breuer Construction Company: Syracuse-based general contractor serving Central and Northern New York with design-build, construction management, and self-perform services across commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government projects, comparable to DC Building Systems' regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DC-Building-Systems-Inc-403425083492622
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dc-building-systems-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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