ASPE-South, LLC
ASPE-South, LLC is a North Carolina-based structural steel and precast concrete erection contractor serving the Southeastern US through a fleet of cranes up to 165+ tons, holding AISC Advanced and PCI Category S2 certifications, and delivering projects for healthcare, education, government, and commercial clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersHillsborough, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ASPE-South, LLC does
ASPE-South, LLC is a North Carolina-based, merit-shop specialty trade contractor formed in 2018 when its parent, American Steel & Precast Erectors (founded in 1982 in Peterborough, New Hampshire by Raymond Cilley), completed an asset-based purchase of Buckner Steel Erection. The firm provides structural steel erection, precast concrete erection, and crane/equipment rental services across the Southeastern United States, complementing the parent's ASPE North division that serves the New England region. Its service mix covers multi-story commercial buildings, hospitals, universities, sports arenas, parking structures, data centers, manufacturing facilities, military installations, and correctional institutions, with project sizes disclosed ranging from a few hundred tons of steel to megaprojects exceeding 9,000 tons.
Operationally, ASPE-South deploys an owned fleet of Manitowoc and Link-Belt hydraulic truck cranes ranging from 50 to 165+ tons, supported by trailers, welding machines, boom lifts, scissors lifts, and a light miscellaneous iron fabrication shop. The business holds AISC Advanced Quality Certification covering steel erection, seismic, metal deck, and bridge work, and is one of only 14 US companies with PCI Erector Certification Program/Category S2 for Complex Structural Systems. Workforce certifications span AWS, NCCCO, NCCER, and OSHA, with full-time safety directors and independent safety consultants supporting an Incident & Injury Free culture. There are no disclosed software platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or technology products beyond physical equipment; the company's "technology" is its equipment fleet and certified processes.
The revenue model is project-based and quote-driven, with no public pricing. ASPE bills via three primary streams: one-time project contracts for steel erection, one-time project contracts for precast erection, and usage-based rentals of cranes and lifting equipment (with operators), supplemented by welding and light fabrication services. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with two regional divisions (ASPE North and ASPE South) engaging general contractors, project owners, and developers through industry relationships, contractor networks, and direct outreach. Customer segments span healthcare and institutional construction, commercial and industrial developers, and government and defense, with named marquee projects including Maine General Medical Center, Phillips Exeter Academy, NHA-I Data Center, Berlin Federal Prison, Verizon Wireless Center, and Arthrex. Marketing is relationship-driven, augmented by the company website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram presence and active participation in industry associations (AISC, PCI, NCCER, NCCCO, AWS, ABC).
ASPE-South, LLC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ASPE-South, LLC
- Legal name
- ASPE-South, LLC
- Website
- https://aspesouth.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ASPE-South, LLC is a North Carolina-based structural steel and precast concrete erection contractor serving the Southeastern US through a fleet of cranes up to 165+ tons, holding AISC Advanced and PCI Category S2 certifications, and delivering projects for healthcare, education, government, and commercial clients.
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ASPE-South, LLC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Structural Steel Erection Services
- NAICS
- Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)
- SIC
- General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)
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Where ASPE-South, LLC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hillsborough
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
ASPE-South, LLC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Steel Erection Services: Project-based steel erection services for multi-story buildings, sports arenas, hospitals, industrial facilities, warehouses, airports, and FAA control towers
- Precast Erection Services: Precast concrete erection including architectural panels, hollow core, structural precast, parking structures, and prison work
- Equipment Rental: Crane and lifting equipment rental services, including hydraulic truck cranes ranging from 50 tons to over 165 tons
- Welding and Fabrication Services: Light miscellaneous iron fabrication for expedited fabrication/erection needs, welder training and qualification services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Iron Workers and Welders - Hourly wage positions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
ASPE-South, LLC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ASPE-South, LLC provides structural steel erection, precast concrete erection, and crane/equipment rental services for large-scale commercial, institutional, industrial, and government construction projects. The company operates as the Southeast division of American Steel & Precast Erectors, formed in 2018 through the asset-based purchase of Buckner Steel Erection. Services include structural steel installation, hollow core and architectural precast erection, and rental of hydraulic truck cranes ranging from 50 to 165+ tons, supported by an AISC Advanced Certified workforce.
Product overview
ASPE-South, LLC is a steel and precast erection company with a three-division service structure offering Steel Erection, Precast Erection, and Equipment Services. The Steel Erection Division handles structural steel construction for commercial and industrial projects. The Precast Erection Division provides precast concrete installation, positioning ASPE as New England's largest Merit Shop precast erector. The Equipment Division supplies crane rental and lifting services with a fleet of Manitowoc and Link-Belt hydraulic truck cranes ranging from 50 to 165+ tons, along with supporting construction equipment and welding services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Steel Erection Services Structural steel erection for commercial and industrial projects including multi-story buildings, sports arenas, hospitals, industrial facilities, warehouses, airports, FAA control towers, and university buildings. ASPE has erected projects exceeding 6,000 tons since 1982.
- Precast Erection Services Precast concrete erection services including hollow core precast, architectural precast, structural precast, bridges, prison work, parking structures, FAA control towers, sporting arenas, and hospital work. ASPE is one of only 14 companies in the US to achieve PCI Erector Certification Program/Category S2.
- Equipment Rental Services Crane and construction equipment rental services including hydraulic truck cranes ranging from 50 tons to over 165 tons, trailers, welding equipment, boom lifts, scissors lifts, and light miscellaneous iron fabrication. ASPE is associated with Manitowoc and Link-Belt for lifting equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Successfully erected projects over 6,000 tons of steel
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ASPE-South, LLC
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ASPE-South, LLC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ASPE-South, LLC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ManitowoccoreASPE is proud to be associated with Manitowoc for their crane and lifting needs. Manitowoc is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic truck cranes and lifting equipment.
- Link-BeltcoreASPE is proud to be associated with Link-Belt for their crane and lifting needs. Link-Belt is a manufacturer of hydraulic truck cranes and lifting equipment.
- AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)coreASPE is an AISC Advanced Certified Steel Erector meeting Advanced Quality Certification Requirements for Steel Erection, Seismic, Metal Deck and Bridge. Certification demonstrates commitment to quality and safety.
- PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute)coreASPE is one of only 14 companies in the US with PCI Erector Certification Program/Category S2. PCI certified erector with annual independent audits of quality documents, safety procedures, personnel qualifications, project files, and equipment records.
- NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)minorNCCER is a not-for-profit education foundation providing construction industry training and certification. ASPE utilizes NCCER trainers for Core Curricula, Safety, Ironworker, Welding, Management, and Industrial Coatings training.
- NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators)minorASPE staff are NCCCO Accredited Practical Examiners for Signal Person and Rigger I certifications.
- AWS (American Welding Society)minorASPE staff includes AWS Certified Welding Inspectors.
- ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors)minorABC is a national construction industry trade association. ASPE is a member.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ASPE-South, LLC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SME Steel Contractors: SME is one of the largest steel erection contractors in the Western US, performing structural steel and metal deck erection on stadiums, airports, hospitals, and convention centers - directly comparable to ASPE in scope, customer base, and project complexity.
- Area Erectors: Area Erectors is an AISC-certified steel erection contractor based in the Midwest performing structural steel and metal deck erection on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects - directly comparable service profile to ASPE North/South.
- SteelFab Inc. SteelFab is a structural steel fabrication and erection contractor operating across the US Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, directly overlapping ASPE-South's Southeast footprint and serving many of the same general contractors on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
- W&W Steel Company: W&W Steel is a regional structural steel erector serving the South Central US, performing steel erection on commercial, healthcare, and education projects - directly comparable service mix to ASPE-South.
- Davis Steel & Iron: Davis Steel & Iron is an AISC-certified structural steel erector serving the Mid-Atlantic with similar scope to ASPE, including steel erection, miscellaneous metals, and equipment-intensive commercial/industrial projects.
- Derr & Gruenewald Construction: Derr & Gruenewald is a structural steel and precast erection contractor in the Mountain West performing AISC-certified steel erection and precast installation on commercial, healthcare, and higher-education projects - directly comparable to ASPE in scope and complexity.
- Ben Hur Steel Erection: Ben Hur is a structural steel and precast erection contractor operating across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with comparable capabilities in steel erection, precast installation, and crane services for large-scale commercial projects.
- LeJeune Steel Company: LeJeune is a Midwest-based structural steel and precast erection contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and sports projects, directly comparable to ASPE in service mix (steel + precast erection) and customer verticals.
- Phoenix Steel Erectors: Phoenix Steel Erectors is a Northeast-based structural steel erector serving commercial, institutional, and industrial projects with comparable certified-erector credentials and project scale to ASPE North.
Broad incumbents
- High Steel Structures: High Steel is a large, established fabricator-erector serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on bridges, stadiums, and large commercial structures; it overlaps ASPE's AISC-certified steel erection capability but also operates its own fabrication plant, making it a broader incumbent in the same specialty trade.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ASPE-South, LLC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
ASPE-South, LLC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
ASPE-South, LLC funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about ASPE-South, LLC
What does ASPE-South, LLC do?
ASPE-South, LLC provides structural steel erection, precast concrete erection, and crane/equipment rental services for large-scale commercial, institutional, industrial, and government construction projects. The company operates as the Southeast division of American Steel & Precast Erectors, formed in 2018 through the asset-based purchase of Buckner Steel Erection. Services include structural steel installation, hollow core and architectural precast erection, and rental of hydraulic truck cranes ranging from 50 to 165+ tons, supported by an AISC Advanced Certified workforce.
Is ASPE-South, LLC a public or private company?
ASPE-South, LLC is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ASPE-South, LLC founded?
ASPE-South, LLC was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ASPE-South, LLC based?
ASPE-South, LLC is headquartered in Hillsborough, United States, in the North America region.
How does ASPE-South, LLC make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Steel Erection Services are the primary driver. The others are precast Erection Services, equipment Rental and welding and Fabrication Services.
Who are ASPE-South, LLC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SME Steel Contractors, Area Erectors, SteelFab Inc., W&W Steel Company, Davis Steel & Iron, Derr & Gruenewald Construction, Ben Hur Steel Erection, LeJeune Steel Company and Phoenix Steel Erectors. High Steel Structures is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does ASPE-South, LLC have an API?
No public API is recorded for ASPE-South, LLC.
What industry is ASPE-South, LLC in?
ASPE-South, LLC's product category is Structural Steel Erection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAD, Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies, with a secondary code of IMADAAAB, Precast Concrete Products. Its NAICS code is 23812 and its SIC code is 1540.