What We Build

Our Services

Specialized steel building erection for commercial and industrial clients in 44 states.

Compressor Buildings

Hilburn Builders, Inc. specializes in the industrial steel building erection of purpose-built compressor station buildings for the natural gas industry.

We bring the structural expertise and field experience to erect compressor enclosures and auxiliary buildings that meet the exact demands of high-pressure, safety-critical energy environments, on schedule and built to last.

From coordinating with your engineering and operations teams to executing in remote, harsh field conditions, we deliver the precision and reliability your compressor station project requires.

Data Centers

Mission-critical steel structures built to house the infrastructure powering today's digital economy.

Data center construction demands precision, speed, and zero tolerance for error. Our crews understand the tight tolerances, complex MEP coordination, and accelerated schedules that define this market.

From single-story raised-floor facilities to large hyperscale campus builds, HBI delivers the structural work on time and to spec.

Synchronous Condenser (SynCon) Buildings

Specialized steel structures housing synchronous condensers, the rotating machines that provide inertia, short-circuit power, and reactive power to stabilize modern electrical grids.

As renewable energy displaces conventional generation, SynCon facilities are becoming critical grid infrastructure. HBI has the capability and experience to erect these purpose-built structures to meet stringent utility and transmission operator specifications.

We work closely with your electrical engineers and OEM representatives to ensure structural coordination, equipment access, and seismic requirements are all addressed.

Semiconductor & Chip Plant Facilities

Advanced manufacturing facilities for semiconductor fabrication, chip production, and high-tech industrial processes.

These projects demand clean, vibration-controlled environments with precise structural tolerances. HBI brings the field discipline and quality control required to meet the exacting standards of the semiconductor industry.

Our experience in complex industrial erection makes us a reliable partner on projects where schedule adherence and quality are non-negotiable.

Petrochemical Plants

Complex structural steel erection for petrochemical processing facilities, refineries, and chemical manufacturing plants.

HBI crews are experienced working within active industrial facilities alongside process equipment, piping, and other trades, safely and efficiently.

We understand the elevated safety standards, permitting complexity, and coordination demands of petrochemical environments.

Manufacturing Plants

Large-scale steel structures for manufacturing, assembly, and production facilities across a wide range of industries.

From clear-span production floors to multi-story mezzanine structures, HBI delivers the structural framework that manufacturing operations are built around.

We coordinate closely with equipment vendors, GCs, and your engineering team to ensure every structural element integrates seamlessly with your process.

Water Treatment Facilities

Steel structures for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities.

These projects demand precision coordination with civil, mechanical, and electrical trades. HBI brings the field discipline and schedule focus to keep complex multi-trade projects on track.

We are experienced working on occupied facilities and active treatment plants where operational continuity is non-negotiable.

Carbon Capture Facilities

Structural steel erection for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) facilities, one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industrial construction market.

HBI's DOL-registered apprenticeship program and prevailing wage compliance make us a qualified partner for the federally funded CCUS projects driving this market.

We bring the safety culture, logistical capacity, and field experience to deliver in this emerging and technically complex space.

Mining Facilities

Steel structures for mining operations, mineral processing plants, and extraction facilities in remote and challenging environments.

HBI crews are accustomed to working in demanding conditions with limited infrastructure. Our ability to mobilize anywhere in the U.S. makes us a reliable partner for projects in locations others cannot easily reach.

From processing buildings and conveyor structures to maintenance facilities and equipment enclosures. We build what mines need.

STATCOM Buildings

Steel structures housing Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) equipment for voltage regulation and reactive power support on the electrical grid.

STATCOM facilities are critical transmission infrastructure, and the structures that house them must be built to the exacting standards of transmission operators and grid infrastructure owners. HBI has the experience and safety credentials to work on these sites.

We coordinate with your electrical engineers and equipment vendors to ensure structural layouts, equipment clearances, and access requirements are addressed from the start.

Airport Hangars

Large clear-span steel hangar structures for fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and aviation maintenance operations.

We engineer and erect hangars that meet FAA and local building code requirements, with door openings sized for your specific aircraft fleet.

Our experience with wide-span steel framing makes us uniquely qualified for hangar construction of any size.

Custom Steel Structures

Not every project fits a standard template. That is where we excel.

From specialized manufacturing facilities to unique industrial structures, we have the experience and capability to erect custom steel buildings to virtually any specification.

If your engineer can design it, our crew can build it. Contact us to discuss your unique project requirements.

How We Build

PEMB Stages of Construction

Every HBI project follows a proven process, from the first planning call through final completion. Here is what that looks like.

01

Planning & Pre-Construction

  • ›Planning & Estimation
  • ›Scheduling
  • ›Value Engineering
  • ›Budgeting
  • ›Constructability Review
02

Project Startup

  • ›Pre-Construction Meeting
  • ›Lift Plans
  • ›Erection Plans
  • ›Site Specific Safety Plans
  • ›Temp Bracing Plans
  • ›Site Orientation
  • ›Unloading & Inventory
03

Steel Erection

  • ›Mobilization
  • ›Daily JSA Logs
  • ›Primary Steel (Columns & Rafters)
  • ›Bracing & Crane Work
  • ›Purlins & Girts
  • ›Liner Panels
  • ›Wall Panels & Roofing
04

Specialty Installations

  • ›Roll-Up & Walk-In Doors
  • ›Bridge Cranes
  • ›Ventilation
  • ›Snow Guards
  • ›Stairs & Ladders

Building Envelope

Panel Systems We Install

The right panel system depends on your project’s performance requirements, budget, and end use. HBI is experienced with all major panel types and manufacturers.

Insulated Metal Panels (IMP)

IMPs are a continuous insulated wall and roof panel system, a rigid foam core bonded between two steel facings. They deliver exceptional thermal performance, air and moisture control, and a clean finished appearance in a single product. Ideal for cold storage, food processing, data centers, and any facility with tight energy performance requirements.

  • ›R-values from R-13 to R-42+
  • ›Single-step wall and roof system
  • ›NFPA 285 fire-rated options
  • ›Available in hundreds of colors and profiles

Standing Seam Roof Systems

Standing seam is the premium roofing choice for PEMB structures, with concealed fastener panels and raised seams that run continuously from ridge to eave. The hidden fastener design eliminates penetrations through the roofing surface, dramatically reducing leak risk and extending roof life. Standing seam is the standard for long-term, low-maintenance metal roofing.

  • ›Concealed fastener design
  • ›Allows thermal movement
  • ›Snap-lock and mechanically seamed options
  • ›Ideal for solar panel attachment

R-Panel / PBR Panel

R-Panel (also known as PBR panel) is the workhorse of the metal building industry, an exposed fastener through-screw panel used for roofing and siding on a wide range of commercial and industrial buildings. It is durable, cost-effective, and widely available, making it the practical choice for light industrial applications.

  • ›Exposed fastener system
  • ›Cost-effective for large surfaces
  • ›26 and 29 gauge options
  • ›Compatible with all major PEMB manufacturers

Liner Panels

Interior liner panels create a finished interior wall and ceiling surface within a metal building. They improve aesthetics and acoustic values, reflect light, and in some configurations provide additional insulation value. HBI installs liner panels as part of a complete building package, from the ground up or as a retrofit to existing structures.

  • ›Available in smooth and ribbed profiles
  • ›Typically 26-gauge galvalume or painted
  • ›Standard and custom heights
  • ›Used with or without additional batt insulation

Have a Project in Mind?

Our team is ready to help you plan, engineer, and erect the perfect steel building for your needs.

Get a Free Quote