Structures that are up to the challenge
Advanced engineering for large-scale structural demands.
For more than a century, Butler has helped teams navigate structural complexity with clarity. Our disciplined engineering expertise and dedicated project management give teams the confidence to execute large-scale projects with exceptional spans, heights and loads.
EXPANDED STRUCTURAL CAPACITY
Equipped for Complexity
Butler brings proven expertise to complex structural conditions and large-scale projects. Through specialized engineering and disciplined project leadership, we deliver efficient execution and reliable performance, even in the most demanding environments.
Engineered for Demanding Loads
Engineered to support extreme spans, tall eave heights and heavy crane and equipment loads, Butler heavy structures are built for high impact environments. From severe snow, wind and seismic forces to long term operational demands, performance and reliability are designed in from the start.
Driven by Technical Mastery
Integrated engineering, detailing and fabrication create coordinated results from the start. Advanced modeling optimizes system efficiency early, supported by single source technical expertise that delivers predictable, reliable outcomes.
WHEN RESILIENCE IS A PRIORITY
Expansive dimensions
Exceptional performance for clear height and clear span projects exceeding 60-foot heights, 250-foot spans and 60+-ton crane loads.
Industrial strength
Designed to perform in critical industrial environments, like steel mills, utility plants and manufacturing facilities, where structural reliability is essential.
Architectural vision
Supports complex geometries, long spans and varied façade systems, helping design teams achieve structural performance without compromising ambitious architectural goals.
Powered by partnerships
Butler Builders® are authorized partners who share our commitment to precision that performs. They are part of an exclusive network that supports one another and the end-user, combining regional insight with Butler engineering. Together, we deliver steel buildings that shape communities today while supporting growth for the future.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Hangars and Aviation
Tinker Air Force Base Multi-Bay Hangar
A maintenance complex built to support diverse aircraft fleets in a secure high-demand environment.
Builder: The Korte Company
Civic and Community
Real Life Amphitheater (Formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)
A clearspan outdoor performance venue solves the challenge of covering massive audiences without sacrificing sightlines, acoustics or flexibility.
Civic and Community
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
An aviation museum solved the challenge of protecting aircraft to preserve national heritage for generations.
FEATURED INSIGHTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why Heavy Structures?
Heavy Structures is ideal for large-scale facilities requiring significant spans, tall clear heights or heavy equipment loads, such as aircraft hangars, heavy industrial plants, utility plants and sports or entertainment venues.
How early should we engage Butler for a Heavy Structures project?
Early engagement is your best bet. Butler Heavy Structures' engineering team helps evaluate structural concepts, optimize design and clarify load paths, minimizing changes and expediting delivery.
Can Butler Heavy Structures provide both conventional and pre-engineered components in one solution?
Yes. Heavy Structures can integrate conventional steel with Butler system components, such as the MR-24® roof and cold-form secondary structural components to achieve performance and architectural flexibility in a single structural solution.
How does Butler manage coordination on complex, large-scale builds?
Heavy Structures assigns a dedicated Project Engineering Manager to serve as your single point of contact from proposal through construction. This improves communication, streamlines coordination and reduces the fragmentation that often impacts quality and delivery on complex projects.
What environmental or load conditions can Heavy Structures support?
Heavy Structures are engineered for demanding structural conditions, including wide spans, high eave heights, heavy crane loads, suspended equipment and environmental forces such as snow, wind or seismic activity.
What role does the Butler Builder network play in Heavy Structures projects?
The Butler Builder network brings local construction expertise, familiarity with regional subcontractors and code authorities and proven experience installing Butler systems, including Heavy Structures, to support efficient, dependable execution in the field.
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