Calgary, AB · Cranbrook, BC

Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings for Alberta & BC

Design, engineering, supply and erection of custom steel buildings: farm and acreage shops, commercial, industrial and warehouse buildings, additions and mezzanines. Ready to erect on site, with no cutting or welding.

Steel office and shop building by Metal Building Systems

About MBS

Four decades of steel building experience

Specializing in pre-engineered steel buildings, Metal Building Systems brings over four decades of customer service experience to Alberta and British Columbia. By offering design consulting and the engineering of quality products, we deliver the building system that matches your needs.

Metal Building Systems

What We Do

General Contracting Services

  • Site Preparation & Foundation Services
  • Building Packages
  • Renovations & Additions
  • Finishing Work
  • Trade Co-ordination

Pre-Engineered Steel Building Supplier & Erecting Services

  • Supply & Erect Steel Building Systems
  • Supply & Erect Mezzanine Systems
  • Interior Build Outs
  • Quality Control

Design Build

  • Architectural Design For Permits
  • Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Drawings
  • Electrical Drawings
  • Energy Modelling (ASHRAE 90.2.1)

Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings:

The Smart Choice

Our buildings come ready to erect on site, require no cutting or welding, are less waste for the client and the environment, and make for a quick and easy erecting process.

Our Building Systems

Built For Every Industry

Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings

Steel buildings from Steelway and Nucor, supplied only or supplied and erected. They arrive ready to erect with no cutting or welding.

Agricultural Buildings

Equipment storage, shops, horse barns and riding arenas designed for your site’s snow and wind loads.

Commercial & Retail

Strip malls, franchises, dealerships and offices. Steel combines with conventional finishes for buildings that look sharp and work hard.

Industrial & Warehouse

Clear-span warehouses up to 250 feet wide, with cranes and mezzanines designed in.

Additions & Mezzanines

Add space to the building you already have: additions, lean-tos, mezzanines and crane systems.

Design-Build & General Contracting

From first sketch to finished building, with one team responsible for the details.

Years+ of Experience

Offices: Calgary & Cranbrook

Feet of clear span possible

Manufacturers: Steelway & Nucor

Our work

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you serve both Alberta and British Columbia?

Yes. Our Calgary office serves Red Deer and Southern Alberta, and our Cranbrook office serves the East Kootenay.

Can you supply the building only, or supply and erect it?

Both. We offer supply-only building packages, supply and erect, and full general contracting from site preparation to finishing.

What kinds of buildings do you build?

Agricultural and acreage buildings, commercial and retail buildings, industrial buildings and warehouses, plus additions, mezzanines and crane systems.

Do you handle permit drawings and engineering?

Yes. Our design-build services include architectural design for permits, structural engineering, mechanical and electrical drawings and energy modelling.

Is the building engineered for snow and wind loads?

Yes. Each building is engineered for its site, including local snow and wind loads.

Why choose a pre-engineered steel building?

The building arrives ready to erect, with no cutting or welding on site, less waste and a quick erection process. Steel can also be combined with conventional finishes.

How do I get a quote?

Send us the building size, intended use and site location through the contact page, or call the office closest to your project.

Testimonials

What our clients say

Fiorentino Bros. Contracting Ltd. logo

★★★★★

“Metal Building Systems built our company a new 7500 sq/ft shop and we were very happy how professional and the work man ship they provided as well as the timely manner they put the building up.”

Jim Fiorentino, Fiorentino Bros. Contracting Ltd.
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Bolen Engineering Inc. logo

★★★★★

“We have worked with MBS on numerous projects over the years. Always dependable and supply a quality product. Highly recommend them.”

Brandon Bolen, Bolen Engineering Inc.
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★★★★★

“A one-stop shop company, if you are looking to make your life simple. Amazingly fast build time. It took less than 7 days to erect a 3000 sqft metal shop including insulation, windows and doors. Mark and crew are a talented, safe and professional group that go that extra step. Keep up the great work and customer service guys! Thanks Mark, everything was greatly appreciated, general contracting work included.”

Steve M
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