Associated Contractors is proud to be your local Butler® builder, but what exactly does that mean? Through every step from budgeting and design consultation, to complete construction management and permitting, we strive to offer you the best service available. Here are some of the top benefits of using Butler pre-engineered buildings and of being a Butler builder.

Design Software

Being a Butler® builder allows ACI to offer sophisticated systems that provide clear, customized options from the beginning of the design phase all the way through the end of construction. Butler® offers conventional steel services for more conventional building options as well as 3D design capabilities that accurately display every adjustment and decision throughout the project. This keeps the project flexible while maintaining the ability to stay on schedule and meet deadlines.

They offer a daylighting system.

The SunLite Strip® daylighting system used by Butler® in companion with the MR-24® roof system can help slash your building’s energy costs by up to 70 percent. When integrated with the control systems design, daylighting can reduce roof penetrations, field labor, and protect the roof’s integrity. The prismatic acrylic dome technology can increase the amount of light let inside of the building earlier and later in the day by three times more than can be done with translucent panels. When you invest early in the right systems you’re more likely to see major savings later, and the daylighting system can provide a return on investment in just three to five years.

The MR-24 roof system is top of the line.

The MR-24 roof system Butler® uses is the only standing seam roof on the market that has the full 180 degrees of the seam mechanically field rolled for weather tightness assurance. The Pittsburgh 360 degree double-lock feature is the tightest seam available and the same one used on beverage cans. Butler is the only building manufacturer to offer factory-punched structurals & panels. This attention to detail ensures perfect alignment every time and takes field installation errors out of the picture.

These roofs are also designed with movable clips that can accommodate roof movement caused by fluctuating temperatures. They are also made to handle additional blanket insulation thicknesses or the ThermaLiner™ insulation system for buildings that want to enhance their energy efficiency.

25-year coating warranty.

25-year warranty protection against chipping, cracking, blistering, and peeling is standard for the finish on every painted wall & roof panel on a Butler® building. Their Kynar 500® And Hylar 5000® finishes come in several colors that meet the standards for reflection and emission that establishes them as “cool roofs” according to the energy codes. Cool roofs help reuse energy used to cool a building by lowering roof temperatures and managing the heat island effect that can contribute to the formation of smog in urban areas.

Taking the time to invest in quality partnerships and products now will ensure your building thrives for years to come, offering you peace of mind now and saving you money in the future. At ACI, we choose to be a Butler® builder because we want to offer all of the benefits we would insist on having if we were designing and constructing a building for ourselves.

Thinking about how to approach your next construction project? Contact an expert to learn more about how a partnership between Associated Contractors and Butler Manufacturing™ can tackle your next project.

With the convenience of the Internet constantly at our fingertips, searching for and finding a well-respected, reliable builder can be an overwhelming task. By working with Associated Contractors, we make it easy for you to relax knowing that you are being taken care of by industry-leading professionals with years of experience. We are proud to be your local Butler builder, representing the world’s leading producer of building solutions.

Butler Manufacturing™  has an old-school mentality about taking pride in their work. Butler Manufacturing is a building-solutions company providing the design, manufacture, and marketing of metal building systems for commercial construction. Our systems play a part in buildings within the commercial, community, industrial and agricultural markets. With services such as BlueScope Construction, Butler goes beyond the manufacture of steel building systems by offering full-service turnkey construction solutions.

The Benefits of Working with Butler Builders

Partnering with Butler Manufacturing means that we have a front-row seat experiencing their ability to create industry-leading solutions. From roof systems to wall systems, to structural systems, and conventional buildings focusing on details and providing quality craftsmanship is key. Butler only partners with best contractors across the country to ensure quality every time. At Associated Contractors we hold ourselves to the same standards and have been a Butler Builder for over 35 years.

Being a Butler builder means they supply our products for all of our metal building projects. “An ingenious approach to even the smallest building components adds up to better quality and durability. Our building systems are engineered to exact specifications for higher-quality installation and better building performance”. With the reliability of the products that we are provided with, we know we can succeed and prosper on any project.

Building Longevity With ACI and Butler

While upfront excellence and assurance being the key, the longevity of the projects we work on is just as important. The preconstruction phase and building phase of the project sets the stage for the entirety of the project. We diligently plan ahead with efficiency and durability in mind. We utilize green building practices to help with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, utility efficiency, reduced overall maintenance cost, employee health, enhanced indoor environment, and low material cost by using recycled materials. We want to provide you with a product that has a long and hassle-free lifespan.

We take pride in our values and our partnership with Butler Manufacturing. Providing customers with individualized project design, peace of mind and true efficiency as the cornerstone of our relationship. Interested in learning more about how working with a Butler builder could benefit you? Contact an expert at ACI today.