Metal America rides a fast-growing metal building market

The global pre-engineered metal building market is projected to nearly double to $97.84 billion by 2034, with North America holding the largest share in 2025. Austin-based Metal America is leaning into that demand by selling and installing steel buildings nationwide with bundled delivery, installation and financing options.

Why it matters: - The pre-engineered metal building market is projected to grow from $44.86 billion in 2025 to $97.84 billion by 2034. - That implies a 9.05% compound annual growth rate from 2026 through 2034. - North America held 36% of global revenue in 2025, making it the largest regional market. - Faster, lower-cost construction is driving demand for steel buildings across residential, agricultural and commercial uses.

What happened: - Metal America says its sales trends mirror the market forecast from Fortune Business Insights. - The Austin-based company sells and installs steel buildings in all 48 contiguous states. - Founder and CEO Colin Knutson said customers want buildings that go up quickly and stay on budget. - Metal America launched in June 2024.

The details: - Fortune Business Insights identified rapid, cost-efficient construction as the main growth driver for pre-engineered steel buildings. - The report also pointed to sustainable construction practices and energy-efficient building systems as demand drivers. - Steel price volatility remains the market’s main restraint. - Metal America works with a nationwide network of steel suppliers to compare pricing and lead times. - Standard garages typically move from order to installation in two to four weeks, depending on location. - Most garage installs are completed in a single day. - Delivery and installation are included free on every order. - The residential and agricultural lineup includes carports, RV covers, shops and barndominiums. - The garage line includes 12 standard builds. - The smallest garage is a 20x20x9 single-car unit. - The largest garage is a 30x50x12 structure with 1,500 square feet of floor space. - Barndominium shells are available nationwide. - In Texas and Oklahoma, Metal America also builds turnkey barndominiums from shell to finish-out. - Typical turnkey barndominium projects take about nine months. - The commercial line includes 23 standard buildings for warehouses, manufacturing plants, aircraft hangars and sports facilities. - The smallest commercial building is a 70x100x18 food production building with 7,000 square feet. - The largest commercial building is a 250x600x40 distribution center with 150,000 square feet. - Warehousing and manufacturing are among the largest applications in the market, matching the report’s industry breakdown. - The company supplies generic engineered drawings that permit offices often accept. - Site-specific plans are available when a county requires them. - Metal America can also source the concrete slab, billed separately. - Buyers can choose traditional financing or a rent-to-own plan with no credit check. - Every order can be tracked online after purchase.

Between the lines: - The business is positioning itself as a simplified buying channel in a market where compliance, customization and steel costs can slow projects. - Knutson is betting that fewer hand-offs and bundled services will help the company win customers in a market projected to expand by about 9% a year. - The company has also added referral programs for general contractors and real estate agents, giving it more ways to reach buyers before they start shopping.

What's next: - Metal America is asking homeowners and business owners to request quotes at Metal America's website. - The company says it will keep expanding through faster service, bundled quoting and turnkey options in its core markets. - Fortune Business Insights’ forecast suggests the broader market should remain favorable for builders that can control pricing and shorten delivery times.

The bottom line: - The metal building market is growing fast, and Metal America is trying to win share by making the purchase, financing and installation process easier to buy.