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Commercial steel building

Looking for reliable, cost-effective commercial steel building solutions? Based in Mineola, Texas, Southwest Metal combines local expertise with a proven network of trusted contractor partners throughout East Texas to deliver custom-engineered steel structures that meet your exact specifications.

Our buildings provide exceptional strength, low maintenance, and rapid installation—making them the preferred choice for warehouses, retail centers, offices, agricultural facilities, and more. Need a bolt-up building outside East Texas? We'll fully engineer and ship your structure anywhere in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, or New Mexico—so you get the same high-quality, code-compliant solution no matter where your project lives.

Read on for answers to the most frequently asked questions about commercial steel buildings, including pricing, customization options, energy efficiency, engineering standards, lead times, and financing.


I don't know anything about the building process. Can you help me?

Yes! We have a step-by-step process to help you walk through the different variables for your project to get it off the paper and into reality.

Do you handle concrete and erection?

Yes – within our service area. We are headquartered in Mineola, Texas with Project Managers serving the East Texas area. Therefore, we are able to offer concrete-building-erect services in and around these areas for commercial projects.

Can I buy a complete building package from you?

Yes! We provide a complete structural building package, with all roof, walls, insulation and other components needed for your building.

What is a commercial building?

Best examples of this are: Crane buildings, Retail space, Warehouse, Aviation, Arenas or Fabrication facility.

Does it matter if I'm inside or outside the city limits?

Inside the city limits, we can manufacture all building materials and help coordinate the erection. A GC would handle the concrete, electrical, and interior finish out.

Outside the city limits we can provide a full turn-key service for the building and take care of the concrete, building materials, and erection of the building.


Our Service Area

Southwest Steel Buildings service area map

We are headquartered in Mineola, Texas. We have a network of relationships with contractors throughout East Texas that we can recommend for the construction of your building.

Not in East Texas? We can help customize a bolt up building to suit your needs and ship to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & New Mexico.

Ready to talk to someone about your project?

If you have any additional questions, our project managers are here to help. The first step is to start the conversation with us!

Let's Build What Matters.

Ready to bring your project to life? Connect with our team today for tailored guidance and expert support.

southwest staff planning a project
southwest staff planning a project

Let's Build What Matters.

Ready to bring your project to life? Connect with our team today for tailored guidance and expert support.