Resources for GCs & Estimators
Practical notes from Patriot Erecting & Construction — Oklahoma-based steel and metal building erection contractors serving customers since 1999 and traveling nationwide.
Bid & Planning Guides
Short, practical reads for general contractors and estimators preparing steel erection and metal building scopes.
What General Contractors Should Send a Steel Erector for an Accurate Bid
The drawings, scope details and site information that let an erection contractor give you a number you can actually carry.
Read the articleWhat Is Included in a PEMB Erection Scope?
What pre-engineered metal building erection generally covers, what often sits outside it, and what to confirm in writing before comparing bids.
Read the articleHow Early Should You Book a Steel Erection Crew?
What actually shapes erection lead time — steel delivery, foundations, cranes, weather and more — plus a pre-mobilization checklist. Availability confirmed per project.
Read the articlePut Patriot on Your Bid List.
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