Turnkey Metal Building Construction
Turnkey means we handle every phase of your metal building project: site preparation, foundation, steel erection, exterior finish, interior buildout, and final inspection. One contract. One team. One point of accountability from dirt to done.
What "Turnkey" Actually Means
In the metal building industry, the word "turnkey" gets used loosely. Some companies call themselves turnkey but actually broker out every trade. Others include steel erection but leave you to figure out the foundation and site work yourself.
At Bolt, turnkey means exactly what it sounds like: we hand you the keys to a finished building. Every phase of construction is covered under one contract, managed by one project team, and backed by one licensed general contractor.
Our 8-Step Process
Consultation & Design
We visit your site, discuss your requirements, and develop a preliminary design. Our PE engineers assess soil conditions, drainage, access, and utility connections.
Engineering & Permitting
PE-stamped structural drawings, foundation design, and site plans. We handle all permit applications, plan reviews, and jurisdictional requirements.
Site Preparation
Clearing, rough grading, erosion control, stormwater management, and utility rough-ins. In Georgia, this often includes dealing with red clay soil stabilization.
Foundation & Concrete
Engineered footings, reinforced concrete slab, anchor bolt placement. Our foundations are designed for your specific soil conditions and building loads.
Steel Erection
Our crews erect the primary and secondary framing, purlins, girts, and bracing. We self-perform steel erection — no subcontracted erection crews.
Exterior Envelope
Wall panels, roof panels, trim, gutters, downspouts, overhead doors, walk doors. Sealed and weather-tight before interior work begins.
Interior Buildout
Insulation, framing, drywall, flooring, paint, restrooms, offices. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC rough-in and finish. All designed and coordinated in-house.
Final Inspection & Handoff
Building inspection, certificate of occupancy, punch list walkthrough, warranty documentation, and keys. You are ready to move in.
The Kit Seller Reality
Kit sellers advertise low per-square-foot prices because they are selling you a fraction of the project. Here is what a kit purchase actually looks like versus turnkey.
| What You Get | Kit Seller | Bolt Turnkey |
|---|---|---|
| PE-stamped engineering | You handle it | Included |
| Building permits | You handle it | Included |
| Site work & grading | You handle it | Included |
| Foundation & concrete | You handle it | Included |
| Steel framing package | Included | Included |
| Steel erection | You handle it | Included |
| Wall & roof panels | Included | Included |
| Insulation | You handle it | Included |
| Overhead doors | Varies | Included |
| Electrical & plumbing | You handle it | Included |
| HVAC | You handle it | Included |
| Interior buildout | You handle it | Included |
| Final inspection & CO | You handle it | Included |
| Warranty on entire building | You handle it | Included |
| Single point of accountability | You handle it | Included |
Why a Licensed GC Matters
Most metal building companies are sales organizations, not construction companies. They sell you a kit and hand you a list of "recommended" erectors. Bolt is a licensed general contractor backed by PE engineers. Here is why that matters.
Licensed & Insured
Georgia requires a general contractor license for commercial construction over $2,500. We carry general liability, workers' compensation, and builder's risk insurance. If something goes wrong on your job site, we are covered — and so are you.
Bonding Capacity
We can bond projects, which means a surety company guarantees we will complete the work. This is required for many commercial and government projects, and it provides an extra layer of financial protection for building owners.
Single Contract Accountability
When you hire a kit seller, an erector, a concrete company, an electrician, and a plumber separately, who is responsible when something does not line up? With Bolt, we are responsible for everything. One contract, one warranty, one throat to choke.
PE Engineers on Staff
Our Professional Engineers design every building we construct. PE-stamped plans are required for building permits in most Georgia jurisdictions. Having engineers in-house means faster design iterations, better value engineering, and no delays waiting for third-party engineering.
Self-Performed Critical Work
We self-perform steel erection and critical-path work with our own crews. This gives us direct control over quality and schedule. We do not depend on subcontracted erection crews that may not show up or may not meet our standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does turnkey metal building construction mean?
How is turnkey different from buying a metal building kit?
Is turnkey more expensive than buying a kit and hiring my own subs?
How long does a turnkey metal building project take?
Do I need to be on site during construction?
Tell us what you are building.
Describe your project and we will get back to you within 48 hours with a preliminary scope and budget estimate.
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