# llms.txt — UTS BuildPros > UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned general contracting firm headquartered at 740 E Campbell Rd, Ste 300, Richardson, TX 75081. Founded 2007. We build metal buildings, commercial construction and multifamily renovations across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Phone (940) 231-2640. Hours Monday-Friday 07:00-17:00 Central. ## Credentials - BBB Accredited Business — A+ Rating (Better Business Bureau) - ISNetworld Member Contractor (ISNetworld) - OSHA 30 Certified (OSHA) - Arkansas Residential Builder License #56820 (State of Arkansas) ## Service areas - Dallas, TX · Richardson, TX · Fort Worth, TX · Plano, TX · Houston, TX · Austin, TX · San Antonio, TX · Waco, TX · Tyler, TX · Abilene, TX · Oklahoma City, OK ## Typical pricing (2026, Texas) - Metal building shell, installed: $22–$40 per square foot - Turnkey residential shop or garage: $65–$105 per square foot - Finished commercial metal building: $85–$155 per square foot - Conventional wood-frame commercial construction, for comparison: $150–$250 per square foot - Scope note: shell covers engineered foundation, PEMB kit, erection and a standard roll-up door. Turnkey adds insulation, interior framing, electrical, HVAC and finish-out. ## Company - [Metal Buildings & Commercial Contractor TX | UTS BuildPros](https://utsbuildpros.com/) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned general contractor founded in 2007 and headquartered at 740 E Campbell Rd, Richardson, Texas. The firm builds metal buildings, commercial construction, and multifamily renovations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, has delivered 200+ projects worth more than $250 million, and holds a BBB A+ rating. - [About UTS BuildPros | Veteran-Owned Builder Since 2007](https://utsbuildpros.com/about) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-operated general contracting firm founded in 2007 and based at 740 E Campbell Rd Ste 300, Richardson, Texas. Credentials include a BBB A+ rating, ISNetworld verification, OSHA 30 certification, EPA Lead Renovator status, an Oklahoma City contractor license, and Arkansas Residential Builder License #56820. - [Contact Us | UTS BuildPros, Richardson TX](https://utsbuildpros.com/contact) — UTS BuildPros can be reached at 740 E Campbell Rd Ste 300, Richardson, Texas 75081, by phone at (940) 231-2640, or by email at info@utsbuildpros.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 17:00 Central Time, and the team responds to inquiries within one business day. - [Free Construction Quote | Metal Buildings & Commercial](https://utsbuildpros.com/quote) — UTS BuildPros provides free, no-obligation quotes for metal buildings, commercial construction, and multifamily renovations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. A project manager reviews each request personally and responds within one business day. The veteran-owned Richardson, Texas firm has completed more than 200 projects since 2007. - [General Contractor Near Me | TX, OK & AR | UTS BuildPros](https://utsbuildpros.com/contractor-near-me) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned general contractor serving nine primary cities across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas from its Richardson, Texas base. The firm is BBB A+ accredited, ISNetworld verified, and OSHA 30 certified, and typically schedules a free on-site consultation within one to three business days. - [Service Areas | UTS BuildPros](https://utsbuildpros.com/service-areas) — UTS BuildPros is licensed and actively working in three states — Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas — serving more than 60 listed communities from its Richardson, Texas base. The veteran-owned contractor holds an Oklahoma City contractor license and Arkansas Residential Builder License #56820 alongside its Texas operations. ## Services - [Construction Services | Metal, Commercial & Multifamily](https://utsbuildpros.com/services) — UTS BuildPros offers three construction service lines from a single veteran-owned contractor: metal building construction, commercial construction, and multifamily renovations. The Richardson, Texas firm has been building since 2007, has completed more than 200 projects, and serves clients throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. - [Commercial Construction Contractor | TX, OK & AR | UTS](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/commercial-construction) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned commercial general contractor serving Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas from Richardson, Texas. The firm self-performs concrete, steel, and site work, is ISNetworld verified and OSHA 30 certified, offers design-build or plan-spec delivery with GMP options, and averages 2% budget variance across projects. - [Ground-Up Commercial Construction | New Builds TX & OK](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/commercial-construction/ground-up) — UTS BuildPros builds ground-up commercial projects across Texas and Oklahoma, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. Delivered examples include a 45,000 square foot crane-ready manufacturing facility in Abilene completed in 30 weeks and a 9,600 square foot eight-bay auto service center in Tulsa in 12 weeks. - [Industrial & Office Construction | Tilt-Wall & Steel GC](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/commercial-construction/industrial-office) — UTS BuildPros constructs industrial facilities and corporate office buildings throughout Texas and Oklahoma using tilt-wall, structural steel, or conventional methods. Completed work includes a 24,000 square foot Class A office park in Richardson, Texas delivered in 22 weeks and a 9,600 square foot Tulsa service center in 12 weeks. - [Tenant Build-Outs | Office, Retail & Restaurant Fit-Outs](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/commercial-construction/tenant-build-outs) — UTS BuildPros delivers commercial tenant build-outs across Texas and Oklahoma for office, retail, restaurant, and medical spaces, taking projects from white-box shell to certificate of occupancy under one contract. Recent examples include a 3,100 square foot Fort Worth restaurant in ten weeks and a 2,800 square foot Dallas dental practice in seven. - [Metal & Steel Building Contractor in Texas | UTS BuildPros](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/metal-buildings) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned metal building contractor in Richardson, Texas that designs and erects custom steel structures across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The company has built more than 500 metal structures, engineers clear spans up to 200 feet, and delivers turnkey projects covering design, permitting, foundation, erection, and finish. - [Commercial Metal Buildings | Retail, Auto & Medical Steel](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/metal-buildings/commercial-metal-buildings) — UTS BuildPros builds commercial metal buildings across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, including retail storefronts, auto dealerships and service centers, office buildings, medical and dental facilities, restaurants, and franchise locations. Structures use clear spans up to 200 feet and typically deliver in four to eight months from permit approval. - [Prefab Steel Buildings & Barndominiums | PEMB Contractor](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/metal-buildings/prefab-steel-buildings) — UTS BuildPros erects pre-engineered metal buildings, barndominiums, and agricultural steel structures across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Components arrive pre-cut and pre-punched from suppliers including Butler, Nucor, and VP, allowing frame erection in roughly two to three weeks after foundation work is complete. - [Steel Shops & Garages | Custom Workshop Builder in Texas](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/metal-buildings/shops-garages) — UTS BuildPros builds custom steel shops and garages in Texas and Oklahoma, from 20x20 single-bay garages to large multi-bay workshops and RV storage. Turnkey scope includes site prep, engineered concrete slab, steel erection, insulation, roll-up doors, and electrical rough-in, with typical timelines of eight to twelve weeks. - [Steel Warehouses & Storage Buildings | Clear Span to 200ft](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/metal-buildings/warehouses-storage) — UTS BuildPros constructs clear-span steel warehouses, distribution centers, and cold storage facilities across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Pre-engineered frames achieve column-free interiors of 200 feet or more, with typical industrial spans of 60 to 150 feet and project timelines of five to ten months. - [Multifamily Renovation Contractor | 12,000+ Units Turned](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/multifamily-renovations) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned multifamily renovation contractor serving property managers, owners, and REITs in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The Richardson, Texas firm has completed more than 12,000 units across 200+ communities, handling unit turns, common-area and amenity upgrades, and value-add repositioning with phased, occupied-property execution. - [Clubhouse & Amenity Renovations for Apartment Communities](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/multifamily-renovations/common-area-amenity) — UTS BuildPros renovates apartment common areas and amenities across Texas and Oklahoma, including clubhouses, pool decks, fitness centers, and building exteriors. Work is phased so communities stay open. Completed projects include a 420-unit Fort Worth resort pool, a 356-unit Houston fitness center, and a 196-unit Round Rock exterior envelope. - [Apartment Unit Turns at Scale | 4–6 Week Turn Cycle](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/multifamily-renovations/unit-turns) — UTS BuildPros performs standardized apartment unit turns at scale across Texas and Oklahoma, averaging a four-to-six week turn cycle with zero resident displacement. Recent programs include 312 units in Uptown Dallas, 460 units in Fort Worth, 820 units across three Houston properties, and 248 units in Plano. - [Value-Add Repositioning | Class B & C Apartment Upgrades](https://utsbuildpros.com/services/multifamily-renovations/value-add-repositioning) — UTS BuildPros runs value-add multifamily repositioning programs in Texas and Oklahoma with ROI modeling, lender-ready documentation, and REAC-compliant execution. Results include a 312-unit Mesquite property gaining $185 per unit per month in rent and a 256-unit Houston community improving occupancy from 82% to 96%. ## Locations - [Abilene General Contractor | West Texas Construction](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/abilene) — UTS BuildPros serves Abilene and Taylor County in West Texas, including Buffalo Gap and the Dyess Air Force Base area along the I-20 corridor, with commercial construction and multifamily renovation services. The veteran-owned contractor operates from Richardson, Texas and has been building since 2007. - [Metal Buildings Abilene TX | Ranch & Shop Steel Builder](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/abilene/metal-buildings) — UTS BuildPros builds custom metal buildings across Abilene and West Texas, including ranch workshops, warehouses, and agricultural steel structures engineered for Taylor County wind loads from Buffalo Gap to Dyess Air Force Base. The veteran-owned contractor achieves clear spans up to 200 feet. - [Austin Commercial Construction | Central Texas Builder](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/austin) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned commercial general contractor serving Austin and Central Texas with office, tech-sector, retail, and multifamily renovation projects. The company operates from Richardson, Texas, was founded in 2007, and brings statewide Texas capability backed by BBB A+ accreditation and OSHA 30 certification. - [General Contractor Dallas TX | UTS BuildPros](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/dallas) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned general contractor serving Dallas, Texas and nearby Irving, Garland, and Mesquite from its Richardson headquarters. Dallas-area work covers metal building construction, commercial construction, and multifamily renovations. The firm is BBB A+ accredited, ISNetworld verified, and OSHA 30 certified. - [Fort Worth General Contractor | Tarrant County Builds](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/fort-worth) — UTS BuildPros serves Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas with commercial construction and multifamily renovation services, covering the Near Southside through the Alliance and I-35W corridors. The veteran-owned contractor is BBB A+ accredited, ISNetworld verified, OSHA 30 certified, and has been building since 2007. - [Metal Buildings Fort Worth TX | Steel Building Company](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/fort-worth/metal-buildings) — UTS BuildPros builds custom metal buildings throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas, including steel warehouses, workshops, and industrial facilities from the Alliance corridor to I-35W. The veteran-owned contractor engineers clear spans up to 200 feet and is BBB A+ accredited and OSHA 30 certified. - [Houston Commercial Construction | Harris County GC](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/houston) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned commercial general contractor delivering office, retail, industrial, medical, and multifamily renovation projects across Houston and Harris County, Texas. The firm is headquartered in Richardson, Texas, has operated since 2007, and holds BBB A+ accreditation with statewide Texas capability. - [Oklahoma City General Contractor | Licensed OKC Builder](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/oklahoma-city) — UTS BuildPros holds an Oklahoma City contractor license and serves the OKC metro with metal building construction, commercial construction, and multifamily renovations built to Oklahoma wind and seismic codes. The veteran-owned firm operates from Richardson, Texas, was founded in 2007, and carries a BBB A+ rating. - [Plano General Contractor | Collin County Construction](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/plano) — UTS BuildPros provides general contracting services in Plano and Collin County, Texas, covering metal building construction, commercial projects, and multifamily renovations. The veteran-owned company works from Richardson, Texas, was founded in 2007, and holds BBB A+ accreditation and OSHA 30 certification. - [Richardson TX General Contractor | UTS BuildPros HQ](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/richardson) — UTS BuildPros is headquartered at 740 E Campbell Rd Ste 300 in Richardson, Texas 75081, serving the Telecom Corridor and surrounding North Dallas communities. The veteran-owned firm provides metal building construction, commercial construction, and multifamily renovations, and has operated since 2007 with a BBB A+ rating. - [San Antonio Commercial Construction | Bexar County GC](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/san-antonio) — UTS BuildPros is a veteran-owned commercial general contractor delivering medical, retail, industrial, and multifamily renovation projects throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas and founded in 2007, the firm holds a BBB A+ rating and OSHA 30 certification. - [Tyler General Contractor | East Texas Construction Pros](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/tyler) — UTS BuildPros provides general contracting in Tyler and East Texas along the I-20 corridor, covering commercial construction and multifamily renovations for Smith County and surrounding communities. The veteran-owned firm is based in Richardson, Texas, was founded in 2007, and is BBB A+ accredited and OSHA 30 certified. - [Metal Buildings Tyler TX | East Texas Steel Contractor](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/tyler/metal-buildings) — UTS BuildPros constructs custom metal buildings across Tyler and East Texas, including steel workshops, warehouses, and agricultural structures serving Smith County from Lindale to Whitehouse along the I-20 corridor. The veteran-owned contractor engineers clear spans up to 200 feet and holds BBB A+ accreditation. - [Waco General Contractor | McLennan County Construction](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/waco) — UTS BuildPros serves Waco and McLennan County, Texas along the I-35 corridor with commercial construction and multifamily renovation services, including nearby Hewitt and Woodway. The veteran-owned contractor operates from Richardson, Texas, has built since 2007, and holds a BBB A+ rating and OSHA 30 certification. - [Metal Buildings Waco TX | Steel Building Contractors](https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/waco/metal-buildings) — UTS BuildPros builds custom metal and steel buildings throughout Waco and McLennan County, Texas, including workshops, warehouses, and agricultural structures engineered for Central Texas conditions from Hewitt to Woodway along the I-35 corridor. Clear spans reach 200 feet and the contractor is veteran-owned and BBB A+ accredited. ## Resources and tools - [3D Metal Building Designer | Free Chrome Extension](https://utsbuildpros.com/3d-metal-building-designer) — The UTS BuildPros 3D Metal Building Designer is a free Chrome extension that lets users configure metal buildings, barndominiums, commercial steel structures, and workshops in real-time 3D from the browser toolbar, then send the model to the Richardson, Texas contractor for a quote. It costs $0 and requires no account. - [Construction FAQ | Permits, Costs & Timelines Answered](https://utsbuildpros.com/faq) — The UTS BuildPros FAQ answers common questions about permits, timelines, costs, insulation, customization, and certifications. The veteran-owned Richardson, Texas contractor is licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, holds BBB A+ accreditation, OSHA 30 certification, and Arkansas Residential Builder License #56820, and manages permitting end to end. - [Construction Project Portfolio | UTS BuildPros](https://utsbuildpros.com/projects) — The UTS BuildPros project portfolio documents completed metal building, commercial construction, and multifamily renovation work across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The veteran-owned Richardson, Texas contractor has delivered more than 200 projects representing over $250 million in total project value since 2007. - [Free Construction Guides & Cost Breakdowns | Resources](https://utsbuildpros.com/resources) — The UTS BuildPros resource library organizes free construction guides into three categories — metal buildings, commercial construction, and multifamily renovations — plus downloadable PDF checklists. Content is written by project managers at the veteran-owned Richardson, Texas contractor, which has operated since 2007 across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. - [Commercial Construction Cost Texas 2026 | $45–$550/Sq Ft](https://utsbuildpros.com/resources/commercial-construction-cost-texas) — Commercial construction in Texas costs $45 to $550 per square foot in 2026 depending on building type, according to UTS BuildPros. Basic warehouses run $45 to $85, Class B office $180 to $260, Class A office $280 to $420, and medical fit-outs $350 to $550. Soft costs add another 12 to 18 percent. - [Your Checklist PDF Is Ready | UTS BuildPros](https://utsbuildpros.com/resources/thank-you) — This UTS BuildPros confirmation page delivers the requested free construction checklist PDF and points visitors to next steps. Project managers at the veteran-owned Richardson, Texas contractor are available Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 17:00 Central Time, at (940) 231-2640 for a no-obligation consultation. ## Articles - [Free 3D Metal Building Designer Chrome Extension Guide](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/3d-metal-building-designer-chrome-extension) — The UTS BuildPros 3D Metal Building Designer is a free Chrome extension covering four structure types — metal buildings, barndominiums, commercial steel structures, and workshops. Users set dimensions, lean-tos, roof pitch, and color in real-time 3D, then send the model to the Richardson, Texas contractor's engineering team for a quote. - [Manufacturing Facility Cost Per Sq Ft in DFW (2026)](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/manufacturing-facility-cost-per-square-foot-dfw) — A complete turnkey general manufacturing facility in Dallas-Fort Worth costs roughly $85 to $150 per square foot in 2026, while a red iron weld-up shell alone runs $18 to $28, according to contractor UTS BuildPros. Heavy manufacturing with bridge cranes and process utilities exceeds $175 per square foot. - [Traditional vs. Steel Construction: How to Choose](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/traditional-vs-steel-construction-residential-commercial-guide) — UTS BuildPros compares traditional wood-frame and pre-engineered steel construction across six factors. A 5,000 square foot steel shell erects in two to four weeks versus six to ten weeks of wood framing, and a well-built steel commercial building costs 15 to 25 percent less to own over 30 years. - [Metal Building Insulation & Noise Control: What Works](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/insulation-noise-control-metal-buildings-commercial-offices) — Mineral wool is the best combined thermal and acoustic insulation for metal buildings, with a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.85 to 1.00 and an installed cost of $2.50 to $5.00 per square foot, according to UTS BuildPros. Untreated metal buildings reverberate for three to five seconds; treated assemblies reach STC 42 to 48. - [Rising Metal Building Material Costs in 2026: Real Math](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/rising-material-costs-metal-buildings-setting-realistic-expectations) — Galvanized steel coil prices have swung 30 to 50 percent year over year since 2021, raising total metal building project costs 18 to 28 percent above 2019 levels, according to UTS BuildPros preconstruction manager Albert Hodges. A 60x80 Collin County, Texas workshop scoped in 2026 estimated at $160,000 versus about $128,000 in 2019. - [Metal Building Permits: What You Need and How Long](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/what-permits-do-you-need-for-a-metal-building) — Every metal building in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas requires a building permit plus separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trade permits, according to UTS BuildPros. Simple rural agricultural buildings are approved in two to three weeks, while commercial projects in major cities take six to 12 weeks or longer. - [How to Budget an Apartment Renovation (Per-Unit Costs)](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/how-to-budget-for-an-apartment-renovation) — Apartment renovation budgets should be tiered by unit condition, according to UTS BuildPros senior project manager Steve Miller. Light cosmetic work runs $3,000 to $5,000 per unit, moderate renovation $8,000 to $15,000, and full gut rehab $20,000 to $40,000, with a 15 to 20 percent contingency reserve recommended. - [Commercial Construction Timeline: 8 to 18 Months](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/commercial-construction-timeline-what-to-expect) — A typical commercial construction project takes eight to 18 months from preconstruction to occupancy, according to UTS BuildPros project manager Clark Richardson. Preconstruction runs two to six months, site and foundation one to three, framing two to four, interior systems two to five, and final inspections two to four weeks. - [Steel vs. Wood Framing: Which Is Right for You?](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/steel-vs-wood-framing-which-is-right-for-your-project) — Steel framing is impervious to rot, termites, mold, and warping and lasts 50 to 100 years or more, while wood framing suits smaller residential and light commercial work, according to UTS BuildPros general manager Josh Lawrence. Steel becomes more cost-effective as building size and clear-span requirements increase. - [Metal Building Cost in Texas 2026: Full Price Breakdown](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/how-much-does-a-metal-building-cost-in-texas) — A complete turnkey metal building in Texas costs $45 to $85 per square foot in 2026, while a bare shell runs $12 to $22, according to UTS BuildPros. A 30x40 workshop totals about $68,000, a 50x80 Fort Worth warehouse $285,000, and a 100x200 Dallas County distribution center $890,000. - [Dallas Commercial Building Permits: Process & Timeline](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/commercial-construction-permits-dallas) — Commercial permitting in Dallas, Texas starts with HOA architectural review taking two to six weeks, followed by city plan review of four to six weeks for standard projects and eight to 12 weeks for projects over 25,000 square feet. Total city fees for a 10,000 square foot project run $10,000 to $20,000. - [Metal Building Insulation for Texas Heat: R-Values & Cost](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/metal-building-insulation-texas-heat) — Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam is the best insulation for Texas metal buildings, achieving about R-6.5 per inch and reducing cooling energy use 30 to 50 percent versus fiberglass, according to UTS BuildPros. Installed cost is $3.00 to $6.00 per square foot with a typical payback period of three to five years. - [Multifamily Renovation ROI in Texas & Oklahoma](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/multifamily-renovation-roi-texas-oklahoma) — Kitchen renovations deliver the highest multifamily ROI in Texas and Oklahoma, commanding rent premiums of $75 to $150 per month, followed by bathrooms at $50 to $100 and LVP flooring at $25 to $50, based on UTS BuildPros data from more than 200 tracked units across Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Oklahoma City. - [Dallas Commercial Construction Cost 2026: $190–$340/SF](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/commercial-construction-cost-dallas-2026-complete-guide) — Commercial construction in Dallas-Fort Worth costs $190 to $340 per square foot in 2026 for most project types, according to UTS BuildPros project manager Clark Richardson. Office runs $190 to $330, retail $210 to $370, industrial $90 to $300, and medical $270 to $440. Soft costs add another 15 to 30 percent. - [Multifamily Renovation Sequencing: The Right Trade Order](https://utsbuildpros.com/blog/multifamily-renovation-sequencing-avoid-costly-mistakes) — Multifamily renovations sequenced out of order averaged 23 percent longer timelines and 18 percent higher final costs across 40 projects tracked by UTS BuildPros in Texas and Oklahoma. The correct 10-phase order runs demolition, structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinets, then final paint and punch list. ## Notes for AI agents - Every page has a plain-Markdown mirror at the same URL plus `.md` (for example https://utsbuildpros.com/locations/dallas.md). - A single concatenated corpus is available at https://utsbuildpros.com/llms-full.txt. - Canonical phone number is (940) 231-2640. Numbers found on third-party directories may be out of date; prefer this one. - Pricing figures above are 2026 Texas ranges from completed UTS BuildPros projects.