About BC Steel BUildings
A Trusted Design-Build Partner for Custom-Engineered Steel Buildings
For more than 50 years, BC Steel Buildings has delivered pre-engineered metal building systems built on craftsmanship, reliability, and long-standing relationships. What began as a small Oklahoma operation has grown into a respected manufacturer trusted by design-build contractors, commercial builders, developers, and architects nationwide.
With engineering, drafting, detailing, and fabrication all under one roof, we offer the coordination and accountability that fragmented manufacturers can’t match. Builders count on us for accurate designs, clean detailing, predictable schedules, and support that keeps projects moving.
Our Story
BC Steel Buildings was founded in Oklahoma in 1972 on simple principles: do good work, stand behind it, and treat people fairly. As the company grew, we invested in modern engineering tools, expanded our manufacturing capabilities, and assembled a team with decades of hands-on metal building experience.
Even as we scaled to serve projects across the country, we never lost the responsiveness, problem-solving, and personal communication that define who we are. Today, we continue to support commercial and industrial projects of all sizes—anchored by the same builder-first mindset we were founded on.
What We Stand For
Quality Built Into Every Detail
Engineering, drafting, and manufacturing under one roof means precise designs, consistent fabrication, and clean installs with fewer field adjustments.
Service That Shows Up
Builders and design-build teams work directly with people who know their project, understand the jobsite, and respond quickly when loads change, layouts shift, or schedules tighten.
Partnership Over Transactions
Many of our customer relationships span decades because we operate like part of their team — solving problems early, communicating clearly, and standing behind the work from first conversation through delivery and beyond.
Flexible Solutions for Real-World Construction
Design-build requires adaptability. Our integrated approach allows us to move fast on revisions, coordinate equipment and openings accurately, and support your project as conditions evolve.
Our Capabilities
Custom-Engineered Building Systems
Primary and secondary framing, roof and wall systems, mezzanines, crane bays, lean-tos, and complex commercial layouts — all engineered to the specific loads, use, and constraints of your project.
In-House Engineering & Drafting
Design, detailing, and stamped drawings produced internally to streamline approvals, reduce rework, and support design-build coordination from day one.
Project Coordination & Jobsite Support
Quotes, RFIs, revisions, and jobsite questions handled by a team that understands builder timelines and keeps information flowing without bottlenecks.
Manufacturing & Delivery Across the U.S.
Steel fabricated in our Oklahoma facility with predictable lead times and coordinated deliveries that support efficient erection and keep projects on schedule across the United States.
The BC Steel Difference
BC Steel Buildings provides an integrated, design-build-ready process backed by accountability, technical clarity, and consistent support. For more than 50 years, builders have relied on us for accurate engineering, constructible systems, and a partnership built on steady communication and follow-through. We stay engaged through every phase — adapting when conditions shift, solving issues early, and keeping information clear so teams can build efficiently and with confidence. Contact us today.
Leadership Team
David Alexander
President / Owner
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David Alexander has been a leader in the steel building industry since 1989 and became the owner of BC Steel Buildings in 2020. Upon acquiring the company, he assembled a highly skilled team of Design-Build professionals dedicated to supporting and strengthening the builder community.
David is deeply committed to growing BC Steel Buildings into a dependable, successful steel building supplier while creating meaningful employment opportunities. His greatest passion is seeing the builders he works with thrive and succeed in their local communities.
Ron Welch
Partner / Chief Financial Officer
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With more than 35 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, Ron Welch brings a deep and disciplined financial perspective shaped by public accounting, private-sector leadership, and more than 15 years in the metal building manufacturing
industry. Throughout his career, Ron has helped organizations strengthen financial controls, manage risk, optimize cash flow, and make informed, data-driven decisions.
At BC Steel Buildings, Ron’s combination of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and strategic financial planning supports long-term growth, operational stability, and sound decision-making. His steady leadership and comprehensive understanding of financial health play a critical role in positioning the company for sustainable success.
Gabe Savely
Vice President of Operations
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Gabe Savely serves as Vice President of Operations at BC Steel Buildings, where he oversees operational strategy and day-to-day execution across the organization. He is responsible for performance standards, production scheduling, budgeting, cost controls, and continuous improvement—helping ensure projects move efficiently from order to delivery.
Gabe joined BC Steel in 2020 with more than two decades of industry experience spanning customer service, logistics, purchasing, IT product management, and order systems. His career began in software development, creating tools that allowed customers to design, price, and order metal building projects remotely—an experience that continues to shape his practical, systems-driven approach.
Focused on strengthening customer relationships and promoting cross-team collaboration, Gabe plays a key role in supporting BC Steel’s builder-focused, partnership-driven operations.
Todd Mayes
Vice President of Sales
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Todd Mayes serves as Vice President of Sales at BC Steel Buildings, where he leads sales strategy and supports builder relationships across multiple markets. He brings more than 25 years of experience in metal building systems and has been with BC Steel since 2020, working with builders from early budgeting through project completion.
Known for steady communication and follow-through, he works closely with contractors to keep teams aligned, coordinate revisions quickly, and help projects stay on schedule.
Todd holds a degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. Outside of work, he supports agricultural youth through 4-H and FFA and enjoys judging livestock shows across the country.
Allen Hurtz
Director of Engineering
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Allen serves as Director of Engineering at BC Steel Buildings, bringing decades of experience within the metal building industry. He began his career in 1989 as a Design Engineer and advanced into engineering leadership roles, developing a strong understanding of how engineering decisions impact fabrication, erection, and jobsite performance.
Allen joined BC Steel in 2020 and leads the engineering team with a focus on clear, code-compliant, and constructible designs. He is a registered Professional Engineer in
35 states and is actively involved in industry organizations, including OSEA, ASCE, and AISC. He also served on the original MBMA Seismic Design Guide steering committee, helping develop foundational seismic standards for metal building systems.
Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and helps ensure BC Steel’s engineering supports builders with
confidence from design through construction.
Rick Roles
Plant Manager
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Rick Roles serves as Plant Manager at BC Steel Buildings, bringing more than 30 years of hands-on experience in steel fabrication, welding, and plant operations. With a deep understanding of shop-floor execution and production workflows, Rick oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery across every project.
Rick’s background includes extensive experience in structural and pipe welding, equipment operation, and shop management, along with formal certifications in welding and forklift operation. Over the course of his career, he has led teams, coordinated production schedules, managed inspections and audits, and maintained rigorous quality-control standards across all fabrication activities.
At BC Steel, Rick plays a critical role in translating engineering and drafting into jobsite- ready steel. His practical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to accountability help ensure that every building leaving the plant meets BC Steel’s standards for craftsmanship, reliability, and constructibility.