Why Kiesland is Proud to be a Butler Builder

Kiesland has been affiliated with Butler Manufacturing^TM for over 20 years.  Butler represents a significant component of the Kiesland advantage, one that has consistently enabled us to provide reliable building systems, unique solutions, and technological expertise to our customers.

So what’s the big deal about Butler?

First Baptist Covington – a Butler Building by Kiesland

Over the years, Kiesland has worked with a variety of pre-engineered building manufacturers.  Our experience has been that overall, Butler has a superior product, offers the greatest variety of product options, and is backed by the best warranty in the business.

As the business world has evolved in recent years, customer demands for efficiency, sustainability, safety, and longevity have steadily increased. Butler has been consistently “ahead of the curve”, providing solutions and new product offerings that anticipate change and set new standards for performance. In short, Butler has added tremendous value to our business and allowed us to offer unique and cost-effective solutions to our customers.

The MR-24® Roof System is the “Rock Star” of Roofs 

Not unlike one of our favorite bands, The Rolling Stones, the MR-24® standing seam roof system keeps rockin’ and rolling! Like the Stones, the MR-24® system was developed in the early 70s and survives largely unchanged to this day. Although its warranty covers only 25 years, we believe the roof system can last far longer. Anecdotal evidence from our customers suggests a 40-plus year lifespan is not an uncommon occurrence. When Kiesland builds for our own portfolio, the MR-24 roof system is a must. More information and detailed specs can be viewed here.

Isn’t Butler more expensive?

Yes, it is typically more than a “brand X” building.  If initial low cost is the primary criterion for selecting a building system, Butler probably will not be the low bidder.  The Butler system is simply better engineered and made to a different standard than most; the result of that is increased cost for the system.  Think BMW vs. Volkswagen.  However, when life cycle cost, quality, and longevity are factored in, it becomes a more interesting discussion of value vs low bid.

Product Details – For more information on the many features that are unique to Butler, check out the product details here.

R&D support – Butler is one of the few manufacturers that maintains an active research and development center.  The center is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and is charged with identifying and developing new products through applied research.  Butler’s R&D center is at the forefront of new product development with many recent examples in the area of building energy efficiency. More information is available at Butler’s Research and Development Center.

Sustainability – Butler makes green, sustainable building affordable.  For more information on the many ways that Butler encourages sustainability, learn more here.

How Can We Put Butler to Work for You?

For more information on how Kiesland and Butler can add value to your project, contact us. The Kiesland team is delighted to discuss your needs in more detail, and we can provide more formal product presentations to your AIA-accredited staff.