Custom metal building design
Engineering for the building’s dimensions, intended use and structural configuration, coordinated with the project drawings and available material information.
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Engineering and design for custom metal buildings, steel structures, carports and related building projects.
Warehouses • Barndominiums • Carports

Lightning Engineering supports commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential metal building projects. Share the proposed use, layout and project location so our engineers can review the design requirements and prepare a project-specific scope.
The engineering scope is tailored to the work you propose.
Engineering for the building’s dimensions, intended use and structural configuration, coordinated with the project drawings and available material information.
Structural engineering for storage, workshop, manufacturing and distribution uses. Provide the layout and operational requirements that affect the structure.
Engineering for metal homes, barndominiums, garages and other residential metal building applications.
Engineering for vehicle covers, barns, equipment storage and related structures, reviewed for the project’s use and location.
The proposed building use and layout guide the engineering scope. Include available building-system information, intended openings and known site requirements when you contact the team.
Our work provides engineering information for your design team and contractor. The proposal identifies the drawings and calculations to be delivered, and the reviewing authority determines the permitting requirements.
A clear sequence for defining and coordinating your project.
Send the location, proposed work and available plans or photographs.
We review your request and confirm fees, deliverables and timing in the proposal.
The team reviews the project information and identifies any further details needed.
Engineering documents are provided within the agreed scope. Share review comments for next steps.
More details about metal buildings & structures and working with our team.
Projects include commercial warehouses, industrial buildings, agricultural structures, barndominiums, garages, carports and other custom metal structures.
We provide engineering drawings and supporting documentation within the agreed scope. Permitting requirements and approval decisions remain with the reviewing jurisdiction.
No. We provide engineering and design services. Fabrication, construction and installation are performed by your selected contractors.
Professional engineering and design services for the agreed project scope.
The project’s scope, complexity and information requirements affect fees and timing. Scope, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.
Together, Florida Engineering, Lightning Engineering and Gunderson Engineering provide engineering services across 23 licensed states. Services are provided by the firm authorized in your project’s state. Choose your project state to find the right company and service.
Together, Florida Engineering, Lightning Engineering and Gunderson Engineering provide engineering services across 23 licensed states. Services are provided by the firm authorized in your project’s state.
Select your project state to visit the corresponding engineering service at the company that serves it.
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Send the project location, available plans and a description of the work. Scope, fees, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.