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Lightning Engineering

Metal Building Engineering

Engineering and design for custom metal buildings, steel structures, carports and related building projects.

Warehouses • Barndominiums • Carports

Metal building exterior illustrating commercial and residential engineering applications
Your project. Our engineering.

Metal structures engineered for their purpose.

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.

What we provide

Engineering services for your project

The engineering scope is tailored to the work you propose.

01

Custom metal building design

Engineering for the building’s dimensions, intended use and structural configuration, coordinated with the project drawings and available material information.

02

Warehouses & industrial buildings

Structural engineering for storage, workshop, manufacturing and distribution uses. Provide the layout and operational requirements that affect the structure.

03

Barndominiums & residential structures

Engineering for metal homes, barndominiums, garages and other residential metal building applications.

04

Carports & agricultural buildings

Engineering for vehicle covers, barns, equipment storage and related structures, reviewed for the project’s use and location.

01 / Project considerations

Custom layouts and building requirements

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.

  • Size, layout and intended building use
  • Doors, windows and proposed openings
  • Available building or manufacturer drawings
  • Project location and reviewing jurisdiction
02 / Project considerations

Engineering documentation for the next project stage

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.

  • Review of the proposed engineering scope
  • Coordination with supplied building information
  • Engineering plans and supporting documentation
  • Responses to project comments within the agreed scope
Getting started

From your request to engineering plans.

A clear sequence for defining and coordinating your project.

  1. Share the project

    Send the location, proposed work and available plans or photographs.

  2. Confirm the scope

    We review your request and confirm fees, deliverables and timing in the proposal.

  3. Coordinate the design

    The team reviews the project information and identifies any further details needed.

  4. Receive the deliverables

    Engineering documents are provided within the agreed scope. Share review comments for next steps.

A useful starting point

What to send with your request

  • Project address, building use and dimensions
  • Building layouts and available manufacturer drawings
  • Known site information and intended openings
  • Permit comments and the schedule you are working toward
Common questions

Before you get started.

More details about metal buildings & structures and working with our team.

What types of metal buildings can you engineer?

Projects include commercial warehouses, industrial buildings, agricultural structures, barndominiums, garages, carports and other custom metal structures.

Can you help with permitting documentation?

We provide engineering drawings and supporting documentation within the agreed scope. Permitting requirements and approval decisions remain with the reviewing jurisdiction.

Do you fabricate or construct metal buildings?

No. We provide engineering and design services. Fabrication, construction and installation are performed by your selected contractors.

What does your engineering scope include?

Professional engineering and design services for the agreed project scope.

How are fees and timing determined?

The project’s scope, complexity and information requirements affect fees and timing. Scope, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.

Where do you provide engineering services?

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.

Where we work

Engineering in 23 licensed states

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.

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Local project guides

Find metal building engineering by location

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Let’s get started

Tell us about your project.

Send the project location, available plans and a description of the work. Scope, fees, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.