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Creative Design Alternatives Using
Metal Building Systems
CEU Credit:
1 AIA LU/HSW
Program Description:
This program explores the innovative potential of metal building systems in modern architectural design. Attendees will gain insight into the advantages of high-performance metal building systems compared to traditional construction methods. Participants will evaluate the inherent efficiencies of metal buildings, including streamlined design, accelerated construction timelines, and sustainability benefits.
Learning Objectives:
Identify and recognize the characteristics of high-performance metal building systems
as compared to traditional construction.
Investigate the design potential to create low-rise, nonresidential buildings
of all types that use metal building packages or metal building components
integrated with traditional construction.
Assess the inherent efficiencies in design, construction, and sustainability
by using a metal building.
Design buildings of all types using a metal building system or components that
break the perception of limitations for their use.
Education Session Speakers

Chad Aldrich, CSI
Director of Project Management
Ironhide Construction, Inc.
Chad Aldrich a results-driven, seasoned Director of Project Management with Ironhide Construction. He has over three decades of experience in Drafting, Selling and Construction with Metal Building Systems (MBS). Chad thrives in working alongside Architects, Engineers, and Owners to deliver top-quality MBS to meet the client’s needs. Chad has been the Project Manager with over 500,000 sf of construction using MBS while at Ironhide Construction.

Jeff Wolgamott
Vice President
Ironhide Construction, Inc.
Jeff Wolgamott with Ironhide Construction has 36 years of construction experience. Throughout his career, he has worked in conjunction with multiple trades and types of construction. This led him to be one of the Co-Founders of Ironhide Construction in 2008. In addition to the role of being and owner and General Contractor, Jeff has been actively involved at his alma-mater, South Dakota State University, where he helped develop the curriculum for the, now accredited, Construction Management program. Ironhide Construction is a Member of the Metal Building and Contractors Association, also known as MBCEA, where he currently the President of the Midwest Chapter and he is also on the Board of Directors for the Nebraska and South Dakota Chapter of the Associated Builder and Contractors, (ABC). He was integral in Ironhide Construction gaining IAS AC478 certification.
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