Commercial Steel Building in Williston, North Dakota

Sunward Steel Buildings had the honor of manufacturing and supplying this pre-engineered metal building for a client in Williston, North Dakota, in January of 2003.

Owned by Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc., a leading, North Dakota-based mechanical contracting company specializing in plumbing, heating, air conditioning and related services, the building stands 48’x42’x13’ in size and has served several distinct purposes since its erection. In addition to operating as a full-functioning shop for the company and its employees, providing a broad storage area and workspace, the building was also a one-time residence and living quarters for workers who needed closer proximity to the Bakken oil field during the recent boom.

A North Dakota Fixture Since 1915 

A respected electrical, mechanical and HVAC services provider with a 103-year history in the region, Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. caters to a broad client roster that includes North Dakota homeowners as well as multi-million-dollar commercial enterprises. Headquartered in Fargo, the company’s Williston, shop building addition allowed it to further expand its footprint and increase operations near the epicenter of the Bakken formation.

A part of northwestern North Dakota’s Williams County, the city of Williston is the state’s sixth-largest. It lies about 20 miles southwest of Epping and about 45 miles southeast of Grenora.

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Building Specifications

Rugged, economical and engineered to stand strong in the face of harsh weather and heavy snow and usage, the building features top-of-the-line steel construction and an attractive, Stone Beige exterior with white trim. Its clear-span design provides plenty of unobstructed room to work and store gear, and it features

  • (10) framed openings, among them
  • (1) 20’x20’ opening,
  • (1) walk door opening and
  • (8) sliding windows that allow fresh air and sunlight inside.

A 90-mph wind speed rating serves as an additional attribute, further enhancing building durability with regard for the climate and weather characteristics of Williston and the surrounding region. Low maintenance and easily adaptable, should the need arise to expand square footage, prefabricated steel buildings are a top choice among North Dakota residents and business owners in need of affordable, versatile residential and commercial building solutions.