Elevate Structures expands beyond storage

New capabilities extend to multifamily, hospitality, student housing and education sector; builder adds new executive staff and updated website to reflect market expansion.

Elevate Structures has long been recognized as the nation’s prominent single source provider in the self-storage industry, known for its innovative construction solutions and customer-first focus. However, the company is now embarking on an exciting new chapter, expanding its capabilities beyond self-storage to include multifamily residential, student and workforce housing, hospitality and education sectors.

"At Elevate Structures, we are thrilled to expand our capabilities into multifamily, hospitality, student housing and education sectors while continuing to be a major player in the self-storage industry where we started,” said Richard Allen, president of Elevate Structures. “Our commitment to quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction has earned us the trust of developers, architects and general contractors across the building industry. We look forward to bringing our expertise and innovative solutions to these new markets." 

Expanded applications of Alpha Framing

The driving force behind this expansion is Elevate Structures' innovative Alpha Framing System. This system, designed for efficiency and speed, is now being leveraged to deliver value across various high-growth sectors where construction schedules, repeatable layouts and predictability are critical. The Alpha Framing System installs up to 15,000 square feet per week with a single eight-person crew, making it an ideal solution for developers and general contractors seeking smarter structural solutions. Unlike traditional subcontractor models, Elevate Structures is vertically integrated with its own manufacturing facilities — ensuring tighter quality control, faster lead times and dependable material delivery across every project.

Expansion projects underway

While self-storage remains a major part of Elevate Structures' business, the company is now offering scalable structural solutions across a variety of mid-rise markets — with several active and upcoming projects nationwide.

Three charter schools in Florida and the Carolinas will provide American Learning Academy and Imagine Schools’ facilities more than 250,000 square feet of learning space for almost 4,000 students. All three of these projects are set to break ground in the summer and early fall of this year. 

In addition to education, Elevate is actively engaged in new project pursuits across the country. In the hospitality sector, hotel developments are in pre-construction planning in Tennessee, Georgia and Louisiana. Elevate is also collaborating with the Florida Housing Authority on a workforce housing initiative and pursuing a student housing development for a Division I university. Additional multifamily and mixed-use opportunities are in progress across multiple U.S. markets.

These efforts underscore Elevate Structures’ readiness to partner with national developers and general contractors and demonstrate the company’s evolution into a trusted collaborator in hospitality, housing and institutional sectors — building lasting relationships and innovative structures from coast to coast.

These projects demonstrate Elevate Structures' readiness to serve national developers and general contractors in broader markets. Projects like these also demonstrate the reputation for relational and technical excellence that Elevate Structures has earned in the building industry, establishing them as an innovative and trusted partner for architects and builders alike.

Strategic leadership additions

Elevate Structures' growth is supported by new additions to the executive leadership team. Ben Aune has joined as vice president of construction and Darby Owenby has been promoted to vice president of operations. 

Ben will lead Elevate Structures’ construction and field operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Darby, previously Elevate’s director of construction, has been promoted to vice president of operations, leading estimating, engineering and drafting and pre-construction, ensuring seamless coordination across the early stages of project development. As Elevate Structures continues to expand its product offerings and capabilities, the addition of these talented leaders supports an already experienced team focused on innovation and customer service.

A new digital experience

As Elevate Structures expands its construction capabilities, the company’s digital presence is evolving too. The newly enhanced elevatecs.com now features dedicated pages for multifamily, hospitality, student housing and education construction sectors. These new web pages showcase Elevate’s framing innovations and integrated project delivery approach, offering developers, architects, engineers and general contractors a clear view of how Elevate’s systems can accelerate project timelines, optimize budgets and deliver consistent results across a wide range of mid-rise developments.

The updated website reflects Elevate Structures’ growing role as a trusted partner beyond self-storage — delivering smarter framing solutions for today's most demanding markets.

Commitment to excellence

As a 100% employee-owned company, Elevate Structures prides itself on higher accountability, lower turnover and stronger field relationships. This ownership model translates into pride in craftsmanship and communication that clients can trust. Elevate Structures is not just a vendor; it is a strategic partner and affectionately called a “super sub” by loyal architects who have experienced their commitment to delivering excellence in every project.

Elevate Structures stands out in the market due to their vertically integrated steel framing capabilities. Unlike many competitors who either fabricate or install, Elevate Structures provides a full-scope, end-to-end metal building solution that includes pre-construction coordination, in-house structural engineering, factory-fabricated framing systems and on-site execution and quality checks. This integrated approach means fewer handoffs, tighter project control and true accountability from concept to closeout.

Looking ahead

Elevate Structures' expansion into new sectors is a testament to their proven framing technology and field expertise. The company is ready to scale with developers, architects and general contractors looking for faster, more efficient structural solutions. With projects already underway and leadership aligned, Elevate Structures invites the market to join them in this exciting new chapter.

Elevate Structures is building more than storage; it is delivering scalable solutions across high-growth sectors, reshaping what is possible in mid-rise construction, and positioning itself for national growth and long-term impact.

About Elevate Structures

Elevate Structures, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Villa Rica, Georgia, is a Central States Company, the nation’s leading metal building products company, with dedicated teams of construction experts who specialize in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of metal products. Elevate’s unique suite of services includes full-service steel frame installation for commercial and multifamily structures in a wide variety of industries. From concept to close-out, their innovative products and dedicated employee-owners deliver on a promise to be on-site, on-schedule, all the time.