At Allied Steel Buildings, from the moment a project is conceived to the day it’s delivered, our success is defined by our ability to collaborate across departments, with our partners, and most importantly, with our clients. This integrated approach fuels smoother project execution, fosters long-term relationships, and empowers us to deliver solutions where others can’t.
Every project we take on is unique and often complex but when our internal teams approach challenges as a united front and align on goals from day one, we can ensure that every detail is executed with precision and care.
We approach how we work with our clients in the same way. We believe that the best outcomes come when they are brought into the fold early and often, which is why we take a consultative approach, involving them throughout the planning and execution processes with open dialogue that aligns our capabilities with their visions. Over the years, this is how we’ve earned trust and fostered partnerships that last well beyond project completion.
Powering Teamwork Through Technology
Recognizing that successful collaboration requires the right infrastructure, we recently launched our own enterprise resource planning system, A360. At its core, A360 connects every department and critical tool under one cohesive system. It integrates best-in-class software, like MBS for estimating, Zoho CRM for client relationships, STRUMIS for fabrication, and Tekla for BIM modeling into a unified platform. By doing so, A360 provides real-time visibility, streamlines communication, and improves coordination across every phase of the project lifecycle.
By bridging gaps between departments and eliminating inefficiencies caused by siloed systems, A360 empowers our teams to work faster and smarter. For example, the integration between Zoho CRM and our scheduler ensures that sales timelines seamlessly align with project scheduling, allowing for a smoother transition from proposal to production. Fabrication schedules now automatically reflect real-time project updates, which keeps everything running on track, from engineering deliverables to final delivery.
Importantly, A360 was developed by cross-functional teams representing every part of our business. Sales, engineering, operations, logistics, and IT came together to build a system that not only meets their individual needs but enhances how they work together. It’s a shining example of Allied’s commitment to teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Collaboration at the Core of Automation
Our focus on collaboration extends to our manufacturing floor, especially as we adopt advanced robotics and automation. Robotics are integral to our fabrication process at both of our facilities and as Vice President of Engineering Franz Mutiz explains, that requires a new level of coordination between engineering, detailing, and manufacturing teams.
“Automation changes how we design and plan. It forces us to think not just about how a building should perform, but how each piece will be produced and assembled,” Mutiz says. “To get it right, our teams have to work in lockstep, from concept to final weld.”
Building Better, Together
At Allied, collaboration is what keeps projects moving, teams aligned, and clients satisfied. It’s how we’ve been able to tackle some of the industry’s most complex challenges and deliver consistently exceptional results. From developing and implementing new technologies like A360 to the day-to-day partnerships between our departments and clients, collaboration is the engine that drives our success. By continuing to invest in tools and processes that support this culture, we’re not only improving project execution—we’re building partnerships that, like our buildings, are designed to stand the test of time.