Burk Erectors Inc., a steel building erection company, has been in business in Springfield, Missouri,since 1985. Kelly Burk, an expert in the industry with over 47 years of experience, really enjoyed the Springfield community and, upon seeing the need for quality service in the metal building industry, started his own family involved steel building erection business.

Burk Erectors is recognized nationwide for their quality service and well-built structures, and are utilized by more than ten of the area’s most well-known general contractors. They own all of their equipment and, with seven erection crews, are available for all types of projects. The largest structures erected by Burk Erectors have been up to a 378 foot clear span, 122 feet tall, and up to 800,000 square feet.

Burk Erectors is an active member of Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) and was inducted into the Prestigious Pioneers Club of MBCEA in 2008, in recognition of their numerous contributions to the metal building industry for more than 25 years as contractors and erectors. They have also received two “Building of the Year” awards from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) for their work on the Springfield Striping building and what was once known as the MCI building, both in Springfield, Missouri.

Kelly Burk started working on a steel crew as an Iowa teenager back in 1962

Kelly Burk started working on a steel crew as an Iowa teenager back in 1962, starting off his 47 years of experience in the steel building industry. From 1966 to 1968, Kelly served his country in the U.S. Navy Seabees in a construction battalion, erecting metal buildings in South Vietnam. Upon his return, he continued working on steel building crews in Iowa and for many years worked alongside his three brothers, all involved in the metal building industry. In 1981, Kelly formed a business and started out on his own with one truck, one forklift, one gooseneck and five employees.

In 1984, Kelly came to Springfield, Missouri, to fulfill an erection contract. The family oriented atmosphere and welcoming community instantly appealed to him. He also noticed the need for a steel building erection company that the Springfield community could depend on. So early in 1985, Kelly Burk incorporated in Missouri as Burk Erectors Inc.

Kelly and his wife, Vicki, Vice President of Burk Erectors Inc., have been married 28 years. They have seven children, 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Their sons Kelly Jr., Randy and Clint are all involved in some aspect of Burk Erectors, either as an officer, as a metal building salesman, or as an erector. Their daughter, Kasey, serves as office manager, and son-in-law, Larry, is a top superintendent in the company.