At McKnight Construction, we take pride in delivering professional, reliable, and efficient construction services. As the premium choice for metal building construction, we excel in designing and assembling high-quality structures that stand the test of time. Our commitment to excellence ensures every project is completed with precision and tailored to meet your specific needs.
When investing in a permanent steel structure, durability, local wind load ratings, and foundational engineering are paramount. We fabricate and erect heavy-duty, custom metal buildings across East Texas designed to handle shifting soils, seasonal humidity, and severe weather. Whether you need a dedicated mechanic shop, an RV garage, an agricultural equipment barn, or a multi-bay storage building, every structure is engineered to your exact footprint.
Our steel buildings feature rigid red-iron framing, heavy-gauge commercial purlins, and premium exterior metal panels designed to resist rust, rot, and wood-destroying pests. We handle every phase of construction including site prep, engineered concrete slab foundations, structural frame erection, and insulated trim out with turnkey execution. By eliminating load-bearing interior posts through clear-span structural design, your metal workshop or storage barn provides unobstructed floor space for heavy machinery, vehicle lifts, and overhead storage lofts.
From small rural hobby shops in Cherokee County to expansive agricultural complexes in Polk and Nacogdoches counties, we deliver low-maintenance metal buildings built to last for generations. Browse our gallery below to see recently completed custom metal building projects across our East Texas service area.
Custom 60’x30′ Metal Building in Huntington, Texas: 3-Bay Heavy Equipment Workshop Down around Huntington and out toward Lake Sam Rayburn, having plenty of dry, secure
Custom 45’x45′ Metal Workshop in Alto, Texas: Galvalume Durability with an Attached Lean-To Out on acreage around Alto and across Cherokee County, a dependable workshop
Custom 40’x60′ Metal Building in Zavalla, Texas: Dual-Access Garage with Covered Lean-To Porch Down in Zavalla and the southern edge of Angelina County, life moves
Barndominiums have revolutionized modern rural living, delivering the rugged strength of a commercial steel structure alongside high-end, energy-efficient residential interiors. As trusted East Texas barndominium builders, we design and construct custom metal homes tailored to your lifestyle, land, and budget. Our steel-frame barndominiums deliver expansive open-concept floor plans, vaulted ceilings, and integrated oversized garages or workshop bays that traditional stick-built construction simply cannot match.
Every custom metal barndominium is engineered for maximum storm resistance, superior fire safety, and unmatched pest resistance. Our complete building envelope pairs continuous vapor barriers with closed-cell spray foam insulation, drastically reducing your heating and cooling loads during brutal Texas summers. Whether you need an affordable, weather-tight shell ready for interior framing or full turnkey construction from the foundation slab to final interior trim, our team guides you from blueprints through final walkthrough.
We build on private acreage throughout East Texas, helping homeowners create durable country estates and multi-generational homesteads. Check out our project gallery below to explore our recent barndominium framing, exterior finishes, and completed custom layouts.
Custom 30’x60′ Barndominium Build in Nacogdoches, Texas: Project Spotlight Combining rustic country charm with commercial-grade durability, our team recently wrapped up construction on a custom
Metal Barndominium Contractor in Pollok TX When you have acreage out here in Angelina County, a standard cookie-cutter floor plan rarely checks every box. Folks
Custom Metal Barndominium Contractors in Alto TX Not every dream home out in the country needs to be a sprawling five-bedroom estate. Across Cherokee County,
Alto Texas Barndominium Contractor Out here in Cherokee County, when you’ve got some land to stretch out on, you need a home that works just
Custom Metal Barndominium Contractors Broaddus Texas Down around Broaddus, near the shores of Lake Sam Rayburn, acreage living is all about kicking back, keeping chores
Mt Enterprise Metal Barndominium Contractor Out around Mt Enterprise and southern Rusk County, folks appreciate honest craftsmanship and buildings that look right at home on
Growing businesses require commercial facilities that minimize overhead, maximize usable square footage, and meet rigorous municipal and county building codes. As premier commercial metal building contractors in East Texas, we engineer, fabricate, and erect turn-key steel structures for industrial, retail, and municipal operations. Our clear-span engineering provides wide-open interior layouts without obstructive load-bearing pillars, giving you complete flexibility for inventory racking, assembly lines, crane systems, and heavy equipment operation.
We deliver tailored solutions for commercial warehouses, distribution hubs, retail storefronts, auto repair facilities, and climate-controlled self-storage complexes. Every structure is built with heavy commercial-grade steel framing, engineered concrete foundations designed for heavy axle loads, and customized overhead door configurations. We work closely with general contractors, business owners, and developers to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and fully compliant with local wind-load certifications.
With comprehensive project management from initial design to exterior dry-in, we streamline your commercial expansion. Explore our commercial project gallery below to see how our steel construction solutions support growing enterprises across the Piney Woods and surrounding East Texas counties.
Commercial Metal Building in Pollok, Texas: Turnkey Dual-Branded Retail Facility When national retailers look to expand into growing East Texas communities, having a dependable local
Commercial Duplex Shell Metal Building in Rusk, Texas: Turnkey Multi-Tenant Build For commercial property investors and business owners around Rusk and central Cherokee County, putting
Your roof is your first line of defense against severe thunderstorms, hail, high winds, and blistering summer heat. We install and replace premium residential, commercial, and agricultural metal roofs across East Texas, providing long-term weather protection that outlasts traditional asphalt shingles by decades. Whether you are upgrading your home, reroofing an existing metal shop, or installing a roof on new construction, our metal roofing systems deliver superior durability and energy efficiency.
We specialize in two primary profiles: sleek standing seam metal roofing with concealed fasteners for leak-free performance and modern curb appeal, and rugged, cost-effective exposed fastener R-panels ideal for workshops, barns, and commercial structures. Our metal roofing systems feature Class 4 impact resistance, high wind ratings, and reflective cool-roof coatings that deflect radiant solar heat reducing attic temperatures and lowering monthly air conditioning costs.
From minor storm damage replacements to complete metal reroofing across our 25-county East Texas service area, we ensure precise trim work, leak-tight flashings, and long-lasting warranties. Browse the gallery below to view our standing seam and commercial panel installations.