America's Largest PEMB Erection Workforce

One
Specialty.
No Competition.

Alpha Labor Co. is the largest specialized pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) erection workforce in the United States. We supply PEMB erecting companies with the field-proven crews they need to execute — on hyperscale data centers, industrial facilities, and large-scale commercial projects nationwide.

PEMB Erection / Insulated Metal Panels / Roofing / Wall Systems / Structural Steel
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● Safety Record
ZERO
Injuries in 700,000+ Hours Worked
0.71
EMR — Among the Lowest in the Industry
23M+
Square Feet of PEMB Erected & Completed
50
States — Licensed, Compliant & Deployed
// Market Position
There Is No One
Else Like Us.

We are the only company in the United States that hyperfocuses exclusively on pre-engineered metal building erection manpower at a national scale. While generalist staffing agencies spread across 100 trades, we go all-in on one — and our crew quality, production rates, and safety record prove the difference on every project.

PEMB erecting companies that work with us don't get a generalist labor pool. They get the most experienced, credentialed, PEMB-specific erection workforce available anywhere in the country — crews who know the iron, read erection drawings, and arrive ready to produce from hour one.

From four-man supplemental crews to 300-person deployments on hyperscale data center builds, Alpha Labor is the only call you need to make.

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Not a Staffing Agency. Not a Subcontractor. Better Than Both.
PEMB erecting companies win the contract and bring the equipment. We bring the crew — vetted, trained, production-ready PEMB erectors who plug directly into your operation and perform from day one at a fraction of the cost of building that capacity in-house.
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// What Drives Us
Safety.
Quality.
Production.

Safety First.
Always.

700,000+ hours and zero injuries. That's not luck — it's a hiring filter, a daily jobsite standard, and a non-negotiable culture enforced from the top down. Our 0.71 EMR protects your insurance rate, keeps OSHA off your site, and keeps your schedule alive.

Quality You
Can Measure.

Every PEMB erector is tiered and assessed before deployment — Level 1 through Senior Foreman. We don't send warm bodies. We send people who know the difference between a girt and a purlin, can read an erection drawing, and execute without supervision.

Production
That Shows.

We don't just send people — we make sure your project is healthy. Field operations managers with 10+ years in PEMB oversee every deployment. When you tell us your problem, we already know the answer. We've lived it. We execute on that knowledge, precisely.

// 01 — Pre-Construction
Site Eval &
Anchor Bolt
Inspection

Before steel moves, our crew walks the site. Anchor bolt layout, projection, and thread condition verified against erection drawings. Base plates confirmed. Every discrepancy corrected before the crane mobilizes — not discovered mid-lift when it costs real money.

Anchor bolt layout verified against erection drawings
Bolt projection, diameter & thread condition inspected
Base plate template & grout pad confirmation
Site access, grade & laydown areas assessed
Crane positioning & lift plan reviewed before mobilization
// 02 — Pre-Staging
Material
Staging &
Sequencing

How you stage is how you build. Our field ops managers — 10+ years each in PEMB — sequence every package before erection begins. Framing sorted by bay. Hardware to the BOM. Secondary steel by row.

Framing packages sorted and labeled by bay sequence
Hardware kits organized per manufacturer BOM
Secondary steel bundled and staged by installation row
Panel & trim bundles positioned for crane access
All rigging & lifting equipment staged and inspected
// 03 — Primary Steel
Primary
Frame
Erection

Braced bay first — always. Our PEMB erectors establish the braced bay, work outward bay by bay, maintain plumb and alignment continuously, and do not final-torque until the building is square.

Braced bay erected and plumbed first — non-negotiable
Columns set, base plate leveling verified at each frame
Rigid frames erected bay by bay, plumb checked continuously
Eave struts & temporary bracing installed as steel rises
Final torque only after full frame alignment confirmed
// 04 — Secondary Steel, Panels & IMP
Girts. Purlins.
Panels.
IMP. Trim.

Primary frame locked in. Secondary steel goes on — purlins, girts, flange braces, sag rods. Then roofing, wall panels, insulation, and IMP via vacuum lifters and coordinated crane work.

Purlins, girts, eave struts & flange braces installed
Standing seam, R-panel, and IMP roof systems
Vacuum lifter & crane operation for large-format IMP
Single & double-layer insulation blanket systems
Ridge cap, rake trim, gutter & all flashing to seal
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// Who We Are

Founded by a
PEMB Erector.
Built for the Field.

Aerial view of Alpha Labor Co. PEMB roofing crew at work
MBCEA
Member

Alpha Labor Co. was founded by a Pre-Engineered Metal Building erector who built his career on job sites and saw firsthand what erecting companies needed most: crews that show up ready to produce — not people who need managing.

Three things drive everything we do: safety, quality, and production — in that order. We don't just send people. We make sure our customers' projects are healthy.

Unlike traditional staffing companies, our field operations managers have 10+ years in the PEMB industry. They know every manufacturer system, every erection challenge, and every decision point before it comes up. When you tell us your problem, we already know — because we've lived it. We pair your needs with the right crew and dispatch them precisely. No shooting and hoping. We execute.

// How We Fit In Your Operation

Whether we work alongside your existing crew, operate completely independently, or are handed a specific scope — roofing, walls, trim, IMP, structural steel — we do it all. You win the contract. You bring the equipment. We bring the crew, the field management, and the production precision your project needs to finish on time and on budget.

E-Verify EnrolledAll 50 StatesOCIP CompliantOSHA 10 / 30Subpart RCrane SignalingAerial LiftForkliftMBCEA Member
// Core Services

PEMB.
Start to Finish.

Every scope below we've executed hundreds of times. No generalists. No learning curve on your schedule or your dime.

// Primary Scope

PEMB Erection

Primary and secondary structural steel, anchor bolts to ridge cap. Every major manufacturer: Butler, Nucor, BlueScope, Varco Pruden, Chief, Robertson-Ceco. Our PEMB erectors build from the slab up.

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// Highest Demand

Insulated Metal Panels

IMP wall and roof installation — vacuum lifter operation, crane coordination, and joint sealing to commissioning spec. Hyperscale data center experience: Meta, Google, xAI, Amazon, Vantage.

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// Primary Scope

Roofing Systems

Standing seam, R-panel, and exposed fastener systems to manufacturer spec. Correct fastener patterns, proper lapping, ridge detailing that seals. We don't leave callbacks behind.

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// Standard Scope

Wall Panel Systems

Liner panels, metal wall panels, and insulated wall systems installed plumb, level, and to spec. Side wall, end wall, wainscot — full scope or individual task.

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// Standard Scope

Insulation Systems

Single and double-layer blanket insulation, vapor retarders, and specialty systems for energy code compliance on commercial and industrial builds.

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// Supplemental

Concrete Manpower

Flatwork and site concrete crew support. Same vetting standard, different substrate — for when you need production on the slab before the steel goes up.

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// Data Center IMP Deep Dive

Data Centers Run on
Envelope Precision.

IMP installation on a hyperscale data center is not the same as hanging panels on a warehouse. Tighter tolerances. More complex sequencing. Vacuum lifters, crane coordination, and joint sealing to commissioning spec — this is a skilled, specialized operation with zero margin for error.

Our IMP crews have worked production schedules on hyperscale builds across the country. We know OCIP enrollment, site-specific safety inductions, and how to onboard fast into a GC-controlled site without becoming someone else's critical path problem.

Vacuum lifter operation for large-format IMP panels — Kingspan, Metl-Span, CENTRIA, MBCI
Crane signaling & coordinated rigging on tight, live site plans
Thermal joint & seam sealing to commissioning spec
OCIP / CCIP onboarding — experienced across every major owner-controlled format
Every major AI & hyperscale data center developer — we've been on those sites
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// Workforce Compliance

E-Verified. Licensed.
All 50 States.

Every Alpha Labor PEMB erector is E-Verify enrolled, properly classified, and covered under workers' compensation in every state we deploy — including all four monopolistic workers' comp states where private insurance is not permitted.

E-Verify Enrolled Workforce

Every hire is run through the federal E-Verify system. Fully documented, I-9 compliant, and eligible to work on any federally contracted, owner-mandated, or private project requiring verified workforce documentation.

Monopolistic Workers' Comp States

Ohio, North Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming prohibit private workers' comp insurance. We carry active state fund enrollment in all four plus separate stop-gap employers' liability coverage.

OCIP / CCIP Compliant

Our PEMB erectors are experienced with Owner-Controlled and Contractor-Controlled Insurance Program enrollment — mandatory on most hyperscale data center builds.

Multi-State Payroll & Tax Compliance

Active business registrations, workers' comp policies, and payroll tax accounts in all 50 states. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and certified payroll (WH-347) capability available where required.

Licensed & Compliant in All 50 States
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OK
OH
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

Amber states (OH, ND, WA, WY) are monopolistic workers' comp states. Private insurance not permitted. We carry active state fund enrollment and stop-gap coverage in all four.

E✓
VFY
E-Verify Enrolled EmployerAll crew members verified through the federal E-Verify system. I-9 compliant. Ready for any project requiring verified workforce documentation.

Data Center Owners & Hyperscale Developers

Meta
Microsoft
Google
xAI
Amazon
Vantage
Meta
Microsoft
Google
xAI
Amazon
Vantage

General Contractors We Work Under

Turner Construction
Kirkland
Weiss
Turner Construction
Kirkland
Weiss

Our PEMB erectors are experienced with OCIP and CCIP enrollment on owner-controlled and contractor-controlled job sites.

// Field Management

We Go Onsite.
We Make Sure
You Win.

Our management team doesn't sit in an office and hope for the best. We go onsite. We show up to confirm you're getting the best fit for what we have to offer — because we only win when you win.

Our field operations managers have 10+ years in the PEMB industry. They know every manufacturer system, every erection sequence, and every challenge that comes up on a job site — before it comes up. They don't just send crews. They manage the health of your project from the moment we arrive to the final bolt.

When you have a problem, we don't ask you to explain it from scratch. We already know what you're facing because we've lived it. We pair the right crew to your exact need and dispatch with precision. We don't shoot and hope — we execute.

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1

Onsite Presence

Our management team physically visits job sites to evaluate crew fit, assess project health, and make adjustments in real time. No phone tag. No guessing.

2

10+ Year Field Managers

Every operations manager has a decade-plus in PEMB. They've read erection drawings, set columns, installed IMP, and run crews. They speak your language.

3

We Win Together

We don't just fill headcount. We ensure your project succeeds — because our reputation is tied to your outcome. We only win if you win.

4

Flexible Deployment

Alongside your crew. Fully independent. Targeted scope — roofing only, walls only, IMP only. We scale and adapt to exactly what you need.

// The Team

Field-Proven
Leadership.

Matthew Johnston
Matthew Johnston
President & Founder

Founded Alpha Labor after years as a PEMB erector in the field. Built the company around a simple insight: erecting companies need qualified, reliable crew — not generalist labor. Safety, quality, and production are the only metrics that matter.

Mimi Osborn
Mimi Osborn
Office Manager

With a distinguished career as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Mimi transitioned to Alpha Labor in 2021. Armed with a PMP Certification, she spearheads all office operations — streamlining efficiency and ensuring Alpha Labor meets and exceeds its operational goals.

Brandon Thompson
Brandon Thompson
VP of Operations

Started as a laborer in the metal building industry over 10 years ago and worked up to Senior Project Manager. Oversees all PEMB and structural steel deployments. Known for tight budget management and flawless field communication.

Demarcus Lewis
Demarcus Lewis
Field Operations Manager

Began in construction straight out of high school. His combination of work ethic, detail orientation, and field-level expertise makes him the kind of manager every crew wants — and every client trusts on their job site.

// Why Alpha Labor

The Crew That
Doesn't Need
Managing.

Nobody Else Like Us

The only company in the U.S. that hyperfocuses exclusively on PEMB erection manpower at national scale. No generalist labor. No 100-trade staffing board. The deepest PEMB bench in the country, period.

Management Goes Onsite

Our team doesn't manage from behind a desk. We go to your job site, evaluate the fit, and make sure you're getting the best we have to offer. We only win when you win.

Tiered & Vetted Crew

Every PEMB erector is assessed and tiered — Level 1 through Senior Foreman — before deployment. You know exactly who you're getting and what they can run independently.

0.71 EMR / Zero Injuries

700,000+ hours. Zero injuries. A 0.71 EMR protects your insurance rate, keeps OSHA off your site, and keeps your schedule intact. Built over years of field discipline.

// Safety Record

Zero Injuries.
700,000
Hours.

Not a single injury. Ever. That's what happens when safety is the first filter on every hire, the first conversation on every job site, and the non-negotiable standard across every PEMB erector we field. Safety isn't a program for us — it's how we built this company.

// Employee & Management Portal

Built for the
Crew & the Team.

Our internal portal keeps Alpha Labor crews connected to management from anywhere in the country — timesheets, leaderboards, time-off requests, and direct communication with your team.

Enter Portal →
1

Timesheet Submission

Submit hours weekly from any device. Management approves directly in the portal.

2

Points Leaderboard

Top 10 crew leaderboard. Earn points for attendance and client shoutouts. Lose for no-shows or violations.

3

Time Off & Requests

Request time off or talk to management directly. Tracked, logged, and responded to fast.

4

Team Messages

Direct communication between crew and management. No group chats, no missed updates.

// Ready to Deploy

Need Crew on
Your Next
PEMB Job?

We respond fast, talk straight, and know PEMB. Two guys for a roof or 200 for a data center — we have the crew. Call or email and let's get to work.

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