07/15/2025
Bethlehem, PA - www.MBCEA.org - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that Lefever Building Systems headquartered in Denver, Colorado and servicing the Mountain West states and the Southeast states (Texas to North Carolina), now holds the prestigious AC478 accreditation administered by the International Accreditation Service (IAS). AC478, Accreditation for Metal Building Assemblers Inspection, is a standard to recognize metal building assemblers committed to excellence.
Achieving this accreditation demonstrates that Lefever Building Systems (LBS) has the personnel, the organizational skills, vast experience, knowledge, management procedures, and commitment to assemble metal buildings in accordance with code, specifications, costs and deadlines. Requirements for this accreditation include documented management systems, rigorous safety training, quality managers, OSHA training, documented safety plans, site-specific plans, and other documentation.
“With your emphasis on recognizing the unique nature of every project, and its specific project needs, becoming AC478 Accredited was a natural fit,” remarks Robert Tiffin, MBCEA President. “Congratulations to everyone at Lefever Building Systems as your services are now part of the growing benchmark for our industry in delivering the highest quality building projects.”
“When LBS decided to pursue the AC478 certification some time ago, we knew it would be a challenge and would involve a significant investment of time and resources,” states Rick Taylor, President. “Now that we have been accredited we realize what a great benefit this will be to our customers and LBS. We have always viewed LBS as a process and quality driven company and we have promoted that with our customers. Going through this process has shown us (both internally & externally) that we have significantly improved our processes, compliance, and consistent application of these standards to our work. Our teams are focused on using AC478 to apply these proven principles and processes to all projects and all customers. We are a better company all around and we will be able to maintain this continuous process of improvement due to our focus on and attainment of the AC478 process & principles. And this applies to many areas across our business including Safety, Training, Quality and Customer Experience.”
For more information about the IAS AC478 accreditation program visit mbcea.org. For more information about Lefever Building Systems, visit lefeverbuilding.com.
Lefever Building Systems has been proudly supplying and erecting metal buildings since 1987. We’ve grown from a local construction company to an award winning, national industry leader specializing in Design-Build of Metal Building Systems. Our business approach is rooted in customer service, pride in our work, innovation, transparency and collaboration. We treat our clients as partners and recognize the unique nature of every project. Our team takes the time to really understand your specific project needs and customize our services accordingly.
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The MBCEA was formed in 1968 to serve the needs and support the interests of metal building contractors and erectors. It has 3 main goals:
• Education: To provide programs and venues that enhance education opportunities for metal building contractors and erectors.
• Image Enhancement: To develop programs to enhance the image of metal building contractors and erectors, and the metal building industry.
• Grassroots Support: To develop and maintain programs specifically designed to support and respond to the needs of the grassroots membership of the MBCEA.
The association proudly boasts membership from virtually every aspect of the industry and all 50 States and Canada. For additional information please visit our website at www.mbcea.org or contact Sasha Demyan at 484-239-3337.
