What commercial building types does RBC work with?
RBC designs and builds commercial steel buildings, and offers workmanship warranties on commercial turnkey construction. Share your use and we can talk through it.
Magic City and Jefferson County seat
Steel building company serving Birmingham, the Magic City
Birmingham grew up on iron, coal and limestone, so steel is part of the story of the city. RBC Buildings serves the Birmingham area from our office in Blountsville.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Birmingham.
Where the iron and steel came from
Birmingham was founded on June 1, 1871 by the Elyton Land Company. The 2020 census counted 200,733 residents, and the city is the seat of Jefferson County.[2]
The Birmingham District is described as the only place in the world where significant amounts of iron ore, coal and limestone sit close together. Producers such as ACIPCO, McWane, U.S. Steel and Nucor operate in the city.[2]
In a large city, buildings range from storefronts and light industrial space to backyard garages and shops. Steel can be engineered for many of these, and the right building depends on your property and use.[2]
Birmingham questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Can I build a backyard shop in the city?
Many residential lots allow detached garages or shops, but rules vary. Check with the city planning office before you plan.
Does RBC have an office in Birmingham?
No. Our one office is in Blountsville, and we serve about a 100 mile radius, including the Birmingham area.
Can I see a gallery of finished buildings?
The RBC gallery shows buildings and finishes. It can help you picture your own.
Can metal roofing suit a city home?
Metal roofing and siding is used on homes of many styles. Choose colors that suit your house with the color visualizer.
Birmingham facts
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Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark showing the iron and steel manufacturing past of the city.[2]
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The Vulcan statue on Red Mountain is the largest cast iron statue in the world.[2]
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Red Mountain is a prominent ridge south of downtown.[2]
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The nicknames of the city include the Magic City and the Pittsburgh of the South.[2]
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The Birmingham metropolitan area has 1.19 million residents.[2]
Plan a Birmingham building
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a commercial building, shop or roof in the Birmingham area. We are glad to talk through it.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.