WICK BUILDINGS AND SUMMIT CONTRACTING ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND POST-FRAME BUILDING SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS

MAZOMANIE, WI — July 22, 2026 — Wick Buildings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered post-frame building systems headquartered in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, has announced a partnership with Summit Contracting of Platte, South Dakota. Summit will use Wick Buildings to manufacture its building packages, combining Summit’s local construction expertise with Wick’s engineering, manufacturing and building system capabilities.

The partnership allows Summit to expand its building solutions reach beyond their current locations in Platte, Brookings, Pierre and Aberdeen in South Dakota, and their Seward and Norfolk locations in Nebraska.

“We are excited to partner with Wick Buildings as we continue to grow and serve customers throughout the region,” said Jerad Hutchens, president of Summit Contracting. “By aligning with one of the most respected national brands in the post-frame building industry, we are taking our company to the next level. This partnership creates opportunities to learn from each other’s experience, adopt proven best practices and deliver greater value to our customers.”

Company leaders cited a strong cultural fit, similar customer-focused philosophies and a shared desire for continuous improvement as key factors behind the partnership. By combining Wick’s manufacturing, engineering and technical resources with Summit’s established market presence and construction expertise, the companies aim to expand their reach and better serve customers across the northern Plains.

“Successful partnerships are built on shared values and a commitment to excellence,” said Allan Breidenbach, president of Wick Buildings. “Summit Contracting has established a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer relationships. We look forward to working together to grow our businesses and provide customers with industry-leading post-frame building solutions.”

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Allan Breidenbach, please call Bret Buelo at 608.795.1599 or email bret.buelo@wickbuildings.com

Jared Hutchens, president of Summit Contracting and Allan Breidenbach, president of Wick Buildings

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You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.

	Yes	No
You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.

WICK BUILDINGS AND SUMMIT CONTRACTING ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND POST-FRAME BUILDING SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS

July 22, 2026

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