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Follow April Wilkerson as she builds her
A 10-DAY BUILD SERIES
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
April Wilkerson is maker, DIYer, woodworker, and metalworker. Since 2013 April’s blogs and videos have inspired thousands of DIYers to make things for themselves instead of purchasing off a shelf.
At ACT Building Systems our goal is to make COLD FORMED buildings easy. We’ve heard some great stories about buyers erecting their own buildings. So we teamed up with the ultimate DIYer to see what she thinks!
In November 2025 April and her crew erected a 40′ x 60′ single slope building in the Texas hill country. They completed the project, including doors and windows, in less than 10 days!
You can follow her journey on her YouTube channel as well as ours!
April Wilkerson is maker, DIYer, woodworker, and metalworker. Since 2013 April’s blogs and videos have inspired thousands of DIYers to make things for themselves instead of purchasing off a shelf.
At ACT Building Systems our goal is to make COLD FORMED buildings easy. We’ve heard some great stories about buyers erecting their own buildings. So we teamed up with the ultimate DIYer to see what she thinks!
In November 2025 April and her crew erected a 40′ x 60′ single slope building in the Texas hill country. They completed the project, including doors and windows, in less than 10 days!
You can follow her journey on her YouTube channel as well as ours!
FAST BY DESIGN
Engineered for quick delivery and faster assembly.
EASY ASSEMBLY
Bolt-together system means no welding and less hassle.
BUILT FOR YOU
Save on materials, labor and long-term operational costs.
DURABLE
High-quality steel built for long-lasting performance.
FAST BY DESIGN
Engineered for quick delivery and faster assembly.
EASY ASSEMBLY
Bolt-together system means no welding and less hassle.
BUILT FOR YOU
Save on materials, labor, and long-term operational costs.
DURABLE
High-quality steel built for long-lasting performance.
From Design to Build
Design
April started with a custom 40×60 layout focused on durability, storage, and a clean modern look.
Site Prep
The property was cleared and prepped to create a strong foundation for the shop build.
Framing
The steel framing system went up quickly, showing how efficient cold formed construction can be.
Exterior
Panels, trim, and doors brought the structure to life while creating a durable weather-ready shell.
The April
The final shop combines functionality, storage, and a modern design built to last for years.
START
DREAM SHOP
START
DREAM SHOP
APRIL'S BUILDING
April designed a single slope building with an overhang on all four sides and gutters along the back. She added two roll up doors and two man doors on the front along with windows on three sides. She initially wanted a white building with a black roof, but because of the hot Texas summers, she went with a white roof and black trim.
April and a crew of 3-4 worked eight hours a day assembling her building. The crew had an experienced erector on site to get them started, but April and her team quickly got the hang of things and finished in less than ten days!
So what’s next? We’re still waiting to see for ourselves! April has several ideas and possible tenants for the building. The open framing on the interior means she has plenty of options. We’ll leave the hard part to her.
REAL PEOPLE.
REAL PROJECTS.
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Once you’re happy with your design, click the GET A QUOTE link, fill out the form, and submit. We’ll put you in touch with one of our experienced building suppliers to provide your pricing.
