We are consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top twenty-five Steel Erectors in the USA and as one of the To 600 Specialty Contractors. "International Cranes" has ranked us (by tonnage) as one of the Top Crane Companies in the World. Buckner Steel is one of only approximately twenty American Institute of Steel Construction "Advanced Category" Certified Steel Erectors. Buckner is also a certified precast concrete erector by the Precast Concrete Institute.

Our safety performance earns us recognition and projects on a regular basis.

Our crane operators are CCO certified.

Buckner performed erection, rigging and crane rental over much of the Eastern USA with certain projects taking us to places such as Saudi Arabia and Puerto Rico.

Buckner Steel is presently owned by Carol Williams, Secretary/Treasurer (daughter of Preston Buckner), Eddie Williams, CEO and Doug Williams, President (son of Carol and Eddie). Buckner's management team has over 500 years total construction experience and our office staff, field superintendents and craft workers are extremely knowledgeable and committed.

Buckner Steel is very active in trade organizations, such as: Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA), Steel Erectors Association of Amercia (SEAA), Precast Concrete Institute, American Welding Society, National Safety Council, American Subcontractors of America, Associated General Subcontractors, etc. Doug Williams is past Chairman of the SC&RA Crane and Rigging Group and current Chariman of the SEAA Crane and Rigging Committee and is currently on the OSHA Subpart "n" Committee, which is rewriting the OSHA Crane Standards. Eddie Williams' list of industry involvement is too long to list, but his most recent involvement was a participant with the OSHA SENRAC rewrite of the Steel Erection Standards, Subpart "R".

Buckner has a full time Safety Director who not only monitors our safety program, but also conducts regular safety and craft training sessions. Buckner has produced several orientation and training videos in English and Spanish for "in house" training.

Buckner has a full time American Welding Society Welding Inspector on staff.

Doug Williams was instrumental in development of Compu-Crane "Crane Selection and Lift Planning" software which is used internationally and has been the sole provider for several years to both Manitowoc and Grove Cranes. (This software is packaged with new cranes.) In 2000 Compu-Crane was sold to P.A.T. America. (the leading LMI Manufacturer). Buckner uses this program in critical lift planning. Doug frequently speaks to industry groups on "lift planning" and "crane selection".

Buckner has a reputation for successfully performing the unusual, complex, "impossible" projects. When major lifts are required our phone rings.