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Livestock Buildings to Make Llamas Cows Pigs and You Happier

Adding livestock buildings to your farm or ranch could improve the demeanor of everyone – down to the last cow. That is right. Why not raise happy cows or llamas? Adding new pole buildings provides more shelter, cleaner facilities, and a better workflow. And in Central Colorado from Douglas County to Elbert County livestock buildings blend into the countryside.

It is no secret that a well-managed operation is more profitable, too. Some choose to augment livestock facilities by adding business areas such as offices, employee break rooms, restrooms, showers, and records storage.

Meet Unique Challenges

From the mom-and-pop operation to the extensive commercial operation, each owner has unique challenges, things like equipment, waste management, and future expansion. Each farm, dairy, cattle or hog operation comes with its own puzzle. We take these challenges to the drawing board looking for solutions.

The partnership of Sapphire Construction and Lester Buildings assures each individual project is in good hands. Lester Buildings has built thousands of livestock buildings over many decades. The Sapphire team is local, right onsite and during each step of design and construction. Our engineers, architects, designers, and builders know to balance the multiple demands of animal health and productivity.

Dairy Barns

Lester has specialized in building dairy barns since the 1940s. The company’s portfolio ranges from small, single building expansions to large multi-site, commercial-style operations for some of the country’s largest dairy producers. Here are some major reasons giving us a strong reputation:

1. Hallmark engineering gets it right the first time
2. Structural integrity using top quality materials for 24-7 free stall facilities
3. Long-term value with a favorable return on investment
4. Experience with complex multi-building operations
5. Ventilation systems providing maximum air flow

Beef Cattle Barns

Most popular for beef and beef cattle, the monoslope beef barns combine necessary structural integrity, shelter, ventilation, and waste conversion. The designs are flexible, accommodating pens, gates, and expansions. These buildings feature open sides, allowing cross ventilation. In addition, the design takes advantage of a long span central header with minimal interior columns.

Hog Barns

Ask about facilities for breeding/gestation, farrowing, nurseries, and finishing. Every one of these farm and ranch buildings is custom designed with flexible options to make changes over time. Expect knowledgeable professionals to help you narrow down the needs of your operation. Important is the insulation design to allow the building to endure high-moisture, high-humidity environments. We can adapt to the ventilation systems of our clients. We strive to come up with alternatives that ensure the safety, health and productivity of hog operations.

Douglas County CO Construction Company

For information about quality outbuildings for livestock operations, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. in Douglas County at (303) 619-7213.