From Installion Crew
to Nationwide Self-Storage Builder

Kiwi II Construction began in 1982 when two New Zealanders ("Kiwis") started as a hands-on installation crew building steel structures across the West. As self-storage took off, we helped shape the framing strategies many facilities still use today — including the 5×10 post-and-purlin grid — then grew into a true one-stop shop offering in-house engineering and drafting, U.S. manufacturing/shipping, and experienced installation crews delivering single-story, multi-story, conversions, and RV/boat canopy projects nationwide.

Our Story, Milestones & Momentum

1982 — Origins in the field: We cut our teeth installing aircraft hangars, strip centers, business parks, and early self-storage - all while jurisdictions were still deciding which codes applied. Those first facilities proved the model: easy to manage, strong returns. We brought our steel framing expertise to storage, helping refine systems and details the industry now relies on.

1900s — Expanding Leadership: As the market matured and buildings moved beyond single-story rectangles, we formalized design support and expanded crews. Leadership additions — including Robert Walker (1999) and partners Wayne Woolsey and Brian Foley — positioned Kiwi II for national growth.

2000s — Engineering In-house: We built a full drafting/engineering department (from quick test fits to full 3D models) and brought aboard an in-house engineer long embedded in storage design. Result: faster iterations, code-right solutions, and fewer surprises in the field.

Today — Built for Speed & Certainty: With multiple installation crews and ~120 team members nationwide, we deliver cost-efficient, schedule-reliable projects — ground-up, multi-story, conversions, and canopies — supported by a deep bench of repeat clients, GCs, architects, and industry partners.

What We Build (and Why Owners Choose Us)

• Single-Story & Multi-Story Self-Storage - New ground-up and vertical infill to maximize yield on tight or high-cost sites.
• Conversions & Mezzanines - Turn big-box or legacy assets into climate-controlled storage fast.
• Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings - Proven envelope systems with predictable costs and timelines.
• RV / Boat / Solar Canopies & Flex - Add high-margin, resilient storage types to your mix.
• Structural Steel & Architectural Metals - Stairs, trusses, insulated wall panels, standing-seam roofing (C & Z purlins, too)

Design - Engineer - Manufacture - Install = Fewer Hand-offs, Faster Openings

• In-house engineering & drafting compress cycles and align design with procurement realities.
• 22 U.S. shipping points help shorten lead times and manage freight costs.
• Experienced installation crews keep the schedule and detailing on track - because we've built these systems for decades.

Results Owners Care About

• Speed to revenue: early budgets, quick test fits, fast-track procurement.
• Code-right designs: storage-specific shear/load know-how baked in from day one.
• Lifecycle value: proven roof/wall systems and long-term product warranties.
• Nationwide reliability: the same Kiwi II playbook from entitlement support to grand opening.