Aday & Associates Earns 1st Place Excellence in Design in Round Rock, TX

Aday & Associates, an Authorized American Builder, has earned national recognition for solving that problem.

Round Rock, United States – May 7, 2026 / Aday and Associates /

Churches and religious facilities across Central Texas face a consistent construction challenge: delivering wide, column-free sanctuary spaces with genuine architectural character — on a budget that works for a growing congregation. Aday & Associates, a Round Rock-based Authorized American Builder, has earned national recognition for solving exactly that problem. The firm was awarded 1st Place in the Church/Religious category of the 2026 American Buildings Excellence in Design Awards for the Hutto Bible Church metal building construction project — one of approximately 100 submissions reviewed by judges this year across 13 building categories.

“Winning first place in the Church/Religious category reflects what our team focuses on with every project — making sure the building serves the congregation’s functional needs while capturing the vision they have for their space.” — Austin Aday, Owner, Aday & Associates

What the 2026 American Buildings Excellence in Design Award Recognizes

The Excellence in Design program is an annual competition open to all Authorized American Builders nationwide. This year’s judges evaluated roughly 100 submissions across categories including Agricultural, Auto Dealership, Church/Religious, Commercial, Community/Government, Manufacturing/Industrial, Office, Recreation, Retail, Special Projects, Transportation, and Warehouse/Distribution. Awards were granted at the first, second, and third place levels in each category, with honorable mentions also recognized. First-place category winners were then nominated for the overall Building of the Year title, presented at the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. The 2026 Building of the Year Gold Award went to Rock Lititz POD 1B Clair Global in Lititz, PA.

How Does a Metal Building System Work for Church Construction?

Metal building systems are a practical structural choice for houses of worship because they accommodate wide clear spans — large, column-free sanctuary interiors — without the cost overruns common in conventional construction. American Buildings’ engineered systems allow builders to layer traditional exterior finishes, custom rooflines, and detailed entry features over a steel structure engineered to meet local building codes. The Hutto Bible Church project demonstrates how this approach delivers both aesthetic expression and long-term structural durability in Central Texas, where temperature swings and severe weather demand a resilient building envelope. A metal building system also compresses the construction schedule compared to site-built alternatives, which matters for congregations managing phased growth plans.

Why Round Rock Organizations Choose Aday & Associates for Design-Build Projects

Aday & Associates manages the full design-build process for institutional and commercial projects across the Round Rock and greater Austin area. The firm served as Builder and General Contractor for the Hutto Bible Church — a single point of accountability that reduces coordination gaps between design and construction. Mode Design Company served as architect of record. This integrated delivery model keeps schedules on track in a Central Texas construction market where subcontractor availability and municipal permitting timelines create measurable project risk. The 2026 Excellence in Design recognition reflects a track record of completed projects that meet both design intent and structural performance standards.

What Round Rock and Central Texas Clients Should Know About Metal Building Construction

Metal building systems are not limited to warehouses or industrial uses. The 2026 Excellence in Design program recognized winning projects across churches, auto dealerships, recreational facilities, retail centers, airport terminals, and agricultural complexes — demonstrating the full range of what engineered steel systems can deliver. For Central Texas project owners evaluating construction methods, a metal building system offers a shorter lead time on materials, predictable structural engineering, and long-term durability suited to the region’s heat, humidity, and storm exposure. Choosing an Authorized American Builder means the project team has direct manufacturer support and access to engineered components backed by American Buildings’ more than 75 years of industry experience.

Organizations in Round Rock, Hutto, and the surrounding Central Texas region planning a new facility can review completed projects and request a consultation through the Round Rock design-build construction team at Aday & Associates. Contact the firm today to discuss your project timeline and building requirements.

About Aday & Associates

Aday & Associates is an Authorized American Builder and design-build construction firm based in Round Rock, TX. Founded by Austin Aday, the company serves Central Texas clients across church/religious, commercial, and institutional project types. Learn more at adayassociates.com.