Glenwood is situated just north of the Canadian border the small village where the Blue Ridge Colony resides – a close-knit commune that farms potatoes amongst other goods.

Do to the extreme weather in the Canadian Rockies, you need a durable building that will be able to prevent the wear and tear of your equipment during the harsh winter months. 
“Most of the buildings we have are fairly small and wooden,” says Hofer.  “We received a mailer from Allied Steel Buildings regarding metal buildings, and thought this may be a good idea.”

Allied Steel designed a  70 X 180 X 20 foot blue building with white trim that Hofer and Blue Ridge Colony could use for a variety of different purposes.  When he and his commune had the structure completed in the summer of 2006, Hofer found it to be very useful.

“It's very nice,” replied Hofer.  “We’re using the building for a mechanic shop, car shop, and storage.  The building was up in no time.  I don’t have complaints with Allied Steel, they produce up a quality building.