STEEL JACKETING SERVICE BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

IronBrace Solutions draws its name from the firm's core product: steel jackets that brace and extend concrete structures. Based in Chicago and launching in 2026, we operate in the structural rehabilitation sector, focused on extending the service life of aging concrete infrastructure. We deliver custom-engineered steel jackets designed by licensed structural engineers, precision-fabricated in our shop, and installed on-site by trained crews. One-liner: We stop replacement cycles and keep structures safe, longer.

We sell high-value billable hours and multi-year service contracts to federal, state, and municipal agencies and to commercial property owners managing bridges, columns, and elevated slabs. What sets us apart is the integrated team—engineering, fabrication, and installation under one roof—enabling faster turnarounds, tighter tolerances, and warranty-backed installations. Short-term goals: secure two municipal pilot contracts and establish a 10-person fabrication and field crew by Q4 2026. Long-term goals: scale to three Midwest hubs and convert 40% of projects to multi-year maintenance agreements within five years.

Problem

America's aging concrete infrastructure—particularly bridges and parking garages—is experiencing advanced deterioration that creates immediate public-safety risks, emergency closures, and sudden service failures in dense urban centers such as Chicago. Current remediation often requires full demolition and rebuild, which imposes exorbitant capital costs and prolonged operational downtime that municipal budgets and private owners cannot absorb.

The market lacks a mid-life structural intervention that halts decay without full replacement. Owners and agencies need a technical, on-site solution that preserves asset use, reduces closure time, and lowers near-term capital outlays. We will launch in 2026 in Chicago to provide custom-engineered steel jackets as a targeted alternative, offered through high-value billable hours and long-term service relationships—solving a clear, under-addressed infrastructure gap.

Solution

The U.S. has thousands of concrete bridges and parking structures rated structurally deficient, and full replacement is often cost-prohibitive or operationally impractical. Our service installs custom-engineered steel jackets that externally restore load-bearing capacity and seismic resilience, offering a permanent, cost-effective alternative that minimizes disruption and defers replacement while meeting current safety standards.

One line: a rigid external steel skeleton restores structural capacity without new concrete or major demolition.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to preserve and protect America’s critical infrastructure by extending the life of concrete assets through innovative steel jacketing and engineered reinforcement solutions. We deliver a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to demolition that prioritizes precision, safety, and operational continuity for public and private owners. We commit to measurable quality in every weld and design, earning trust as the nation’s partner for resilient infrastructure. One clear purpose: keep structures safe, serviceable, and standing longer.

Key Success Factors

Success depends on specialized technical expertise, government contracting capability, and stable recurring revenue.

• Certified workforce: maintain certified welders and licensed structural engineers for execution and compliance.
• Government RFP navigation: expertise in bidding and contracting for public infrastructure projects.
• Strategic pricing: balance competitive bids with higher-margin engineering services.
• Mobile equipment: specialized units for rapid regional response to infrastructure needs.
• Recurring maintenance contracts: build inspection and maintenance revenue for long-term stability.

Financial Summary

Brief financial snapshot for the Executive Summary of the Steel Jacketing Service business plan.

Financial requirements: initial capital and capex of $530,000 (sum of listed capex items) plus working capital; breakeven expected Sep-2027; payback in 58 months; minimum cash -$543,000 in May-2028.

Anticipated returns: project IRR 55% and ROE 1.22, with EBITDA reaching $1,671,000 by 2030.

Overall outlook: revenue grows from $934k in Year 1 to $6,809k in Year 5 with positive long-term returns.

Funding Requirements

We seek staged funding totaling $2,040,000 to cover equipment, a minimum cash trough, first-year payroll, and marketing across a 21-month ramp to breakeven (Sep 2027).

Projected revenue rises from $934,000 (Year 1) to $6,809,000 (Year 5); breakeven in Sep‑2027; 58‑month payback; IRR 55%; ROE 1.22; EBITDA $1,671,000 by 2030; staffing grows to 27 FTEs.