Abstract: A building elevation system having a load distributing apparatus and a lifting apparatus. The load distributing apparatus can support a roof assembly and include one or more load segments. The lifting apparatus can be removably coupled to the load distributing apparatus and move the load distributing apparatus from a first position to a second position. The lifting apparatus can include a base portion, a hydraulic cylinder having a first end and a second end, and a lifting frame. The first end of the hydraulic cylinder is pivotably connected to the base portion and the second end of the hydraulic cylinder is pivotably connected to the lifting frame. The load distributing apparatus can include one or more additional elements, including but not limited to a slidable extension portion. The load distributing apparatus can have a step down member to couple a plurality of load segments at different planes.

Abstract: A roof assembly having a fully assembled support assembly that is hingedly coupled to a portion of the top members of the roof assembly. The support assembly can pivotably rotate downward around an edge of the roof assembly and under the roof assembly when the roof assembly is lifted from a first position to a second position. A removeable safety net system can be coupled to a plurality of support members. The columns have a hinge connection to the roof assembly. Upon the roof system being lifted, the hinged columns can fold under the roof system and then be coupled to one or more anchor points established in the ground. The roof system can be raised into position at a pre-determined height using a lifting apparatus, such as a hydraulic lift.

Abstract: A construction method for building a post frame building by first constructing the roof near ground level. The roof assembly can have a removeable safety net system and be coupled to a plurality of support members, such as columns having a hinge connection to the roof assembly. Upon the roof system being lifted, the hinged columns can fold under the roof system and then be coupled to one or more anchor points established in the ground. The roof system can be raised into position at a pre-determined height using a lifting apparatus, such as a hydraulic lift.

Abstract: A construction method for building a post frame building by first constructing the roof near ground level. The roof assembly can have a removeable safety net system and be coupled to a plurality of support members, such as columns having a hinge connection to the roof assembly. Upon the roof system being lifted, the hinged columns can fold under the roof system and then be coupled to one or more anchor points established in the ground. The roof system can be raised into position at a pre-determined height using a lifting apparatus, such as a hydraulic lift.