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Structural Steel Fabrication
Beams, columns, frames and supports carry real loads, so they have to be right. We fabricate structural steel components for residential and light commercial projects across DFW.
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Structural steel is the part of a building you do not see once it is finished, but the part everything else depends on. Beams that carry openings, columns that support porches, frames for mezzanines and supports for equipment all fall into this category.
We fabricate structural steel components to specified sizes and details: cutting, fitting, welding, drilling connection plates and preparing the steel for coating. We commonly work with builders, contractors, designers and property owners who need steel built to a defined requirement.
We do not claim engineering credentials. Structural design and sizing are typically provided by a qualified engineer or specified by the project drawings. We fabricate to those requirements and coordinate details with the people responsible for design.
Structural work requires defined project requirements. Design coordination, safety considerations, loading, drawings and applicable approvals are reviewed for the specific job. Structural design and sizing are provided by the responsible designer or engineer, not by Alpha Iron Work.
Where it applies
Structural Steel Fabrication for homes and businesses
Residential and commercial applications
Residential
- Beams for removing or opening interior walls
- Steel columns and posts for porches and carports
- Support frames for decks, balconies and stair landings
- Reinforcement of existing structures
Commercial
- Light-frame support for mezzanines and platforms
- Equipment supports, stands and frames
- Canopy and awning framing
- Building additions and tenant improvements
Why customers call
When structural steel is called for
- Long spans and open spaces
- Steel beams carry loads across spans that wood cannot, opening up floor plans and facades.
- Heavy or concentrated loads
- Equipment, storage and platforms need dependable support.
- Exterior exposure
- Steel with proper coating performs well for canopies, porches and outdoor structures.
- Strengthening existing structures
- Added steel can reinforce older framing or support new loads.
Design, materials and finish
What we can fabricate
Beams and columns
Wide-flange, channel, angle and tube sections cut to length with connection plates and holes.
Frames and platforms
Welded frames for mezzanines, equipment platforms and support structures.
Base and connection plates
Plates, brackets and anchor details fabricated to drawings.
Coating
Primer, paint or other coatings to suit location and exposure.
What we need to start
Structural steel is built to drawings or a clear specification. If you have plans or an engineer involved, share them early. If you do not yet have a design, tell us about the project and we can discuss what is needed, including when to involve a qualified engineer. We will not guess at sizes for load-bearing members.
How the work goes
A realistic project process
Project process
Step 1
Share the project and drawings
Call to describe the project and send any drawings or specifications.
Step 2
Review requirements and coordination
We review details, materials, coating and safety considerations, and coordinate with the designer or contractor as needed.
Step 3
Fabricate to specification
Steel is cut, fit, welded and prepared according to the specified details.
Step 4
Coat, deliver and support installation
Components are coated and delivered. Installation arrangements are agreed for the specific project.
Scope and pricing
What affects the scope and cost
Every project is different, so pricing depends on the details. These are the factors that shape the work.
- Quantity and weight of steel
- Complexity of connections and welds
- Coating system
- Drawings and design status
- Delivery and installation requirements
- Project schedule
Questions
Structural Steel Fabrication: common questions
Do you do structural engineering?
No. Design and sizing are provided by a qualified engineer or the project drawings. We fabricate to those requirements.
Can you fabricate from my engineer's drawings?
Yes. Share the drawings and we will review the details and discuss the work.
Do you install the steel as well?
Installation arrangements depend on the project. Discuss them on the first call.
Do structural projects need approvals?
Often they do, depending on the project and jurisdiction. These are reviewed for each job rather than assumed.
Can you coat or paint the steel?
Yes. Coating is chosen to suit exposure. See our metal painting and powder coating page.
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Often discussed together
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Arranging structural steel fabrication across DFW
Alpha Iron Work is based in Dallas and serves the whole metroplex. These service area pages offer more guidance for planning work in specific cities.
Discuss your structural steel fabrication project
Call to discuss the work, the location, approximate dimensions, materials and scheduling. We will tell you what the job involves and what to expect next.
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Every day, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM Central Time