Fabricated steel and steel products play a vital role in construction and other industries. Some of the common sectors that rely on structural steelwork services are discussed below.
At GLW we place a great emphasis on high quality structural steel fabrication – but what does the much used term ‘high quality’ mean in practice. Part of our quality assurance is in our adherence to the National Structural Steel Specifications. In this article we explain what the specs are and how our fabrications meet all the legal[...]
Quality assurance should be the most important part of any structural steel fabrication project. As such, it’s the responsibility of the steel fabrication company to make sure that each practice and process goes through a detailed quality assurance programme.
When you’re looking for outsourced structural metal fabricators, it’s important to determine whether they are the best fit for your project or not beforehand. Unless you want to end up with a project that lacks quality and reliability, you must find the right fabricator with the right blend of experience, service guarantees and suitability.[...]
When it comes to structural steelwork construction, companies need to be diligent to avoid any possible problems. No matter what type of construction and steelwork is ongoing in a project, there are several dangers involved in the process.
Steel frame construction is steadily increasing its market share in the construction and civil engineering sector. However, is steel framing an effective construction method compared to the alternatives? In this article we will weigh out the pros and cons of structural steel frame construction as a guide for developers and design engineers[...]
When it comes to hiring structural steelwork contractors, you can’t afford to take a gamble with quality. Hiring a professional contractor can make all the difference between a durable and reliable structure. With professional services, you just can’t go wrong.
Unfortunately, many businesses don’t take sufficient caution when looking for[...]
When managing a construction or civil engineering project it is common to outsource structural and architectural steel components to a specialist fabrication company. For many project managers this is a sore point, because steel fabrications are notorious for throwing off project timetables and forcing products to run over budget. Quality is[...]
Before you commission work with a steel fabrication company – in fact before you even discuss prices – there are some important questions you should ask. These questions affect the quality and value of the end product, so seek out comprehensive and honest answers from every company you approach. With a local company, arrange a face-to-face[...]
The CE Mark is recognised as a symbol of quality manufacturing across the European Union. By purchasing steel fabrications from a CE certified supplier, you can be assured of the highest standards of reliability and structural integrity. CE marks themselves are found on products ranging from toothbrushes and injection pens to toys and car[...]