Secondary Steelwork

Streamline Your Project with Customised Support Structures

Custom solutions improve efficiency at every stage. Off-the-shelf products rarely account for the nuances of unique designs, especially in complex builds where dimensions, loads, or finishes deviate from standard specifications. Our fabrication process involves:

1. Thorough assessment of requirements, including analysing architectural and engineering drawings.
2. Discussing key project goals and identifying areas where adjustments can save time or reduce costs.
3. Leveraging 3D modelling software like Tekla Structures or AutoCAD to create virtual mockups.

For example, constructing a multi-level facility where accurate platform heights are critical for maintaining seamless workflow between levels demands precision. We address potential mismatches digitally, eliminating costly, time-consuming modifications during installation.

Expert tip: Share detailed information upfront, including weight limits, site restrictions, and any potential changes to the primary structure. This allows us to fine-tune components and factor in tolerances before production begins.

Simplify Logistics and Avoid Bottlenecks

Reliable logistics management keeps your project running smoothly. Timely delivery of fabricated parts is essential for avoiding:

• Downtime.
• Labour inefficiencies.
• Scheduling conflicts with other trades.

How We Support Seamless Delivery:

• We integrate just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing principles, aligning production schedules with construction milestones.
• Advanced scheduling software helps coordinate delivery, accounting for transportation lead times, site readiness, and potential delays.

Practical scenario: Prefabricated staircases arriving ahead of schedule can expose them to damage from weather or machinery if no storage space is available. Late deliveries, conversely, leave installation teams idle, escalating costs. Regular progress updates from your site help us align timelines perfectly with your needs.

Ensure Seamless Integration with Precision Engineering

Precision detailing eliminates compatibility issues, providing smooth installation. Secondary frameworks often need to align with:

• Primary structures.
• Electrical conduits.
• HVAC ducts.

The interplay between these systems leaves no room for error. Even a small miscalculation can cause delays and cost overruns.

Example:
A staircase fabricated slightly out of specification may fail to align with its connection points. Misaligned treads or landings could require dismantling and refabrication, wasting time and resources. We prevent such outcomes by:

• Using laser-cutting and CNC machining for exacting tolerances.
• Cross-checking every component against the overall project plan.

Key insight: Involve us in coordination meetings with other contractors during the design phase. This collaborative approach helps preemptively adjust designs to accommodate conflicting requirements.

Boost Safety and Compliance from Day One

Adhering to safety standards is fundamental to everything we do. Structural components often act as load-bearing features, and their failure can lead to catastrophic consequences. We ensure all parts are fabricated to meet or exceed:

• BS EN 1090-2 (execution of steel structures)
• UKCA standards

We’re also CHAS and SafeContractor approved.

Practical example:
A maintenance platform in a high-traffic industrial facility needs structural integrity and features like anti-slip surfaces. Without these, workers face serious risks, exposing your business to liability. Our proactive safety measures include:

• Conducting risk assessments during design.
• Integrating handrails, toe boards, and safe access points.
• Providing full compliance documentation with every delivery.

What sets us apart: Our quality assurance processes include full traceability of materials, welding certifications, and inspection reports, ensuring you can confidently demonstrate compliance during audits.

Adapt to Changes Without Compromising Quality

Flexibility is built into our approach. Construction projects are dynamic, and unexpected changes often arise from:

• On-site discoveries.
• Revised designs.
• Last-minute client requests.

How We Adapt Quickly:

1. We fabricate and deliver required components in days, not weeks, using modular production techniques.
2. Our inventory of pre-cut raw materials allows us to act fast.
3. Project managers coordinate closely with your team to prioritise urgent changes without disrupting the larger schedule.

Actionable tip: Provide updated drawings, load requirements, and site photos when submitting design changes. This allows us to make rapid adjustments without compromising quality.