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Choosing a quality fabrication supplier is essential in not only meeting immediate goals but long-term success. When reviewing potential fabricators, consider the following:   Capability To be a quality fabrication supplier, the company must have a team of skilled workers with experience in your type of project. Another critical consideration is whether the metal fabricator…

Many steel mills have increased prices multiple times since the beginning of 2023, resulting in challenges for steel fabrication suppliers to maintain costs and quality. While steel fabricators deal with this ongoing issue, let’s explore the reasons behind it. Why the fast track to increase prices in the first quarter?  These upswings in steel costs…

The safety of its crews and worksite visitors is a primary focus of all professional construction providers. Every contractor needs to establish specific construction procedures to minimize the following hazards that OSHA identifies as among the top:   • Scaffolding  • Ladders and Stairways  • Trenching  • Cranes • Forklifts   Safety Construction Procedures Protective…

One of the keys to a successful construction project is following proper construction procedures. Without these practices in place a project can be plagued with delays, poor quality, errors, and accidents. The following are a few standard procedures to keep worksite productivity on track. Equipment Maintenance A preventive maintenance program needs to be routine to…

Many construction suppliers outsource metal fabrication on a project. However, the advantages are evident when you work with a contractor that offers both services. The following are just some of the benefits of a quality contractor with an in-house metal fabrication shop.   Customization Often the part or equipment you purchased works fine. However, customization…

Selecting the correct construction team members means your project will meet the requirements within your budget and timeline. The choice of the team needs to be early in the pre-planning stage. This approach will let the team members contribute suggestions and ideas that add value to the project. Generally, your construction team could include: Yourself,…

With the inherent dangers on a construction site, it’s critical that owners and supervisors of construction companies establish safety procedures and follow these rules and the state regulations to ensure the safety crews and visitors. The following are several practices to maintain a safe construction site. Properly Maintained Equipment Equipment working as expected and adequate…

Tracking is a critical activity in lean construction. Obviously, it will uncover waste and areas to improve a company’s operational productivity and efficiency. Using construction data tracking can identify areas where contractors can lose time and money on a construction project, such as:   You might discover an issue in your supply chain from suppliers…

The practice of lean construction optimizes the construction process to be more efficient. Once issues are identified, it helps to implement changes throughout the company, resulting in improved cost control, tighter schedules, and more profitable projects. While lean construction practices can include financials to communication, but at its core, lean construction primarily focuses on operational…

Selecting a metal fabricator to partner with a fabrication project is a critical decision. When you work with a quality metal fabrication shop there are several benefits you will receive.   A Metal Fabricator That Can Customize Most times, a fabrication project needs to meet specific requirements. An experienced fabrication shop will have the equipment…