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A design contractor can help you put together a plan for an upcoming remodel. As you look to hire one of these professionals, there are many questions you should ask to help ensure you are hiring a reputable contractor who is right for your job....

Wood has been the preferred material for the construction of homes and most other types of structures for many years. The wide availability, self-replenishing nature and ease of use are the reasons for this. However, with today’s modern...

A construction design or architectural design assistant is not a licensed architect - much like a paralegal, they do the work of helping turn the architect's vision into reality. Because of this, they are normally hired by architects - if you...

When it comes to the types of materials you can recycle, steel comes in at number one. There are a number of reasons why steel recycling is important, but knowing more about the full story can make you more likely to actually contribute to the...

Modern manufacturing demands make steel alloys necessary for industrial applications. Different alloys have different properties. They retain steel’s strength and in some cases can add new properties. Here are a few examples of common alloys...

Sustainable development, or sustainability, is aimed at making everyone’s lives better, both for now and for our future generations. It encompasses social, economic, and environmental dimensions along with the idea of stewardship and...

Steel has been used in construction since the first skyscrapers were built in the late 19th century. But recently, steel has become an option for smaller buildings and even personal residences. Using steel has certain advantages: Steel is...

Lean manufacturing seeks to ensure there is no waste in the process, and it continues to become more and more refined every year. With structural steel fabricating, it is working to increase productivity and decrease costs, materials and...

Selecting the best metal fabricator for your project is essential. The fabricator you choose will be your partner for the duration of the project. You need to find one who is trustworthy and who will communicate with you readily. There is no one set...

Steel fabrication is the process of making raw steel into a product or an item that can be used in construction or assembly. Steel is an alloy of iron and other metals - and there are many kinds of steel - which are used in structural and...

Constructing a new building means having a plan - and these days, the plan is often created with the help of a computer. This involves two things - BIM and Virtual Construction. BIM stands for Building Information Model. This refers to a model...

People often use the terms metal fabrication and welding interchangeably, although they are closely connected in some ways, there is a difference between the two. What is metal fabrication? Metal fabrication includes bending,...

There's a wide range of raw materials that are needed for metal fabrication and knowing which items to keep on hand can help speed up the fabrication process and make sure that workers are always supplied with what they need. Here are a few...

The purpose of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, is to protect the customer account data of organizations. The main PCI Standard objectives for organizations include: protecting cardholder data, maintaining security...

The AISC's certification programs are the most widely recognized standard for the structural steel industry. Their goal is to help companies build quality structures, focusing on error prevention at the beginning of the project, rather than...

The term “fabricator” can be used to describe a number of different occupations. In general, the word refers to anyone who builds or creates a machine or other object. In practice, however, the term most often is used to refer to people...

See how Midwest Steel works as a team to implement the latest BIM technology into every phase of structural steel construction. Midwest Steel, one of North America's largest structural steel contractors, has announced the release of the...

North America’s largest structural steel contractor, Midwest Steel today announced designation as a Qualified Erector S2 by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). Earning PCI Qualified Erector status is an important and...

Roundtable and panel discussions, guest speakers, implementation workshops, and more featured in the two-day professional development seminar. Midwest Steel rounded out November with our annual professional development seminar highlighting...

Members of the management and staff of Midwest Steel, Inc. participated in the 2013 Habitat for Humanity "Blitz Build" project on Saturday, August 24th. This home is one of seven homes being built in one week by volunteers from the...