Steel Specialties was founded in 1987 and has since played a key role in the El Paso community. As a structural steel supplier, we grow as the city grows. Within the last decade, our company has been apart of numerous large and midsize construction projects. With 2018 coming to an end, we thought it would […]
The steel industry is no stranger to technology. Our field has always been at the forefront of advancement. Over the years, we’ve integrated new tools, equipment, and ways of making the jobs of suppliers, welders, material handlers, estimators, and project managers easier and more efficient. While the buildings, structures, and ways in which we work […]
Steel made headlines this March when President Trump decided to impose hefty tariffs on the imports of steel and aluminum affecting the price of all imported steel by 25% and 10% on imported aluminum. This affects corporations and employees in different ways, depending on their seat at the table. Some are finding it difficult to […]
Aluminum consists of unique features that make it one of the most utilized materials in construction. Roughly two-thirds of the aluminum produced is still being used today while its ability to be recycled and reused is quite remarkable. In about 60 days or less, recycled aluminum will find itself back on shelves, perhaps as a […]
The history of concrete goes far back into the beginnings of Western civilization. It’s not something we think about often —as we pass building after building in our cities and communities— but concrete and steel are important components of the structures we encounter on a daily basis. Steel Specialties specializes in all things steel and […]
When it comes to major construction projects, we undoubtedly want the best value for our money. If you’re dealing with a large-scale construction project, there’s no room to scale back on quality, especially when it comes to your structural steel supplier. As a steel fabrication company in El Paso, we understand the importance of quality […]
When it comes to construction, structural steel tends to be relegated to skyscrapers and garages although it can be very useful for other types of building. Structural steel is a sustainable, affordable, and durable building option for both large-scale and smaller-scale projects. Steel Specialties is El Paso’s go-to structural steel supplier. No matter what you […]
Most of the buildings we see today are constructed using steel. Since the 1800s, structural steel has been incorporated in buildings all around the world including the skyscrapers we famously know today such as the Empire State Building in New York City, which consists of 730 tons of aluminum and stainless steel, as well as […]
