Steel is used in building almost everything, from the beams that support roofs to the skeletons of entire structures, right down to the tools you use. However, there are numerous varieties of structural steel in El Paso, each with a specific application and function. Learn more about the many types of structural steel and how […]
Every building needs a little steel. Metal is highly-popular in today’s construction. A building might require specialty services to help complete the final project by adding a steel component or additional infrastructure. After decades in the steel industry, we not only supply metal for construction jobs, but we help contractors source the material they need […]
The steel fabrication process is critical throughout the construction and manufacturing industry, as much of construction depends on steel materials. Most of our buildings, structures, car parks, skyscrapers, automobiles, roofs, and appliances use steel fabrication for their projects. So as contractors begin a new project, they must secure their materials before beginning. An important part […]
Because of its makeup, steel is a strong alloy with a lot of flexibility. Steel’s properties make it one of the most widely-used steel products for building, construction, and other common appliances. Throughout the 20th century, steel sealed its place in our automotive, aircraft, and construction industries. As new technologies advance, steel fabrication continues to […]
The arena of steel fabrication goes far beyond essential structures, bridges, and infrastructure, it also touches the realm of imagination. The art world has also benefited from the beautiful flexibility and endless possibilities offered by metal fabrication. Across the world, you can find breathtaking sculptures composed entirely out of stainless steel or other metals. So […]
Despite a lot of back and forth and partisan discussion, Biden’s infrastructure bill was signed into law in November of 2021. Arguments for the bill insisted that it was the best way to invest in the nation’s collapsing infrastructure while arguments against it claimed that it was far too much federal spending that should not […]
The world of steel fabrication reaches into almost every industry and sector. When it comes to manufacturing and construction, steel fabrication is often the backbone of these operations. Since the onset of the pandemic and the slow return to some normalcy, many industries across the country have seen fluctuations in production and labor. So what’s […]
It is in your kitchen, your car, toolbox, the airplane you ride on, the vessel that holds that carbonated and sugary drink, the cutlery you use, and in your favorite electronic devices. At some point in history, this metal was far more popular and more valuable than gold. It is highly abundant on the earth […]
Most of our steel production and fabrication here at Steel Specialties is headed for land, but there is a whole world of steel used for the open seas. For more than a hundred years now, maritime shipbuilding has needed steel production. A grand old ship, of course, requires more than just one type of metal. […]
Metal is the element of a thousand lives. And as human beings and civilizations discovered this fact, they have developed efficient processes in manipulating metal to meet construction needs. This earth-created material is present in our homes, airplanes, automobiles, and eating utensils. Metal fabrication has come a long way, but the idea is nothing new. […]
