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. […]
America’s favorite pastime is about more than just the sport, the hotdogs, popcorn and overly-priced beer. It’s also about the stadium. Part of the magic of witnessing a professional or minor league baseball game is also thanks to the atmosphere created by the stadium—surrounded by screaming (sometimes drunken) fans, wearing their t-shirts and jerseys, and […]
The phenomenon of having the earth shake still baffles scientists and seismologists even today. One of the planet’s most destructive events is not exactly predictable and are certainly not stoppable. And yet, over the centuries human beings have learned about the kinds of structures that better stand up to this activity. At Steel Specialities, we […]
The foundation and sturdiness of a building receive a large amount of thought and consideration when architects are planning to design and construction workers are planning to assemble a complex. Steel is one of the strongest alloys made from iron metal, which is why it is one of the most optimal elements one could choose […]
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 […]
