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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Steel is a standard material of choice for many products today. It’s in our kitchens, utensils, homes, office buildings, and, of course, our cars. A world without steel would look and feel very different. This beloved alloy has improved our lives in many ways and plays a major role in the construction industry, industrial uses, […]
In our previous blog, we traveled back in time to the early part of the 20th century, when the world learned what heavy weaponry and aircraft would come to change about warfare. Steel production had an incredible amount of influence on the war effort. Innovation and industrial production did not stop there, of course. When […]
So much of our world is made out of this wonderful metal. It is versatile, durable, and affordable. It is functional, beautiful, and completely adaptable to a variety of environments. Steel can be used in a variety of construction projects: from the building of roads and rails, bridges, buildings, airports, and more. Rest your eyes […]
