Resources & Guides
Technical guides, planning resources, and industry insights for commercial contractors purchasing fabricated structural steel.
Rooftop HVAC Dunnage: What Contractors Need to Provide for Pricing
A comprehensive guide on gathering the right information before requesting a quote for commercial rooftop dunnage.
Equipment Screen Design and Fabrication Considerations
Understanding wind loads, visual concealment requirements, and attachment methods for rooftop equipment screens.
Generator Support Frame Planning Guide
Key considerations for heavy ground-mounted and elevated generator support structures.
Transformer Platform and Equipment Support Guide
Structural considerations for electrical transformer platforms and elevated mounting systems.
Rooftop Service Platform and Walkway Guide
Planning access platforms and walkways for commercial rooftops, subject to project-specific safety review.
Commercial Steel Support Finish Options
Comparing primer, industrial paint systems, and hot-dip galvanizing for commercial structural steel.
What Drawings Are Needed for a Structural Steel Quote?
How to prepare architectural and structural plans for fabrication pricing.
Budgeting for Custom Equipment Support Steel
Understanding the cost drivers for custom fabricated structural steel.
Rooftop Equipment Support: Common Scope Exclusions
What is typically not included in a structural steel fabrication quote.
Fabricated Steel Supports for Existing Commercial Buildings
Challenges and solutions for retrofitting equipment supports onto existing structures.
Questions to Ask Before Ordering Rooftop Dunnage
A checklist for contractors before releasing structural steel for fabrication.
Equipment Support Steel for Multifamily Properties
Special considerations for HVAC and mechanical supports in apartment buildings.
Equipment Support Steel for Data Centers and Industrial Facilities
Planning considerations for data-center and industrial facility infrastructure.