Steel.
A raw material that brings with it so many benefits and offers architects and fabricators like Morfab so many opportunities to create high-quality structural designs buildings.
Going through the fabrication process to achieve the perfect outcome, steel beams in construction offer those who work with the product strength, flexibility, durability, and a high level of support toward sustainability.
And with 95% of new building construction made from steel, steel beams help to provide the foundation for buildings, stadiums, arenas, and complex infrastructures.
Highly efficient and reliable, when you choose to work with professional steel fabricators, you can be assured that all technical specifications are met and the framing remains aesthetically pleasing.
Our team is always on hand to answer any specific questions you might have on structural steel beams; call us at 0191 8162718.
Steel beams in construction
Due to the advances in technology and using this in fabrication, steel, and steel beams in particular, can influence the entire design and construction process.
Steel beams should be at the forefront of all decision-making and facilities management, from initial planning to long-term maintenance.
For example, making use of steel and steel beams advantages allows designers and architects the freedom to design open and expansive spaces that require fewer support columns (this can be particularly appealing for office buildings, retail spaces, arenas, etc.).
Offering a sleek and modern look and helping to create light and airy spaces, steel beams support innovative designs while offering uncompromised strength and versatility.
Steel fabrication near me
Structural steel comprises iron and a carbon compound mixed alloy, which is then moulded, cut, shaped, and welded to meet the building’s specifications and use.
From steel beams to frames, plates, and steel bolt joints, fabricated structural steel helps to form the skeleton of a building.
Benefits of using steel beams
Steel beams have an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, providing you with slender yet strong structures. Steel is also easier to transport because it is lighter than its concrete counterpart.
Steel beams are resilient. Able to withstand extreme weather conditions (including seismic activity), strong winds, and heavy loads, steel won’t rot or warp like its wood counterpart, and it most certainly won’t expand when exposed to moisture.
If beams are treated and provided with an additional coating or galvanized, the lifespan of steel beams can also be increased as well as making the steel rust and corrosion-resistant.
There are various types of steel beams to choose from, all of which can be customised to meet architectural designs and specifications.
Steel is low maintenance, requiring fewer repairs and replacements over time, supporting keeping costs low.
For design architects, one of the most significant advantages of steel beams is the flexibility they provide. For example, professional steel fabricators can shape steel into a variety of sizes and types of steel beams, from curved to angled, hollow, and flat bar beams.
Can be prefabricated – steel fabricators can fabricate to precise sizes, streamlining construction on site and improving quality control as each beam is inspected before it leaves the factory ready for assembly.
Steel is fully recyclable, which helps support ongoing sustainability initiatives—minimising waste and conserving resources.
Steel can help retain heat better, provide excellent insulation to buildings, and reduce acoustic noise.
It is incredibly functional and able to support large spaces as it offers dimensional stability.
It supports sustainability as steel can be recycled over and over again.
Supports safety – with a range of additional fire-resistant solutions available to protect buildings and people’s safety, steel covered with fireproofing solutions is an excellent choice for hospitals, schools, high-rise buildings with high occupancy, etc.
Steel is incredibly adaptable. For example, compared to concrete, with steel, you have the option to add additional floors, expand walls, and even completely change building layouts.
We often find this is commercially viable to factories, retail units, and large warehouses that usually look to change their layouts to meet ongoing market demands and changes, providing them with a shell so they don’t have to start from scratch each time.
One of the most impactful steel beam benefits to businesses includes cost savings. Steel is incredibly cost-effective due to the numerous benefits mentioned above, such as low maintenance, so fewer repairs are required, it can be prefabricated, hence, assembly is more efficient, steel is recyclable, so it costs less as a raw material, and more. Steel is also lighter than concrete, so the foundation requirement is less intensive, again helping to reduce costs.
Steel fabricators near me
At Morfabrication we’re trusted structural steel fabricators in the Northeast, operating throughout the UK.
We have worked on a range of large-scale structural steel projects, which you can view on our case study page. To view some of our most recent work, make sure to follow us on our social media channels.
We’re proud to specialise in structural steel projects, manufacturing, delivering, and assembling products that you can trust.
What’s more, we’re with you at every step of the fabrication process, meeting all specifications and providing you with high-quality outcomes.
For a quote for your next structural project, email info@morfabrication.com.