Repairing Cracked or Corroded Steel Beams: Causes and Fixes
Cracks and corrosion don’t fix themselves. Here’s how to spot steel damage early and what a proper structural repair involves.
Moment Frames vs. Braced Frames: How Steel Buildings Resist Wind
Every building needs a way to resist wind. Here’s how moment frames and braced frames do it — and why the choice matters for welding.
Shop Fabrication vs. Field Welding: Which Does Your Project Need?
Most structural projects use both. Here’s how to decide what gets built in the shop and what gets welded on site.
What Drives the Cost of Structural Welding in DFW?
No two steel jobs cost the same. These are the factors that actually move the price of structural welding and beam work in the Metroplex.
What Does a Structural Weld Inspection Actually Check?
From visual checks to ultrasonic testing, here’s what inspectors look at on structural welds — and how to keep inspections from slowing your job.
AWS D1.1 Explained: What Building Owners and GCs Need to Know
AWS D1.1 is the structural welding code for steel. Here’s what it covers, who it applies to, and what it means for your project.