Durable steel staircases designed and built to last

27th February 2018/in News /by admin

Make the most of your business premises with a steel staircase designed and installed by Steelwork Engineering

Installing a steel staircase offers a number of benefits, not least in terms of exceptional durability. If you’re considering an extension or refurbishment project to your business premises, here at Steelwork Engineering we have the expertise to design, build and install a steel staircase to meet your exact specifications.

The benefits of steel staircases

Steel staircases offer a number of benefits in comparison to their concrete or wooden counterparts and in this article we thought we’d highlight some of the main benefits:

Strength: steel is extremely strong and this is why it is used extensively in the building industry. Steel’s unbeatable strength makes it the ideal choice for staircases and in comparison to wood or concrete is hard to beat in industrial or commercial settings.
Malleability: Not only is steel strong, it is also very malleable and can be moulded in a wide range of shapes and designs. Perfect for creating spiral or decorative staircases, steel offers the ideal way to create a unique, robust design feature.
Low-maintenance: Unlike other materials, steel will resist rust, ensuring that it is very easy to maintain. This low-maintenance also ensures that steel is easy to keep clean and will resist damage or staining.
Weather resistant: Steel will resist the elements, making it the ideal choice for external staircases, access ladders and fire escapes.
Durability: Quite simply, steel staircases last for many decades without loss of durability. Whilst wood can be affected by rot or insects and concrete can crack or become chipped, a steel staircase will look as good as the day it’s installed for many years to come.
Simple installation: Steel staircases are built-off site, ready to be installed quickly and with the minimum of disruption, helping you to reduce the cost of a building or refurbishment project.

Contact Steelwork Engineering to find out more

If you would like to find more about the benefits that installing a steel staircase could offer your business, why not get in touch with us today? We have the expertise to design, build and install a steel staircase to meet your exact requirements, with a range of optional extras including steel balustrades, mezzanine flooring, steel handrails and more.

Eco friendly steel

14th February 2018/in News /by admin

Sustainable steelwork from Steelwork Engineering

Steel has become the primary building material for a whole host of buildings, from homes, schools and offices, through to factories and warehouses. Not only has steel led the way in terms of efficient, low-cost construction, it is also becoming increasingly widely recognised as a sustainable, eco-friendly building material.

Steel manufacturing and construction industries have long been advocates of improving and implementing environmental practices. From superb recyclability through to off-site prefabrication and low carbon emissions, consideration for the environment is taken into account throughout the life cycle of steel.

Steel products designed, manufactured and installed by Steelwork Engineering

Despite the fact that it takes huge amounts of energy and resources to produce steel, the steel industry has faced the challenge of creating a more sustainable future. New technology such as the electric arc furnace, which primarily uses recycled steel, has helped to reduce the use of natural resources such as coal and iron ore. Where steel is really helping to come into its own though is when it comes to sustainable construction:

Thanks to steel’s incredible strength-to-weight ratio, less building materials are required to build a structure designed to handle the same stress or load as other materials such as concrete or wood.
Steel typically lasts far longer than other construction materials as it does not warp, twist or burn and will resist pests and water; which is why steel buildings last much longer than others.
It’s the superb recyclability of steel which puts it head and shoulders above other building materials. When you bear in mind that because over 650 million metric tons of steel are recycled each year, it’s pretty hard to beat in terms of sustainability.

Contact Steelwork Engineering to find out more

If you’re looking for a long-lasting, low-maintenance, sustainable solution to your next building project, we can help. Our range of products and services includes steel framed buildings, mezzanine flooring, steel staircases and more. To find out more about the benefits of using steel, or to talk through your individual requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.

Steel framed buildings help to save time and cut costs

31st January 2018/in News /by admin

Steel framed buildings designed and built by Steelwork Engineering

Using steel frames in construction offers a number of advantages over reinforced concrete, for example, and in terms of sustainability and flexibility, is pretty hard to beat. With this in mind, we thought we’d run through some of the advantages that this method of building could offer your business.

The advantages of steel construction

In comparison to reinforced concrete, steel construction using a prefabricated structural steel frame, could reduce the overall costs of a building project by as much as 3%.
Prefabricated buildings are exactly as described and because they are largely built off-site, the speed, cost and predictability of erection offer a significant advantage over reinforced concrete.
Steel construction enables the construction of large unsupported spans, allowing for increased flexibility and future-proof design. Space is maximised, helping to ensure the flexibility of the interior of a building, allowing you to extend or adapt the shape as required.
Pre-fabricated construction means that building projects are less susceptible to weather-related disruption.
Services are much easier to integrate in comparison to other forms of building.
Steel construction offers superior strength to weight ratio, helping to reduce the cost and time associated with building foundations.
Low-cost efficient fire protection.

These are just a few examples of the many advantages offered by steel construction and by using our design, build and installation service, you could save time and money on your construction project. Steel is the ideal solution to creating a wide range of buildings, from factories, industrial units and warehouses, through to schools, offices and leisure buildings.

Contact Steelwork Engineering to find out more

Here at Steelwork Engineering we have many years of experience in providing our clients with a wide range of highly effective steel solutions, from steel framed buildings, through to mezzanine flooring, staircases, shelving and walkways. If you would like to find out more, or to discuss your requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to speak to one of our experienced engineers.

Improve access and increase efficiency with a steel walkway

16th January 2018/in News /by admin

Ensuring safe access to plant areas, platforms or escape routes is an essential element of any industrial unit, especially those which house large sized machinery. It’s not only industrial premises which can benefit from steel walkways and gantries though as commercial buildings, hospitals and schools can also take advantage of the space savings offered.

The benefits of steel walkways and gantries

Steel walkways can be used to provide safe access to plant equipment, additional floor space or storage. Regardless of your requirements, here at Steelwork Engineering we have the expertise to design and install steel walkways which provide the following benefits:

A range of flooring options are available, including industrial open mesh or solid flooring
Walkways can be designed to incorporate any of our balustrade or handrail systems
Designed to meet your requirements: from industrial functionality through to aesthetically pleasing designs
All walkways designed to comply with planning consent and building regulations
Wide range of finishes and optional extras available
We provide a complete design and build service, designed to oversee all aspects of your project

High quality steel products from Steelwork Engineering

As an established company with many years of experience in the design, manufacture and installation of steel walkways, gantries and more, here at Steelwork Engineering we have the expertise to oversee your project.

Our steelwork is manufactured to meet the latest CE Marking legislation, providing you with the reassurance that our services are comprehensive and professional. In addition, our experienced team have the required industry standard certifications, including CSCS, IPAF, Appointed Persons and PASMA.

Contact Steelwork Engineering to talk through your requirements

If you’d like to find more about the advantages offered by installing a steel walkway or gantry or to speak to our design team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further information.

merry Christmas from Steelwork Engineering

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

8th January 2018/in News /by admin

The team here at Steelwork Engineering would like to take the opportunity to wish all of our clients a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

We’ll be back next week with more news, views and insights into the world of steel building and engineering so in the meantime, happy Christmas!

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Steelwork Engineering – helping businesses meet their 2018 expansion goals

4th January 2018/in News /by admin

The start of a new year is the time when we tend to make resolutions and like many businesses, if your goals for 2018 include expansion, taking on more staff and improving efficiency, we can help.

Our products are designed to help businesses of all shapes and sizes to make the most of the space they have; whether through additional floor space, shelving, storage areas or even a new premises. Steel offers the ideal solution to creating extra space as it is cheap to produce and construct, whilst also being versatile and cost effective in terms of construction and installation.

Expand your business from within with a mezzanine floor

If you would like to expand your usable floor space, you could find that your existing business premises have adequate head space to accommodate a mezzanine floor. Mezzanine flooring provides a proven way to help improve efficiency, helping your business to grow and adapt to ever-changing markets.

Depending on the size of your business premises, it might be possible to double or even triple your floor space, making the most of currently unused overhead space. Suitable for a wide range of uses, mezzanine flooring can provide an invaluable storage space for additional stock, housing new machinery or production lines, or additional desk space for staff. A highly effective way to create a productive, well-organised work space, installing mezzanine flooring could help your business become more competitive.

Steel construction offers exceptional value

If you are considering increasing space either by building new premises or extending your existing premises, steel construction offers a highly cost effective solution. Steel frame buildings offer a number of advantages over buildings constructed from reinforced concreate; not least in terms of sustainability and flexibility. Steel buildings are built using a prefabricated structural frame which is manufactured off-site, ready to be constructed onsite. This results in a much quicker construction period, helping you to save costs.

In addition, steel fabricated building construction allows for minimal use of slender columns, resulting in increased floor areas, suitable for re-design at a later date. Services are easily integrated whilst maintenance is kept to an absolute minimum. The ideal way to create the space you need at an affordable price; steel framed buildings offer a versatile, cost-effective solution for all businesses.

Contact Steelwork Engineering to find out more

If you would like to find out more about the benefits of mezzanine flooring, steel framed buildings or any aspect of our services or product range, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Happy Christmas from Steelwork Engineering

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

22nd December 2017/in News /by admin

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading our blog posts over the past twelve months – we hope you’ve enjoyed reading them as much as we’ve enjoyed writing them! It’s been a very busy year for the team here at Steelwork Engineering and we’d also like to thank all our customers for their support during 2017. We’re taking a short break from blogging but will be back in January for more news, views and updates on the world of steel manufacturing and construction.

Whatever you’re doing this Christmas, we hope you have a happy and relaxing time – with very best wishes from everyone at Steelwork Engineering!

Not enough space to expand? A steel mezzanine floor could provide the ideal solution.

18th December 2017/in News /by admin

Steel mezzanine floors designed and installed by Steelwork Engineering

If you’d like to expand to your business but simply don’t have the space, a mezzanine floor offers the ideal cost-effective solution. In comparison to moving your business to new premises, a mezzanine floor is a great way to provide yourself with much-needed extra space without the expense and hassle of relocating.

Mezzanine floors are suitable for installation in a wide range of business, commercial and industrial buildings, from offices and shops, through to factories, warehouses and storage units. Here at Steelwork Engineering we have many years of expertise in the design, manufacture and installation of high quality steel mezzanine floors, custom made to suit your precise requirements and budget.

Mezzanine flooring for all market sectors

Mezzanine flooring is a highly versatile space optimisation solution for growing businesses of all shapes and sizes. Here are just some examples of where and how steel mezzanine flooring can prove to be especially useful:

Warehousing – create extra space, designed to meet your specifications
Manufacturing – custom made mezzanine flooring, designed to house additional equipment, machinery etc.
Retail – stylish extra space, designed and manufactured to provide a stylish solution
Archive storage – create additional floor space, designed to house archives, records and documents
Offices – improve efficiency and work flows whilst creating additional space for extra staff

These are just a few examples of how mezzanine flooring can be used to free-up space in your business premises. From laboratories and processing plants, through to libraries and corporate businesses, here at Steelwork Engineering we have the skills and experience to create superb quality steel mezzanine flooring, tailor made to help you improve efficiency and maximise profitability.

Contact Steelwork Engineering to find out more

If you would like to find out more about the benefits of mezzanine flooring, or to discuss your requirements, why not get in touch by calling 01535 630100?

The unbeatable sustainability of steel

5th December 2017/in News /by admin

Sustainable steel design, manufacture and installation

As regular readers of our blog posts will know, here at Steelwork Engineering we often discuss the superior sustainability of steel. With this in mind, we thought we’d explore steel’s sustainability and the benefits offers.

The topic of the environment is rarely out of the news these days; especially when it comes to disposable, unsustainable materials such as plastic. Water bottles are an excellent example of unsustainability as although they can be recycled and turned into new bottles, the majority end up in landfill sites whilst also polluting our oceans and rivers. Environmental organisations and some governments are keen to put across the point that by buying products which can only be used once to then be thrown away, has a significant, negative impact upon the planet. So what are the benefits of manufacturing, using and reusing a sustainable material such as steel?

Steel is used and not consumed

Steel is almost unique in that it is used rather than consumed. In contrast, other materials or products are fit for a single purpose and when that purpose has been fulfilled and the product comes to the end of its natural life, it is thrown away. This analogy can be used to describe anything from a disposable plastic cup to a building such as factory which is constructed, only to be demolished years later. The point is the same for both: each has an end of shelf life.

However products such as steel are used and not consumed. One of the most significant benefits of steel is that it is completely recyclable and once it has been made, it can be recycled and then used again and again without losing any of its quality. It’s this infinite recyclability which helps to make steel so sustainable as once it has been manufactured it can be remade and used forever.

Steel statistics

Here are some little known facts about steel – some of which might surprise you:

99% of the steel in scrap vehicles has already been recycled.
Although 85% of all steel is currently recycled after first use, with the next decade global organisations anticipate that this figure will be much closer to 100%.
Despite efficient scrappage and recycling facilities, the demand for steel is continuing to grow at an incredible rate. However, one third of the amount currently used has been recycled.
70% of all steel packaged is recycled in Europe – this is far higher than any other type of packing material.

Contact Steelwork Engineering for more information

Structural steel is the ideal material for use in a wide range of buildings and products, including staircases, mezzanine flooring and fire escapes. We offer a wide range of services covering all aspects of structural steel design, manufacture and installation, designed to provide our clients with sustainable, cost effective solutions. To find out more or to talk through your requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Breathe new life into old buildings with our steelwork refurbishment services

20th November 2017/in News /by admin

Extend the life of your business premises with our steelwork renovation and refurbishment services

Rather than going to the considerable expense and hassle of starting a building project from scratch, our refurbishment steelwork services are designed to extend the life of a building, providing highly effective solutions for all types of premises.

The renovation of older and existing buildings can prove to be a complex process and with this in mind, it’s important to work with a specialist in steel construction such as Steelwork Engineering. By choosing us for your steel refurbishment project, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that we will deliver a cost-effective solution, delivered on time and within budget.

We provide steelwork refurbishment services for all sectors

Here at Steelwork Engineering we provide steelwork refurbishment services for all sectors. Our expertise covers everything from factories and warehouses, through to offices buildings and schools. Steelwork refurbishment projects often call for a flexible approach and our team have the skills and experience to oversee all aspects, from the initial planning stages and site surveys, through to installation.

Whether we are installing a brand new roof structure, floor supports or curtain wall structures, our team take will take great care to keep any risk to an existing building to an absolute minimum. Refurbishment projects can prove complex and challenging but we take great pride in our ability to find innovate solutions, designed to provide an effective outcome.

Steelwork services provided by Steelwork Engineering

Alongside our steelwork refurbishment services, we also provide a wide range of products including mezzanine flooring, steel staircases, ladders, fire escapes, structural steel and builders’ steel. We also design and manufacture architectural metalwork and associated features.

Contact us to find out more

We work with clients across the UK and regardless of the size or scale of your project; we’d be delighted to provide further information and assistance. If you’d like to find out more about our steel refurbishment and renovation services, or to make an appointment to speak to one of our design team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out more.