Steel fabrication offers many construction solutions. However, there are also a lot of inaccurate assumptions made regarding steel fabrication that you need to be aware of for successful construction projects.
The following are six inaccurate assumptions commonly made about steel fabrication.
An engineer isn't needed once the design has been established
The design process isn't the only part of steel fabrication during which an engineer is necessary. An engineer also needs to assist with the fabrication processes themselves. Don't assume that you no longer need an engineer once the design phase is complete.
It's best to go with the fabricator offering the lowest bid price
You need to be looking at more than bid price alone when deciding between various fabricators. Some construction companies make the incorrect assumption that working with a fabricator offering a low bid price will lead to a better return on investment for the project.
However, there are often hidden costs in addition to the bid that you need to plan for. Also, a lower bid price can often mean lower quality work. Therefore, you need to carefully analyze different bids you receive and look into all the pertinent factors rather than choosing based on bid price alone.
You don't need to have inspections of products done when you work with a professional steel fabrication company
While steel fabrication is an effective solution for many heavy construction needs, inspections are still going to be necessary after a steel fabrication project is complete.
Quality control is essential to ensure that the product meets code specifications. This is why a fabrication partner needs to have quality control procedures in place to ensure that steel fabrication products are inspected properly.
You'll need to work with more than one vendor for a steel fabrication project
It's often assumed that a complex steel fabrication project will require more than one vendor. However, this is not necessarily the case. In fact, many fabricators can handle all aspects of a steel fabrication job including engineering and assembly independently.
Choosing galvanized steel will significantly drive up costs
Galvanization doesn't have to mean significantly higher costs. There have been improvements made in galvanization techniques including hot-dip galvanization technology that have driven costs down. This can ensure cost-effective coating even when a design includes intricate forms and crevices.
All steel fabricators are equipped to handle design needs
While there are a lot of steel fabrication shops out there offering design services, not all of them do. You need to look into the details of a fabricator's service offerings if you want your fabricator to be able to handle the design process.
Reach out to a local steel fabrication service to learn more.
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