Engineering insights from our workshop.
Practical notes on fabrication, structural steel, architectural metal work and infrastructure — written by our engineering team for clients, architects and contractors.
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Choosing the right steel section for your gate
Section size, infill type and hardware all decide whether a gate stays square for years or begins to sag. Here is how we approach the specification.
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Laser cutting: from CAD file to installed panel
A decorative screen is only as good as the drawing behind it. A walk through the stages between an idea and a finished architectural panel.
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Why erection sequence belongs in the design stage
Fabrication drawings that ignore how the frame will actually go up create avoidable delays on site. Sequence is a design input.
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What to specify when ordering street-light poles
Pole height, bracket arm, base plate and bolt pattern all need to be agreed before fabrication. A short checklist for estates and facility teams.
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Balustrade design: where safety and appearance meet
Infill spacing, post fixing and handrail continuity are the details that make a balustrade both safe and good looking.
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The site survey that prevents rework
Measuring twice is cheaper than cutting twice. What our team records before a single section is cut.
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