In September of 2020, the country looked back to what was a history-altering event that happened in New York but shook the entire nation. The day of September 11th is never easy to revisit, but remembering our history is an important part of understanding our present. In the last few blogs, we have focused on […]
In our previous blog, we traveled back in time to the early part of the 20th century, when the world learned what heavy weaponry and aircraft would come to change about warfare. Steel production had an incredible amount of influence on the war effort. Innovation and industrial production did not stop there, of course. When […]
Over the years, human beings have found ways to mold and manipulate their environment to fit their needs. Those needs might be to build living structures, automobiles, bridges, or—as the world saw during the 20th century— to go to war. Because of the industrial revolution, the 20th century saw the production and advancement of a […]
America’s favorite pastime is about more than just the sport, the hotdogs, popcorn and overly-priced beer. It’s also about the stadium. Part of the magic of witnessing a professional or minor league baseball game is also thanks to the atmosphere created by the stadium—surrounded by screaming (sometimes drunken) fans, wearing their t-shirts and jerseys, and […]
The phenomenon of having the earth shake still baffles scientists and seismologists even today. One of the planet’s most destructive events is not exactly predictable and are certainly not stoppable. And yet, over the centuries human beings have learned about the kinds of structures that better stand up to this activity. At Steel Specialities, we […]
So much of our world is made out of this wonderful metal. It is versatile, durable, and affordable. It is functional, beautiful, and completely adaptable to a variety of environments. Steel can be used in a variety of construction projects: from the building of roads and rails, bridges, buildings, airports, and more. Rest your eyes […]
In the 20th century, steel had a monumental surge in popularity and use, becoming the go-to material for a strong building. That popularity hasn’t waned at all, some of today’s most impressive structures use steel for its durability and strength. Here at Steel Specialties, there’s no secret about our love for the versatile metal, but […]
For many people, the term “rebar” was probably a new term when President Trump said he would build his border wall with it. However, rebar has been used for many centuries, dating back to 15th century Russia. Today, rebar has a wide range of construction applications, as well as a number of variations to fit […]
The foundation and sturdiness of a building receive a large amount of thought and consideration when architects are planning to design and construction workers are planning to assemble a complex. Steel is one of the strongest alloys made from iron metal, which is why it is one of the most optimal elements one could choose […]
When it comes to major construction projects, we undoubtedly want the best value for our money. If you’re dealing with a large-scale construction project, there’s no room to scale back on quality, especially when it comes to your structural steel supplier. As a steel fabrication company in El Paso, we understand the importance of quality […]
