The steel fabrication process is critical throughout the construction and manufacturing industry, as much of construction depends on steel materials. Most of our buildings, structures, car parks, skyscrapers, automobiles, roofs, and appliances use steel fabrication for their projects. So as contractors begin a new project, they must secure their materials before beginning. An important part […]
Despite a lot of back and forth and partisan discussion, Biden’s infrastructure bill was signed into law in November of 2021. Arguments for the bill insisted that it was the best way to invest in the nation’s collapsing infrastructure while arguments against it claimed that it was far too much federal spending that should not […]
The world of steel fabrication reaches into almost every industry and sector. When it comes to manufacturing and construction, steel fabrication is often the backbone of these operations. Since the onset of the pandemic and the slow return to some normalcy, many industries across the country have seen fluctuations in production and labor. So what’s […]
In 1804, the Corps of Discovery led to set out westward to map out the land the U.S. had acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. Merriwether Lewis and William Clark, two trained land surveyors and soldiers, gathered up a group of 45 souls. Most of them enlisted soldiers— to accompany them on a treacherous and unknown […]
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 […]
Structural steel is all around us. The chances that you are sitting in a building composed of structural steel are quite high. That’s because steel is one of the best materials in construction. It’s recyclable, it’s durable, and it’s versatile. Using steel as the foundation of buildings has provided builders all over the world with […]
We may be biased but steel is one of the best materials around for construction. As a construction contractor, you probably already know this and you’re here to find out what we’re all about. Finding a structural steel supplier in El Paso isn’t difficult but it does require careful consideration. So allow us to break […]
Steel Specialties was founded in 1987 and has since played a key role in the El Paso community. As a structural steel supplier, we grow as the city grows. Within the last decade, our company has been apart of numerous large and midsize construction projects. With 2018 coming to an end, we thought it would […]
The steel industry is no stranger to technology. Our field has always been at the forefront of advancement. Over the years, we’ve integrated new tools, equipment, and ways of making the jobs of suppliers, welders, material handlers, estimators, and project managers easier and more efficient. While the buildings, structures, and ways in which we work […]
When it comes to construction, structural steel tends to be relegated to skyscrapers and garages although it can be very useful for other types of building. Structural steel is a sustainable, affordable, and durable building option for both large-scale and smaller-scale projects. Steel Specialties is El Paso’s go-to structural steel supplier. No matter what you […]
