Before you can start a residential or commercial steel fabrication project, you want to make sure that you have the best fabricator by your side. This expert will ensure you get the best results, regardless of their circumstances while doing the work. They will also share recommendations or ideas to ensure you pick the best material or design for your product.

However, you cannot enjoy these benefits when working with a fabricator who isn't qualified or experienced in steel fabrication work. Here are several questions you should ask potential structural steel fabricators to make the selection process easier.

What procedures do you follow?

One of the things you should check before allowing a fabricator to handle your major or minor structural fabrication project is their work process. Ideally, they are supposed to follow a comprehensive and reasonable approach. All the approvals and permits that are needed must be acquired before starting the project. Good fabricators also visit the worksite to assess the project details, particularly on delivery and mounting.

Enough time also needs to be allocated for the project after evaluating the scope of work, and clear communication lines must also be set with various stakeholders. Safety precautions and checks must be done before the project starts too. If a fabricator breaks the process down like this, then they are good at their job.

Can you handle the project?

Another aspect you need to address is if the structural steel fabricator is capable of handling the project. A good fabrication company will have in-house fabrication teams, facilities and equipment to handle all the jobs they get. This way, they'll be able to take more control over the speed and quality of the steel fabrication work.

All the equipment they use should be updated while the team should be trained regularly to boost their competence. If you have a massive project, then you'll need to confirm how many fabricators will be assigned to work on your project and their qualification levels.

Will you handle the finish work or outsource?

Popular techniques like painting and blasting have been changing by the year, so you have to confirm if the company will handle the finish work themselves or subcontract. If the company cannot do the finish work, it's better to allow them to assign the work to painting or powder coating experts. You will be assured of getting superior products if they have professionals who manage the finish in-house rather than if the service is subcontracted.

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