Structural Steel Nottingham

0115 647 6611

Steel Beams, Columns, Building Frames, Trusses & Structural Support Systems

Structural Steel Fabrication

Nottingham Metalworks provides professional structural steel fabrication for commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. From steel beams and columns to complete building frames and structural support systems, we deliver engineered steelwork solutions meeting BS EN 1090 standards with quality fabrication.

Structural steel beam fabrication in Nottingham workshop showing cutting, drilling and welding of steel sections

Structural steel beam fabrication

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High-quality structural steel connection detail showing precision bolt holes and professional welding in Nottingham fabrication

Structural steel connection detail

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Completed structural steel frame installation supporting commercial building in Nottingham showing professional fabrication and construction

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Professional Structural Steelwork Solutions

Structural steel provides the framework for modern construction—commercial buildings, industrial facilities, agricultural structures, and residential extensions all rely on steel's strength, durability, and design flexibility. Whether supporting entire buildings or reinforcing existing structures, quality structural steelwork delivers decades of reliable performance.

At Nottingham Metalworks, we fabricate and install structural steel for diverse building projects across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our structural steel services extend beyond our sheet metal fabrication capabilities, focusing on engineered structural members—beams, columns, trusses, and frames—that form building skeletons and support systems. We work with structural engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and building owners requiring structural steelwork for new construction projects, building extensions and modifications, structural repairs and reinforcements, mezzanine floors and platforms, and agricultural buildings and industrial facilities. Our fabrication meets BS EN 1090 structural steelwork standards, ensuring compliance with building regulations and structural engineering requirements.

Structural steel offers significant advantages over alternative construction methods. Steel's high strength-to-weight ratio means lighter foundations and reduced construction time. Long spans are achievable without intermediate supports. Design flexibility accommodates complex geometries. Off-site fabrication ensures quality control impossible with site-based construction. Steel frames erect quickly, accelerating overall project timelines. And steel's inherent durability provides decades of maintenance-free structural service. Based in Nottingham, we provide responsive local service for structural steel projects across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands. From modest building extensions to substantial industrial structures, our structural steelwork combines engineering precision with practical construction experience.

STRUCTURAL STEEL SERVICES

Engineered Steel Solutions for Building Projects


Steel Beams & Columns

Universal beams (UB), universal columns (UC), and other structural steel sections form the fundamental elements of steel-framed structures. We supply, fabricate, and provide install ready steel beams supporting floors and roofs, columns providing vertical support, goal post frames for openings, transfer beams redistributing loads, and steel lintels for wide spans. Beams are cut to length, drilled for bolt connections, fitted with end plates or cleats, and delivered ready for installation. Column bases receive appropriate base plates welded and drilled for foundation bolts.


Building Frames & Portal Frames

Complete structural steel frames provide building skeletons for commercial, industrial, and agricultural construction. We fabricate portal frame structures for warehouses and agricultural buildings, moment frame structures for offices and commercial buildings, braced frame systems for industrial facilities, and modular steel frames for flexible construction. Portal frames suit single-storey buildings requiring clear internal spans without columns. Multi-storey frames provide flexible floor layouts for commercial developments. Our frame fabrication includes all primary structural members, connections, and bracing elements delivered as a complete structural system.


Steel Trusses

Roof trusses and long-span structural trusses offer efficient solutions for covering large areas. We fabricate parallel chord trusses for flat roofs, pitched trusses for traditional roof profiles, bowstring trusses for agricultural buildings, and lattice girders for industrial applications. Steel trusses distribute loads efficiently, achieving spans impractical with simple beams. Truss fabrication requires precision—member lengths, connection angles, and gusset plates must align accurately for structural performance and ease of erection.


Mezzanine Floors

Mezzanine structures maximise building volume by creating intermediate floors. We design and install mezzanine floors for warehouses and storage, industrial facilities requiring production platforms, retail spaces creating additional sales areas, and offices adding workspace without extending buildings. Mezzanine structures include primary steel beams, secondary joists, edge protection, and stair access. Design considers imposed loads, deflection limits, and integration with existing structures.


Structural Support Systems

Existing buildings often require structural reinforcement or modification. We fabricate supports for building extensions and alterations, propping systems for structural repairs, beam and column reinforcement for load increases, façade retention systems for redevelopment, and temporary works supporting construction activities. Structural intervention in existing buildings demands careful analysis—understanding existing structure, minimising disruption, and ensuring reinforcement integrates effectively without compromising building stability.


Staircases & Access Platforms

Industrial and commercial facilities require steel stairs and platforms providing safe access. We fabricate industrial staircases with appropriate rise and going, access platforms for plant and equipment, walkways and gantries for maintenance access, and escape stairs meeting fire safety requirements. Steel stairs combine structural strength with rapid installation, ideal for industrial environments, commercial buildings, and external access situations.

FABRICATION STANDARDS & QUALITY

BS EN 1090 Compliant Structural Steelwork

Structural steelwork must meet stringent quality standards. BS EN 1090 specifies requirements for fabricating and assembling steel structures, covering material specifications, welding procedures, dimensional tolerances, surface preparation, and documentation. Our structural steel fabrication complies with these standards, ensuring steelwork performs safely and reliably.


Material Specifications

We work with structural steel grades to BS EN 10025 including S275 (commonly used for general structural work), S355 (higher strength for optimised designs), and other grades as engineering requires. Material traceability documentation confirms steel meets specified properties. For critical structures requiring mill certificates, we source appropriately certified materials with full traceability.


Welding & Connections

Structural welding follows BS EN 1090 welding procedures. Our coded welders hold appropriate qualifications for structural welding processes. Welded connections receive appropriate weld quality inspection. For bolted connections, holes are drilled to specified tolerances, ensuring proper bolt fit and structural performance. High-strength friction grip bolts (HSFG) are used where designs specify preloaded connections.


Dimensional Accuracy

Structural steel fabrication maintains tight dimensional tolerances. Beam lengths, hole positions, and connection alignments must be accurate for site assembly. Our fabrication procedures include dimensional verification before dispatch, ensuring steelwork arrives ready for erection without site modifications. Accuracy in fabrication directly affects erection speed and final structure quality.


Surface Preparation & Protection

Structural steel receives appropriate corrosion protection. Standard preparation involves blast cleaning to specified standards and application of protective primer coatings. For external or aggressive environments, specifications may require intumescent coatings (fire protection), hot-dip galvanizing, or multi-coat paint systems. We coordinate finishing requirements during fabrication, ensuring appropriate protection before installation.

INSTALLATION & PROJECT DELIVERY

Complete Structural Steelwork Service

We provide complete structural steel solutions from initial consultation through fabrication to site delivery. Our approach integrates design coordination, workshop fabrication, site delivery, and quality verification, delivering steel structures ready to support building construction.


Structural Coordination

Successful structural steel projects require coordination with structural engineers, architects, and main contractors. We review structural drawings, identifying any fabrication or erection issues early. Coordination ensures our steelwork integrates with foundations, interfaces correctly with other trades, and can be erected safely and efficiently within site constraints.


Site Work

Our site team follows safe working practices regarding construction planning. Site work includes setting column base plates, making bolted connections, installing bracing, and coordinating with follow-on trades. We work efficiently, minimising disruption and progressing building construction quickly.


Quality Verification

Completed steelwork undergoes inspection confirming compliance with specifications. Dimensional checks verify accurate erection. Connections are inspected ensuring proper bolt tightening or weld quality. We provide documentation including material certificates, welding records, and dimensional surveys as required by contracts or building control.

WHY CHOOSE NOTTINGHAM METALWORKS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

Local Structural Steel Expertise

As a Nottingham-based structural steel fabricator, we provide responsive service for building projects across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands. Our local presence means quick site visits, efficient coordination with local contractors, and the flexibility to accommodate project changes common in construction. Our structural steel capability extends our established metalwork expertise into engineered building structures. The precision and quality standards we apply to all fabrication translate directly to structural steelwork, where accuracy and compliance are essential.

COMMISSIONING STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

Starting Your Structural Steel Project

Commissioning structural steelwork begins with sharing your project requirements. Provide structural drawings, loading specifications, project timescales, and any particular site constraints. We'll review requirements, discuss fabrication and installation approach, provide detailed quotations, and coordinate with your construction programme. For projects without finalized structural designs, we work with structural engineers to develop economical steel solutions meeting your building requirements. Early engagement ensures steelwork is designed for efficient fabrication and practical site erection. Structural steel fabrication typically takes 4 weeks from approved drawings to delivery, with installation timeframes dependent on structure complexity. We coordinate delivery and erection with your construction schedule, ensuring steel frames are erected when needed without delays.


Structural Steel Fabrication in Nottingham

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Frequently Asked Questions About Structural Steel

  • What is BS EN 1090 and why does it matter?

    BS EN 1090 is the European standard for fabricating and assembling steel and aluminium structures. It specifies requirements for materials, welding, dimensional tolerances, corrosion protection, and quality management. Structural steelwork supporting buildings must comply with BS EN 1090 to meet Building Regulations. Compliance ensures steel is fabricated to consistent standards with appropriate quality control, documentation, and traceability. Our BS EN 1090 compliant fabrication means steelwork meets regulatory requirements, satisfies building control, and provides proper structural performance throughout building life. Non-compliant steelwork can result in building control rejections, insurance complications, and potentially unsafe structures.

  • Can you work from structural engineer's drawings?

    Yes, we fabricate directly from structural engineer's GA (general arrangement) drawings and detail drawings. Structural drawings show steel member sizes, connection details, material specifications, and dimensional information we need for fabrication. We review drawings to identify any fabrication issues, coordinate with structural engineers where clarification is needed, and produce workshop fabrication drawings showing exact dimensions, hole positions, and weld details. If your project lacks structural drawings, we can recommend structural engineers who can design appropriate steelwork for your building requirements. We work collaboratively with engineers, ensuring designs are practical to fabricate and erect whilst meeting structural performance requirements.

  • How long does structural steel fabrication take?

    Fabrication timescales depend on project size and complexity. Modest structures—simple beams for extensions or small portal frames—might be fabricated within 2-3 weeks from approved drawings. Larger projects—complete building frames or complex multi-storey structures—require 6-8 weeks or longer. Fabrication time includes steel procurement, cutting and drilling, welding and assembly, surface preparation, and protective coating application. We provide realistic schedules during quoting, coordinated with your construction programme. For projects requiring staged delivery (steel erected in phases), we schedule fabrication ensuring steelwork is delivered when needed without site storage problems or construction delays.

  • Do you provide structural calculations?

    Structural design and calculations are the responsibility of qualified structural engineers. We fabricate to engineers' specifications, ensuring steelwork meets design requirements. For projects where clients don't have structural engineers appointed, we can recommend engineers who can design appropriate structural solutions. We then fabricate to their approved designs, providing the workshop expertise translating engineering drawings into built structures. This separation between design responsibility and fabrication is standard construction practice, ensuring structures are designed by appropriately qualified professionals whilst fabrication is handled by experienced steelwork contractors.

  • Can you install structural steel or only fabricate?

    We provide both fabrication and installation services. Our installation team erects structural steelwork following safe working practices and construction planning. We handle column and beam erection, bolted connection assembly, temporary bracing installation, and coordination with foundation contractors and following trades. For very large or complex structures requiring specialist lifting equipment or extensive site teams, we can fabricate steelwork for installation by specialist erection contractors whilst maintaining fabrication responsibility. We'll advise on the most appropriate approach during project discussion. Many projects benefit from single-source responsibility for fabrication and installation, ensuring accountability and coordination.

  • What corrosion protection do structural steel frames need?

    Protection requirements depend on exposure conditions and building type. Internal steelwork in heated, dry buildings typically receives blast cleaning and protective primer coating. External steelwork or structures in damp environments require enhanced protection—multi-coat paint systems, intumescent coatings (providing fire protection), or hot-dip galvanizing for maximum durability. Agricultural buildings housing livestock need galvanizing due to ammonia exposure from animal waste. We advise on appropriate specifications based on your structure's environment, building use, and design life expectations. Properly specified corrosion protection ensures decades of maintenance-free structural performance.

  • Can you strengthen existing steel structures?

    Yes, we fabricate strengthening elements for existing steel structures requiring increased capacity. This might involve welding additional plates to beams increasing moment capacity, adding steel columns supporting existing beams, installing bracing improving structural stability, or providing temporary propping during building alterations. Strengthening existing structures requires careful assessment by structural engineers, who specify appropriate reinforcement. We then fabricate and install the strengthening elements, often working within occupied buildings where minimising disruption is essential. Structural strengthening extends building capacity without complete reconstruction.

  • What sizes of structural projects do you undertake?

    We handle structural steel projects from modest domestic extensions requiring a few beams through to substantial commercial and industrial structures. Small projects—residential extensions with steel lintels or goal posts—receive the same fabrication standards as larger work. Medium projects—mezzanine floors, agricultural buildings, small commercial structures—suit our capabilities well. For very large projects—major industrial developments or substantial multi-storey buildings—we assess capacity and may work with specialist structural steel contractors whilst providing fabrication expertise. Our flexible approach means we're not constrained by minimum project values that large fabricators impose.

  • Do structural steel buildings require fire protection?

    Fire protection requirements depend on building use, height, and Building Regulations compliance. Single-storey agricultural or industrial buildings often don't require protected steelwork. Multi-storey buildings, structures with accommodation over, or buildings with specific fire safety requirements need protected steel—typically intumescent coatings expanding when heated to insulate steel from fire. Structural engineers specify required fire resistance periods (typically 30, 60, or 90 minutes). We coordinate with intumescent coating applicators, ensuring steelwork receives appropriate fire protection meeting specified performance. Fire protection adds cost but is essential for regulatory compliance where required.