Resources

Field Notes From The Workshop

Practical, plain-language guides on materials, maintenance, standards, and structural basics — written for clients, not engineers.

Maintenance·6 min read

Preventing Rust on Exposed Steel Structures

Corrosion is the single biggest threat to the lifespan of an exposed steel structure. Here's how coating systems, drainage design, and inspection schedules keep it in check.

2 June 2026Read→

Materials·8 min read

Understanding Steel Grades: A Buyer's Guide

S355, A36, 304, 316 — steel grade codes look like alphabet soup until you know what they're actually specifying. A plain-language breakdown for non-engineers.

14 May 2026Read→

Structural·7 min read

Load-Bearing Basics for Non-Engineers

Dead load, live load, wind load — a practical explanation of the forces a steel structure is actually designed to carry, for clients who aren't structural engineers.

22 April 2026Read→

Standards·5 min read

Industry Standards Explained: AWS, ISO, and SANS

AWS D1.1, ISO 3834, SANS 2001 — what these certifications actually mean for the quality of the steel structure you're paying for.

10 March 2026Read→

Fabrication·6 min read

Choosing Between Plasma, Laser, and Waterjet Cutting

Three cutting technologies, three very different strengths. How to know which one your project actually needs.

18 February 2026Read→

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