The most innovative steel fabricator in North America
Often subcontractors “major on the minors,” creating loads of unnecessary frustration over things that don’t really matter. In contrast, we are builders first and approach every job with the end goal in mind— fabricating a constructible building.
We are builders first and approach every job with the end goal in mind-fabricating a constructible building.
We focus on the details that matter, ensuring large structural members fit together perfectly in the field by shop-assembling ahead of time. After all, who wants a surprise when the load rolls in at the job site?
Focusing on the details that matter, we ensure large structural members fit together perfectly in the field by shop-assembling ahead of time.
Collaboration from the beginning
From paper napkin sketches to 3D models, Schuff’s experts can work with anything. We take your idea and apply our building expertise to ensure your design is constructible. Our fabrication team strategizes with you early in the process, working closely with our preconstruction design assist teams, in house engineers and field preconstruction department to make suggestions that will allow the project to be fabricated more efficiently. Our experience informs:
Proven processes
From the moment Schuff is chosen as the fabricator, we get to work implementing our time-tested processes.
- Steel is ordered through our procurement department and delivered to one of our 7 fabrication shop locations. Dependent on the location of the job site, Schuff has access to 8 additional shop locations, for a total of over 2.1M square feet under roof, through its sister companies across the DBM Global platform.
- Locations are strategic to job sites to minimize carbon footprint.
- Every load is inspected for quality.
- Our statusing system commences as soon as the steel is sawed or drilled, allowing complete visibility to our clients.
- Steel is fitted and welded and finally, blasted and coated per exact specifications.
15 fabrication plants
2.1M+ sq ft under roof
Builders since 1976
5000+ completed projects
Pre-assemby for lower project risk
We pre-assemble heavy steel sections to ensure perfect field fit up. Our attention to detail and thoroughness is what sets us apart in our fabrication shops. By shop-assembling structural members, we reduce safety risk in field because we can more
quickly erect pre-assembled sections with less iron workers in the air. This approach also reduces project cost and timeline because of its impact on fabrication and construction efficiency.
We pre-assemble heavy steel sections to ensure perfect field fit up. Our attention to detail and thoroughness is what sets us apart in our fabrication shops. By shop-assembling structural members, we reduce safety risk in field because we can more quickly erect pre-assembled sections with less iron workers in the air. This approach also reduces project cost and timeline because of its impact on fabrication and construction efficiency.
Fabrication technology
Fabricating some of the largest, most complex work in North America requires advanced technologies—something Schuff doesn’t shy away from. Since 1977, we’ve allowed our experience to inform our fabrication processes and are agile enough to quickly adapt to the fluctuating needs of the modern steel market. Schuff collaborates with industry partners to improve our smart machinery’s performance and accuracy by utilizing evolved IP technologies.
We use:
Defining Success
A successful day at Schuff Steel is one in which everyone makes it home safely to their families each and every day. That’s why safety is a core value that we don’t shy away from. We don’t cut corners. We don’t take the easy way out. Operating the safest possible shops in America means that we train regularly in the following most pertinent and actionable safety practices.
- Daily pre-task planning
- Hazard communication
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire protection and prevention
- Procedures for reporting accidents and incidents
- Strict PPE requirements
- Custom safety systems
And most importantly, we train and equip every plant manager and supervisor with the necessary tools to reach our goal of total elimination of accidents.
Schuff is Truly Best in Class
I want to thank the entire Schuff Steel organization for their dedication, commitment to quality, and incredible hard work over the past few years. In large part Schuff was the heartbeat of the Wilshire Grand project as we reached for the sky. The steel detailing, fabrication and erection process has been executed in a flawless manner. While the public marvels at today’s event, they don’t fully understand, or appreciate what went on ‘behind the scene’ allowing the spire to be set in place. It has been a distinct privilege to work with you, and the Schuff team. Schuff is truly best in class, and sets the benchmark for excellence.
Kenneth Aspis, Martin Project Management
