The construction industry is extremely competitive – that’s why it’s so important to pay attention to emerging trends. Keeping track of trends can be tricky because they seem to be constantly changing, but Midwest Iron is here to help. In this blog, we’ll explain the construction and design trends we’re seeing in 2025, and we’ll share why Midwest Iron is the best partner to help you integrate these trends into your new balcony builds.
2025 Construction Trends
1. Industrial Style
Industrial style is popping up just about everywhere, from office buildings to single-family homes. This style is defined by exposed architectural elements like beams or ductwork, raw materials like wood or steel, and an overall minimalist or utilitarian feel.
2. Sustainability
In 2025, sustainability is the name of the game. Companies throughout the industrial world are taking strides to become more eco-friendly, and construction is no different. Many construction companies are searching out new technologies that can help them reach their sustainability goals.
3. Modular Construction
Above all else, builders want their projects to be completed as quickly as possible without sacrificing on quality or safety. Modular, or prefabricated, construction is quickly becoming a preference for builders to help streamline operations. In this type of construction, large parts of a building are assembled offsite, leading to a quick and easy installation onsite.
Why Midwest Iron is Best
At Midwest Iron, we’ve been carefully watching these industry trends take shape, and we are confident that we are the perfect partner to tackle all of these trends for any new balcony project.
100% Hand-Welded Metal
We provide hand-welded manufacturing on all of our aluminum and steel balconies. This means fast installation, rust-free longevity, and stable materials. It’s also a surefire way to create an industrial feel for your building.
Prebuilt Balconies
Our unique bolt-on style of aluminum balconies install in a flash with zero onsite assembly or fabrication required. We offer over 35 proprietary bolt-on balcony designs that are 100% supported and compliant. Adopting the modular building trend has never been easier.
Exclusive WaterDek System
All Midwest Iron balconies are equipped with our exclusive WaterDek technology, which captures rainwater and liquids and directs them to drain away from the building and other balconies below. This greatly extends the lifespan of the balconies and keeps the building looking great longer – a major win for sustainability.
Midwest Iron at Work
Want to see our work for yourself? We are proud to have built balconies for some of the Midwest’s biggest builds in recent years.
Ascent MKE
We supplied all of the stairs as well as 187 glass rail and aluminum balconies for the Ascent MKE luxury apartments in downtown Milwaukee. At 284 feet tall and 25 stories, this high-rise building is officially the tallest mass timber structure in the world.
Rhythm Luxury Apartments
The Rhythm Apartments building is located steps away from many of Milwaukee’s most popular amenities and attractions. Midwest Iron supplied all of the steel, stairs, and balconies for this building.
Work with Us
Midwest Iron is the industry leader in modern metals manufacturing. We specialize in fabricating self-supporting bolt-on aluminum balconies, steel stairs, railings, miscellaneous metals, and GBC Safety Glow photo luminescent egress life safety systems. Our products are pre-fabricated, pre-assembled and pre-engineered. Partner benefits include clear communication with all project teams, products shipped complete for easy installation, and 3D shop drawing formats in CAD and BIM.
Ready to work with the Midwest’s best? Request your quote today to get started.
