As people continue to spend time at home and urban spaces modernize, the demand for durable and cost-effective balcony solutions is on the rise. Aluminum balconies have emerged as the frontrunner for the future of balcony design and installation. This article explores the numerous advantages of aluminum balconies and Midwest Iron’s distinct approach. The Future

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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 9, 2023—Midwest Iron, formerly Midwest Stairs and Iron, has officially announced its new branding to transform its position in the marketplace and introduce its pre-fabricated, bolt-on, aluminum balcony system across the country.  In business for over 17 years, Midwest Iron’s handiwork can be seen all across the Midwest. One need not look

For over 16 years, you’ve known Midwest Stairs and Iron as the nationally recognized metal manufacturer that we are—specializing in self-supporting, bolt-on, aluminum balconies; steel stairs; railings; and miscellaneous metals. Today, we still do all of these things, but we’ve simplified our brand to better encapsulate our offerings and showcase our work. From now on,

7 MIN READ Seeking the Best Balcony Choice for Multifamily Buildings What are the Different Types of Balconies? What Construction Material is Available for Balconies? What Details Should You Know for Balcony Design? Which Balcony Type is Best? What are the Different Types of Balconies? Many balcony options exist for today’s multi-family construction projects. Use

St. Camillus Transfer Beam Installation Transfer Beam Installation Successfully Completed The installation of the 26,000 lb transfer beam is complete at the St. Camillus project in Wauwatosa, WI. The new 15-story independent living building sits across from the Milwaukee County Zoo. Gilbane Building Company is the general contractor. This was a record-setting transfer beam Midwest

We’re ready to meet elevated design and accelerated timelines. Modern Construction Efficiency Ideas Laser Cutting Machine Will Address Modern Construction Challenges Today’s construction challenges call for fast timelines. But how does an already pushed to the limit manufacturer meet faster timelines? The manufacturer must be flexible. Flexibility introduces the idea of laser cutting automation. Moreover,

Modern balconies in multifamily construction are hot right now. Residents want balconies for connection outside of their living space…to feel breathtaking views, take in the sounds of nature, or view the bustling city from above. This increased balcony demand creates a need for a modern way of thinking about balconies.

What helps make a balcony safe and stable? A safe and stable balcony is best created by engineering know how and innovation. We’ve all been on balconies where the railing seems a little loose, or the decking seems a little unsafe. Those balconies were built with the cheapest cost in mind, without consideration of occupant

Acronyms and Industry Terms of the Construction Industry Sometimes architects speak their own archispeak with words like WELL, LEED, BIM, built environment, biophilia, and ROM. The other day we used Google to figure out what ROM meant from an architect standpoint, and then translated the literal meaning from Rough Order of Magnitude to the simplistic