Construction season is well underway in America. During this busy time of year, project managers and contractors are on the lookout for new tools and technologies to make sure their new builds are completed on schedule. As a leader in modern metals manufacturing, Midwest Iron’s innovative bolt-on balcony offers a brilliantly simple way to do

In the rapidly changing landscape of architecture and construction, the acceleration of build times has become a prominent trend. Fueled by a demand for efficiency, innovative construction techniques, and advancements in technology, this shift is particularly notable in response to the evolving requirements of contemporary living. The surge in remote work has not only reshaped

According to the most recent data available from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), the time it takes to complete a multifamily construction project rose from 17 months in 2021 to 19.8 months in 2022. Several factors may have influenced the time it takes to complete multifamily construction projects. However, the lingering effects of

You may have noticed that all over the United States, high-rise apartment complexes are popping up in every major city. More and more young professionals are seeking housing in cities near their places of work, and this requires developers to meet that demand. The most popular trend we are seeing with the urban apartments and

Step on an aluminum balcony and take in the scenery at the latest ultra-luxury rental at the NorthShore 770. The NorthShore 770 makes one desire to live in an apartment, and the NorthShore 770 seems to provide amazing opportunities to truly live up.

Bolt on balconies are safer than cantilever balconies. The recent tragedy of the cantilever balcony in Berkeley, CA raised awareness of the potential catastrophic failure of cantilever balconies. The tragedy demonstrated how hidden joists can hide dangerous rotting conditions, within just eight years!

Beaumont Place by the Mandel Group is complete and ready for residents to enjoy the spacious aluminum balconies. Midwest Stairs & Iron worked alongside VJS Construction Services to help create the Beaumont Place apartments.

Aluminum is a good sustainable choice for a building retrofit. Recently, Midwest Stairs & Iron completed a building retrofit with an aluminum balcony system to an 1800s building. Most often historic preservation can be a choice of: restoration for historical reasons, or renovation as part of sustainable design. Did you know aluminum is a good

An efficient balcony system just bolts on. Construction projects require time efficiencies, and property owners always like money efficiencies. We take these key aspects into consideration for the bolt on balcony systems. Our current record for installing bolt on balconies is 24 balconies in 5 hours at the 1st and Washington project. This record installation

Here are a few trends in modern multifamily complexes: Give the complex a trendy name, Add amenities, and Use things like a powder coated aluminum balcony color to differentiate from other multifamily buildings. The Trio in Milwaukee is a trendy name complex comprised of three buildings. This new multifamily property has unique amenities like a

Pre-Assembled Bolt On System Means Easy Install The Scott at Brush Park multifamily project required larger than standard size balconies, with shipment from Wisconsin to Michigan. The extra challenge of these large sized balconies was that the balcony arrive preassembled. Midwest Stairs & Iron believes balconies should arrive fully welded and pre-assembled to save install

Midwest Iron’s Commercial Balcony Customization As millennials assume executive positions, their decision-making priorities are reshaping the business world. A key area of focus is work-life balance. At Midwest Iron, we are seeing new expectations for workspaces and residential environments to better align with millennial values. Companies are sticking to hybrid and flexible schedules, and as

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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

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

How Does Deflection Affect Deck Structure Design? Deflection and live loads play a part in how occupants feel while on a balcony. Balcony and deck structure design needs several considerations for ultimate design. These considerations become crucial when balconies of a multifamily property take on how a building looks and feels in the end. You