To keep the sign from falling off the building facade, Midwest created an unusual custom steel frame to adapt to the unique requirements.

In order to help the pieces of this project come together, Midwest Stairs & Iron partnered with SignEffectz for the construction of the sign itself, and general contractor Hunzinger Construction. This capability is part of the miscellaneous metals division.

The Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, painted by Canaletto in 1742. Five bollards stand beyond the arch, apparently placed to protect it from vehicle damage. Use a Bollard to Protect Building Structures A bollard is part of a miscellaneous metals package to help protect structures, or direct road traffic. Bollards vary in shapes and

The Workers Who Bring Architectural Metal to Life Today and everyday is a day to recognize those who make all of the planning efforts come to life. While many of us debate on aesthetics and how to get it done, the metal fabricators quietly get it done without the need for recognition or notoriety. Their

—What Expertise is Required for Misc Metals? Misc metals often requires engineering, forward thinking, and customization. This area of steel construction requires small picture thinking, as we have to hunt and peck through drawings so that nothing goes amiss. To be an expert in misc metals, you have to know your own metals trade plus