The downtime after construction season is the perfect time to prep for next year. Successful contractors take the winter months to study up on the latest design trends and incorporate them into next year’s projects. In our 2026 stair design style forecast, we provide an overview of all the trends we see on the horizon.

Midwest Iron has built a reputation as an industry-leading commercial stairs fabricator, but did you know that we also offer replacement services? Staircase upkeep, and eventually stair replacement, is essential to maintain the safety of your building. In this blog, we’ll share vital information that will tell you how to inspect your stairs for damage.

When it comes to building and installing stairs, you can’t take any chances. Safety and quality are paramount. At Midwest Iron, we are well aware of the high standards for construction, which is why safety and quality are at the core of everything we do. We offer a Quality Promise in all of our work

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

Know Egress Lighting Options, Codes, and Requirements Responsibility is key to safely illuminating egress paths. The responsibility of planning egress lighting within buildings generally lies with the engineer, architect, or both. In either case, an egress marking system is one of the last in the design phase, but can be one of the most important.

Stairs Reminiscent of MC Escher This photo of an in process stair railing installation brings to mind the Relativity drawing by MC Escher. MC Escher was a genius at mathematical relationships, order, symmetry, perception, perspective, and the ability to think 3D in a 2D space; some of the key characteristics that embody architects and drafters.

The fabrication of modern curved steel stairs takes precision, focus, and a lot of pre-planning.

The Challenge The challenge is balancing the requirements of budget and timing with elements of design, code, and fabrication. Anyone can build a steel stair that can last 100 years, if you have an unlimited budget. The Solution Today, you have to figure out a way to construct an egress system that will meet building codes

You can find this steel staircase in the new Kohl’s Kitch cafeteria. Kohl’s is attracting talent with a new modern corporate dining facility called ‘The Kitch’, which features a steel staircase and architectural metal panels by Midwest Stairs & Iron. (Actually, the feature is wood fired pizza and custard options, with a metal feature serving

Details matter with a modern floating staircase. Suspended, cantilevered treads, continuously welded tube… Details matter when you want to float a steel staircase with marble and glass railing. The new Milwaukee Northwestern Mutual office tower features a monumental floating staircase. This a-typical monumental steel stair floats alongside a perfectly patterned marble wall (created by another

Commercial Construction Demands Fast Timelines and Accuracy for Steel Fabrication An idea of increasing speed leads Midwest Stairs & Iron to add the PythonX CNC machine along it’s group of talented individuals and steel fabrication services. The robotic CNC machine will expand steel fabrication services to help structural steel companies outsource their tapped capacity, and

Elevate your projects with our cutting-edge approaches, innovative design techniques, and unwavering commitment to quality. The Evolution of Steel Stairs: From Functional to Phenomenal Stairs are no longer merely functional elements within a space used to transport from A to B. Today, they stand as architectural statements, seamlessly blending form and function. Our team at

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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,