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