How Is Steel Fabrication Used In The Construction Industry?

Steel fabrication plays an enormous role in Australia’s construction industry.

It can be found in many civil and domestic construction projects and is a key element in Australia’s growth and recovery for 2022 and beyond. 

What Is Steel Fabrication?

Steel fabrication refers to the process of taking raw steel and making it into another product. Steel is an alloy and can be moulded into many shapes that are then used as key elements of the construction industry.

It’s easily transported across long distances and can be carried by road, rail, or sea, making it ideal for the diversity of the Australian landscape. 

Fabricated steel can be found in many aspects of construction. It is found in many components of a structure, such as the roof and guttering manufacture.

Steel roofing has improved over time to offer a range of colours and the development of Zincalume means that a steel roof offers exceptional resistance to the harsh Australian climate.
 
Fabricated steel plays a major role in prefabricated buildings. From trailers, outbuildings, and houses right through to bigger structures like shopping malls, prefabrication offers an economical and innovative alternative to conventional construction.

The blend of precision cutting and welding as well as superb quality steel means that a prefabricated building is a superb solution for a huge range of construction projects.
 
Fabricated steel plays a key role in creating a structure and its versatility means a range of shapes and styles can be accommodated. Steel frames are exceptionally strong and can tolerate significant loads across a wide area, which means they are part of some of our largest and tallest buildings.

The nature of steel means it is a highly customisable product and can be adapted to add flair, durability, and impact to any building.
 
Fabricated steel isn’t just for the heavy stuff though – it’s also found in the detailed aspects of a structure. Things like springs and wires all use fabricated steel to make their shapes and provide the crucial aspects of the function and durability off a building.

It is also used in the manufacture of heavy gauge containers such as boilers, water tanks and other vessels.
 
As well as providing the end product, steel fabricators often deliver key aspects of the design process such as the design of components using CAD technology and 3D modelling. They can also supply steel fabricated components that can be constructed in situ, making transportation simple and economical. 

Another key positive for the steel fabrication industry is the level of growth in construction. Forecasts from the Australian Construction Industry Forum show a strong growth trajectory, even after the challenges of Covid-19.

The forum indicates an expected growth of 2.7%, which would place the value of the construction industry in Australia at around $243 billion.

New home building is anticipated to reach around the 10% growth mark thanks to an increase n demand, low-interest rates and government support programmes such as Homebuilder.

Hardrok Engineering has over 45 years of experience in the industry.

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