subject: Frequently Asked Questions About Steel Construction Consultants [print this page] Got a question about finding a steel construction consultant for your next project? Here are answers to commonly asked questions.
Question: When I am selecting a steel construction company in El Paso to bid on a new construction product, what kinds of credentials should I be looking for to make sure I am doing business with the best?
Answer: You need to make sure that all welders are AWS certified. Everyone will have managers and head operators who are AWS certified, but they're not the only ones who will be working on your steel joists or other steel construction project. You should also make sure that they are up to date on the latest compliance guidelines set forth by the American Institute of Steel Construction. So, make sure that every individual welder who works at the company is AWS certified and that they abide by industry guidelines.
Question: We need help with a steel construction project in El Paso Texas. We will be remodeling and adding onto a junior high school in the area, and we'll be contracting out the steel construction part of the job. Is it better to go with a company who specializes in steel in El Paso or should we go with a general metal contractor who works with multiple types of metal?
Answer: You won't pay any extra if you go with a company who specializes in steel construction, and you'll be working with steel experts. Companies who work with multiple types of metals and on a vast array of projects may not have the expertise you need to get a standard school addition project built on time and without any difficulties along the way.
Question: What type of commonly known computer software tools will most steel construction companies in El Paso, Texas be used to using?
Answer: It is industry standard to be on AutoCAD's well-respected 2D and 3D design and engineering software. Most companies will still be using AutoCAD 2004, although some may already have started using AutoCAD 2011. They may also use other software that is specific to the steel fabrication industry, such as FabTrol MRP, for material planning and project management.
Question: What is FabTrol MRP?
Answer: FabTrol MRP is a widely used, multi faceted materials requirements planning software that is designed specifically for the steel industry. FabTrol MRP is used for manufacturing management, drawing management, project cost (bidding) and time estimating, and material management. Most steel companies in El Paso Texas will use FabTrol MRP software for materials management and AutoCAD for engineering and design.
