Project Gallery
Explore our portfolio of completed projects spanning structural steel, custom railings, architectural metalwork, and industrial fabrication.
#1Railings
Steel Balconies and Railings
We were brought in to fabricate and install both balcony structures and the railings on this multi-family residential building. The client wanted something that felt intentional and tied into the exterior, not just a standard railing slapped on the side of the building. We went with a vertical bar design in a dark powder coat finish that picked up on the trim color already running across the facade, so when you look at the building it all reads as one thought-out design rather than an afterthought. Both levels were done at the same time which let us keep the work consistent and efficient. The balcony platforms themselves were steel framed and the railings were fabricated in our shop before coming to site for installation. Getting the dimensions right before you show up is half the battle on a job like this because you're working off an existing structure and there's no room to be off. From a structural standpoint balconies on a multi-family building carry a lot of responsibility. Residents are out there year round, weather is always working against the material, and the connections to the building have to be solid for the long haul. We take that seriously on every job but especially on residential work where people are living with what you built. This one came out exactly how it should.
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#3Railings
Custom Wrought Iron Interior Railing
This is the kind of work that doesn't come around on every job and our guys genuinely enjoy when it does. The homeowner had a very specific vision for this interior railing and we worked closely with them to bring it to life. The scrollwork, the circular medallion patterns, the smaller decorative details running throughout — all of it was custom fabricated by hand in our shop. Nothing off a shelf on this one. Ornamental ironwork like this takes a different level of patience and craftsmanship than a standard railing job. Every scroll has to be formed consistently, the symmetry across the panels has to be right, and the details that tie everything together have to feel intentional rather than random. When you're standing in front of it in person you can tell immediately whether that level of care went into it or not. The finish is a flat black which was the right choice for this design. It lets the ironwork itself be the focal point without the finish competing with it, and against the hardwood floors and the neutral walls it stands out exactly the way it should. The homeowner was very happy with how it turned out and honestly it's one of those installs you remember because the craftsmanship involved was a step above the everyday work. It's a piece that's going to be in that home for generations.
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#4Railings
Custom Steel Railing
This was a front entry railing job for a homeowner in New Jersey. The house had a classic look to it—white brick, black shutters, an arched front door—and they wanted the railing to feel like it belonged there rather than standing out for the wrong reasons. We went with a steel vertical bar design with a dark finish that matched the shutters and door hardware already on the house. Simple, clean, and appropriate for the style of the home. The scope included the stair railings on both sides and a panel section across the top of the landing in front of the door. Getting everything to run consistently at the correct pitch and height when you're anchoring into existing concrete requires the layout to be done right from the start. The posts have to be set properly so that nothing shifts over time, especially on a front entry where the railing gets used every single day. The homeowner wanted something that added to the curb appeal without overcomplicating the look of the house and this hit that mark. It fits the architecture, it's built solid, and those tend to be the jobs homeowners are happiest with years down the road.
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#5Railings
Steel Stair Railings
Straightforward job but one that had to be executed well given how much the railings are the focal point of this entry. The staircase is brick and stone and the homeowner wanted a steel railing that complemented the existing masonry without competing with it. Matte black vertical bar design was the right fit for the look of the building and it reads well against the red brick. Both sides were anchored into the brick structure itself which requires the right hardware and the right approach so you're not compromising the masonry over time. The pitch on the handrail has to follow the stair angle precisely and the spacing on the vertical bars has to stay consistent all the way up or it shows immediately. These are the details that separate a railing that looks professionally done from one that doesn't. The finished product is clean, proportional to the staircase, and built to hold up through years of weather and daily use. For a front entry like this that's really what the homeowner needs and that's what we delivered.
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#7Railings
Frameless Glass Railing
This was an interior glass railing installation at the top of a staircase in a newly constructed home. The builder wanted to keep the space feeling open and bright and frameless glass was the right solution for that. No posts, no top rail, just tempered glass panels anchored directly into the floor with low profile hardware. It lets the light move through the space freely and from a design standpoint it doesn't interrupt the sightlines the way a traditional railing would. The photo was taken before the protective film was pulled off the glass which is why it reads a little hazy, but you can see the layout clearly. The corner section and the run along the stair opening were both part of our scope. Getting the glass panels to sit plumb and tight at the corner without any visible gaps is where the precision of the installation really matters. The hardware has to be positioned correctly from the start because once the glass is set there's very little room to adjust. This style of railing works particularly well in a newer construction home where the interior design is leaning modern and clean. It's a detail that homeowners notice and that adds real value to the finished space. The builder was happy with how it came out and it photographs well once that protective film comes off.
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#8Railings
Steel Horizontal Bar Railing
This was a front entry railing installation on a newer custom home with a modern exterior. The homeowner went with a horizontal bar design which fits the architectural style of the house well. The clean lines of the railing carry the same language as the rest of the facade, the flat panel siding, the tall black window frames, the stone staircase. Everything on this house was considered and the railing had to hold up to that standard. The staircase splits at the landing which meant we had railings running at two different angles meeting at a center post. That center post with the grid panel detail you can see in the photo was a custom fabricated element we built to anchor both runs and give the entry a defined focal point. Getting the geometry right where those two pitches meet at the same post requires the shop work to be accurate before anything goes to the field. The matte black powder coat finish was consistent across all the steel on this project which tied everything together. Against the natural stone of the staircase and the white exterior of the house it has a sharp contrast that works well. It's the kind of front entry that makes an impression and the railing plays a big part in that.
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#9Railings
Steel Stair Railing
This was an exterior stair railing installation on a well-appointed home with a substantial natural stone staircase leading up to the main level. The existing architecture was traditional—stone masonry, white wood railings on the upper porch, mature landscaping—and the homeowner needed a steel railing for the lower stair run that respected that context rather than fighting it. We went with a vertical bar design in matte black which bridged the gap between the more traditional white wood railing above and the stone work below. It's a transitional element and the design choice had to be deliberate. Too ornate and it clashes with the clean stone, too industrial and it feels out of place on a home like this. The vertical bar profile with the flat bar handrail hit the right balance. The stair run is long and the pitch is consistent throughout which is a credit to how the masonry was laid out. Our job was to follow that line precisely and anchor the posts into the stone at the correct spacing so the railing feels like it was always part of the staircase. The step lights integrated into the stone added another layer of detail to work around during the installation. Everything came together well and the finished result fits the property the way it should.
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#10Railings
Steel Stair and Porch Railing
This job was on a row-style brick home in a dense residential neighborhood. You can see from the photo that the neighboring property has a similar setup, which is common in these kinds of neighborhoods, and the homeowner wanted their railing to look sharp and well maintained relative to what's around them. We installed the stair railing coming off the front steps as well as the porch railing panel across the landing at the top. The design is a clean vertical bar with a flat cap rail and square post bases anchored into the concrete. Nothing overly complicated but the execution has to be precise because on a small stoop like this every detail is right in front of you. The transitions from the stair pitch into the level porch section have to be handled cleanly at the top post so the whole run reads as one continuous railing rather than two separate pieces joined together. The matte black finish works well against the red brick and the warm tone of the front door. It's a traditional look that suits the house and the block it sits on. The homeowner also has an ornamental iron gate at the entry which our work had to complement, and we think it all reads consistently together.
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#11Railings
Steel Porch Railing
This was a new construction home with a full-width front porch and a natural stone facade, and our scope was the entire railing run across the front including the stair sections on both ends. The vertical bar design with a flat cap rail was consistent across the whole porch which on a run this long requires every post to be set at the same height and spacing without any drift from one end to the other. When you're anchoring into a brand new stone porch the layout has to be planned carefully so the post bases land in the right position relative to the stonework below them. It's one of those details that isn't obvious when everything goes right but stands out immediately when it doesn't. The black steel against the natural stone and the gray siding is a combination that works well on a home like this, traditional in form but with a clean modern edge to it. By the time the landscaping and exterior finishes were complete the railing sat exactly where it needed to and tied the whole front of the house together. The builder was satisfied with the result and it's a good representation of what we do on a larger residential scope.
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#12Railings
Steel Porch Railing
This was a front porch railing installation on a fully renovated home with a lot of high end exterior detail already in place. Stone facade, white columns, dark siding, mature landscaping. The homeowner put a lot of thought into the overall look of the house and the railing had to fit into that without looking like an afterthought. We installed the railing across the full width of the porch as well as the shorter run on the side entry stair. The horizontal top rail with vertical balusters in matte black was the right choice for this house. It's understated enough that it doesn't compete with the stonework or the columns but it has enough presence to define the porch and give it a finished look. On a porch like this where the columns and the existing architecture are doing a lot of the visual work, the railing needs to complement rather than dominate. Getting that balance right comes down to the proportions, the post spacing, the baluster weight, and the finish. All of those decisions were made with the overall look of the house in mind and the result fits the property well. It's a beautiful home and we're glad our work is part of it.
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#13Railings
Steel Areaway Railing
This was a railing installation around a below-grade areaway on the side of a residential property. The opening drops down several feet and needed to be properly guarded on all sides, so this was as much about safety as it was about appearance. The railing had to cover a lot of linear footage and wrap around the full perimeter of the opening including the corners and the access point. We used a vertical bar design with a decorative ring detail at the top of each post which added a touch of character appropriate for the style of the home. The brick exterior and the traditional architectural details on the property called for something with a little more refinement than a plain commercial style railing, and the ring caps gave it that without overdoing it. The post bases are anchored into the concrete surround and the corners were mitered cleanly so the railing reads as one continuous run rather than a series of sections pieced together. On an installation like this where the railing is essentially guarding a hazard, the structural integrity of every connection matters. Everything was welded and set properly and the finished product is both functional and appropriate for the property it sits on.
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#14Railings
Steel Areaway Railing with Gate
This was another below-grade areaway railing installation, this one with a gate built into the run to allow access down into the space. The concrete walls of the areaway were already in place and our scope was to guard the perimeter and provide a functional entry point that could be secured when not in use. The vertical bar design is consistent with the railing panels on either side and the gate was fabricated to match so the whole installation reads as one unit. Building a gate into a railing run like this requires the hinges and latch hardware to be set correctly so the gate swings properly and closes flush without any sag over time. That's something that can go wrong if the frame isn't square coming out of the shop and the hinges aren't positioned with that in mind. The posts are anchored into the top of the concrete wall and the whole assembly sits level and plumb despite the sloped grade you can see in the background. Functional, clean, and built to last in an outdoor environment where it's going to see weather year round.
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#15Railings
Steel Rooftop Terrace Railing
This was a rooftop terrace railing installation on a commercial building in what looks like Brooklyn or Jersey City based on the skyline. The terrace was being finished out as an amenity space and the railing had to meet code for a rooftop application while still looking appropriate for a space that was clearly being designed with care. We ran a horizontal bar railing design around the full perimeter of the terrace. At this height and in an urban environment the railing has to be engineered to handle wind load in addition to the standard structural requirements. The connections and the post spacing on a rooftop installation are held to a higher standard than a standard residential porch and we approach it accordingly. The horizontal bar profile was a good fit for this setting. It keeps the sightlines open so the views of the skyline are preserved which on a rooftop terrace is the whole point of being up there. The dark finish ties in with the furniture and the overall aesthetic the designer was going for. The space came out great and the railing does its job without getting in the way of what makes a rooftop like this worth having.
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#16Stairs & Staircases
Emergency Staircase Installation
This photo was taken mid-installation on an exterior emergency egress staircase on the side of a brick residential building, which gives a good look at our crew at work. The full stair structure, landing, and railings were fabricated in our shop and brought to site as a single coordinated package. Emergency egress staircases have to meet specific code requirements for rise, run, landing dimensions, and railing height. We build to those standards on every job without exception. There is no room to cut corners on life safety work and that is not how we operate regardless of the job size or timeline. Getting a structure like this set against an existing building requires careful anchoring into the masonry. The connections have to be solid because the entire assembly is cantilevered off the wall and it needs to perform under load without any movement. Our crew handled the install cleanly and efficiently. This is the kind of work that has to be done right the first time and we take that seriously every time we are on a job like this.
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#17Stairs & Staircases
Custom Steel Stringer Staircase
This photo says a lot about how we work. The crew standing in front of a staircase they built from the ground up, shot before the finishes went in so you can see the steel structure in its purest form. The stringer staircase and the support column were both fabricated in our shop and installed on site by this same team. The open stringer design is one of the cleaner looks you can achieve in a modern interior. The treads will be added by another trade once the flooring and walls are finished but the steel structure carrying everything is our work. That spine has to be perfectly level and true before anything else can follow. If the stringer isn't right nothing that gets built on top of it will be either. The support column on the left was also part of our scope, fabricated to match the staircase and positioned to carry the load at the base. This is the kind of project where the structural work and the aesthetic work are the same thing, there is nothing hiding what we built. It will be visible in that space for as long as the building stands and we're proud to put our name on it.
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#18Stairs & Staircases
Custom Ornamental Steel Staircase and Railing
This is one of the most involved projects we have completed and one we are genuinely proud to show. The homeowner had a very clear vision for a grand interior staircase with a custom geometric railing pattern and we worked closely with them to fabricate and install every piece of it. The sweeping curved stair with the two story open foyer required the railing to flow continuously from the ground floor landing all the way up and around the curve to the second floor, which is a significant fabrication challenge. The geometric panel design was drawn up specifically for this home. Every panel was cut and fabricated in our shop to match the pattern consistently across the entire run, and when you're working on a curved staircase the panels have to be developed so the geometry reads correctly as the railing changes angle. That is not a straightforward process and it requires precision at every stage from the shop drawings to the final installation. The two tone finish with the black steel against the white walls and the warm ceiling lighting was intentional and the result speaks for itself. A staircase like this is the centerpiece of the home. Everyone who walks through that front door sees it immediately and it sets the tone for the entire interior. The craftsmanship our team put into this job is evident in the finished product and it represents the highest level of what Federal Iron Works is capable of delivering.
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#21Stairs & Staircases
Custom Steel Spiral Staircase
The bottom photo shows this staircase being assembled in our shop before it ever got to the jobsite, and the top shows it fully installed on the building. We fabricate everything in house which is worth showing because it's a big part of how we maintain quality control from start to finish. A spiral staircase is one of the more complex fabrication jobs we take on. Every tread radiates off the center column at a consistent rise and rotation, the center post has to be perfectly plumb once it's set, and the whole structure has to land correctly at both the bottom and the top entry point. Any error in the layout compounds as you go up, so the shop work has to be precise before a single piece leaves the floor. The ornamental detail on the railing at the base was a custom element the homeowner wanted to add a decorative touch to what is otherwise a very functional structure. It ties in with the character of the building and softens the transition from the staircase into the garden level. The finished installation is a good example of what we can deliver when fabrication and design work together from the beginning of a project.
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#22Stairs & Staircases
Custom Curved Steel Staircase and Railing
This was a feature staircase installation in a hotel lobby and it is exactly the kind of project that requires every trade involved to be at the top of their game. Our scope was the steel structure and the railing system, which on a curved staircase of this caliber is a substantial undertaking. The railing follows the full curve of the stair from the ground floor up to the mezzanine level with a brushed metal finish that was specified to complement the interior design of the space. Getting a continuous curved handrail to flow smoothly without any flat spots or inconsistencies in the radius requires the fabrication to be worked out very carefully in the shop. You cannot force a curve into steel after the fact and expect it to look right in a space like this where every detail is scrutinized. The glass panel infill within the curved railing adds another layer of complexity. Each panel has to be sized and set so the glass sits correctly within the curved frame without any gaps or misalignment. In a lobby where guests are forming their first impression of the property, the quality of the finish work is immediately apparent. This staircase earns its place as the centerpiece of that space and our team delivered the level of craftsmanship the project demanded.
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#23Stairs & Staircases
Custom Steel Staircase Frame
These photos were taken during construction which shows the steel structure before the treads, walls, and finishes were completed. This is a mono stringer staircase, meaning a single central spine carries all the treads rather than two side stringers. It is one of the cleaner and more demanding staircase designs we fabricate because everything is supported from one structural member and there is nothing else to hide behind if the work isn't right. The stringer was fabricated in our shop, brought to site in one piece, and set into position during the framing stage of the build. The tread brackets are welded directly off the spine at consistent intervals and each one has to be level and at the correct angle before the finish treads are set on top. On a staircase like this the steel is the design, it will be fully visible in the finished interior and the fabrication quality will be on display permanently. The second photo shows the staircase from a different angle which gives a sense of how the structure reads in the full height of the space. In a room with this much natural light and open volume a mono stringer staircase is the right choice. It lets the space breathe and keeps the visual weight minimal. The finished interior around this staircase is going to look sharp and the steel we put in will be a big part of why.
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#25Railings
Steel Stair and Porch Railing
This was a front entry railing installation on a classic brick home in a established residential neighborhood. The property had good bones and the homeowner wanted a railing that respected the traditional character of the house rather than working against it. We installed the stair railing coming off the front steps as well as the porch railing panel across the landing at the top. The vertical bar design with a flat cap rail was the right fit for a home like this. It's a traditional profile that reads well against the red brick and the black front door without trying to modernize a house that doesn't need it. The finish is matte black throughout which ties into the door hardware and keeps everything consistent across the front of the house. The porch panel and the stair railing meet at the top post and that transition has to be handled cleanly so the two runs feel connected rather than pieced together. The posts are anchored into the existing brick and concrete and set at the correct height so the handrail sits where it should for daily use. It's a straightforward scope executed the right way and the homeowner ended up with a front entry that looks like it always belonged there.
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#28Architecture
Custom Steel and Glass Entrance Canopy
The homeowner wanted a covered entrance that felt modern without looking out of place on the house. We built a steel frame canopy with tempered glass panels, finished in matte black to match the door hardware and exterior lighting they already had in place. Getting the scale right was important on this one. We cantilevered it off the wall and ran cable tension support up to the second floor to keep the underside clean, no posts, nothing in the way of the entry. The recessed lighting built into the soffit was the homeowner's idea and honestly it was a good call. During the day the glass pulls in natural light and at night the whole thing glows. Turned out sharp and the install went smooth.
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#29Construction
Commercial Entry Canopy Steel Frame
This project shows the scope of work we are capable of on a large commercial development. The top photo was taken mid construction and the bottom shows the structure closer to completion with the exterior cladding on the building well underway. Our scope was the entire steel canopy structure spanning the main entry of this multi story residential building, including the large structural columns supporting it from below. This is not decorative steel, this is load bearing structural work at a scale that requires detailed engineering coordination before a single piece gets fabricated. The canopy spans a significant distance across the building's ground floor entry and the columns are carrying that load down to the foundation. Every connection, every weld, every piece of that structure was fabricated to the engineering drawings and installed to spec. The red primer finish you see in the construction photo is standard practice on structural steel before the finish cladding goes over it. By the time the building reached the stage shown in the bottom photo the steel had been set and signed off on long before the rest of the facade caught up to it. That is typically how it works on a project of this size, the structural steel sets the pace for everything that follows. This was a demanding job on a fast moving site and our team executed it at the level a project like this required.
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#30Construction
Steel Awning Canopy and Soffit
This was shot mid-construction, which actually shows the scope of the work pretty well. You can see the full steel canopy structure we installed along the front facade of this commercial building. The corrugated metal decking and steel framing were all fabricated and installed by our crew. The building was still being wrapped by other trades when we were on site but our scope was that entire overhead run. We finished it with a dark powder coat to tie in with the window framing and the overall look the general contractor was going for. Busy jobsite with a lot moving at once but we stayed on schedule and got it done clean.
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#31Construction
Structural Steel Frame Installation
This photo was taken right in the middle of the steel erection which is where the real work happens. You can see our guys up on the scaffolding setting a beam as it comes off the equipment, which is exactly how a job like this has to run. Precise, coordinated, and focused because once steel is in the air there is no room for miscommunication on the ground. This was a structural steel frame being erected on a commercial property, with the masonry block walls already in place and our crew coming in to set the steel above it. The columns and beams were all fabricated in our shop and brought to site ready to go up. Having everything prepped and dimensioned correctly before you get to the field is what allows an erection day to go smoothly rather than becoming a problem solving exercise at height. The scaffolding setup, the equipment positioning, the sequence of how each piece goes up, all of that gets planned out beforehand so the crew on the scaffold knows exactly what is coming next. This is the kind of work that looks straightforward in a photo but requires a lot of preparation and experience to execute safely and efficiently.
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#32Construction
Structural Steel Beam Installation
This was a structural steel installation within a wood framed residential new construction project. Our crew was on site to set the steel beam running through the roof structure while the framing was still open and accessible. That is typically the right time to get the steel in, before the sheathing and roofing close everything up and the work becomes significantly more complicated. The beam you can see running through the upper portion of the frame is carrying load across an open span that the wood framing alone could not handle. This is common in larger residential builds where the architectural design calls for open spaces, large roof spans, or eliminated walls that would otherwise be bearing. The steel does the structural work invisibly once the house is finished and nobody sees it, but it is what allows the design to function the way it was intended. Our guy in the foreground is coordinating the placement from the scaffold while the beam is being positioned above. Getting steel set correctly within an active wood framing operation requires good communication between our crew and the framing contractor so nothing is working against each other. This one went in without issue and the framing continued right behind us.
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#33Construction
Structural Steel Fabrication and Installation
This photo was taken on site during an active demolition and rebuild, which gives a real sense of the conditions our crew works in and handles without missing a beat. The guy in the foreground is welding a base plate onto a structural column right there on the jobsite while demolition debris is still being cleared around him. That is not unusual for us, we work in active construction environments and we stay productive regardless of what else is happening on the site. The column being prepped in this photo is a heavy structural piece, you can see the scale of it relative to the crew. The base plate being welded on will anchor the column to the foundation once it gets set into position. Getting that connection right is critical because it is the point where all the load from above transfers into the ground. It has to be welded correctly, dimensioned accurately, and set level when it goes in. The telehandler in the background gives a sense of the scale of the operation. This was a substantial commercial project with a lot of structural steel involved and our crew was in the middle of it from early in the build sequence. Jobs like this are where our experience and our shop capabilities make a real difference.
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#34Construction
Field Welding
This is what it looks like when the work has to get done in place. Not every weld happens in the controlled environment of a shop and our guys are just as capable in the field as they are on the fabrication floor. This was a tight space on an active jobsite and our welder is in there getting it done the way it needs to be done regardless of the conditions around him. Field welding requires a higher level of experience than shop work in a lot of ways. You are working with the material in the position it sits, in whatever space you are given, and the weld still has to meet the same standard as anything that comes off our shop floor. There is no adjusting the table height or repositioning the piece for a better angle. You adapt and you execute. The blue arc in the photo tells you everything you need to know about what is happening. That is a skilled tradesman doing precise work under real conditions and that is what Federal Iron Works brings to every project we are part of.
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#35Construction
Structural Steel Erection
This is steel erection day and this is where the planning that went into a project either pays off or doesn't. Our crew is up on the scaffold connecting beams as they come off the crane, working through the sequence we laid out before anyone set foot on that site. The steel you see going up was fabricated in our shop, loaded onto the truck, and is being set into its final position here. Working at height with a crane requires every person on that site to know their role. The rigger on the ground, the crew on the scaffold, the operator in the cab, everyone has to be communicating and moving in sequence. Our guys have done this enough times that it runs the way it should, efficiently and safely without unnecessary delays. The scale of the steel in this photo gives a sense of the kind of commercial work we take on. These are not light gauge pieces, this is heavy structural steel going into a building frame and it has to land exactly where the drawings say it goes. When the last beam is set and the crane pulls away the structure stands on its own and that is the result of everything we put into it from the shop floor to the field.
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#37Construction
Field Welding
This was an exterior structural steel job with our welder working off a scaffold platform to weld members in place at height. The work is being done in open air conditions with nothing between him and the elements, which is just part of the job on an exterior commercial project like this. Working at elevation in the field requires the same precision as any other weld but with less comfort and fewer ideal conditions. Wind and temperature factor into how you set up and execute and our guys know how to manage that without it affecting the quality of the finished connection. Every joint in that frame has to be solid because once the build progresses around it there is no going back. The open sky in the background gives a sense of how exposed the working conditions were on this one. It is the kind of photo that shows what the job actually looks like for the people doing it and we think that is worth showing.
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#38Construction
Residential Steel Entry Work
Custom steel entry work we fabricated and installed for a residential renovation in northern New Jersey. Powder-coated steel elements that tie into the existing exterior without a seam.
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#39Construction
Structural Steel Beam Installation
This was a structural steel installation within a large residential new construction project, with our crew setting and welding beams into the roof structure while the wood framing was still open around them. The steel is carrying load across spans that the wood framing could not handle on its own. Large open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, and eliminated bearing walls all require steel to do the work that wood cannot, and getting it in at the right stage of the build is critical to keeping the project moving. Our welder was up on the exposed steel at roof height making the connections in open air conditions while framing was actively happening around him. That is the reality of this kind of work and our guys approach it the same way every time, focused on getting the connections right regardless of the conditions they are working in. Once the drywall goes up and the finishes come in none of this steel will be visible but the structural integrity of that house depends on every one of these connections being done correctly. We take that responsibility seriously on every residential project we are part of.
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#40Construction
Rooftop Equipment Support Frame
Our scope on this job was fabricating and installing the steel support frame on the roof ahead of the mechanical contractor's equipment delivery. The frame was built in our shop, brought to site, and welded into position so that by the time the crane showed up everything was ready to receive the unit. The crane set is where all the preparation either holds up or doesn't. The unit coming down from above has to land directly onto the frame, which means the frame dimensions, the anchor points, and the positioning on the roof all have to be exactly right before that crane is ever called. Our crew was on the roof guiding the unit into position as it came down and it set exactly where it needed to. That kind of coordination between our work and the mechanical contractor's schedule is something we manage on a regular basis. The steel has to be done and signed off before the next trade can move and on this job we held that sequence without any delays. It is the kind of behind the scenes work that nobody notices when it goes well, which is exactly how it should go.
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#41Construction
Structural Steel Installation
This was a commercial redevelopment project in a downtown setting and our scope was the structural steel along the storefront, including the columns and header beams. The corrugated decking staged on the ground was prepped and ready to go up as the framing sequence progressed. A jobsite like this has a lot moving at once. Scaffolding, excavation, multiple trades overlapping, equipment coming and going. Our crew stayed focused and kept their work moving on schedule because on a project like this the steel sets the pace for everything that follows. If we are not ready the next trade cannot move and that is not a position we put a general contractor in. The steel went up correctly and the job moved forward the way it was supposed to.
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#42Railings
Steel Stair and Porch Railing
This was a front entry railing installation on a stone faced home with a wide stair and landing leading up to the front door. The homeowner wanted a railing that felt appropriate for the traditional character of the property and the vertical bar design in matte black was the right fit for the stone exterior and the warm wood tone of the front door. The scope included the stair railings on both sides and the panel sections across the porch landing, giving the entire entry a defined and finished look. The post bases are anchored into the slate tile and stone which requires the right approach to make sure the anchoring is solid without compromising the finished surface around it. On a front entry with this level of exterior detail that matters. The proportions of the railing relative to the staircase and landing are something we pay attention to on every residential job. Too heavy and it overwhelms the entry, too light and it looks inadequate for the space. This installation sits in the right place and the homeowner ended up with a front entry that is safe, functional, and looks like it was always part of the house.
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Custom Steel Gate and Pedestrian Entry
This was a custom gate installation on a residential property in an urban neighborhood. The homeowner needed to close off the side yard between the house and the property line while keeping the look consistent with the modern exterior of the home. We fabricated a double drive gate with a separate pedestrian entry door alongside it, all in a matching dark powder coat finish throughout. The main gate is a solid panel design with vertical infill and an open bar section across the top which gives it privacy at the lower portion while keeping it from feeling completely closed off above. The pedestrian door to the right mirrors the same design language and hardware so the two read as one cohesive unit rather than separate pieces installed at different times. Getting the swing and the latch hardware right on a gate this size matters for long term performance. The hinges have to be sized correctly for the weight of the panel and the posts have to be set plumb and solid in the ground so the gate holds its position over time without sagging or binding. This one was fabricated and hung correctly from the start and the homeowner has a functional, good looking entry that secures the property and fits the architecture of the house.
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