85,000 Sq. Ft.
Production Facility
In-House
Detailing
Full BIM
Capabilities
Over 95 Years
Experience
WHY WAUKEGAN STEEL? LET’S REVIEW
Waukegan Steel is a complete Division 05 metals subcontractor trade partner serving the construction industry throughout the Midwest. Known for our industry-leading steel fabrication, we are premiere AISC certified steel fabricator with an expansive fabrication facility located just north of Chicago.
From our humble beginning in 1929 as Ferro Steel, we remain committed to our core values and strive to deliver results for our customers with every project and order we execute.
RIGHT SIZE FABRICATOR
Right size fabricator who operates as a trusted subcontractor trade partner for all of your projects – large and small, complex or straightforward, renovations or new ground up construction.
CONSISTENT AND DETERMINED
Consistent and determined focus on delivering results for our customers at all times. Our team acts with intent every day to establish trust and build long-term relationships based on our consistent performance.
RESOURCEFUL PRE-CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Resourceful pre-construction team able to assist with budgeting, value engineering, fabrication and erecting timelines, site logistics, and other early-stage project reviews.
DEDICATED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE
Dedicated and extremely knowledgeable full-time in-house engineering manager to oversee and ensure timely, accurate shop drawing and BIM modeling processes are followed for all our projects.
FULL-TIME QUALITY CONTROL
Focused full-time Quality Control /Continuous Improvement manager that oversees and monitors our AISC certified quality program including in-house shop based QCIs. Multiple Certified Welding Inspectors are currently part of our production team.
MBE CERTIFIED
MBE certified by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council; regional chapters including North Central (MN,IA,WI,ND,SD), Chicago (Metro Chicago, Northwest IN), Mid-States (IN, Central IL, Eastern MZ), Ohio, and TriState (KY, WV, TN).
EXPERT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Expert project management team with strong administrative support that allows our managers to provide a high level of attention to all phases of projects – set-up and early planning, RFIs and shop drawing reviews, sequencing and fabrication, coordinating site logistics and deliveries, and final installation.
Executive management and operations oversight that is readily accessible to discuss and resolve any large-scale concerns or project issues.
STRONG PARENT COMPANY
Strong parent company backstop as part of the National Material LP group of companies. Bonding capacity available as needed for major projects.