From Concept to Installation

One team. One facility. Every phase of your custom metal fabrication managed in-house for total quality control and accountability from the first drawing to the final bolt.

How We Work

A Design-Build Process Engineered for Results

When you work with Metal City Fab, you get a single point of accountability for your entire project. Our process was built over three decades of delivering custom metal fabrications for general contractors, architects, and developers who demand precision, transparency, and on-time delivery.

We do not hand off your project between disconnected teams. The same organization that estimates your job engineers it, fabricates it, and installs it. That continuity eliminates the miscommunication, finger-pointing, and schedule gaps that plague projects involving multiple vendors.

The MCF Advantage

Single-source accountability. One team owns your project from bid to closeout. No finger-pointing between vendors.

In-house engineering. PE-stamped calculations, shop drawings, and value-engineering handled by our pre-construction team.

24-hour bid turnaround. Send us your drawings. We respond with a detailed proposal within one business day.

Proactive communication. You will never have to chase us for updates. We keep you informed at every milestone.

The 6-Step Process

How Your Project Comes to Life

01
Step

Discovery & Consultation

Every project begins with understanding your needs, timeline, and design intent. Whether you come to us with a full set of architectural drawings or an early-stage concept, our team takes the time to understand the scope, identify potential challenges, and align our capabilities with your project requirements.

We work with general contractors, construction managers, architects, developers, and owners. Whatever your role on the project, we speak your language and understand your priorities.

02
Step

Estimating & Proposal

Our estimating team compiles a comprehensive, detailed proposal outlining the full scope, materials, quantities, and deliverables of your project. We are transparent about what is included, what is excluded, and what the timeline looks like.

During this phase, our team also identifies value-engineering opportunities. We will offer alternative materials, fabrication methods, or design modifications that can reduce your cost without compromising the quality or design intent of the project.

Detailed scope and material breakdown
Value-engineering recommendations
Clear timeline and delivery schedule
24-hour turnaround on most bids
03
Step

Design & Engineering

Our pre-construction and engineering department develops the complete submittal package for your project. This includes shop drawings, PE-stamped structural calculations, material selections, and finish specifications. We order raw materials and prepare the fabrication plan.

If your project requires design modifications or you have questions during this phase, our engineering team works directly with you and your architect to find the best and most cost-effective solution. We are collaborative, not rigid.

04
Step

Fabrication & Production

Your custom metal fabrication is built by our skilled fabrication team in our controlled shop environment. Welders, fitters, and assemblers execute each piece to the tolerances and specifications defined in the approved shop drawings.

As your project takes shape, our quality control process ensures that every detail meets our standards before the fabrication moves to the next stage. Welds, dimensions, fitment, and surface preparation are all inspected and documented.

05
Step

Delivery & Installation

Our dedicated field installation crews deliver and install your fabrication on site. Every piece is labeled, organized, and staged for efficient installation. Our foremen account for site conditions, coordinate with other trades, and ensure the work is installed correctly the first time.

We leave the job site in better condition than when we arrived. That is not a slogan. It is a standard our crews are held to on every project.

06
Step

Closeout & Ongoing Support

We finalize your project with all required closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, warranty information, and maintenance guidelines. Our commitment to the client relationship does not end when the last piece is installed.

Should you have any needs for repair, maintenance, or modifications down the road, we are a phone call or email away. We build long-term relationships with our clients because we plan to work together again.

Our Commitment

What You Can Count On

Every project we take on is backed by the same standards that have earned the trust of leading general contractors, developers, and architects for over 30 years.

On-Time Delivery

We build to your schedule, not ours. Fabrication timelines, delivery dates, and installation windows are established upfront and tracked throughout the project.

Quality Guaranteed

Every fabrication is inspected against approved shop drawings before it leaves our facility. We do not ship work that does not meet our standards.

Dedicated Team

A project manager is assigned to your job from day one. One point of contact, consistent communication, no handoffs between departments.

Ready to Get
Your Project Started?

Send us your drawings and project details. Our estimating team responds within 24 hours.

(313) 835-9000