On a commercial site, a missing beam or a mismeasured column stops the entire project. Framers wait, electricians stall, and your schedule bleeds money. Many local shops lack the capacity to read complex structural drawings or deliver heavy steel on a tight timeline. When your metal fabricator ghosts you or delivers parts that don’t align with the prints, you face change orders and angry clients.
AP Iron Design acts as the steel backbone for Boston’s commercial & residential construction. We supply and install the heavy structural components that hold buildings up—steel I-beams, H-columns, flitch plates, and pipe columns. Whether you are retrofitting a historic brownstone or framing a new mixed-use development, we deliver precision-fabricated steel that fits the first time. We handle the rigging, the crane coordination, and the heavy lifting.
We speak the language of General Contractors. We understand “Requests for Information” (RFIs), submittals, and strict site safety protocols. From the initial takeoff to the final bolt-up, we work seamlessly with your project managers to ensure
Located centrally in Everett, AP Iron Design supports projects with diverse metalworking capabilities. Our shop is equipped to cut, drill, and weld heavy structural steel to exact engineering specifications. We fabricate roof dunnage for HVAC units, reinforcing angles for masonry openings, and custom support headers. Beyond hidden structure, we also craft architectural metalwork for storefronts and restaurant interiors. We are the “go-to” steel sub for contractors who value precision and speed over excuses.
You send us the structural drawings (PDF or CAD). Our estimators perform a detailed material takeoff, identifying every beam, plate, and bolt required. We identify potential conflicts in the plans early—before metal is cut. We return a comprehensive bid that includes material, fabrication, prime painting, and delivery/installation options.
Once approved, the job moves to our production floor. We source ASTM-grade steel and process it with industrial saws and ironworkers. Holes are drilled to precise centers for bolted connections; base plates are welded with full penetration for column loads. We apply shop-primer to spec to prevent corrosion during the build phase. Every piece is marked for easy identification on site.
We coordinate the delivery to align with your crane schedule or site access windows. Our field crews are experienced in safe rigging and erection. We bolt up, plumb, and level the structure, welding field connections where necessary. We stay until the site super signs off, ensuring the steel is ready for the next trade to take over immediately.
We don’t guess or estimate — we build exactly to structural engineer drawings.
Our team reads complex plans precisely to ensure perfect fit and performance.
We stock common beam sizes and steel plates for urgent projects.
This allows us to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Our welders are certified and follow strict inspection standards.
Every weld is built to pass X-ray and ultrasonic testing when required.
We coordinate safely with crane operators for heavy structural picks.
Every lift is carefully planned to ensure precision and site safety.
Our crews follow all PPE rules and job-site safety protocols.
We maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-aware work environment.
From heavy beams to light miscellaneous metals, we handle everything.
Fabrication, delivery, and installation are managed under one roof.
If site conditions differ from plans, we act quickly.
We provide practical solutions while staying compliant with standards.
When we promise delivery, we stick to the timeline.
We understand steel timing is critical to project flow.
We carry required liability coverage for commercial projects.
Clients work with confidence knowing they are fully protected.
Being local means faster communication and quicker adjustments.
We respond immediately to last-minute site changes.
Yes, we have mobile welding rigs for field splices and repairs.
Yes, we can generate shop drawings for approval prior to fabrication.
It depends on tonnage, but we are known for accommodating tight construction schedules.
Yes, our welders are certified and follow welding standards.
Yes, we can arrange galvanizing, priming, or specialty coatings as required.
