Fabrication, Erection, Welding and Process Piping
Gradford Construction self-performs three core disciplines for commercial, industrial, utility, public works, and facility improvement projects.
Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection
Fabrication and erection of beams, columns, frames, bracing, and equipment support framing, including additions, retrofits, and existing-structure tie-ins.
Scope of Work
- Structural steel fabrication
- Structural steel erection
- Beams, columns, frames, and bracing
- Equipment support framing
- Rooftop mechanical equipment framing
- Structural additions and extensions
- Existing-building modifications
- Structural reinforcing
- Seismic and structural retrofits
- Steel demolition and replacement
- Field-fit modifications
- Base plates, connection plates, stiffeners, and brackets
- Bolted and welded connections
- Existing structure tie-ins
- Field welding
- Shop welding
Typical Applications
- Commercial facilities
- Industrial buildings
- Manufacturing facilities
- Utility facilities
- Public works facilities
- Equipment installations
- Central plant improvements
- Building additions
- Renovations and retrofits
Delivery & Coordination Approach
- 01Constructability review
- 02Field verification
- 03Shop drawing coordination
- 04Erection sequencing
- 05Field installation
Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication and Installation
Custom-fabricated stairs, ladders, handrails, platforms, catwalks, supports, and access systems detailed and installed to fit existing field conditions.
Scope of Work
- Steel stairs
- Access ladders
- Handrails
- Guardrails
- Platforms
- Catwalks
- Equipment access systems
- Bar grating
- Bollards
- Embedded steel
- Steel curbs
- Frames and supports
- Pipe supports
- Equipment supports
- Custom brackets
- Protective barriers
- Custom-fabricated steel assemblies
- Existing facility modifications
- Field-installed miscellaneous metals
Typical Applications
- Industrial facilities
- Mechanical rooms
- Water and wastewater facilities
- Utility facilities
- Commercial buildings
- Manufacturing plants
- Public works projects
- Equipment access improvements
- Safety and access upgrades
- Facility renovations
Delivery & Coordination Approach
- 01Field measurement
- 02Shop detailing
- 03Custom fabrication
- 04Existing-condition verification
- 05Field modifications
ASME B31 Process Piping
Steam, condensate, hot water, compressed air, fuel gas, and process utility piping, including shutdowns, tie-ins, equipment connections, and system turnover.
Scope of Work
- Steam distribution
- Condensate return
- Hot-water piping
- Industrial water piping
- Compressed-air piping
- Fuel-gas piping
- Fuel-oil piping
- Process utility piping
- Equipment connections
- Pump connections
- Boiler connections
- Valve and fitting replacement
- Pipe rerouting
- Shutdowns and tie-ins
- Existing-system modifications
- Aboveground piping
- Underground industrial utility piping
- Pipe supports
- Equipment supports
- Welding and fit-up
- Pressure-testing support
- System turnover documentation
Typical Applications
- Central plants
- Boiler rooms
- Manufacturing facilities
- Processing facilities
- Utility buildings
- Industrial campuses
- Public works facilities
- Facility upgrades
- Equipment replacements
- Shutdown and maintenance projects
Delivery & Coordination Approach
- 01Field verification
- 02Routing coordination
- 03Shutdown planning
- 04Tie-in sequencing
- 05System turnover
Markets we serve
Gradford Construction supports a broad range of technically demanding project environments.
- 01Industrial and Manufacturing
- 02Municipal and Public Works
- 03Water and Wastewater
- 04Utilities and Energy
- 05Commercial Facilities
- 06Central Plants
- 07Food Processing
- 08Logistics and Distribution
- 09Facility Improvements
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