How do you ensure structural alignment with existing foundations?

We use high-precision 3D site scanning to map existing site conditions and foundations before fabrication begins. This data is integrated into our CAD models, ensuring that primary beams and columns arrive on-site “right first time”, eliminating the need for costly on-site modifications.

Can you fabricate primary steelwork for hygienic environments?

While primary steel is often hidden behind fire protection, blockwork and plasterboard,, we can fabricate building and structural skeletons using Grade 304 or 316L stainless steel if this is something you require. Talk to our team of experts today to explore the requirements of your project.

Do you provide coded welding for primary structural connections?

Yes, all structural welding is performed by our team of coded welders. We operate to established standards for welder qualification (BS EN ISO 9606), procedure approval (BS EN ISO 15614), and quality management (BS EN ISO 3834). This ensures that every piece of steel meets the rigorous structural integrity standards required for load-bearing frameworks.

What finishes do you offer for external primary steel?

For external structures or corrosive industrial environments, we offer hot-dip galvanising to BS EN ISO 1461, as well as specialised multi-coat paint systems including high-build epoxies and fire-retardant intumescent coatings to meet specific building regulations.

Primary Steelwork

High-integrity, primary steelwork providing robust load-bearing frameworks for complex industrial construction.

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What is Primary Steelwork?

Primary steelwork refers to the main structural framework of a building or industrial installation, forming the essential load-bearing skeleton that supports the entire structure.

Commonly used in warehouses, factories, and commercial developments, primary steelwork includes beams, columns, and structural supports designed to provide strength, stability, and durability. Engineered to precise specifications, it plays a critical role in ensuring structural integrity and compliance with building regulations.

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Qualified to EN1090-2 up to Execution Class 3

At Tadweld, primary steelwork is expertly fabricated to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. We hold essential qualifications in EN1090-2 up to execution class 3.

Each project is tailored to suit specific structural requirements, using high-grade materials and precision engineering techniques. Whether for new builds, extensions, or industrial installations, Tadweld delivers primary steelwork solutions that provides a reliable foundation and support complex structures.

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Key Benefits

Every Tadweld product adheres to exacting standards, below are some this products key features

EN1090-2 ACCREDITED

Certified for high-consequence structures. Our EN01090-2 Execution Class 3 accreditation allows us to fabricate primary steelwork for complex, high-load industrial environments.

STRUCTURAL PRECISION

We translate complex engineering requirements into robust portal frames and trusses, utilising high-precision connections to ensure long-term structural integrity under the most demanding industrial stresses.

SEAMLESS SITE FIT

Through advanced 3D site scanning and modelling, we ensure primary members align perfectly with existing foundations, delivering a "first-time fit" that reduces your project’s critical path.

Why Tadweld

Shaped by Experience.
Focused on the Future.

Tadweld combines decades of fabrication expertise with modern engineering standards, delivering reliable structural steel and bespoke metalwork across the UK and Europe, with safety and precision assured.

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We are passionate about being a great place to work, where people can be at their best. As a result, our team really care about the quality of work they produce and we quickly become trusted partners to our clients.

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FAQs

Most established structural steel fabricators are certified to BS EN 1090-2 Execution Class 2, which is the most common grade for commercial structural steel. We complete a lot of projects in line with execution class 2 requirements. However, Tadweld’s Execution Class 3 (EXC3) accreditation allows us to work on structures with higher consequences of failure, such as large-span buildings, multi-storey frames and bridges.

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