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Certified • Artisan • Tradespeople

Structural Steel
Fabrication & Erection

We handle every phase of your structural steel project in-house—from initial estimates through final erection.

One team means one point of accountability and schedules that don't slip.

Licensed Multi-State

Integrity. Safety. Quality.

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

FULL-SERVICE STEEL THAT KEEPS YOUR PROJECT ON SCHEDULE.

Detailing, fabrication, and installation under one roof — built for commercial contractors who can't afford delays, rework, or finger-pointing between vendors.

One team means one point of accountability and schedules that don't slip. Our crews work across the country, bringing combined experience to every project

ONE TEAM. ONE SCHEDULE.
FROM CONCEPT TO FINAL BOLT-UP.

Category 5 Steel delivers complete structural steel packages — detailing, fabrication, and installation — coordinated by one team that lives and dies by your schedule.

Fast response on bids and budgets

AWS Certified Welding Inspector overseeing quality

D1.8 seismic experience with moment frames & BRBs

Crews trained for heat, cold, and precipitation

The Story of CATEGORY 5 STEEL

Founded by tradespeople who spent decades running crews for others, Category 5 Steel was built on a simple premise: general contractors deserve a steel subcontractor who shows up, communicates clearly, and delivers what they promise.

Our name reflects our approach—we bring Category 5 intensity to every project, whether it's a 50,000 SF distribution warehouse or a complex seismic retrofit.

With 100+ years of combined experience in structural steel fabrication and erection, our team brings the expertise that comes from building everything from aircraft hangars to multi-story office buildings. We're licensed in multiple states and our crews travel nationwide.

🔥 We’re continually seeking talented professionals—explore opportunities we have available.

WHAT WE OFFER.

Whether you need preliminary budgeting, full design-assist, or turnkey fabrication and erection, we scale our services to match your project requirements. Our crews work across the country, bringing consistent quality wherever the job takes us.

our steel services

  • Steel Erection & Installation
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Preliminary Estimates & Budgeting
  • Design-Assist & Value Engineering
  • Small Steel Fabrication

    steel packages shouldn't be the reason your project falls behind.

    Slow fabricators, uncoordinated installers, and "weather delays" cost you time, profit, and credibility.

    Category 5 Steel was built to remove those bottlenecks.

    FULL SERVICE steel packages

    For general contractors and developers in the Pacific Northwest and country-wide who are done managing three separate steel vendors.
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    steel fabrication shop

    For general contractors and developers who need fabricated structural steel delivered on time,
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    custom steel projects

    No project too small. If it's steel and you need it built, we can make it — and install it if needed.
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    Our steel PROJECTS across the usa

    We’ve completed projects across multiple additional states—including Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Alabama, Nevada, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Oregon, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and Maine. These projects include commercial buildings, industrial facilities, tenant improvements, and structural steel erection work. They demonstrate our ability to mobilize nationally and support contractors and developers who need a steel partner capable of performing beyond a single region.

    Montana — 4 Projects

    In Montana, we’ve completed 4 projects including industrial builds, commercial construction, and structural steel erection. These jobs demonstrate our ability to mobilize crews, handle logistics, and execute projects in less dense or more remote environments without slowing down the schedule.

    Arizona — 10 Projects

    We’ve delivered 10 projects across Arizona, supporting commercial development, retail construction, industrial buildings, and tenant improvements. This market highlights our ability to work with multi-state contractors and developers who need a steel partner that can move quickly and execute consistently across regions.

    Utah — 4 Projects

    We’ve completed 4 projects in Utah, including commercial construction, industrial structures, and seismic-related steel work. Utah projects often require precision and compliance, and we bring the same level of quality control and execution as we do in higher-volume markets.

    Colorado — 3 Projects

    Across Colorado, we’ve completed 3 projects involving commercial construction and tenant improvement structural steel. These projects show our ability to support growing markets and deliver clean, coordinated steel packages for both new builds and existing structure modifications.

    California — 30 Projects

    We’ve completed 30 projects across California, delivering seismic structural steel for commercial construction, including moment frames and high-compliance systems. California projects demand precision, documentation, and D1.8-certified welding—and we meet those standards consistently. This is where our seismic expertise is proven under the strictest building requirements.

    Washington — 46 Projects

    From our home base in Spokane Valley, we’ve completed 46 projects across Washington, including commercial buildings, tenant improvements, aircraft hangars, and industrial facilities. This is where we’ve built our reputation for delivering full-service structural steel—handling detailing, fabrication, and installation without delays or coordination issues. If you’re building in Washington, this is our strongest and most proven market.

    Idaho — 11 Projects

    Across Idaho, we’ve completed 11 projects including commercial builds, industrial structures, and tenant improvements. These projects reflect our ability to support both new construction and structural modifications, giving contractors a reliable steel partner who can adapt to changing site conditions and timelines.

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    About Your Project?

    If your project is in the design phase, the bidding phase, or you're qualifying subs for upcoming work — send us your drawings and scope and we'll come back with a preliminary bid.