Est. 2003
When the job calls for steel.
New beams, replacements, reinforcing, and load transfers for commercial buildings. We coordinate with structural engineers, manage fabrication timelines, and install with the precision these jobs require.
What we do
Zero margin for error.
Steel beam work is structural work. The beam has to be the right size, in the right position, with the right connections, carrying the right loads. There’s no room for approximation. An undersized beam deflects. A poorly connected beam fails. A misplaced beam creates problems for every trade that comes after.
We handle the full scope of commercial steel beam installation: coordinating with the structural engineer on sizing and connection details, managing the steel fabrication timeline, installing temporary shoring to carry existing loads during the work, setting the beam, making the connections, and transferring the load.
Artistic Construction has been installing steel beams on commercial and residential projects across Cherokee County and North Georgia for over 23 years. Whether it’s a new beam for a building addition, a replacement for a failing member, or reinforcing an existing structure, the engineering comes first.
- ✓Beams sized exactly to the loads they carry, with no guessing
- ✓Temporary shoring that supports the building during installation
- ✓Connection details that decide whether the beam performs as designed
- ✓Fabrication lead times planned weeks in advance
- ✓Permit and structural inspection on every installation
Where experience shows
Why steel beam work requires experience.
Engineer Coordination
Sizing and connection details worked out with the engineer.
Fabrication
We manage the fab timeline so steel arrives on schedule.
Load Transfer
Shoring and beams that move the load safely.
Precise Install
Set level, plumb and connected to spec.
Types of steel beam work
Steel beam services we provide.
From new construction to structural modifications on existing buildings, here’s what we handle.
New Beam Installation
Steel beams for new construction, building additions, and open floor plan designs. We coordinate engineering, fabrication, and installation from start to finish. The beam is sized, fabricated, delivered, and set according to the structural plan.
Beam Replacement
Removing and replacing damaged, corroded, or undersized beams in existing structures. We shore the building, safely remove the old beam, set the replacement, and transfer the load. The new beam is engineered for the actual loads, not just matched to the old one.
Reinforcing Existing Steel
When an existing beam has to carry more load than it was designed for, we add reinforcement. That can mean welding or bolting additional steel to the existing member, adding supplemental beams, or installing sister beams alongside the original.
Load Transfers
Redistributing structural loads from one bearing point to another, often part of a wall removal or floor plan reconfiguration where the load path through the building has to change. The steel beam picks up the load and directs it to new columns or bearing walls.
Our process
How a steel beam installation works.
Engineer & Size
Structural engineer evaluates loads, sizes the beam, and designs the connections.
Fabricate
Beam is ordered or custom fabricated. Lead time varies by size and availability.
Shore
Temporary shoring installed to carry existing loads during the installation.
Set & Connect
Beam set into position and connections made per the engineering spec.
Transfer & Inspect
Load transferred to the new beam, shoring removed, final inspection with the building department.
Where we work
Steel beam installation across North Georgia.
We install steel beams for commercial projects throughout Cherokee County and the surrounding metro area.
Common questions
Steel beam FAQ.
What types of steel beams do you install?+
We install W-shape wide flange beams, S-beams, steel channels, and built-up beams depending on the application. The beam type and size come from the structural engineer based on the loads, the span, and the connection details. We install to whatever the engineering calls for.
Do you handle the engineering or just the installation?+
We coordinate both. Steel sizing needs an engineer’s stamp, so if you need a structural engineer to size the beam and design the connections, we arrange that. If you already have stamped plans, we install to the spec. Either way we manage the relationship between engineering, fabrication, and installation, so you’re not juggling contractors.
How long does a steel beam installation take?+
The installation itself can often be completed in 1 to 3 days depending on size and complexity. The total project timeline is longer because it includes engineering, permitting, beam fabrication (2 to 4 weeks for custom sizes), and inspections. We map out the full timeline during the estimate so you know what to expect.
Can you install a steel beam in an existing building?+
Yes. A large portion of our steel beam work is in existing commercial buildings where walls are being removed, loads are being redistributed, or the structure needs reinforcing. We install temporary shoring to carry the loads, set the beam, make the connections, and transfer the load before the shoring comes out.
What is a load transfer and when is it needed?+
A load transfer moves the weight one structural element is carrying onto a different element. It comes up when you remove a wall, replace a beam, or modify the structure in a way that changes the load path. The steel beam picks up the load and redirects it to new bearing points.
Do steel beam installations require permits?+
Yes. Any structural modification that changes the load path in a building requires a permit and inspection in Cherokee County and the surrounding jurisdictions. The permit requires stamped structural plans showing the beam size, connections, and bearing details. We handle the permit process as part of the project.
Can you replace a damaged or undersized beam?+
Yes. Replacements follow the same process as a new installation with one added step: safely transferring the existing load off the old beam before it comes out. We shore the structure, remove the existing beam, set the new one, make the connections, and transfer the load. The engineer specs the replacement beam for the loads it actually carries.
Do you handle the concrete and the steel?+
Yes. Doing both in-house means one crew that understands how the steel and concrete work together, and fewer subs to coordinate.
Related scope
Often handled together.
Opening up a structure?
Send the plan for a bid.
Tell us what needs to span or carry and we’ll coordinate the steel and price it.