Berlin Steel

What Berlin Steel does

The Berlin Steel Construction Company is a 100% employee-owned, full-service structural steel fabrication and erection specialty contractor serving general contractors, construction firms, building owners, and structural engineering firms across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company traces its origins to 1873 as the Metallic Shingle Company of East Berlin, Connecticut; reorganized as The Berlin Construction Company in 1900 (incorporating in Connecticut in 1916); and adopted its present name in 1962. It converted to 100% employee ownership in 1978 under President Kenneth C. Streeter, a structure the company maintains today.

Core operations span four regional divisions in Kensington (CT), Oxford (MA), West Chester (PA), and Glen Burnie (MD), backed by fabrication facilities in Virginia operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries FEI (structural fabrication, Natural Bridge Station) and Pillar (miscellaneous metals, Winchester), plus acquired brand Curtainwalls and Windows, Inc. (CWI). Technical capabilities include an in-house engineering team of seven engineers and 27 detailers producing fully-integrated 3D modeling and BIM-compatible deliverables, supported by capital equipment such as the Peddinghaus FPB-1800 plate processing system. Service offerings cover structural steel fabrication and erection (AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Advanced Certified Erector), miscellaneous and ornamental metals, precast and Girder-Slab erection, curtainwall and window systems, rigging and hoisting, structural renovation/retrofit, and LEED compliance documentation.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts negotiated per scope, complexity, and timeline, with no public pricing tiers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting general contractors and construction firms, supplemented by industry association memberships (AISC, TAUC, IMPACT, AGC, CCIA, USGBC, SADV) that function as referral and credibility channels. Customer testimonials and repeat awards from large national general contractors (Clark Construction, Turner Construction) demonstrate a relationship-driven, reference-based pipeline concentrated on commercial buildings, bridges, parking structures, educational facilities, and industrial projects.

Name

Berlin Steel

Legal name

The Berlin Steel Construction Company

Website

https://berlinsteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Berlin Steel Construction Company is a 100% employee-owned full-service structural steel fabrication and erection contractor serving general contractors and construction firms across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States via four regional divisions and Virginia-based fabrication facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Construction Services

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components (IMADACAL)

Keywords

• Structural steel fabrication
• Structural steel erection
• Miscellaneous metals fabrication
• Steel construction services
• Design-build steel

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection: Project-based revenue from fabrication and large-scale erection of structural steel for bridges, commercial buildings, parking structures, and industrial facilities. Pricing is negotiated per project based on scope, complexity, and timeline.
2. Miscellaneous Metals Services: Fabrication and installation of architectural and ornamental metals, steel windows, and curtainwall systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berlin Steel is a full-service specialty contractor providing AISC Certified structural steel fabrication and large-scale erection for bridges, commercial buildings, parking structures, and industrial facilities. Service scope spans heavy structural steel, steel joists, steel deck, miscellaneous metals, curtainwall and window systems (CWI subsidiary), precast and Girder-Slab erection, rigging and hoisting, structural renovation and retrofit, parking structure design-build, and LEED documentation, supported by an in-house engineering team of seven engineers and 27 detailers using fully-integrated 3D modeling and BIM.

Product overview

Berlin Steel Construction is an industry-leading full-service specialty contractor offering a unified portfolio of steel construction services. The core offering centers on structural steel fabrication and large-scale erection (AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Advanced Certified Erector), complemented by miscellaneous metals fabrication, precast/Girder-Slab erection, engineering and design services with in-house 3D BIM modeling, rigging and hoisting, parking structure construction, and LEED compliance support. Sub-brands include Pillar (miscellaneous metals fabrication in Winchester, VA), FEI (structural fabrication in Natural Bridge Station, VA), and acquired brand Curtainwalls and Windows, Inc. (CWI). Field operations are supported by four regional divisions in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, with fully-equipped tool houses, site fleets, and welding facilities. Safety training and a commitment to zero incidents are integral to service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Advanced Certified Erector providing fabrication and large-scale erection of light and heavy structural steel, steel joists, and steel deck for bridges, commercial buildings, parking structures, and industrial facilities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fabricated 6,000 tons of structural steel per year (1975 milestone)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership and certification. AISC is the institute that sets standards for steel construction and offers certifications for fabricators and erectors. Berlin Steel holds AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Advanced Certified Erector status.
• The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership supporting union construction industry standards and practices.
• Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on promoting union ironworking careers and training programs.
• The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in leading construction industry association representing general contractors and construction-related firms.
• Connecticut Construction Industries Association (CCIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional industry association membership supporting Connecticut construction industry.
• The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership supporting sustainable building practices and LEED certification services.
• Subcontractors Association of Delaware Valley (SADV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association membership serving Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley subcontractors.
• Hybrid Parking GarageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for hybrid parking structure design and construction solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• W&W | AFCO Steel: National structural steel fabricator (W&W/AFCO) with comparable AISC-certified fabrication capacity serving commercial, institutional, and industrial construction. Directly comparable on core offering and customer base.
• High Steel Structures: Lancaster, PA-based structural steel fabricator and erector serving bridges, commercial buildings, and institutional projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Closest direct comparable in scale, geography, and AISC-certified fabrication/erection scope.
• Hirschfeld Industries: National structural steel fabricator and erector with AISC certifications serving bridges, high-rise, industrial, and commercial markets. Closely comparable on core fabrication/erection business mix and target customers (general contractors, DOTs, owners).
• SME Steel Contractors: West Jordan, UT-based structural steel fabricator and erector with national reach across stadiums, convention centers, airports, and large commercial projects. Comparable on full-service structural steel scope and AISC certifications.
• Cives Steel Company: North American structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator with multiple plants serving commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. Comparable in product breadth (structural + miscellaneous metals) and AISC certifications.
• Midwest Steel: Detroit-headquartered structural steel fabricator and erector serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets nationally. Comparable scope on structural steel fabrication and erection for large GC and owner clients.
• Patriot Erectors: Mid-Atlantic-based structural steel erector specializing in commercial buildings, parking structures, and institutional projects. Comparable on the erection side of Berlin Steel's business and overlapping DC/Mid-Atlantic customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Canam Group: Quebec-based large steel fabricator with broad North American footprint offering structural steel, joists, deck, and prefabricated building solutions. Broader scale and product portfolio than Berlin Steel but overlapping in commercial/industrial structural fabrication.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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