S&H Steel

What S&H Steel does

S&H Steel is a privately held structural steel fabrication and erection company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. The firm produces fabricated steel components in-house and erects them on customer sites, serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients primarily within the Arizona and broader Southwest regional market. S&H Steel operates as an AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Certified Fabricator and Erector, a credential that qualifies the firm to bid specified structural steel scopes on projects requiring third-party verified quality and safety systems.

The company runs a project-based, direct sales model with no disclosed channel partners, recurring SaaS-like contracts, or subscription revenue. Work is executed under fixed-price construction subcontracts awarded by general contractors, developers, and owners; revenue is recognized on project completion milestones. S&H Steel reports 1,000+ completed projects across 40+ years of continuous operation and employs AWS-certified welders, indicating an experienced craft workforce rather than a technology-led operating model. The firm also maintains ISNetworld pre-qualification, which is standard practice for accessing safety-verified subcontractor rosters used by larger general contractors.

Operationally, S&H Steel is a regional subcontractor competing against larger multi-region fabricators on one side and smaller local shops on the other. Its revenue trajectory is tied to non-residential construction cycles in Arizona and adjacent Southwest markets. There is no disclosed evidence of proprietary software, digital platforms, automated fabrication equipment, or technology-driven differentiation; the competitive position rests on AISC certification, tenured craft labor, and long-standing relationships with regional general contractors and developers.

Name

S&H Steel

Legal name

S+H Steel

Website

https://shsteelaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

S&H Steel is a Gilbert, Arizona-based AISC-certified steel fabricator and erector serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across the Southwest. Founded in 1983, the firm operates a project-based direct sales model with 51–100 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), Plate Work Manufacturing (332313)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Structural steel fabrication
• Steel erection services
• AISC certified steel
• Commercial steel construction
• Industrial steelwork

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Steel Fabrication: Custom steel fabrication services for structural steel, architectural steel, heavy industrial, and precision welding applications. Revenue generated on a per-project basis through negotiated contracts and competitive bidding.
2. Steel Erection: Professional steel erection services for industrial plants, commercial buildings, and bridge work. Revenue is project-based, typically scoped alongside fabrication contracts.
3. Project Management Services: End-to-end project coordination including design coordination, timeline management, quality control, and progress reporting, often bundled with fabrication and erection contracts.
4. Delivery & Logistics: On-site delivery and logistics management for fabricated steel components, typically included as part of comprehensive project contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

S&H Steel is an AISC certified steel fabricator and erector providing custom steel fabrication (structural, architectural, heavy industrial, and precision welding) and professional steel erection for commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects. The company operates as a one-stop steel partner, delivering end-to-end services from design coordination and detailing through fabrication, delivery, and on-site erection from its Gilbert, Arizona facility, serving clients throughout the Southwest region since 1983.

Product overview

S&H Steel is a steel fabrication and erection service company (not a software product company) providing comprehensive, end-to-end steel construction services as a unified offering. Their integrated service portfolio includes Steel Fabrication (structural steel, architectural steel, heavy industrial, precision welding), Steel Erection (industrial plants, commercial buildings, bridge work), Project Management, Delivery & Logistics, Safety Programs, and Quality Assurance. All services are delivered under AISC certification as both Fabricator and Erector, providing clients with a single-source solution from design review and detailing support through final erection and installation. The company serves commercial, industrial, and institutional clients throughout the Southwest from their Gilbert, Arizona location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steel Fabrication Custom steel fabrication services for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, including structural steel, architectural steel, heavy industrial work, and precision welding, performed by AWS certified welders under AISC certification standards.
• Steel Erection Professional steel erection services with certified crews and equipment for industrial plants, commercial buildings, and bridge work projects, delivered under AISC Erector certification.
• Project Management End-to-end project coordination services encompassing design coordination, timeline management, quality control, and progress reporting from design through final installation, typically bundled with fabrication and erection contracts.
• Delivery and Logistics Efficient delivery and logistics management including on-time delivery, secure transport, site coordination, and inventory management for fabricated steel project components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to quote requests within 24 hours during business days

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISC certification is a industry-recognized standard for steel fabricators and erectors. S+H Steel holds both Fabricator and Erector certifications from AISC, demonstrating commitment to quality craftsmanship and adherence to industry standards. The certification requires compliance with AISC's rigorous quality control procedures and professional standards.
• American Welding Society (AWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS certified welders are employed by S+H Steel, ensuring that all welding operations meet American Welding Society standards for structural integrity and quality. This certification is critical for steel fabrication operations requiring documented weld quality and certified personnel.
• ISNetworldminorOthersS+H Steel is a member contractor in the ISNetworld network, which provides contractor safety and compliance verification services for clients. This membership allows the company to be pre-qualified for projects with clients requiring contractor screening through the ISNetworld platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Schuff Steel Company (now Schuff Steel / Nucor acquisition): Historically a major Arizona-headquartered structural steel fabricator and erector serving the Western U.S. with fabrication, erection, and project management — directly comparable in geography, service mix, and integrated fabrication-plus-erection model to S+H Steel.
• TrueNorth Steel: Structural steel fabricator providing custom fabrication and erection services to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Comparable to S+H Steel in its one-stop AISC-certified steel scope and project-based delivery.
• Banker Steel Company: Structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator and erector serving commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects across the U.S. Similar integrated fabrication-plus-erection offering and AISC certification profile to S+H Steel.
• Hillsdale Fabricators: Structural steel fabricator and erector producing beams, columns, girders, and trusses for buildings, industrial facilities, and bridges — directly comparable in scope and certification to S+H Steel's fabrication work.
• Sowles Steel Company: Midwest-based structural steel fabrication and erection contractor serving commercial and industrial construction. Comparable in business model, AISC credentials, and project-based project delivery to S+H Steel.
• Owen Steel Company: Structural steel erector and fabricator focused on commercial, industrial, and institutional projects with AISC certification. Closely mirrors S+H Steel's integrated fabrication and erection services.
• Midwest Steel, Inc. Structural steel erector providing field erection services for commercial and industrial buildings. Directly comparable to S+H Steel's erection arm, with similar AISC certified erector credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Largest U.S. steelmaker with downstream joist, deck, and structural fabrication operations serving construction and infrastructure. Overlaps with S+H Steel in structural steel supply and is the parent/affiliate of former AZ competitor Schuff Steel.
• Commercial Metals Company (CMC): Vertically integrated manufacturer of rebar, fabricated steel products, and structural components with U.S. fabrication operations. Comparable upstream/downstream presence and competes in the regional structural steel supply market.
• Gerdau Ameristeel: Large U.S. long-product steel manufacturer operating fabrication and rebar fabrication facilities. Comparable to S+H Steel in downstream steel product processing serving commercial and infrastructure construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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