DePasquale Steel (AISC Certified Steel Erector)

What DePasquale Steel (AISC Certified Steel Erector) does

DePasquale Steel Erectors, Inc. is a privately held, AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous metals erector headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, founded in 2005 by brothers Dino and Joey DePasquale, who operate the firm as a 50/50 family-owned partnership with 31 years each in the trade. The company delivers four core service lines: structural steel erection (beams, columns, joists, metal decking, interior mezzanines), miscellaneous metals (stairs, railings, balconies, catwalk systems, architectural elements), structural reinforcement and retrofit on occupied facilities, and turnkey steel packages spanning detailing coordination through erection under a single project management team. All work is performed by 100% union ironworker crews supplied through Ironworkers Local 1, governed by AISC-certified quality control systems with OSHA 10/30 credentialed foremen and a dedicated in-house Quality Manager.

The business operates a direct, enterprise field sales motion targeting general contractors, project owners and developers, and fabricators across the Chicagoland metro (Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake Counties), with willingness to travel for the right project. Pricing is project-specific and bid-based, with dedicated estimators reviewing drawings, conducting site walkthroughs, and returning itemized proposals within one business day. Revenue is generated one-time per project under fixed-price arrangements, with project value scaling by tonnage, scope complexity, and whether a turnkey package is selected. Notable delivered and in-progress work includes the Voltage Park Data Center (300+ tons), Midwestern University Veterinary Clinic (600+ tons plus $1M joist reinforcement), Soldier Field West Concourse Mezzanine (during active NFL season), Chicago City Hall RTU platforms (150-ton helicopter-coordinated lift), Shedd Aquarium Experience Evolution renovations, Hollywood Casino Joliet, Hadley Middle School Link Addition, and Oracle Industries Innovation Lab.

The firm is bootstrapped with no external investment, no parent holding company, and no public listing. Core staffing sits at approximately 10 non-crew employees (founders, estimators, project managers, quality manager, office manager), with field labor flexed through Ironworkers Local 1. Demonstrated ability to staff multiple active sites without diluting oversight, combined with a 1,000+ project track record since founding, supports a regionally entrenched execution model rather than a high-velocity growth posture.

Name

DePasquale Steel (AISC Certified Steel Erector)

Legal name

DePasquale Steel Erectors, Inc.

Website

https://depasqualesteel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DePasquale Steel Erectors is an AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous metals erector serving general contractors, owners, and fabricators across the Chicagoland metro since 2005, delivering four service lines through union ironworker crews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Steel Erection Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Erection & Structural Ironwork (EDAOAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components (IMADACAL)

Keywords

• Structural steel erection
• Miscellaneous metals installation
• AISC certified erection
• Structural reinforcement retrofit
• Turnkey steel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structural Steel Erection: One-time project-based revenue from structural steel erection including beams, columns, joists, metal decking, and interior mezzanines. Billed as fixed-price per project based on scope and tonnage.
2. Miscellaneous Metals Installation: One-time project revenue for stairs, railings, balconies, catwalk systems, and architectural elements. Can be standalone or coordinated with structural scope.
3. Structural Reinforcement & Retrofit: Project-based revenue for joist, beam, and column reinforcement work on occupied facilities.
4. Turnkey Steel Packages: Full-service single-point accountability from detailing through erection. Higher project value including detailing coordination, fabrication management, and erection under one PM team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DePasquale Steel Erectors provides AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous metals erection services for general contractors, owners, and developers across Chicagoland. Four core service lines are delivered through a single in-house project management team: structural steel erection (beams, columns, joists, metal decking, interior mezzanines), miscellaneous metals installation (stairs, railings, balconies, catwalks, architectural metals), structural reinforcement and retrofit on occupied facilities, and turnkey steel packages covering detailing coordination through erection with one point of accountability.

Product overview

DePasquale Steel Erectors is a steel erection contractor offering four core service lines: Structural Steel Erection, Miscellaneous Metals, Structural Reinforcement & Retrofit, and Turnkey Steel Packages. All services are delivered through the same in-house PM team and quality systems. The company specializes in AISC-certified structural steel and miscellaneous metals erection for commercial, healthcare, institutional, industrial, and special structures projects across Chicagoland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Steel Erection Core structural steel erection service covering beams, columns, joists, metal decking, and interior mezzanines, performed by AISC-certified 100% union ironworker crews for general contractors, owners, and developers across the Chicagoland region.
• Miscellaneous Metals Installation Installation of interior and exterior stairs, railings and guardrails (including stainless and glass), balconies, catwalk systems, and architectural metal elements, delivered as a standalone package or coordinated with the structural scope.
• Structural Reinforcement and Retrofit Specialty reinforcement of existing structures including joist reinforcement, beam reinforcement, and column reinforcement, with experience working on occupied facilities where shoring, sequencing, and field judgment are critical.
• Turnkey Steel Packages Single-source capability covering the steel scope from detailing coordination through fabrication and erection, delivered under one project manager team and one schedule with one point of accountability, including submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and field coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero safety incidents on major projects including Hadley Middle School (350 tons), Oracle Innovation Lab, and Centennial Park West
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 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

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• X-Wave TechnologiesminorOthers · 1 January 2025Construction manager for Voltage Park Data Center (ORD-4 SIG) in Lisle, IL. 300,000 sq ft data center build with 300+ tons of structural steel.
• Chicago Heights ConstructionminorOthers · 1 January 2025General contractor for Hadley Middle School Link Addition ($28.3M campus expansion, Homer Glen, IL) delivered August 2025.
• Chanen ConstructionminorOthers · 1 January 2025General contractor for Midwestern University Veterinary Clinic (Downers Grove, IL) in progress 2025-2026.
• Waukegan SteelminorOthers · 1 January 2025Fabricator partner for Midwestern University Veterinary Clinic (600+ tons structural, $1M joist reinforcement) and Hollywood Casino Joliet.
• DeMarsh ConstructionminorOthers · 1 January 2025General contractor for Soldier Field West Concourse Mezzanine Expansion (Chicago, IL) completed 2025 during active NFL season.
• Jack Frost Iron WorksminorOthers · 1 January 2025Fabricator for Soldier Field West Concourse Mezzanine Expansion structural steel and metal deck.
• Reed ConstructionminorOthers · 1 January 2024General contractor for Centennial Park West Concert Pavilion (Orland Park, IL) delivered 2024 for concert season.
• Affordable Welding CorporationminorOthers · 1 January 2024Fabricator for Centennial Park West Concert Pavilion cantilevered roof structure and stage building framing.
• Upright Iron WorksminorOthers · 1 January 2024Fabricator for Shedd Aquarium Renovations miscellaneous metals (entry canopies, 9 stair systems, 3,500+ LF railing) part of $500M Experience Evolution renovation.
• Pepper ConstructioncoreOthers · 1 January 2019Repeat GC partner across multiple projects including Oracle Industries Innovation Lab (Deerfield, 2019), Shedd Aquarium Renovations (2024-2026), and New Hollywood Casino Joliet (Oct 2024 - July 2025).
• Fabricating & Welding CorporationminorOthers · 1 January 2019Fabricator partner for Oracle Industries Innovation Lab (2019) and Hadley Middle School Link Addition (2025).
• Ironworkers Local 1coreOthersExclusive union labor partnership providing trained ironworker crews for all steel erection work. Crews hold OSHA 10/30 certifications and specialized credentials including competent-person signal & rigging, welding certification, fall protection, and aerial lift certification.
• GMA ConstructionminorOthersGeneral contractor for Chicago City Hall Rooftop RTU Platforms project (2025). Active downtown government building requiring helicopter lift coordination.
• Mace Iron WorksminorOthersFabricator partner for Chicago City Hall project (150 tons of structural steel for two RTU platforms) and Voltage Park Data Center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Midwest Steel, Inc. Midwest Steel is a long-standing Chicago-area structural steel erection contractor serving commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. It is a direct peer given overlapping service lines (structural steel erection, miscellaneous metals), AISC-certified operations, and shared Chicagoland geography.
• Iron Erectors, LLC: Iron Erectors is a multi-region structural steel erection contractor offering beams, columns, joists, and miscellaneous metals with AISC-certified quality controls. Comparable core service offering to DePasquale with broader geographic reach.
• Stroh Iron Works: Stroh Iron Works is a Chicago-area structural steel fabricator and erector providing beams, columns, joists, and miscellaneous metals installation for commercial buildings. Directly comparable as a regional structural steel trade contractor competing for similar Chicagoland GC bids.
• Area Erectors, Inc. Area Erectors is a Chicagoland structural and miscellaneous steel erector providing field erection, fabrication coordination, and turnkey packages for commercial and industrial projects. Direct comparability to DePasquale in services, AISC-certified delivery, and Chicagoland footprint.
• Ben Hur Construction Co. Ben Hur Construction is a Chicago-area structural steel and miscellaneous metals contractor with similar services including structural erection, miscellaneous metals, and reinforcement work. Comparable scale, geography, and customer mix to DePasquale.
• Allison Steel Company: Allison Steel is a regional structural steel fabricator and erector serving commercial, industrial, and institutional construction with comparable AISC-certified capabilities. Similar mid-sized specialty trade contractor profile to DePasquale.
• Ideal Iron Works: Ideal Iron Works is a Midwest-based structural and miscellaneous steel erector with AISC-certified quality programs and similar service offerings across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Comparable in service scope and quality certifications, though slightly broader regional footprint.

Others

• Ironworkers Local 1 (Chicago): Ironworkers Local 1 is the union labor partner that supplies 100% of DePasquale's field crews. Listed as a peer because it is a critical supply-side dependency shaping labor cost, crew availability, and the credentialed workforce that underpins DePasquale's quality claims.
• Pepper Construction Company: Pepper Construction is a major Midwest general contractor that engages DePasquale as a steel erection subcontractor. Listed as a peer because it sits one tier upstream and shapes DePasquale's project flow through repeat engagements (Oracle, Shedd Aquarium, Hollywood Casino).

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest US steel producer and operates a substantial structural steel fabrication and erection group (Nucor Buildings Group / Vulcraft/Verco) serving the same downstream customers as DePasquale. Relevant as a broad incumbent that can compete across the full structural steel value chain from mill to erected frame.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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