There are many building construction techniques in use today. Among them is metalwork, which is a discipline encompassing the trades involved in creating metal structures.

There are five main areas within the metalworking trade: metalwork and locksmithing, structural steelwork, metal joinery, artistic metalwork and interior fit-outs and decoration.

Metalworkers and locksmiths manufacture and/or fit locks and locking mechanisms (security grilles, reinforced doors, access control systems, etc.). Nowadays, they also produce lightweight structures for the construction industry, such as staircases, handrails, walkways and conservatories.

A steel fabricator manufactures and installs steel structural assemblies, such as roof trusses and frameworks.

Metalwork in steel, stainless steel or aluminium encompasses all activities relating to façade cladding, curtain walls, glass roofs, windows, doors, partitions, conservatories, etc.

A metalworker manufactures and installs wrought-iron balustrades, ornate gates and so on. They specialise in particular in ornate metalwork. Today, metalwork accounts for only a tiny fraction of a metalworker’s work and is increasingly becoming an artistic discipline.

Interior design and fit-out also produces items for streets, shops, offices and homes, such as chairs, street lamps, signs, counters, wall lights, etc.

Traditional metalwork is a technique that is becoming increasingly popular, given all the benefits it offers. Initially, its purpose was simply to ensure:

• people’s safety; ;
• the security of property; ;
• the installation of lightweight structures; ;
• the installation of stair ramps; ;
• fence installation; ;
• reinforcing doors and street furniture.

The use of traditional metalwork in the construction of structures has been refined over time, often incorporating more modern techniques to achieve better results.

Traditional metalwork is valued for its more durable structures, which are particularly capable of withstanding the elements and other adverse conditions.

Nowadays, it enables us to design:

• railings; ;
• scaffolding; ;
• platforms; ;
• stairs; ;
• the decking; ;
• footbridges, etc.

Metalwork is clearly a job for professionals, requiring specific skills and a certain level of dexterity to use the various tools correctly. CT Métal Concept can help bring your metalwork projects to life.

CT Métal Concept, situated in the heart of the Alpilles, offers you its expertise and experience to bring your metalwork projects to life.