Strocal Seamlessly Completes Complex

Strocal, Inc. is among the leading fabricators and erectors of structural steel buildings in the Western United States, the country’s most active commercial construction market.

Strocal’s fabrication facilities are located in Stockton, California and Eloy, Arizona. Each facility has the capacity of producing upwards of 40,000 tons per year. Both are strategically located for service mainly in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and the Southwestern United States, but have completed successful projects as far east as Houston, Texas.

Acquisition enhances capabilities
As an enhancement to its business unit, Strocal acquired ownership of Candraft Detailing Inc., an established structural steel detailing service located in Vancouver, B.C. “Candraft is a valuable critical path resource, enabling us to close the structural design early and honor schedule commitments. They pos­sess an impressive resume of completed work spanning 20+ years throughout the Western hemisphere and encompassing every type of work ever conceived in steel,” said Strocal President and CEO David Long.

Candraft’s new three-dimensional computer-aided modeling, detailing and materials list­ing system and electronic document exchange application significantly improved Strocal’s capabilities for both bid preparation and project work, increasing internal productivity and adding value for customers. Similarly, Strocal’s electronic information and document transfer application also helped streamline the exchange of drawings and other documentation with customers. In addition to improving service, these capabilities support the fast-track schedules accompanying many projects.

“Reduction in the economic growth in the West continues to drive demand for quality and service with the ability to provide value engineering and economical and innovative construction while completing projects as rap­idly and safely as possible. Strocal is widely recognized for its ability to fabricate complex structures to the most exacting tolerances and for delivering on its commitments within tight schedules to benefit project owners financially.

Strocal prides itself on repeat customers. “We have worked aggressively to leverage our reputation and strong relationships with lead­ing contractors who recognize the importance of bringing projects in on time as well as on budget. We focus on securing more advanta­geous negotiated contracts by pursuing those opportunities that best match our scheduling and economic criteria, while taking advantage of Design/Build opportunities that allow is to display our team at its finest;’ said Strocal VP of Sales, Tim Fleischer.

Current key projects
Work presently under contract includes the 23,000-ton UCLA Replacement Hospital in Los Angeles and many other seismic replace­ment facilities for universities and hospitals across the west.

Work recently completed by Strocal includes four high-rise office towers in San Francisco (26-, 32-, 37-, and 42-story buildings), San Jose Joint Library, Enron II in downtown Houston, 22,500-ton Las Vegas Convention Center South Expansion and the 5,000-ton Las Vegas Federal Courthouse. Other key projects that Strocal has completed include the 16,000-ton San Francisco International Terminal and Boarding Area “G.