Grizzly Construction Inc delivers certified structural welding, steel beam placement, custom handrails, ornamental gates, and precision shop fabrication for contractors, architects, and property owners across Laramie and southeastern Wyoming.
From I-beam erection on commercial frames to decorative entry gates for ranch properties — every joint inspected, every cut measured twice.
About Grizzly Construction
Grizzly Construction Inc is a Laramie-based metal fabrication and structural welding contractor specializing in the trades that hold buildings together — and the details that define them. We partner with general contractors, structural engineers, ranch owners, and municipal agencies who need reliable steel work delivered on schedule.
Our shop on East Sheridan Street houses cutting, bending, and welding stations capable of handling everything from W-section beams to intricate stair handrails. Mobile welding rigs extend that capability to job sites across Laramie, Centennial, Rock River, and the I-80 corridor.
We do not subcontract our core welding disciplines. The fabricators who quote your project are the same craftspeople who cut, fit, and weld it — which means fewer handoffs, tighter tolerances, and accountability you can trace to a name.
What We Build
Every service below is performed in-house — from initial takeoff through final installation and touch-up coating.
Full-penetration groove welds, fillet connections, base plate anchoring, and field splice work on commercial and industrial frames. All welders hold current AWS D1.1 certification.
W-section, S-section, and HSS placement with rigging coordination, shoring, and bolted or welded connections to drawings.
Interior and exterior guardrails, graspable handrails, and cable systems to IBC and ADA requirements.
Swing, slide, and ranch entry gates with automated operator prep, latch hardware, and powder-coat finish options.
Custom brackets, platforms, mezzanines, equipment skids, stair stringers, bollards, and architectural metal elements cut on our ironworker and formed to spec.
Technical Capabilities
We match process to material, position, and inspection requirements — not the other way around.
| Process | Materials | Positions | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMAW (Stick) | Carbon steel, low-alloy | 1G – 4G, field repairs | Structural connections, heavy plate, outdoor erection, emergency patches |
| GMAW (MIG) | Carbon steel, stainless | Flat, horizontal, vertical | Production handrails, gates, brackets, high-deposition shop work |
| GTAW (TIG) | Stainless, aluminum, thin gauge | All positions | Food-grade rails, ornamental details, visible architectural seams |
| FCAW (Flux-Core) | Heavy carbon steel | Flat, horizontal | Thick plate gussets, base plates, equipment bases, column splices |
| Bolted + Welded Hybrid | ASTM A992, A36, A572 Gr.50 | Shop & field | Beam-to-column moment connections, braced frame attachments |
Service Deep Dive
Steel Beam Erection
We coordinate with your crane operator and structural engineer to sequence beam drops safely and efficiently. Our ironworkers handle rigging attachment, plumb-and-line checks, temporary bracing, and final bolt tightening or weld completion per the erection drawings.
Handrails & Guardrails
We fabricate pipe rails, square-tube systems, cable infill panels, and glass-ready top-rail channels that meet IBC 1015 height and load requirements while complementing your architect's vision.
Gates & Entry Systems
Ranch gates, estate entries, commercial yard access, and pedestrian portals — each built to your width, swing clearance, and wind-load requirements with operator prep and positive latching.
How We Work
A transparent, five-stage workflow that keeps your project on budget and your structural engineer in the loop.
We measure existing conditions, review structural drawings, and identify access constraints. For shop-only work, we accept PDF sketches, Revit exports, or napkin drawings — then confirm dimensions before cutting.
Detailed fabrication drawings show connection types, weld symbols, material grades, and finish specs. Your engineer or architect signs off before steel hits the saw.
Material is procured, cut, drilled, and fitted in our Sheridan Street shop. Sub-assemblies are trial-fitted and tagged for field sequence. Welds are cleaned and prepped for specified coating.
Our crews deliver and install on your schedule — coordinating with crane picks for heavy beams or working after-hours in occupied buildings for rail retrofits.
Final walkthrough with your superintendent, punch-list resolution, weld inspection coordination if required, and delivery of material certifications and as-built dimensions for your records.
Materials We Work With
We stock common structural grades and source specialty alloys with typical lead times under two weeks.
Our primary material for beams, columns, platforms, and heavy fabrication. Cut from mill-certified stock with heat numbers traceable to MTRs.
Specified for food service, healthcare, coastal-exposed rails, and architectural features where corrosion resistance and appearance both matter.
Lightweight structures, decorative panels, and corrosion-proof exterior elements. All ferrous work receives specified surface prep before coating.
Who We Serve
Mezzanines, stair rails, storefront canopies, and tenant improvement steel for Laramie's downtown and university district projects.
Equipment platforms, conveyor supports, crane runway repairs, and machine bases for facilities along I-80 and US-287.
Entry gates, cattle guards, hay barn frames, and equipment repair welding for Albany County ranch operations.
Bridge railing retrofits, park shelter frames, water treatment catwalks, and DOT-spec guardrail installations.
Exterior stair rails, deck cables, fireplace surrounds, and decorative gates for high-end residential builds.
Skid fabrication, pipe support welding, and structural repairs for energy sector clients in southeastern Wyoming.
Bleacher rails, gym divider supports, and ADA ramp handrails for UW and local school district projects.
24/7 mobile welding for failed connections, storm damage, and production-line downtime anywhere in our service radius.
Quality Assurance
All structural welds performed and inspected to American Welding Society standards for steel building construction, with WPS documentation available on request.
Handrails and guardrails engineered for 200 lb concentrated load and 50 lb/ft distributed load per International Building Code Chapter 10.
Graspable handrail profiles, extensions at ramp terminations, and clearance dimensions per ADAAG for public and commercial occupancies.
Fall protection, hot-work permits, fire watch, and confined-space protocols on every field installation. EMR below industry average.
Common Questions
Yes. We offer complimentary site visits and shop estimates for projects within Albany County. Send your drawings to company@grizzlyconstruction.buzz or call us to schedule a walkthrough. Quotes typically return within two business days for standard scope.
Absolutely. Our mobile welding units carry generators, argon, and multi-process equipment for field repairs and installations. We carry hot-work permits and fire suppression gear required for occupied buildings.
Standard handrails and gates: 1–2 weeks from drawing approval. Structural beam packages depend on material availability — typically 2–4 weeks. Rush service is available for emergency repairs at premium rates.
We regularly coordinate with PE-stamped connection designs. Our shop drawings include weld symbols, bolt patterns, and material callouts formatted for engineer review. We can also recommend local structural engineers if you need stamped calcs.
Grizzly Construction Inc holds a current Wyoming contractor license, carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and maintains an OSHA-compliant safety program. Certificates of insurance are provided to GCs upon request.
Our primary service area covers Albany County including Rock River, Centennial, and the I-80 corridor. We regularly travel to Rawlins, Cheyenne, and Fort Collins for larger commercial projects. Travel mobilization is quoted upfront — no surprise fees.
Yes. Bring us a photo, a physical sample, or a sketch and we will replicate post profiles, rail sizes, infill patterns, and finish colors. We maintain a library of common profiles used in Laramie commercial and residential construction.
All fabrication and installation carries a one-year workmanship warranty. Coating systems are covered by the powder-coat or galvanizing vendor's warranty — typically 5–15 years depending on spec. Structural connections are warrantied against weld failure under normal use.
Service Area
Our shop at 1416 E Sheridan St sits at the heart of Laramie's light industrial corridor — minutes from I-80 and US-287. That location lets us dispatch shop crews and mobile welders quickly throughout Albany County and into neighboring jurisdictions.
Whether you are a general contractor topping out a commercial shell downtown, a ranch owner replacing a wind-damaged entry gate, or a facility manager needing emergency weld repair on production equipment — Grizzly Construction is your local metal partner.
Mobile welding available 24/7 within Laramie city limits. Scheduled fabrication and installation throughout the regions below.