720 E Debra Ln, Anaheim, CA 92805

Steel Project Consulting & Value Engineering

Bring us in early and we will help you spend less on steel, avoid schedule surprises and choose the right material, coating and fabrication method the first time.

Capabilities at a glance

Material selection
Grades, sections and gauges matched to loads, codes and budget
Value engineering
Cold-⁠formed vs. hot-⁠rolled alternatives, section optimization, fewer connections
Corrosion strategy
Pre-galvanized, hot-⁠dip galvanized, zinc-magnesium and paint systems
Takeoffs & BOMs
Quantity takeoffs and consolidated bills of material
Logistics
Phased deliveries, bundling and tagging by area or sequence

The biggest savings on a steel package happen before the first purchase order. Backed by more than five decades of hands-on experience in the steel business, Mona Steel helps contractors, EPCs, developers and manufacturers make smarter decisions about material, fabrication and logistics.

We work alongside your engineer of record and your fabrication team. Our job is to make the steel side of your project simpler, faster and more cost-effective.

Where we add value

Typical consulting engagements include:

  • Reviewing specs and drawings for cost-saving alternatives before bid day
  • Comparing cold-⁠formed and hot-⁠rolled options for purlins, piles and framing
  • Selecting coatings for coastal, desert and agricultural exposure in California and the Southwest
  • Reducing field labor with pre-punched, pre-cut and kitted steel
  • Building a delivery schedule that matches crews, cranes and laydown space

Working with your engineer of record

Our recommendations are practical, fabrication-driven input. Final structural design, calculations and stamped drawings remain with your licensed engineer of record, and any substitutions are submitted for their approval.

Typical projects

  • Commercial & industrial construction
  • Utility-scale & C&I solar
  • Warehouses & distribution centers
  • OEM product development
  • Agricultural facilities
  • Infrastructure projects

Project Consulting FAQ

Is there a charge for project consulting?

Early-stage consulting tied to a steel supply or fabrication package is typically part of working with us. For stand-alone studies, we will scope the work and quote it upfront.

Do you provide stamped structural engineering?

No. We provide fabrication and material expertise and coordinate with your licensed engineer of record, who retains responsibility for structural design and stamped drawings.

At what stage should we involve you?

As early as possible, ideally during design development or before bid. That is when material and fabrication choices have the biggest impact on cost and schedule.

Where we deliver

We work with contractors, EPCs and owners across Orange County, Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, San Diego County and the Central Valley, and on projects nationwide, including Texas, Arizona and Nevada.

Request a quote

Send us the drawing, or the cut list.

We take DXF, DWG and STEP files, dimensioned PDFs and bills of material. Our estimating team reviews every request and comes back with an itemized quote.

  • DXF
  • DWG
  • STEP
  • PDF
  • XLS/CSV
  • ASTM A992
  • A572 Gr. 50
  • A36
  • A500 Gr. B/C
  • A513
  • A53
  • A1011
  • A1008
  • A653 G90
  • A786
  • A588
  • A123 hot-⁠dip galvanizing