โœฆ ๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating 100 Years of Structural Excellence 1926 โ€“ 2026 A Century of Building the Midwest โœฆ
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Chicago, IL ยท Est. 1926

Built to Last.

Structural steel fabrication and erection for the Midwest's most demanding projects โ€” since 1926.

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Full-Scope
Steel Services

From the first drawing to the final bolt, Aetna Steel delivers complete structural steel solutions with unmatched precision and reliability.

01
Structural Detailing

From design coordination through field-ready drawings โ€” accuracy, efficiency, and seamless collaboration at every stage.

02
Steel Fabrication

Beams, columns, joists, trusses, and decking โ€” fabricated with meticulous quality control, any scale.

03
Steel Erection

We manage steel erection with AISC Certified Erectors, coordinating every component for safe, efficient, and on-time installation.

04
Misc. Metals

Custom staircases, railings, ladders, and architectural metalwork โ€” detailed, fabricated, and installed.

05
Project Management

Seasoned professionals oversee every aspect from inception to completion โ€” on time, within budget.

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Competitive Bidding

Fast, precise pricing for design-build budgets and project estimates at highly competitive rates.

Our Process

01
Bid & Estimate

We review your plans and deliver fast, accurate pricing. Our estimators work with any budget and schedule.

02
Detailing & Design

Shop drawings and field-ready documents are developed in close coordination with your engineering team.

03
Fabrication

Skilled crews fabricate every component to specification using certified materials from trusted mill suppliers.

04
Erection & Delivery

Our erection crew installs on your schedule, coordinating field operations, safety requirements for seamless completion.

1926

Midwest's Most
Trusted Fabricator

Aetna Steel โ€” formerly Aetna Engineering Works โ€” has built a legacy of structural excellence since 1926. As a family-owned and operated company, we bring personal accountability and deep expertise to every project. Hundreds of successful builds across the Midwest speak for themselves.

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Areas of Expertise

Warehouse & Distribution
Commercial
Data Storage
Education
Healthcare
Residential
Cold Storage
Entertainment
Manufacturing
Specialty

Featured Projects

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Amazon Distribution Center
Warehouse & Distribution
Amazon Distribution Center
Large-scale distribution facility requiring complex structural coordination and accelerated delivery schedule.
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University of Chicago Medicine
Healthcare
UChicago Medicine Center for Advanced Care
Precision fabrication for a state-of-the-art medical facility serving thousands of patients annually.
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Walgreens Net-Zero Store
Commercial
Walgreens Net-Zero Energy Store
Innovative commercial build supporting Walgreens' sustainability commitment with specialized steel systems.
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Let's Build
Something
Great.

From design-build budgets to complex fabrication, our team is ready to deliver. A project manager will follow up within one business day.

(708) 293-1800
info@aetnasteel.com
12560 S. Holiday Drive, Unit A, Alsip, IL 60803

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