Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Foundation Steel ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://foundationsteel.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [MT Studio Bldg of the Year Award](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/mt-studio-bldg-of-the-year-award/): On behalf of MT Studio, Mike Twiss accepted an award for work on APAC - Arbogast Performing Arts Center which was awarded the 2022 Building of the Year by the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association. Mike is pictured here with Chad Coe of Brentwood Builders, Inc and Brad Gordon of Foundation Steel LLC - [Foundation Steel Powers Downtown Toledo Renaissance: Strategic Move to Historic Warehouse District](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/foundation-steel-powers-downtown-toledo-renaissance-strategic-move-to-historic-warehouse-district/): Foundation Steel is making a bold statement about Toledo's future—and we're putting our headquarters where our vision is. Our move from Swanton to the historic Ohio Plate Glass building at 303 Morris Street represents more than a relocation; it's a strategic investment in the revitalization that's transforming downtown Toledo into northwest Ohio's construction powerhouse. - [2020 FOUNDATION STEEL RANKED TOP 50 U.S. Metal Builder](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2020-metal-construction-news/): Foundation Steel is a leading-edge Structural Steel and Metal Building Systems Erector, Reinforcing Steel Fabricator & Installer, Rigging & Machinery Moving company since 2008, is SBE, EDGE, and WBE Certified, ISNetworld, and is an AISC Certified Erector. - [2021 Ironworker District Winner](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2021-ironworker-district-winner/): We would like to congratulate Branden Giffen for winning 1st place in the Ironworkers District Council of Southern Ohio & Vicinity "District Apprentice Competition" for 2021. He will now go to the International Competition in 2022! Great Job Branden!! - [2023 impact project of the year bridge structural below 10k workhours](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2023-impact-project-of-the-year-bridgestructural-below-10k-workhours/) - [2023 impact project of the year metal buildings below 10k workhours](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2023-impact-project-of-the-year-metal-buildings-below-10k-workhours/) - [Aug 2025 Ironworker magazine Rebar feature](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/aug-2025-ironworker-magazine-rebar-feature/): Foundation Steel is proud to be featured in the August 2025 edition of Ironworker Magazine. The article highlights several of our recent projects in Michigan and Ohio, showcasing the skill, dedication, and craftsmanship of our Union Ironworkers and Operators. From large-scale structural work to intricate rebar installations, these projects reflect our commitment to excellence and the strong partnerships we share with contractors and clients across the region. - [Aug 2024 Ironworker magazine rebar feature](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/aug-2024-ironworker-magazine-rebar-feature/): We’re proud to share that our Rebar Division has been featured in the August 2024 issue of Ironworker Magazine! - [2022 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Metal Bldg above 10K](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2022-impact-project-of-the-year-metal-bldg-above-10k/): It’s been an exciting 2023 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [2022 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Fabrication](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2022-impact-project-of-the-year-fabrication/): It’s been an exciting 2023 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [2022 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Metal Bldg Under 10K](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2022-impact-project-of-the-year-metal-bldg-under-10k/): It’s been an exciting 2023 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [2022 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Reinforcing below 5K](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2022-impact-project-of-the-year-reinforcing-below-5k/): It’s been an exciting 2023 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [August 2023 Ironworker Magazine Rebar Feature](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/august-2023-ironworker-magazine-rebar-feature/): Our Rebar Division has been featured in the August 2023 Ironworkers Magazine. Check out the magazine article. - [2021 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Bridge/Structural](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2021-impact-project-of-the-year-bridge-structural/): It’s been an exciting 2021 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [2021 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Industrial/Rigging/Machinery Moving](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2021-impact-project-of-the-year-industrial-rigging-machinery-moving/): It’s been an exciting 2021 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [2021 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Fabrication](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2021-impact-project-of-the-year-fabrication/): It’s been an exciting 2021 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [2021 IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Metal Buildings](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2021-impact-project-of-the-year-metal-buildings/): It’s been an exciting 2021 for the Foundation Steel team. We are excited to announce a few more awards… - [Foundation Steel Dominates 2023 IMPACT Awards: Double Victory Showcases Industry Leadership](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/foundation-steel-dominates-2023-impact-awards-double-victory-showcases-industry-leadership/): The photos from Washington, D.C. tell the story of mastery in action. Foundation Steel's double victory at the 2023 IMPACT Project of the Year awards—capturing both the Bridge/Structural and Metal Building categories—wasn't just about recognition. It was about proving what happens when strategic partnerships meet uncompromising craftsmanship across our 200+ ironworker workforce. - [2022 METAL BUILDING OF THE YEAR MBCEA](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2022-metal-building-of-the-year-mbcea/): We are honored to receive the award for 2022 Metal Building of the Year from the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (#MBCEA) for the APAC - Arbogast Performing Arts Center. This wouldn’t be possible without our amazing crew: Jaime Oaks, Mark Isaacs, Jeremy Miller, Justin Brookshire, Mark Coppess, Greg Amburn, David Frost, James Weeks, Jacob Rosales, John Druckenbroad, Branden Giffen, Chris Anderson, Elijah Ernst, John Middaugh, Eric Peitz, Luke Huecker, Josh Beverly, Matt Moyer, Darryl Boyter, Martin Monhollen, Shane Lewis, Josh Sattler, Blake Moyer, John Ramsey, Trey White, Marc Ferrell, Tyler King, and Justin Martinez. Thank you! Thank you to all the Foundation Steel employees that helped behind the scenes and everyone that partnered with us for the success of the project. We would also like to thank Brentwood Builders Inc, Bluescope Construction, and Butler Manufacturing Hybrid Buildings for the amazing partnership. This 1200-seat auditorium is designed to provide space for family and student education, community programs, business events, and entertainment as well as a space for Troy Christian Schools to host plays, concerts, internships, and their weekly chapel meetings.  - [2021 Metal Construction Hall of Fame](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2021-metal-construction-hall-of-fame-2/): We are honored to be recognized by Metal Construction News for our Brentwood Builders, Inc project at the Greene County Parks & Trails with Butler Manufacturing & Union Ironworkers Local 290! - [July 2022 Ironworker Magazine Feature](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/july-2022-ironworker-magazine-feature/): We are proud to be recognized by our peers for a job well done at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy Ohio.  - [WPAFB 2022 ENR Midwest Best Project Renovation/Restoration](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/enr-midwest-2022/): We are honored to have been a part of the WPAFB Hangar renovation/restoration project that won Best Project: Renovation/Restoration for the ENR Midwest 2022 competition. Foundation Steel fabricated and installed the primary, secondary, and misc metals to convert the WPAFB Hangar into an executive office with the renovation of 37k sf and a new second floor within the open hangar. It was imperative that we maintained the hangar’s WWII era structure, features, and aesthetics to stay eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Well done everyone. Thank you American Structurepoint for submitting the project.  - [2022 Top Metal Builder Tonnage & Sq Footage](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/2022-top-metal-builder-tonnage-sq-footage/): For the first time Foundation Steel is in the top 10 metal building erectors for both tonnage and square footage in the Metal Construction News. Our Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill project had the most tonnage for 2022 with a whopping 630 tons. Great job everyone.👏🏻 - [Foundation Steel Officially Certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction](https://foundationsteel.com/blog/foundation-steel-officially-certified-by-the-american-institute-of-steel-construction/): Foundation Steel, LLC is proud to announce that we have been officially certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as a Certified Erector for successfully meeting the quality and safety certification requirements for structural steel erection. A significant milestone in the continuing growth and success of our organization, this certification shows our commitment to providing the highest levels of service in steel erection and conduct in our business practices. ## Pages - [Newsroom](https://foundationsteel.com/about/newsroom/) - [Awards](https://foundationsteel.com/awards/) - [Leadership](https://foundationsteel.com/leadership/) - [Design Assist Consulting](https://foundationsteel.com/design-assist-consulting/) - [Rigging & Machinery Moving](https://foundationsteel.com/rigging-machinery-moving/) - [Rigging / Machinery Moving Industrial Millwright](https://foundationsteel.com/rigging-machinery-moving-industrial-millwright/) - [Associations](https://foundationsteel.com/associations/) - [Capabilities Inquiry](https://foundationsteel.com/capabilities-inquiry/) - [Overhead Crane](https://foundationsteel.com/overhead-crane/) - [Industrial Maintenance](https://foundationsteel.com/industrial-maintenance/) - [Crane & Equipment Rental](https://foundationsteel.com/crane-equipment-rental/) - [Precast Concrete Installation](https://foundationsteel.com/precast-concrete-installation/) - [Miscellaneous Metals](https://foundationsteel.com/miscellaneous-metals/) - [Concrete Reinforcing](https://foundationsteel.com/concrete-reinforcing/) - [Structural Steel Erectors](https://foundationsteel.com/structural-steel-erectors/) - [Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings](https://foundationsteel.com/pre-engineered-metal-buildings/) - [Quality And Safety](https://foundationsteel.com/quality-and-safety/) - [About](https://foundationsteel.com/about/) - [Contact](https://foundationsteel.com/contact/) - [Areas We Serve](https://foundationsteel.com/areas-served/) - [Home](https://foundationsteel.com/) ## Projects - [Greater Dayton Schools](https://foundationsteel.com/featured-projects/greater-dayton-schools/): Working with Pinnacle Metal Products to assemble/install 2 sets of 5 story stairs with railing; elevators sill angle, sump ladder, and grading; learning stairs steel; pit/roof access ladders; glass railing (30', 165', 17', 47', 47', and 100').  - [Sam Dong](https://foundationsteel.com/featured-projects/sam-dong/): Mobilize labor, tools, and equipment to install one JIB crane. ## Testimonials - [Rick Kusmer](https://foundationsteel.com/dipi_testimonial/rick-kusmer/): Foundation Steel is a trusted partner who consistently contributes to our shared success. - [Ray Benjamin, LEED AP](https://foundationsteel.com/dipi_testimonial/ray-benjamin-leed-ap/): Foundation Steel was a true partner working through a late delivery of pre-engineered metal building siding. - [Brian Chapman](https://foundationsteel.com/dipi_testimonial/brian-chapman/): Foundation Steel knows how to get the job done. Whether it's a straightforward new build or a complicated tie-in to existing structures, Foundation will deliver a stellar finished product. - [Patrick Hakola](https://foundationsteel.com/dipi_testimonial/patrick-hakola/): We re-shot the runway after the repairs and EVERTHING was in spec and tolerances. Great job. I appreciate it! I’ll definitely be calling you again for Cleveland work." - [William J Horst](https://foundationsteel.com/dipi_testimonial/william-j-horst/): Appreciated the work last night and the workmanship was excellent , I told John and Greg it is a very "pretty" weld job with great fit and finish!! Thanks for pulling this off so quick and if you can email the invoice I will get it approved and processed for payment Tuesday.....Thanks