Energy & Power Structures

The largest savings in energy structures come from freezing vendor data early and designing frames that tolerate later refinements without redesign. We group equipment supports into repeatable module types, rationalize platform levels across the plant, and use bracing layouts that keep maintenance corridors clear. For renewable projects such as solar mounting or battery enclosure supports, high repetition lets us refine member sizes and connection counts, which reduces tonnage, bolting labor and installation time across many identical units.

Typical members include heavy rolled columns, built-up girders for crane and boiler support, equipment base frames, gratings and handrailed platforms, and lightweight repetitive components for renewable plant. Welding follows the AWS D1.1 or EN 1090 execution class requirements specified, with machined or flattened bearing surfaces where equipment seats demand it. Anchor bolt templates and equipment base frames are fabricated to tight positional tolerances so they match vendor drawings, and modules are trial-fitted where interfaces between packages are critical.

An inspection and test plan defines hold points for equipment supports, base frames and primary connections. Materials are traced through mill certificates to each piece mark, weld inspection follows the NDT scope required for dynamic and primary members, and bolt-hole patterns at vendor interfaces are dimensionally verified against approved vendor drawings. Results, coating records and nonconformance closeouts are compiled into a QC dossier organized by plant area to suit the commissioning and handover structure.

Energy assets operate in very different environments, from humid cooling tower areas and coastal plants to dry desert solar farms. We select coating systems to the ISO 12944 category for each zone, commonly C4 or C5 for cooling and coastal exposure, and use hot-dip galvanizing for platforms, gratings, cable supports and high-volume renewable components. Where steel sits near hot surfaces, heat-resistant coatings are specified, and fire protection is coordinated for turbine halls and transformer areas as required.

Energy projects are usually delivered in many packages, so we pack and ship by plant area and erection sequence to match the mechanical installation program. Equipment support frames and anchor templates are prioritized because foundation and vendor works depend on them. Repetitive renewable components are bundled for efficient container loading, while heavy girders and modules move as break-bulk. Packing lists, piece mark schedules and export documentation are aligned to the client package breakdown.

We support the erection contractor with erection drawings and sequences that align with equipment setting, so structural steel and mechanical works do not block each other. Our engineers can provide input to method statements for heavy lifts, temporary bracing of tall frames, and alignment of equipment base frames. Where agreed, we offer technical supervision or advisory visits during critical phases such as turbine building framing or equipment support setting.