Architectural Metalwork

UAMW is Toronto's trusted custom architectural metalwork fabricator, delivering precision-built structural and decorative metal elements for commercial, institutional, and mixed-use developments across the GTA. CWB certified and in-house equipped, we work directly with architects, general contractors, and developers from concept through installation.

Our architectural metalwork services cover the full range of structural and decorative metal elements found in contemporary builds:

Custom staircases
Floating, mono-stringer, open-riser, and closed designs in stainless steel, mild steel, and corten

Canopies, breezeways, and glass overhangs
engineered for weather protection and visual impact

Mezzanines and structural platforms
custom-designed to maximize usable space

Glass support systems
clamps, fins, and framing in stainless and mild steel

Entrance enclosures and communication panels
security-forward, architecturally integrated

Bollards, protection screens, and exterior guards
site-specific custom fabrication

Custom canopy and soffit cladding
perforated, flat, or patterned metal panel

Materials We Work With

Stainless steel (304 & 316) • Mild/carbon steel • Corten (weathering steel) • Aluminum • Bronze

Who We Serve

We regularly work alongside architects, structural engineers, general contractors, and high-rise developers on projects ranging from single-building feature elements to multi-phase development programs across the GTA and Ontario.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • UAMW fabricates a broad range of architectural metal elements including custom staircases, canopies, mezzanines, glass support systems, entrance enclosures, bollards, and exterior screens. All work is custom-fabricated in-house at our Toronto facility.

  • Yes. UAMW is certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), which means our welders and processes meet the highest national standards for structural and architectural welding quality.

  • Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and general contractors from the design development phase through to installation, including shop drawing review and site coordination.

  • We work with stainless steel (304 and 316 grade), mild steel, corten, aluminum, and bronze depending on the application, environment, and design intent.

  • Lead times vary by project complexity, but a custom staircase typically takes 6–12 weeks from approved shop drawings to delivery. We recommend engaging UAMW early in the design phase to align fabrication timelines with your construction schedule.

  • Yes. We offer full-service fabrication and installation across Toronto and the GTA, with experienced crews who work safely on active construction sites.