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Mebane Oaks

Structural Steel Fabrication & Complex Connection Project

Project Overview

Lowder Steel, Inc. completed the structural steel scope for the Mebane Oaks development, a complex project consisting of two buildings and incorporating 243 tons of structural steel. The project required advanced detailing and fabrication to accommodate extensive structural connections and architectural design requirements.

This development included over 90 web penetrations and more than 100 moment connections, allowing the structure to support large storefront openings while also carrying multiple levels of wood framing above the steel structure.

Mebane Oaks

243 Tons

Two Buildings

90+ Web Penetrations

100+ Moment Connections

Steel structure designed to support large storefront openings

Multiple levels of wood framing above the steel frame

Scope of Work

Lowder Steel provided full-service steel support for the Mebane Oaks project, including:

  • Structural steel fabrication

  • Advanced steel detailing and coordination

  • Fabrication for complex connection requirements

  • Accommodation of web penetrations for building systems integration

  • On-site steel erection and installation

The project required careful coordination with structural engineers and other trades to ensure the steel structure properly supported both architectural storefront openings and upper-level wood framing systems.


Execution & Results

The Mebane Oaks project required significant attention to detailing and fabrication accuracy due to the large number of moment connections and web penetrations. Lowder Steel’s experienced team successfully delivered a structural system that allowed for open commercial storefront spaces while maintaining the strength necessary to support multiple floors above.

This project highlights Lowder Steel’s ability to manage complex structural steel designs, advanced connection requirements, and mixed structural systems.


Build with Lowder Steel

Lowder Steel, Inc. is an AISC-Certified Fabricator delivering structural and miscellaneous steel solutions for commercial and industrial projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Eastern United States.

Contact us today to discuss your upcoming project or request a quote.