How to Choose an Expert

In finding a competent, capable contractor to use in your architectural sheet metal projects, you need to find someone who can meet your many needs. This may seem challenging. But, we make this easy - through the Search for an Expert section of this site. Here, you can find Architectural Metal Expertise contractors that can provide the expertise necessary to meet your needs.

We're aware that you want more than this Web site's "word" on the quality of the Architectural Metal Expertise contractors and workers you'll find at this site.

We suggest that you:

• Ask questions - in fact, we encourage you to do so.
• Check references. As an organization with a deep history, our members' companies have architectural metal expertise that date back decades!

Below are some additional suggestions to consider when choosing an Architectural Metal Expert:

• Review completed projects
• Ensure the company is experienced in your required type of work
• Call the material vendor for references (e.g. call zinc vendor if doing a zinc roof)
• Visit the company's offices/shop

• Examine workmanship of parts in fabrication
• Review QC procedures
• Review shop drawings
• Many repeat customers?
• Accident record/insurance rating and EMR
• Expected workload during your project timeline
• Average number of projects
• Superintendent/foremen qualifications

• Use the SMACNA/AIA Qualification Checklist to help you determine if a prospective architectural sheet metal contractor is qualified.