Trusted by builders, developers and architects across Victoria for engineer-spec structural steel fabrication and laser cutting structural steel — beams, columns, mezzanines, portal frames and warehouse framing. We fabricate directly from stamped drawings to deliver weld-ready, site-ready members aligned to AS/NZS 1554 and AS/NZS 5131.
Founded in 2013 and led by a fabricator with 30+ years of power-station boiler-making behind him, 8 Star is a hands-on Melbourne steel fabrication workshop. We exist to give builders, architects and developers engineer-spec structural steel that turns up weld-ready, on the right day, with the certs to back it up.
More About Us →Most steel fabrication shops in Melbourne handle light-to-medium gauge. We're built for the bigger envelope — long-span beams, heavy gauge steel plate, large-bore tube and structural members that require full-penetration welds and certified processes. Here's what our workshop can absorb — from laser cutting steel components to welded structural assemblies.
Fabricate UB, UC and welded I-sections up to 800×300 mm — suitable for long-span warehouse roofs, mezzanine floors and multi-storey residential transfer beams.
Heavy-duty laser tube cutter handles structural CHS, SHS and RHS up to 900 mm diameter — clean, weld-ready joints without secondary grinding.
Process full-length structural members in one pass. Fewer joints, fewer welds, faster delivery, and stronger continuous spans for portal frames and gantries.
Plate rolling, folding and guillotine work from 1.6 mm sheet up to 22 mm structural plate — base plates, gussets, cleats and stiffeners cut to spec.
Our structural steel fabrication is built around builders, developers and architects — engineered to stamped drawings, supplied with the documentation main contractors expect. Three industry tracks, one workshop, full in-house control.
For builders working on knock-down rebuilds, second-storey additions and architect-designed homes across Melbourne. Open-plan living wants long, clean spans — we fabricate the beams, columns and posts that make them possible.
Retail fit-outs, medical centres, offices and hospitality builds. We fabricate from engineer drawings, supply mill certs and batch numbers, and coordinate delivery to keep your trades on program.
Portal-frame sheds, factory expansions, logistics warehouses and workshop builds. Long-span fabrication is where our heavy-duty laser tube cutter and 13.5 m capacity earn their keep.
A snapshot of recent steel fabrication and installation work across Melbourne — residential transfer beams, architectural homes, and warehouse portal frames.
Engineered structural steel package for a Surrey Hills residential build — fabrication and installation delivered.
Comprehensive structural steel for a modern residential development on a sloping Doncaster site — fabrication and on-site installation.
Structural steel and columns for a prestigious residence in Balwyn — custom-fabricated UB and columns.
800 m² greenhouse structural framework — large-scale tube fabrication with on-site assembly across the build.
If your engineer's drawing calls for it, our steel fabrication workshop likely cuts, welds and finishes it daily — including laser cutting steel plates and sections to project spec. Below is a working reference of the heavy gauge steel profiles we keep moving through the shop — supplied with mill certificates and batch traceability on request.
150 UB 14 through to 610 UB 125 — the primary horizontal load-carriers for floors, roofs and transfer levels.
100 UC through 310 UC — vertical members for multi-storey work, posts, columns and portal-frame legs.
75 PFC up to 380 PFC — lintels, edge beams, stair stringers and architectural exposed steel.
Light RHS through to heavy 400×200 — posts, beams, awning frames and architectural feature steel.
25 SHS up to 400 SHS — columns, posts, balustrade frames and gate structures with clean joinery.
Tube up to 900 mm Ø — bollards, handrails, architectural columns and large-bore industrial work.
Bracing, cleats, lintels and fabrication detail — cut to length, drilled and powder-prepped.
Plate from 1.6 mm to 22 mm — base plates, stiffeners, gussets, cleats and bespoke fabrication.
Hot-dip galvanised members for retaining walls, exterior frames and corrosion-prone environments.
A predictable six-step steel fabrication process so you know exactly where your job sits at any time. Each project is scheduled against your build program, with delivery dates committed at quote stage.
Send engineer drawings, sketches or a site address — we'll work from what you have.
Detailed itemised quote — section by section — turned around as quickly as the job allows.
On-site measurement where bolt-down points or existing structure determine tolerance.
Cut, drill, weld, grind, prime — all in-house at our Dandenong workshop, weld-tested.
Paint, galvanise or powder-coat as specified. Final QC check against shop drawings.
Crane-truck delivery to site. Installation crew available for residential and commercial.
Heavy structural steel doesn't forgive shortcuts. Below is what separates a workshop that can be relied on for load-bearing work from one that just cuts to length.
Our lead fabricators trained in boiler-making and power-station pressure work — the welding discipline transfers directly to structural members that have zero tolerance for crack propagation.
Welding to AS/NZS 1554.1, structural fabrication aligned with AS/NZS 5131 construction categories. Certificate III Engineering Fabrication Trade and Certificate IV Frontline Management on the floor.
Workshop-led fabrication — cutting, drilling, welding and finishing handled in-house at our Dandenong facility, with our own crew managing on-site installation. Single point of accountability, no finger-pointing between subs.
Steel traceable back to mill heat numbers on request — critical for commercial, government and engineer-signed-off work where compliance documentation matters.
Track record across residential, commercial and warehouse work. Trusted partner of builders including Becon Constructions, AI Building & Restoration, Genis Steel and Surdex.
Not all "structural steel fabricators" are set up for engineered, load-bearing work — especially laser cutting structural steel at scale and processing heavy gauge steel sections. Here's where 8 Star sits against a typical small-to-medium Melbourne steel shop — so you know what you're buying before you buy.
| Capability | Typical Steel Shop | 8 Star Metal Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Max H-Beam Capacity | Up to ~ 460 UB standard rolled | ✓Up to 800 × 300 mm welded section |
| Tube / CHS Diameter | Up to ~ 300 mm Ø with manual cutting | ✓Up to 900 mm Ø via heavy-duty laser tube cutter |
| Tube / CHS Diameter | Up to ~ 300 mm Ø with manual cutting | ✓Up to 900 mm Ø via heavy-duty laser tube cutter |
| Single-Pass Length | Multi-piece splices required for > 9 m members | ✓13.5 m single-pass — fewer splices, faster install |
| Welding Standard | General workshop welds, often uncategorised | ✓Aligned to AS/NZS 1554.1 structural welding |
| Fabrication Standard | Build-to-print without category sign-off | ✓Worked to AS/NZS 5131 construction categories |
| Lead Fabricator Background | General trade welder | ✓30+ yrs incl. power-station boiler-making |
| Mill Cert & Batch Traceability | Available on large orders only | ✓Available on request, all project sizes |
| In-House Scope | Cutting in-house, welding/finishing often outsourced | ✓Workshop-led fabrication + on-site installation crew |
Comparison reflects general industry baseline for small-to-medium Melbourne steel shops. Individual workshops vary — ask any fabricator to confirm capacity in writing.
Based in Dandenong, delivering across the south-east, Mornington Peninsula, eastern suburbs and inner-west. Crane-truck delivery and on-site installation available across the metro area.
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The questions builders, owner-builders and project managers ask before they place a structural steel order with us.
Our heavy-duty workshop in Dandenong handles structural members up to 13.5 metres in a single pass, H-beams up to 800×300 mm, and tube up to 900 mm diameter. Plate work ranges from 1.6 mm sheet through to 22 mm structural plate.
This covers virtually all residential, commercial and standard industrial requirements. For oversized jobs we can split members at engineered splice points and field-weld on site.
The faster you can give us the following, the faster we can turn around an itemised quote:
No drawings yet? Send us what you've got — we'll tell you what else is needed.
Lead time depends on project size, steel availability, finishing requirements and your site program. We scope a realistic delivery date at quote stage based on your specific job — committed in writing, against your build sequence.
The breakdown typically runs:
For larger warehouse and commercial work, we commit to delivery dates that match your trades sequence, not the other way around.
Heavy structural steel fabrication at 8 Star aligns with the standards your engineer will be expecting:
Our team holds Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (MEM30305), Certificate IV in Frontline Management, and Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship. We can provide weld procedure specifications and welder qualifications on request for engineer or building-surveyor sign-off.
Yes. We can provide mill certificates and steel batch / heat numbers on request — flag this at quoting stage and we'll route your job through the traceable supply chain.
This documentation is typically required for commercial projects, government tenders, and any job where the structural engineer or building surveyor requires written evidence of steel grade and origin.
Both. You can buy fabricated steel from us for your own rigger / installer to handle, or we can deliver and install on site.
For residential jobs we typically deliver with a crane truck and install columns, beams and posts in-place. For warehouse and commercial jobs we coordinate with your site supervisor on lifting plan, sequencing and safe-work-method statements.
The finish depends on where the steel sits and how long it has to last:
If you're unsure what's appropriate for your project, we'll recommend based on exposure class, lifespan requirement and budget.
For load-bearing structural steel, you'll need engineer-stamped drawings — we don't design structure, we fabricate to certified design. If you don't have an engineer yet, we can recommend Melbourne structural engineers we've worked with previously.
For non-structural metal fabrication — stairs, balustrades, gates, fences, decorative work — we can work from your concept sketches, reference photos or a brief.
Heavy structural steel is our main focus, but we run a full-scope workshop. We can package these alongside your structural order, or quote them as standalone jobs:
One workshop, one point of contact, one delivery — useful when a single project needs multiple metal trades coordinated.
Workshop and office at 6 Damian Ct, Dandenong VIC 3175. We deliver structural steel across all of metropolitan Melbourne — from the south-east corridor through to the Mornington Peninsula, the eastern suburbs, and inner-west. Larger projects extend further into regional Victoria on request.
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