SCH Site Services is an all-encompassing steelwork contractor. Having its own production facility, site installation teams, and mobile cranes it can undertake full new steel structures, whilst also taking on more complex and difficult builds.
It offers a full turnkey package which includes all primary and secondary steelwork packages giving it’s clients a one stop shop for the project.
SCH Site Services Ltd, based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, UK, is committed to staying ahead in the steel fabrication industry. Their recent investment in STRUMIS, a world-leading steel fabrication management information system, is a key strategic part of this mission.
The SCH office and production management teams have completed comprehensive STRUMIS end-user training on this advanced MRP system, which promises to transform how they manage their steel fabrication projects from start to finish, delivering complete transparency and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
The Challenge
Like many growing steel fabrication businesses, SCH Site Services relied on a combination of manual processes and disconnected systems to manage projects across the shop floor and office.
This created challenges such as:
As operations scaled, these limitations made it increasingly difficult to maintain control, ensure accuracy, and deliver projects efficiently.
The Solution
SCH Site Services implemented STRUMIS to bring all core processes into a single, integrated platform.
STRUMIS is a purpose-built management information system (MRP) for the steel fabrication industry, designed to connect estimating, procurement, production, inventory, and erection into one system.
By consolidating these workflows, STRUMIS enables fabricators to reduce inefficiencies, improve data accuracy, and gain real-time visibility across operations.
Key Capabilities Supporting SCH
With STRUMIS in place, SCH Site Services is leveraging a range of integrated capabilities, including:
These capabilities provide a connected, data-driven approach to managing steel fabrication projects.
Real-Time Visibility Across Operations
STRUMIS is transforming how SCH Site Services manages day-to-day operations across both the office and shop floor.
The system provides real-time insight into:
This level of visibility allows teams to make faster decisions, improve coordination between departments, and keep projects on track.
Managing Complex Projects with Confidence
STRUMIS enables SCH Site Services to manage complex, multi-phase contracts with greater control.
Each stage of a project, from fabrication through to delivery and erection, can be monitored within the system, ensuring milestones are met and progress is clearly tracked.
The integrated 3D model viewer BIMReview provides a visual representation of projects, helping teams identify potential issues early, align fabrication with design, and reduce the risk of delays or rework.
Material Traceability and Control
STRUMIS also strengthens material management by providing full traceability throughout the fabrication process.
SCH Site Services can track steel by cast reference, original mill, material test certificates and employee and process records, maintaining a complete record from material receipt through to fabrication and delivery.
This supports:
The Benefits for SCH Site Services’ clients
By adopting STRUMIS, SCH Site Services is not only improving internal operations but also delivering measurable benefits to its clients.
Clients can expect:
A Commitment to Continuous Improvement
SCH Site Services has invested in comprehensive STRUMIS training across its office and production teams, ensuring they are fully equipped to maximise the system’s capabilities.
This investment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to improving efficiency, enhancing project delivery, and maintaining the highest standards of service for its clients.
As STRUMIS continues to be embedded across the business, SCH Site Services is well-positioned to achieve further gains in productivity, quality, and operational control.
SCH Site Services Managing Director, Gary Finley, said:
“Our commitment to providing the best possible service to clients is why we’ve invested in the STRUMIS program and the extensive end-user training for our team .Now STRUMIS training is complete, and the system went live shortly after. Our team is fully equipped to maximise the benefits the STRUMIS program is already delivering. This training is crucial in helping us stay at the cutting edge of steel fabrication. By adopting STRUMIS, SCH Site Services is reinforcing our dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction. As we continue to implement more features within this powerful tool, we look forward to achieving even greater results for our clients in terms of project quality, efficiency, and cost savings.”
STRUMIS Sales Manager, Steve Watson, added:
“Gary and his team made it abundantly clear when we first met that they fully intended to digitise their business and benefit from the removal of manual processes and unnecessary paperwork within SCH. Additionally, they had a clear business strategy that was twofold: ensuring they met the highest possible industry standards whilst maintaining and improving client satisfaction. It has been a pleasure to work with Gary and his colleagues, and we wish them every success and continued growth in the coming years.”
Discover How STRUMIS Can Transform Your Steel Fabrication Operations
STRUMIS provides a fully integrated solution designed specifically for steel fabricators, helping businesses improve visibility, reduce costs, and deliver projects more efficiently from estimating through to erection.
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