Company Profile

United Steel was founded in 1974 as East Hartford Welding by Kenneth F. Corneau, still United Steel's President. Through continuous growth, he has led the company to its strong market position today as the largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals in southern New England. We provide both fabricating and erecting because it uniquely ensures close coordination and outstanding value for our clients.

Combined with our 100,000 square foot automated fabrication facility dedicated to structural steel and miscellaneous metals, our cost, quality, and on-time delivery are the most competitive in the industry.

United Steel has structured our customer service to provide the unmatched support needed to make your project successful. Our experienced staff of estimators, engineers, and detailers thoroughly analyze and coordinate your project to prepare it for fabrication using state-of-the-art technology.

In the field, our experienced ironworkers and crane operators have an unmatched reputation for skill and safety. We also streamline projects by empowering our project managers to make project decisions.

United Steel can fabricate and erect your project efficiently and to the most exacting specifications. From the largest steel tonnages to the finest ornamental details - Support is Our Strength.


United Steel is AISC certified as both Steel Erector and Fabricator for Steel Building Structures.

To download PDF's of our AISC Certificates, click on the images below:

Erector 2009


Fabricator 2009
(PDF)
Yale University


Special Olympics


Award of Merit


AISC Safety


United Steel's projects span the Northeast.



Company History



Recent Client Testimonial
Suffolk Construction (PDF)




United Steel is proud to sponsor the Brain Injury Association of Connecticut's "Walk for Thought"