Custom Metal Fabrication In Fort Lauderdale, FL

GOPELIA Metalworks Serves Fort Lauderdale General Contractors, Architects, And Luxury Residential Developers From Our Hialeah Shop, roughly 28 miles north From Central Fort Lauderdale. We Fabricate Custom Aluminum Balcony Railings, Stainless And Glass Railings, Decorative Louvers, Aluminum Facades, Custom Stairs, Structural Steel, Prefab Balconies, And Custom Gates For The Mid- And High-Rise Residential Towers, Hospitality Properties, And Luxury Estates That Define Fort Lauderdale. Full Design, Engineering, Fabrication, And Install. Florida Licensed CGC1530333. EMR 0.8.

Our Proximity Means Faster Mobilization, Faster Punch Returns, And Cleaner Mock-Up Reviews Than Out-Of-Town Fabricators. We Cover Typical Fort Lauderdale Project Types Including megayacht owner residences on Las Olas Isles, downtown high-rise condos, boutique hotel exterior retrofits, and Intracoastal balcony replacements.

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What We Build For Fort Lauderdale Projects

• Custom Aluminum & Glass Railings
• Aluminum Facades & Decorative Louvers
• Custom Stairs & Spiral Staircases
• Prefabricated Balcony Systems
• Aluminum Pergolas & Trellises
• Structural Steel Fabrication
• Custom Metal Gates & Fences
• Full Services

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Code, Coastal Conditions & Broward County

Fort Lauderdale Sits Within Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, So Every Exterior Metal Product We Fabricate For Fort Lauderdale Projects Is Engineered To Miami-Dade Notice Of Acceptance Standards, FBC Chapter 10 Guardrail Loads, And ASCE 7 Wind Pressures At 170 MPH Ultimate Design Wind Speed With Exposure C inland, D on Intracoastal and Atlantic exposures. City of Fort Lauderdale building department for city parcels and Broward County for unincorporated areas. Broward remains inside the HVHZ. Our Proximity To Fort Lauderdale Means Tight Coordination On Crane Picks, Punch-List Returns, And Mock-Up Reviews Without The Logistics Premium Of Out-Of-Town Fabricators.

Why GCs Choose A Hialeah-Based Fabricator For Fort Lauderdale

Fabricators Outside Miami-Dade Typically Add Mobilization Premiums, Longer Punch-Return Times, And Weaker Coordination With Local Plans Examiners. GOPELIA's Hialeah Shop Sits roughly 28 miles north From Fort Lauderdale, So Crews, Cranes, And Punch Returns Move On A Same-Day Loop. Shop Drawings Are Sealed By A Florida-Licensed Structural Engineer, Product Approval Paths (NOA Versus FBC) Are Confirmed Before Fabrication, And Installers Are In-House W-2 Employees, Not Third-Party Subs. That Cuts RFI Loops, Warranty Callbacks, And Schedule Risk On High-Rise Balcony Retrofits And Amenity Deck Installs Alike.

Credentials, Insurance, And Delivery

• Florida Certified General Contractor License CGC1530333
• Legal Entity: Matcon Construction LLC d/b/a GOPELIA Metalworks
• $2M General Liability, Workers Compensation, EMR 0.8
• In-House AWS-Certified Welders And W-2 Install Crews
• PE-Sealed Shop Drawings And Engineering On Every Exterior Scope
• NOA And FBC Product Approval Coordination On All HVHZ Work
• OSHA 30 Trained Field Supervisors
• Bilingual EN/ES Shop Floor And Field Communication

HVHZ Wind Design For Fort Lauderdale Projects

Fort Lauderdale Sits Inside The High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Every Exterior Metal Assembly We Deliver In Broward Is Engineered To Ultimate Design Wind Speeds Of 170 To 180 MPH Per ASCE 7-22 And Florida Building Code 2023 Chapter 16, With Exposure Category And Elevation Adjustments Applied To The Specific Site. Envelope Products Requiring Miami-Dade Product Approval Also Carry TAS 201 Large-Missile Impact, TAS 202 Cyclic Loading, And TAS 203 Uniform Static Air Pressure Test Documentation Where The Application Requires An NOA-Approved Assembly.

Assemblies That Cannot Be Sourced From An Existing NOA - Custom Cantilever Railings, Feature Staircases, Large-Span Pergolas And Canopies, Bespoke Facades - Are Engineered Site-Specific With PE-Sealed Shop Drawings And Structural Calculations. We Coordinate Both Paths On The Same Project When The Scope Mixes Standard And Custom Assemblies.

Neighborhoods We Serve In Fort Lauderdale

GOPELIA Installs Custom Aluminum, Steel, And Glass Metalwork Across Every Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood. Recent And Active Work Includes:

• Las Olas Isles
• Rio Vista
• Harbor Beach
• Bay Colony
• Coral Ridge
• Victoria Park
• Sailboat Bend
• Flagler Village
• Hollywood
• Pompano Beach
• Coral Springs
• Plantation
• Weston
• Sunrise
• Wilton Manors
• Oakland Park
• Deerfield Beach
• Lighthouse Point

Selected Broward County Project References

Recent And Active GOPELIA Metal Scope Delivered Or Ongoing In The Broward Market:

• Atlantic Avenue Residence (Delray) - Custom Aluminum Cantilever Pergola, Louvered Aluminum Fence Canopy, And Wood-Slat Ceiling Integration. View Project
• Fort Lauderdale Multifamily Podium (Confidential GC) - Aluminum Balcony Railings, Structural Steel Embed Coordination, Prefab Balcony Consultation.
• Hollywood Hospitality Renovation - Custom Aluminum Facade Panels And HVHZ Louvered Screens.
• Pompano Beach Coastal Residence - Marine-Grade Aluminum Cable Railings And Custom Driveway Gate.
• Broward Commercial Storefront Series - Custom Metal Canopies And Storefront Trim Coordinated With Curtain Wall Sub.

Full Portfolio: All Projects. Case Studies On Individual Projects Available On Request Under NDA Where The Owner Or GC Has Requested Confidentiality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Fabricate And Install In Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. GOPELIA Metalworks fabricates in our Hialeah shop and installs across Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County market. Our shop is roughly 28 miles north from central Fort Lauderdale, which keeps mobilization, punch-list returns, and mock-up reviews fast and predictable.

Are HVHZ Rules Enforced In Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Fort Lauderdale sits in Broward County. Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are fully inside HVHZ, so every exterior metal product must meet Miami-Dade NOA or FBC HVHZ product approval and be engineered to ultimate design wind speeds of 170 to 180 mph.

What Metal Scopes Do You Deliver In Fort Lauderdale?

Custom aluminum and steel railings, glass-infill railings, cable railings, custom staircases and spiral staircases, structural steel, prefabricated balcony systems, decorative louvers and screens, aluminum facades, and custom gates and fences. Full design, engineering, fabrication, and install. GC-only and owner-direct.

Are You A Licensed And Insured Florida Contractor?

Yes. GOPELIA Metalworks is the trade name of Matcon Construction LLC, holder of Florida Certified General Contractor License CGC1530333. We carry $2M general liability and workers compensation. Our EMR is 0.8. We issue COIs and lien waivers on request.

How Fast Can You Turn A Bid For A Fort Lauderdale Project?

Budget numbers within 3 to 5 business days on drawings. Fully engineered proposals with sealed shop drawings run 2 to 4 weeks depending on scope, engineering complexity, and NOA versus FBC product approval path.

Building In Fort Lauderdale? Let's Talk.

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