Your Specs. Our Shop.
Quoted in 48 Hours.
HVAC ductwork, architectural panels, industrial enclosures — fabricated to print, delivered on schedule. GC-grade tolerances, contractor-grade communication.
Next available slot: Mon, Mar 3
No Black Box.
Every Step Is Yours to See.
Click any stage to see who handles it, what decisions get made, and how long it takes.
Submit Drawings
Upload your DWG, PDF, or STEP files through the quote portal. Include estimated tonnage, gauge preference, and required delivery date. No phone call required — the portal handles intake 24/7.
Accepted formats: DWG, DXF, PDF, STEP, IGES. Max file size 500 MB. Multiple files per submission supported.
Shop Review
A dedicated estimator reviews your drawings for fabricability, flags any tolerance conflicts, and confirms material availability with our steel service center. You receive a confirmation email within 2 hours of submission.
Estimators hold AWS D1.1 certification. Material confirmations pulled from live inventory at two Chicago-area service centers.
Material & Labor Breakdown
We build a line-item breakdown: raw material cost, plasma/brake/weld labor hours, finish specification, and freight. Preferred Vendor and Annual Contract clients receive the full cost model — not just a bottom-line number.
Markup structure disclosed to Preferred Vendor and Annual Contract tiers. Single Project quotes show itemized scope without margin detail.
Formal Quote Delivered
Your formal quote arrives as a signed PDF with a 30-day validity window. It includes scope of work, material spec sheet, tolerance callouts, payment terms, and a production slot hold if you respond within 72 hours.
Quote validity: 30 calendar days. Production slot held for 72 hours after quote delivery at no charge.
Every Cell Has a Real Answer.
No "Contact Us" Rows.
Click a column to highlight your tier. The table doesn't hide the math.
| Engagement Criteria | Single Project One job, full service | Most Popular Preferred Vendor Recurring GC relationship | Annual Contract Committed volume agreement |
|---|---|---|---|
Quote Lead Time From drawing submission to signed PDF | 48 business hours | 24 business hours | 12 business hours |
Lead Time Priority Production scheduling advantage | Standard queue | Priority queue (+5 days) | Dedicated slot held |
Markup Transparency Cost model visibility | Lump-sum line items | Material + labor disclosed | Full cost model open book |
Change-Order Policy Mid-project scope changes | T&M at shop rate | T&M with 48-hr notice | Pre-negotiated CO rates |
Dedicated Estimator Single point of contact | Pool estimator | Named estimator | Named estimator + PM |
Payment Terms Standard billing structure | 50% deposit / 50% delivery | Net 30 on approval | Net 45 with monthly billing |
Submittals & Shop Drawings Engineering documentation | Available at cost | Included | Included + PE stamp option |
Not sure which tier fits your project?
The Math, Not the Marketing.
Three Jobs. Every Number.
Scope, tonnage, gauge, quoted timeline vs. delivered. Nothing withheld.
Lakeside Medical Center Mechanical Package
14,200 LF of galvanized rectangular duct, 8 AHU plenums, 320 fittings
"Forge was the only shop that came back in 48 hours with a real number — not a range, a number. We awarded the package the same day."
River North Mixed-Use Facade
4,800 SF of custom perforated stainless panels, 12 custom radius corners, ACM composite backing
"The shop drawings came back with tolerances called out to the thousandth. That's the only way we could meet the curtain wall contractor's sequencing."
Calumet Park Substation Control Cabinets
48 NEMA 4X enclosures, 16-gauge 304 SS, continuous welded seams, custom cable penetrations
"We had an inspection window that couldn't move. Forge hit it. No excuses, no extensions — just the product on the dock."
The foreman hands you a
printed schedule before you ask.
Upload your drawings. Get a real number in 48 hours — line items, material spec, tolerance callouts. No range. No "call for pricing."
Ready to quote your project? 48-hour turnaround guaranteed.