From fabricating the beds for the iconic BED RACE in Coconut Grove to providing steelwork for the Kaufman Rossin headquarters in Coconut Grove, Capitol Steel Structures has been part of the South Florida community for over 5 decades.

Founded in 1973, Capitol Steel Structures is a Miami-based, family-owned company specializing in the design, fabrication and erection of high-quality steel structures. With decades of experience across commercial, residential and industrial projects, the company is known for precision craftsmanship, innovative solutions and a steadfast commitment to safety and excellence.

Its portfolio reflects the breadth of its work throughout South Florida and beyond, including the ARKUP floating luxury home at Star Island, infrastructure work at the Port of Miami, the Slam Bridge for a multilevel public school, and the Kaufman Rossin headquarters in Coconut Grove. Capitol Steel Structures has also contributed steelwork to major developments including SunTrust corporate offices, Inter Miami CF facilities, the Kaseya Center at 800 Brickell transformation, and the Moxy Hotel in North Carolina, as well as community projects such as Children’s Village in Overtown and the USCG Sector Station in Key West.

As an AISC-certified steel fabricator and erector, Capitol Steel Structures has built its reputation on delivering strong, reliable structures that meet demanding industry standards and stand the test of time.

Today, however, the company is raising concerns about a very different challenge: the growing instability in the domestic steel market and its increasingly significant impact on small and medium-sized steel distributors, fabricators and related businesses.

Capitol Steel Structures has formally brought these concerns to the White House, highlighting the challenges created by rising and unpredictable steel prices, depleted inventories, extended lead times and escalating costs throughout the supply chain.

Unprecedented Demand Is Putting Pressure on the Steel Supply Chain

According to Capitol Steel Structures, the rapid expansion of data center construction across the United States has created unprecedented demand for structural steel and related products. Large-scale projects are consuming substantial quantities of available material, placing additional pressure on an already strained supply chain.

For smaller companies, the consequences can be particularly difficult.

While large corporations may have the financial resources to absorb higher costs and secure long-term supply agreements, independent steel companies often do not have the same purchasing power. Capitol Steel Structures says it is increasingly difficult to secure sufficient inventory at reasonable prices while continuing to meet customer demand.

In some cases, rapidly escalating material costs have priced the company out of opportunities it would otherwise be well-positioned to serve.

“These market conditions affect much more than the steel industry,” said Ruben Diaz, President of Capitol Steel Structures. “They impact the manufacturers, contractors, builders and local economies that depend on small and independent businesses. We want to continue competing, creating jobs and serving our customers, but access to materials and predictable pricing are becoming increasingly difficult.”

Calling for a Fair Opportunity for Small Businesses

Capitol Steel Structures is asking the Administration to provide greater clarity on what steps are being taken to stabilize the domestic steel market and improve the availability of steel products for small businesses.

The company is specifically seeking information regarding potential efforts to:

• Address steel supply constraints and depleted inventories;
• Encourage continued growth in domestic steel production;
• Improve transparency within the steel market;
• Improve access to steel products for small and medium-sized businesses; and
• Help ensure smaller firms can compete on a more level playing field.

The company stressed that it supports efforts to strengthen American infrastructure, manufacturing and technological development, including the growth of major technology and data center projects.

However, Capitol Steel Structures believes that the benefits of America’s continued economic and technological growth should also reach the small businesses that have long served their communities and contributed to the nation’s economy.

“Capitol Steel Structures fully supports strengthening American infrastructure, manufacturing and technological development,” said Diaz. “At the same time, it is important that these initiatives do not unintentionally disadvantage the small businesses that have contributed to the strength of our communities and our economy for decades.”

A Concern for the Broader Construction Industry

The company believes the issue deserves attention because the availability and cost of steel have a direct effect on the broader construction industry. When material becomes more expensive or difficult to obtain, the impact can extend to contractors, builders, manufacturers and project owners through higher costs and potential delays.

As major construction and technology investments continue across the United States, Capitol Steel Structures is calling for policies and market conditions that allow businesses of all sizes to participate in that growth.

For more than five decades, Capitol Steel Structures has helped build the places, facilities and infrastructure that shape South Florida and communities beyond. The company says its goal in raising the issue is straightforward: to ensure that America’s investment in infrastructure, manufacturing and technology creates opportunities for small businesses as well as large corporations.

About Capitol Steel Structures

Founded in 1973, Capitol Steel Structures is a Miami-based, family-owned steel fabrication and erection company specializing in the design, fabrication and erection of high-quality steel structures. With decades of experience across commercial, residential and industrial projects, the company delivers precision craftsmanship, innovative solutions and a steadfast commitment to safety and excellence.

As an AISC-certified steel fabricator and erector, Capitol Steel Structures provides structural steel fabrication and erection, metal decking, welding, custom manufacturing and related services throughout Florida and the region.

 

The Official Letter to The White House

Capitol Steel Structures
2188 NW 25^th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142

August 5, 2026

The White House
Office of the President of the United States
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

Subject: Concerns Regarding Steel Market Instability and Its Impact on Small Businesses

Dear Mr. President,

I am writing on behalf of Capitol Steel Structures in Miami, Florida, a small business serving customers throughout our community and region. We, along with many other small and medium-sized steel distributors, fabricators, and related businesses, are facing significant challenges due to ongoing instability within the domestic steel market.

Over the past several years, steel prices have experienced substantial and often unpredictable increases. More recently, the unprecedented demand generated by the rapid expansion of data center construction across the United States has created additional pressure on the supply chain. Large-scale projects are consuming vast quantities of structural steel and related products, resulting in depleted inventories, extended lead times, and escalating costs throughout the market.

While major corporations involved in these projects have the financial resources to absorb higher prices and secure long-term supply agreements, smaller businesses such as ours do not enjoy the same advantages. As a result, many independent steel companies are finding it increasingly difficult to compete. We are frequently unable to secure material at reasonable prices or obtain sufficient inventory to meet customer demand. In many cases, the rapid escalation of costs has effectively priced us out of opportunities that we would otherwise be well-positioned to serve.

These market conditions create challenges not only for steel businesses but also for the manufacturers, contractors, builders, and local economies that depend upon us. Small businesses are the backbone of many communities, yet we are increasingly bearing the burden of supply shortages and inflationary pressures without a clear path toward relief.

We respectfully ask: What steps is the Administration taking to stabilize the steel market and improve the availability of steel products for small businesses? Are there initiatives under consideration to address supply constraints, encourage domestic production growth, improve market transparency, or otherwise help ensure that smaller firms can compete on a level playing field?

We fully support efforts to strengthen American infrastructure, manufacturing, and technological development. However, it is equally important that these initiatives do not unintentionally disadvantage the small businesses that have long contributed to the strength of our nation’s economy and their local communities. 

Thank you for your time and consideration of these concerns. We would greatly appreciate any information regarding the Administration’s plans to address these ongoing challenges and support the small business community.

Respectfully,

Ruben Diaz 

Capitol Steel Structures