Taunton Fabrications Ltd

04/06/2026

More balconies being fitted in Bristol for Crest Nicholson plc at the ongoing Harry Stoke site.

Our team have been installing more pre-assembled posted balconies this week using our own lorry-mounted crane, helping keep the lift and installation controlled, efficient and well planned.

Great to see another balcony package taking shape on site.

02/06/2026

Another completed balcony package for Vistry Group this time at the Undy site in Monmouthshire.

Our scope included posted balconies, staircore balustrading and wall handrails, all delivered by the Taunton Fabs team from design through to installation.

Posted balcony systems are a practical solution for residential schemes, particularly where additional structural support is needed to safely distribute loads while still providing residents with usable outdoor space.

This project is another strong example of our team delivering designed, manufactured and installed metalwork for new housing developments.

Find out more about our posted balcony systems here:
https://tauntonfab.co.uk/balconies/balcony-systems/supported-balconies/

29/05/2026

Oliver’s second day with us at Taunton Fabrications and things got creative in the workshop.

As part of his 6-week work placement through Young Somerset, Oliver spent time with one of our most experienced welder/fabricators, learning more about shaping, forming, heating, finishing and the patience that goes into working with steel.

The result? A pretty impressive solid metal snake!

It was a great hands-on exercise, giving Oliver the chance to see how basic techniques, workshop guidance and a bit of imagination can turn a length of steel bar into something completely different. A brilliant way to build confidence, learn safely and get a real feel for fabrication.

28/05/2026

At Capital Park in Cambridge, we delivered three feature staircases for Wates Group, combining structural steelwork with timber finishes and integrated LED lighting in coordination with The Light Lab.

A great example of early design coordination, off-site pre-assembly and clear communication between trades.

Read the full case study here: https://tauntonfab.co.uk/portfolio-items/capital-park-cambridge/

Project details: Contractor: Wates Architects: Gensler + Perkins & Will Architectural elements: Feature Stairs and Atrium Balustrading with Timber Battons, Timber Handrail and LED Lights About the project: CamLIFE is a dynamic campus for life science and innovation in Cambridge. This 42-acre campus....

27/05/2026

Balconies as far as the eye can see.

A busy yard and workshop full of balconies in various stages of manufacture, finishing, wrapping and preparation for delivery and installation.

From glazed glass balustrades to vertical bar infill, posted balconies, cantilevered units and fully pre-assembled systems, every project brings its own challenges. That’s where our expertise makes the difference and why clients choose us to help deliver balcony packages with confidence.

Whatever your project needs we can support from early design through to final installation, we’ve got it covered 👊

22/05/2026

It’s been great to welcome Oliver as part of a 6-week work placement through Young Somerset

Oliver has joined us one day a week to learn more about welding, fabrication and life in a working manufacturing environment. Before stepping into the workshop, his first day focused on the important foundations including Abrasive Wheels awareness and Manual Handling, helping him understand that good fabrication starts with working safely and properly.

He then spent time alongside one of our most experienced welders, getting hands-on with a fun steel structure project and seeing first-hand how tools, welding and workshop skills come together.

It’s brilliant to see young people showing an interest in practical skills and engineering. Opportunities like this give them a real taste of the industry and help build confidence, awareness and ambition.

Well done Oliver a great start, and we look forward to seeing how you progress.

21/05/2026

Investing in accuracy and efficiency.

Taunton Fabs has recently invested in a Leica BLK360 surveying system. This investment forms part of our wider digital transformation journey, using technology to strengthen the link between site, design, fabrication and installation.

The Leica BLK360 is a compact 3D laser scanner that quickly captures a site in detail. It scans the space, records millions of measurement points, and creates a digital 3D point cloud of the building or area. For complex architectural metalwork, accurate survey data is critical.

The ability to capture existing site conditions in detail helps us:
✅ improve design accuracy
✅ reduce clashes and assumptions
✅ support better coordination with the wider project team
✅ improve confidence before fabrication begins
✅ streamline installation planning

Our designer Sam has already been putting the system to work on site at Bridgend College for Willmott Dixon, capturing detailed site information to support the next stages of design and fabrication.

20/05/2026

Seeing the project come to life.

A few of our estimating and design team recently visited the University of Bristol's Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus ahead of full completion and handover.

Having been involved from tender stage through to design development, it was a great opportunity for the team to see the finished metalwork in the flesh and to appreciate how the detailing, coordination and fabrication decisions made early on have translated into the completed space.
The feature staircases, balustrading, handrails, roof access stairs and external metalwork all form part of a much wider architectural vision for what will be a landmark building for Bristol.

For us, visits like this are really valuable. They connect the early estimating and design work with the final installed product, helping our teams see the impact of their input and the importance of getting the detail right from the start.

A fantastic project to have been involved with and one the team can be proud to see nearing completion.

13/05/2026

Great to welcome Level 2 ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Welding Scholars from Train4All Construction & Engineering Academy for a factory visit yesterday.

Hosted by Ben and Megan, the visit gave the students an insight into how our business works as well as the chance to see live fabrication work in progress on the shop floor.

It was a great opportunity for them to see how welding skills are applied in a real working environment and to better understand the wider processes involved in architectural metalwork, from planning through to production.

Great to play a small part in helping future talent see where a career in fabrication and welding can lead.

06/05/2026

Today we’re celebrating a milestone at Taunton Fabrications, John’s 20 year anniversary with the business 👏

Over the last two decades, John has played a major part in delivering countless projects, in an industry where long-term commitment really matters, having someone like John as part of the team is hugely valued.

“20 years is a fantastic achievement and a real reflection of John’s commitment and dedication. He’s been a huge part of the business for a long time and thoroughly deserves this recognition. Thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the years, John.” Lynsay Brown