Industrial & Manufacturing

Sheet metal work covers a specific slice of the broader metal trades roofing and flashing, wall and roof cladding, guttering and downpipes, ductwork and HVAC components, and custom sheet metal products like benchtops and splashbacks. It's distinct from general metal fabrication, which tends to deal with heavier gauge material and structural or load-bearing work like staircases, gates, and steel frames. There's plenty of crossover, many Brisbane businesses do both but sheet me

Welding and mobile fabrication work sits at an unusual intersection of risk: you're often on someone else's site, using hot work processes near flammable materials, operating mobile plant and trailers between jobs, and in many cases supplying or fixing parts that other trades and builders rely on downstream. A single job such as fabricating a balustrade for a Brisbane apartment renovation, can expose you to public liability, products liability, and equipment risk all at once.

Metal fabrication businesses in Brisbane, from structural steel fabricators and welders to sheet metal workers and CNC/laser cutting operators, face a distinct set of risks that a standard trade insurance policy often doesn't fully address. Hot works, expensive machinery, and products that end up in other people's builds or equipment all add layers of exposure that need to be properly covered. Here's what to consider. Key Covers for Metal Fabrication Businesses Public and Pro