Built Stronger.
Built Smarter.
Precision cold-formed steel framing systems — engineered with ScotSteel software, manufactured on Scottsdale roll forming machines, and delivered to your site nationwide.
Scottsdale Roll Forming.
Zero Variance. Every Time.
We operate Scottsdale's industry-leading CNC roll forming machines — the same technology trusted by leading steel fabricators in 100+ countries. Every stud, track, and truss member is produced to sub-millimetre tolerance, straight off the line, with web openings rolled in during fabrication.
Our workflow runs end-to-end through ScotSteel design software — integrating your architectural drawings with structural engineering calculations, detailing, and direct machine control. Your plans become steel. No manual re-entry. No errors.
What Does It Cost?
Ballpark Pricing
We know you want a number before you pick up the phone. Here's a realistic guide — every job is different, so upload your plans for a fixed quote.
Prices vary by job size, location, and access. All pricing ex GST. Upload your plans below for a fixed itemised quote — back to you within 24 hours.
Upload Your Plans.
Get a Fixed Price.
Builders and homeowners — upload your architectural or structural drawings and we'll run them through our ScotSteel engineering process to produce a detailed, itemised steel framing quote. No guesswork. No m² estimates. A real price built from your real plans.
⏱ Upload your drawings and we'll have a detailed quote back to you within 24 hours. John reviews every enquiry personally.
Submit Your Plans
Upload your drawings and tell us about your project.
What We Manufacture
Steel Framing Products
From light residential framing to heavy industrial structures — manufactured on Scottsdale GEN II machines and engineered with ScotSteel software.
Residential Framing
Lightweight cold-formed steel frames for single and multi-storey homes. Termite-proof, fire-resistant, and precision-engineered on our Scottsdale roll forming lines.
- C-section studs & tracks
- Pre-punched service holes
- Galvanised G550 steel
- Custom cut-to-length
Commercial Framing
Heavy-gauge structural systems for offices, retail, and multi-unit developments. ScotSteel software-designed, manufactured on our Scottsdale roll forming machines.
- Heavy-gauge sections
- Structural wall systems
- Floor & ceiling systems
- BIM-compatible
Modular & Prefab Systems
Factory-fabricated panelised wall frames, floor cassettes, and roof trusses for rapid on-site assembly. From our Scottsdale lines to your site, ready to erect.
- Pre-assembled panels
- Floor cassettes
- Roof truss systems
- Assembly guides included
Industrial Structures
High-load portal frames, mezzanine floors, and structural packages for warehouses, factories, and industrial facilities. Engineer-certified and delivery-ready.
- Portal frame systems
- Mezzanine floors
- Column & beam packages
- Engineer-certified
What We Offer
Our Capabilities
End-to-end manufacturing from concept drawings to on-site delivery — powered by Scottsdale technology.
Engineering via ScotSteel
Structural engineering calculations and certified drawings produced through Scottsdale's ScotSteel software, with engineer sign-off per job.
Scottsdale Roll Forming
Scottsdale CNC roll forming machines produce dead-straight, precision steel profiles cut to your exact spec.
ScotSteel Software
Plans are processed in Scottsdale's ScotSteel software — integrating CAD, engineering, and machine control.
Cut-to-Length Supply
Every component cut to exact spec at our facility, minimising on-site waste and off-cut labour.
Fast Turnaround
Frames typically fabricated and ready for delivery within 48 hours of approved drawings. Melbourne metro delivery available.
Project Management
Dedicated account managers from design through to final delivery — on time, every time.
From Plans to Site
In the Factory & On-Site
Steel From Coil to Construction
From the roll forming line to the building site — a look inside North Western Steel Frames' manufacturing operations and completed steel framing installations.
Inside our steel frame — built to last
Fabrication in progress
Modular frame ready for cladding
Steel frame erected — ready for next stage
CNC machine operation
Interior steel framing — residential
Multi-storey structural steel
Steel fabrication — precision cutting
Scottsdale in Action
See the Machines Run
Watch Scottsdale GEN II roll forming machines and ScotSteel software in real factory environments — the same technology powering every NW Steel Frames order.
Watch the Scottsdale Frame Build
Beautiful blue-steel frames produced with Scottsdale's advanced roll formers (Scotpanel) and TRUECORE steel coil by BlueScope.
Steel Framing Production Process
See the full Scottsdale roll forming production process from coil to finished steel frame components.
Scotpanel Roll-Forming Systems
Scotpanel 7090 and 5140 — the industry's most advanced roll forming systems in action.
ScotSteel Software Highlights
How ScotSteel software automates the full steel framing design and machine production workflow.
On-Site Steel Frame Assembly
Time-lapse of modular building construction using prefabricated Scottsdale steel framing on-site.
Why NW Steel Frames
The Steel Framing Partner Builders Trust
NW Steel Frames is a Victorian-based light gauge steel framing manufacturer, trading under North Western Group Pty Ltd. Founded by registered builder John Wilson — with 30 years in the building industry and 5 years specialising in cold-formed steel — we manufacture precision 90mm steel wall frames using Scottsdale CNC roll forming machines and ScotSteel structural engineering software.
We supply residential and commercial builders, owner-builders, and developers across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our facility is located in Delahey, Melbourne's north-west. We supply frames cut and labelled to your plans — ready to erect — within 48 hours of approved drawings. Melbourne metro delivery available.
What We Do
Our Services
We specialise in wall framing systems for residential and commercial projects using 90mm cold-formed steel — the most common specification in Victorian residential construction.
Residential Wall Framing
90mm cold-formed steel wall frames for single and double-storey homes. We supply frames cut and labelled to your plans — ready to stand on site.
- 90mm C-section studs & tracks
- Frames cut to your plans
- Labelled for easy on-site assembly
- Termite-proof & fire-resistant
Commercial & Multi-Res Framing
Light gauge steel framing for townhouses, duplexes, and low-rise commercial builds. Designed to spec, manufactured on Scottsdale GEN II machines.
- 90mm & heavier gauge options
- Multi-storey capable
- BIM & DWG file compatible
- Engineer-certified designs
What We Do & Don't Do
We specialise in
- 90mm cold-formed steel wall frames
- Supply of labelled frame packs
- Supply & install (selected projects)
- Residential & light commercial
- Victorian-based projects
Outside our scope
- Roof trusses (refer your truss supplier)
- Structural steel (columns, beams)
- Cladding & fitout
- Projects outside Victoria (enquire)
Steel Framing Melbourne
& Victoria
NW Steel Frames is a Victorian-based light gauge steel framing supplier. We work with builders and owner-builders across Melbourne, regional Victoria, and surrounding areas — supplying 90mm cold-formed steel wall frames direct to site.
Whether you're building in Melbourne's growth corridors — Melton, Wyndham, Whittlesea, Casey — or regional Victoria, we can supply frames to your site. Upload your plans and we'll come back with a detailed quote within 1–2 business days.
Light Gauge Steel Framing Victoria — Why It Makes Sense
- Termite-free — No baiting, no treatment, no risk — critical in many Victorian growth suburbs.
- Straight & true — Steel doesn't warp, shrink, or twist. What you frame is what you finish with.
- Speed on site — Pre-cut and labelled frames go up faster than timber — less labour, less waste.
- Consistent supply — No timber shortages. Steel is available. Your program stays on track.
- 90mm standard — Matches standard Victorian residential wall specs — no redesign needed.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What stud sizes do you fabricate?
We specialise in 90mm cold-formed steel studs and tracks — the most common specification for Victorian residential construction. Other sizes available on request.
Do you supply only, or do you install as well?
Both. We can supply frames cut, labelled, and delivered to site for your crew to erect, or we can supply and install on selected projects. Contact us to discuss your job.
What's the lead time from approved drawings to delivery?
Frames are typically fabricated and ready within 48 hours of approved drawings. Delivery to Melbourne metro sites is fast — contact us for your specific suburb.
Do you work with owner builders?
Yes, we work with owner builders as well as licensed builders, developers, and project managers. Upload your plans and we'll come back with a fixed-price quote.
What areas of Victoria do you service?
We're based in Delahey in Melbourne's north-west and primarily service Melbourne metro and surrounding regions. Regional Victoria is available — contact us to confirm your area.
Do you provide engineering certificates?
Structural engineering calculations and certified drawings are produced through Scottsdale's ScotSteel software with engineer sign-off per job. Certificate provided with each project.
What steel grades do you use?
G550 and G300 high-tensile galvanised steel complying with AS 1397, sourced from Australian mills.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF, DWG, DXF, and Revit (RVT) files. Even a sketch or phone photo of your plans is a starting point — upload anything and we'll work with it.
General Enquiries
Get in Touch
For plan-based pricing, use the Upload Your Plans section above. For general questions, partnerships, or anything else — reach us here.
Delahey, Melbourne's North-West
Serving Melbourne metro & regional Victoria