Our Process
Not Just a Contractor. A Critical Partner.
When you hire Schad, you’re not just filling a work order. You’re adding a team that thinks with you, works beside you, and stands behind every pound of refractory we install. Our process is built around minimizing downtime, preventing future failures, and delivering work that outlasts expectations.
Pre-Construction Collaboration
We don’t wait until the job starts to bring value.
Our team works with EPCs, engineers, critical vendors, plant and maintenance managers to flag constructability issues, select the right materials, and align on scope early. The result? Fewer surprises, smoother installations, and better long-term performance.
- Budgeting & estimating support
- Material selection guidance
- Constructability reviews
- Scheduling & phasing plans
- Risk mitigation strategies
Off-Site Services
Keep critical path clear and crews focused.
For jobs that allow it, we prep, pre-line, and weld refractory components in our off-site facilities—reducing time, congestion, and disruption on your floor.
- Welded Steel Shells, Tanks, Ducts
- Pre-cast Shapes, Anchors, Modules
- Complex monolithic and brick installations
- Full QC Before Shipment
On-Site Execution with Zero Guesswork
We show up with a plan and the muscle to back it up.
Every install is managed by seasoned supervisors who know your industry and respect your schedule. We plan aggressively so you don’t have to play defense.
- Safety-first Crew Mobilization
- Daily Coordination with Plant Contacts
- High-Performance Install Methods (Brick, Monolithic, Plastic, etc.)
- Real-time Problem Solving & Progress Tracking
Rapid Response When It Matters Most
Emergencies don’t wait. Neither do we.
Our rapid response teams are on-call and built for speed, capable of mobilizing to your site for unplanned shutdowns, emergencies, and hot repairs—without cutting corners.
- 24/7 Emergency Availability
- Fully Equipped Mobile Crew
- Fast Material Sourcing & Logistics
- Safe, Clean Reentry
Project Closeout & Long-Term Support
We don’t ghost you when the furnace cools.
For clients that value formal project close-out you’ll get a full closeout package, performance review, and insights into how to extend life between maintenance events. And when you’re ready to talk upgrades? We’re already thinking ahead.
- Final Walkthrough and QA
- Client Debrief + Recommendations
- Ongoing Support & Maintenance Planning
- Asset Lifecycle Consulting
Built on Safety
Safety Isn’t a Step, It’s Our Standard
From the shop to the job site, safety is embedded into every layer of our process. We train rigorously, plan proactively, and don’t cut corners—because the best job is the one that gets done without incident.
- Full-time Safety Directors across offices
- Site-specific hazard planning and safety orientation
- Ongoing safety training and compliance audits
Trusted by the People Who Can’t Afford Delays
Our work happens behind the scenes, but our reputation doesn’t. See what our partners say when the heat is on, the margin is thin, and failure isn’t an option.
Explore Our Key Industries
From glass and steel to power and petrochem, we bring deep technical knowledge and a calm, capable presence to every job site.
Iron & Steel
Furnaces, ladles, tundishes, tilt runners, cupolas. Schad teams handle full refractory systems with accuracy and care.
Non-Ferrous Metals
From die cast furnaces to transport lids and circulating pumps. Whether it’s a small repair or a full install, we’ve done it all.
Mineral Processing
Kilns, preheaters, shotcrete, ramming plastic. We handle demolition and rebuild services with minimal downtime.
Petrochemical
Cat crackers, SRUs, heaters, boilers. Our fireproofing, specialty linings, and emergency repairs keep critical processes moving.
Energy and Incineration
Waste kilns, boilers, burners, ash hoppers, fireboxes. We deliver tough solutions for even tougher conditions.
Heat Treating
Maintenance and replacements for heat treat furnaces and gas generators. Backed by stocked refractory materials and fast response times.
Glass
Tank construction, furnace linings, and heat-intensive solutions built for the precision that glass operations require.
Let’s Get to Work
Tell us what you’re up against. We’ll bring the crew, the plan, and the grit to get it done right.
Ross Lee
Jim Choate Jr.
Brian Bortner
Brad Shoff
Matthew Kuderik
Matt Sam
Tyler VanWinkle
Stuart McManus
Doug Kincaid
