At Metroll, we thrive on projects that challenge both our scale and our precision. Our recent collaboration with the Palm Springs Surf Club—an exciting desert-oasis destination where indoor wave pools meet outdoor thrills—showcases exactly why industry leaders rely on us for structural steel solutions.
Project Overview
Nestled at 1500 S Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs, CA, the Surf Club needed more than just shade for its parking lot. They wanted a solar carport that would deliver comfort to guests and clean energy to power resort operations. We answered that call with:
109,213 lbs of G90-galvanized, 12GA Cee-purlin
15,570 ft of precision-punched structural steel (almost twice the length of the Golden Gate Bridge)
2 full truckloads dispatched straight from our Fontana yard
This heavy-gauge backbone forms the canopy for a 250 kW solar array—today shading 112 stalls and covering over 70 % of the Club’s electricity needs.
AI-Punched Precision: Every Hole, Every Time
Manual hole-drilling under the desert sun? Not on our watch. We leveraged our AI-driven punch press to scan, position, and stamp each 12″× 3.5″ Cee-purlin with surgical accuracy. The result:
Zero field re-drilling—saving installation hours and labor costs
Uniform hole patterns—ensuring seamless rail alignment for solar modules
Traceable quality—each piece is logged and certified in our system
This level of automation and data-driven production means our partners install faster, safer, and with absolute confidence.
Logistics & Delivery: Fontana → Palm Springs
Coordinating two truckloads of structural steel is no small feat. Our logistics team choreographed a precise schedule:
Load Out: Forklifts stacked purlin bundles onto trailers at first light.
Route Planning: A mapped route (Fontana → Palm Springs, 160 miles) kept transit time tight.
On-Time Arrival: Deliveries reached the Surf Club site on schedule, ready for installation.
By handling both the manufacturing and the freight, Metroll ensures seamless “one-stop” service for large-scale builds.
Impact & Sustainability
The finished solar canopy delivers more than shade:
112 shaded parking stalls, enhancing guest comfort after every wave session
A 250 kW photovoltaic array generating an estimated 400,000 kWh annually
Over 70 % offset of the Club’s electricity consumption—dramatically reducing grid dependency
Beyond cost savings, the project underscores met corporate commitment to sustainability and community well-being.
Big Steel. Big Projects. Big Names.
From massive weight and length to AI-punched precision and turnkey delivery, Metroll stands apart in the structural steel arena. Whether you’re planning a solar carport, industrial facility, or architectural marvel, count on us to lead—never simply follow.