SUPPORTING ROLE It's time for metalwork and framing to move from being bit players to getting top billing. By Jeff Moravec F abric is typically the star of the show in any fabrication project. What often gets overlooked, however, is the role supporting metal frameworks play-often behind the scenes-in fabric structures. The metal framework may frequently be an unheralded bit player, but it's critical to any project and can often be used as a selling point for fabricators who emphasize the frame and know-how to market its importance. www.marinefabricatormag.com | 31http://www.marinefabricatormag.com