Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration
Statement (No. 333-105576) on Form S-8 of Williams Industries,
Incorporated of our report dated October 6, 2005, relating to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of
Williams Industries, Incorporated (which report expresses an unqualified
opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the uncertainty
of Williams Industries, Incorporated's ability to continue as a going
concern); appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Williams
Industries, Incorporated for the year ended July 31, 2005.

/s/ McGladrey & Pullen LLP
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Bethesda, Maryland
October 12, 2005