Structural steel detailing

Fabrication-ready drawings for the whole structural frame

Detailing for beams, columns, frames, trusses, bracing, and connections, built to AISC standards, with welded connections per AWS and bolted connections per RCSC. We work directly from your structural engineer's design and contract documents, resolving connection geometry and bolt and weld callouts before anything goes to the shop, not after an RFI comes back.

  • Beams and columns
  • Frames and trusses
  • Bracing
  • Connection details
  • Shop and erection drawings
  • Material takeoffs included
  • Internal QA/QC before delivery

Tools we work in

Tekla StructuresAutoCADBluebeam Revu
Miscellaneous steel detailing

Stairs, rails, ladders, and every steel item in between

Detailing for the miscellaneous steel that completes a building, coordinated with the architectural and structural drawings so each piece fits the field condition the first time. Offered alongside our structural steel detailing or on its own.

  • Stairs
  • Handrails and guardrails
  • Ladders
  • Platforms and walkways
  • Embedded items and embed plates
  • Shop drawings and material lists
  • Internal QA/QC before delivery

Tools we work in

Tekla StructuresAutoCADBluebeam Revu
Estimation

Steel takeoffs and tonnage you can bid and price with

Steel takeoffs and tonnage for bids and pricing, turned around fast so they land inside your bid window. We size estimates to match how you actually price a job, not a generic quantity dump you have to rework.

  • Steel material takeoffs
  • Tonnage for bids and pricing
  • Fast turnaround for bid deadlines
  • Quantities that hold up at pricing

Tools we work in

Bluebeam RevuOn-Screen TakeoffMicrosoft Excel
Standards & practices
US · AISCCanada · CSA
How we work

Structural steel: from bid invitation to project closeout

Steps 1 to 4

Win and kick off

  1. 1Bid Invitation
  2. 2Proposal Submission
  3. 3Project Award
  4. 4Contract Review & Kickoff Meeting
Steps 5 to 9

Model it right

  1. 5Receipt of Design Documents (IFC/Contract Drawings)
  2. 6Tekla Model Setup
  3. 73D Modeling
  4. 8AML (Advance Material List)
  5. 9Internal Model Check (QA/QC)
Steps 10 to 16

Draw and get approved

  1. 10Shop Drawing Generation
  2. 11Erection Drawing Generation
  3. 12Internal Drawing Check
  4. 13Submission for Approval (IFA)
  5. 14Client Review & Comments (BFA)
  6. 15Comment Incorporation
  7. 16Final Approval (IFF)
Steps 17 to 22

Release and support

  1. 17NC & Material List Generation
  2. 18Addendum Updates
  3. 19Revision Log
  4. 20Fabrication Support
  5. 21Site/RFI Support
  6. 22Project Closeout
Technology & collaboration

We work in the tools your team already uses

Microsoft Teams
Bluebeam Revu
SharePoint
OneDrive
Dropbox
Common questions

Questions about structural steel

Structural steel

What steel detailing services do you provide?

We provide complete steel detailing services, covering beams, columns, frames, trusses, bracing, and connections, with 3D modeling, shop drawings, erection drawings, material takeoffs, and fabrication-ready documentation.

Do you handle both structural steel and miscellaneous steel?

Yes. We can detail structural steel as well as miscellaneous steel items such as stairs, handrails, ladders, platforms, and embedded items.

Can you follow our company standards and detailing procedures?

Yes. We can work according to your preferred drawing standards, naming conventions, connection requirements, detailing procedures, and project-specific specifications.

What do you need from us to get started?

Typically, we need the latest structural/architectural drawings, project specifications, design criteria, detailing standards, and any client-specific requirements available for the project.

Estimation & takeoffs

Do you provide both steel and rebar takeoffs?

Yes. Our team provides structural steel quantity takeoffs as well as rebar takeoffs, including quantities required for estimating, procurement, and bidding.

Can you work from drawings and specifications?

Yes. We review the available structural, architectural, civil, and project specification documents to develop the required quantities.

What information is included in your takeoff?

Depending on the project requirements, takeoffs can include member sizes, lengths, weights, piece counts, plates, bolts, rebar sizes, bar lengths, quantities, weights, and other required material information.

How quickly can you complete an estimation?

We are structured to support fast-moving bid schedules. Most large estimation and takeoff projects are completed within 3 business days, while smaller projects can typically be completed within 1 business day, depending on the scope and complexity.

Have a steel project to detail or estimate?

Send your documents and we'll get back to you with a scope and schedule.

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