Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is steel detailing?
Steel detailing is the creation of steel workshop drawings or shop drawings for a manufacturer, contractor or steel fabricator. These drawings detail every steel component that needs to be made by a fabricator including material specifications, sizes and dimensions. It is the first step in steel fabrication and, because of this, detailers work in close partnership with architects, builders and fabricators. Communication is vital in the creation of accurate steel detailing drawings.
What software do you use?
A steel detailer relies heavily on computer-aided methods to create the steel drawings. At National Steel Detailing we use Tekla and Inventor as they are reliable and meet all of our technological needs.
What does a steel detailer do?
It is our job as steel detailers to provide fast and accurate structural drafting services and solutions to the fabricator or manufacturer. We do this by interpreting the information and drawings presented to us at the beginning of the process to come up with precise and clear steelwork fabrication drawings.
Who are the main points of contact at National Steel Detailing?
Nick Selby is the Design Manager, and Link Teale is the Business Development Manager.
What is the best way to get hold of you?
As communication is vital to the steel drawing process, we will try to make ourselves available as much as possible. Nick Selby can be contacted by email at nick@nationalsd.com.au or by telephone on 0425 261537. Link Teale can be reached by email at link@nationalsd.com.au or 0403 993876.
Do you comply with national safety requirements?
Safety is essential, particularly in the building industry, and we adhere to all national building regulations including the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian standards such as AS 4100 Steel Structures and AS/NZS 4600 Cold-formed steel structures.
How do I send my plans to you?
We will accept your build plans in whatever format you have. You can mail them to us directly to our office in Gymea Bay, drop them off in person or email them to Nick at nick@nationalsd.com.au if you have them in electronic format such as .TIFF or .PDF, etc.
Why should I use your steel drawing services?
Quality is our guarantee, and we make every effort to ensure exceptional service and accurate drawings every time. We provide a fast turnaround service and offer our services at a competitive price to meet your budget. If you do not have an in-house steel detailer, then it makes sense to contract out this service. We can supplement your existing staff without the overhead that usually comes with hiring extra full-time personnel.
Can you provide references?
While we do not publish our client list on our website due to confidentiality issues, we can provide you with names and numbers of our past clients who will be only too happy to give a reference for our high-quality steel drawing services.
What is the cost of your services?
As each project is different, it makes sense that the cost of each project will be different. It will depend on the type of construction, and the time it takes to complete the project. For a consultation and quote estimate, contact Nick Selby at nick@nationalsd.com.au or by telephone on 0425 261537.
Do you have a confidentiality policy?
Each project we do will be undertaken in the strictest confidence. Confidentiality is important to us and no project or build information will be disclosed to any third party without the knowledge and prior consent of the client.
If you have a question that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are only too happy to answer any queries you may have about your project or the level of service we can provide.