Steel Detailing for Engineers and Fabricators

Anyone in the construction industry knows that structural integrity is of major importance in building design and it all comes down to the planning and analysis of the proposed structure in the early stages. And it goes without saying that steel detailing plays a massive part in this process as steel drawings and renderings reveal the steel structure in its entirety including trusses, beams and columns.

Steel Construction in Australia

Steel has been used in the construction industry since the 1700s and continues to remain a popular choice due to its resilience, durability, cost-effectiveness and low maintenance. And while buildings have come a long way since steel was introduced to the structural frame, so have the advancements in the way the drawings have been captured and communicated on paper. With today’s technology, even the smallest details are present and accounted for ensuring that nothing is left out or misrepresented.

Structural, Fabrication and Erection Drawings

As much of the steel fabrication occurs offsite, steel detailing drawings are even more relevant when it comes to the final assembly on site. For this reason, steel drawings not only include the structural and fabrication parts of the process, but also the erection drawings as well. In order to minimise conflicts with individual fabricators and contractors, professional steel detailing ensures that everyone is on the same page resulting in one specific design with all the fabrication and erection details included.

Steel Shop Drawings

Steel detailing drawings are heavily dependent on the communication pathway between engineers and designers and takes into account load bearing and steel grades. Much work goes into the final steel detailing drawings, and this is why accuracy is imperative to the process. If the incorrect information is fed to our Design Manager, then time and money are wasted. To maintain the coordination between all parties, the drawings take each aspect of the steel detailing and record it for posterity, with no further interpretation required.

2D and 3D Steel Detailing

2D and 3D shop drawings help create perspective for all who require the drawings and aid in the preparation of exact order quantities, Bill of Materials (BOMs) and materials. As quality steel detailing drawings offer more information than other construction documents, they play a huge role in any building project, large or small. It is not until the suppliers and fabricators cast their eyes on a set of shop drawings that they fully understand what is needed. Steel detailing and shop drawings remain not only a vital tool for communication but act as a guide for the entire process from start to finish.

Steel Detailing for Engineers and Fabricators

Our dedicated design team are able to interpret and create steel detailing based on engineering specifications and in partnership with engineers, fabricators, architects and other industry professionals. As precision and an eye for detail are vital, our steel detailers have a high degree of expertise in their field and have worked on many construction projects in and around Sydney.

For more information on the full range of services offered by National Steel Detailing contact Nick Selby, our Design Manager at nick@nationalsd.com.au.