STEEL SHOP DRAWING REVIEW

Engineering Review of Steel Erection Plans and Fabrication Drawings

STEEL SHOP DRAWING REVIEW

Thorough Shop Drawing Review

We provide detailed shop drawing reviews to ensure compliance with structural design requirements, fabrication standards, and project specifications. Our thorough checks help identify potential issues early, reducing costly errors and delays in construction.

Connection Detailing & Compliance

Our team meticulously reviews connection detailing for accuracy, ensuring conformance with AISC standards, project documents, and fabricator preferences. We verify that all connections align with the engineer’s intent and can be efficiently fabricated and erected.

3D Model & 2D Drawing Verification

Utilizing a hybrid approach, we cross-check 2D shop drawings with 3D models to confirm dimensional accuracy, connection integrity, and proper sequencing. This method enhances precision and minimizes conflicts before fabrication begins.

Stamped Approval & Markup Documentation

After reviewing shop drawings, we provide clear markups and a stamped approval letter for submittal, ensuring a smooth approval process. Our documented feedback streamlines fabrication and erection while maintaining project timelines.

Shop Drawing Review

If your project requires a shop drawing review letter or for detailing under the supervision of an engineer, we can provide those services. Our review of the shop drawings is detailed and checks for conformance with the construction documents, AISC code and adherence to your shop standards or preferences. If connection design sketches were provided by us or others, we will check the connection detailing to ensure it matches the engineer's intent.

We will provide our markups to you and then provide a stamped letter documenting our review for your submittal.

If steel detailing models are able to be provided then we can utilize our hybrid system of shop drawing review that includes 3-D review of the model and 2-D verification of the shop drawings and erection plans. This process is efficient and accurate.

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Contact Our Team

Our team is well versed in structural steel design, fabrication, detailing, costs and estimating, and erection and has many years of experience working in the steel industry. With our experience, knowledge and reliability, we are uniquely positioned to help make our client's projects successful.

info@southernsteelengineers.com

803-408-4080

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Southern Steel Engineers, we understand that every project is unique and often raises important questions. Our FAQ section provides clear and concise answers to common inquiries regarding our services, project processes, industries we serve, and how we ensure efficiency in delivering structural steel engineering solutions.

1. What is a shop drawing review?

A shop drawing review ensures that fabrication drawings and erection plans align with the engineer’s intent, design, and project specifications. Southern Steel Engineers meticulously reviews these drawings to identify and resolve discrepancies before fabrication begins. It ensures coordination and alignment with the overall project requirements.

2. When is a shop drawing review required?

Shop drawing reviews can either be prescribed via the contract drawings or specifications or voluntary by the steel fabricator. Shop drawing reviews may be elected by the steel fabricator to add quality assurance and ensure alignment between the shop drawings and the engineer’s design.

3. Do you offer lump sum pricing, or do you bill on an hourly basis?

Southern Steel Engineers offers lump sum, fixed-fee pricing for our clients. This ensures there are no surprise charges at the end of the project. We provide transparent pricing, scope lists, and schedules to ensure we’re on the same page with our clients' needs.

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