Engineering Services

Shop drawings are detailed fabrication documents that translate the structural engineer's design into precise cut lists, connection details, and assembly instructions for the shop and field. They specify exact beam lengths, bolt patterns, weld sizes, and material grades. Shop drawings prevent errors during fabrication and ensure the steel fits correctly on site.

Metal stud and steel shop drawings typically take 1–2 weeks from receipt of structural drawings to final delivery. Complex projects with moment frames or multi-storey structures may take 2–3 weeks. Rush turnaround is available for time-sensitive projects.

Value engineering analyzes your construction plans to find cost savings without sacrificing quality or code compliance. This might include substituting engineered lumber for oversized dimensional lumber, optimizing stud spacing, or suggesting alternative connection details that reduce labour. Our value engineering reviews typically save 10–20% on material and labour costs.

Our material takeoffs achieve ±5% accuracy, which is the industry standard for competitive bidding. We use digital takeoff software to measure quantities from architectural and structural drawings, then apply waste factors appropriate to each material type. Accurate takeoffs prevent both material shortages (which cause delays) and over-ordering (which wastes money).