Full-Service In-House CAD Engineering

Structural Steel Services maintains a dedicated in-house CAD engineering team of 7 detailers and engineers using SDS2 3D modeling software. From conceptual structural design through connection engineering and shop drawing production, we keep the entire engineering workflow under one roof — ensuring accuracy, coordination, and fast turnaround on every project.

Unlike fabricators who outsource detailing, our internal CAD team works alongside our production floor. This means engineered details are reviewed by the same people who will cut, weld, and erect the steel. The result is fewer RFIs, fewer field modifications, and a seamless transition from model to material.

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Engineered Precision From the Start

Every project begins with a thorough review of structural drawings and specifications. Our CAD engineering team models the entire structure in SDS2, designing connections that balance structural integrity with fabricability. The model directly drives our CNC beam cutting, plasma, and drilling equipment — eliminating translation errors and ensuring that what is designed is exactly what gets fabricated.

For complex structures, we provide BIM coordination with general contractors and other trades, identifying and resolving clashes before steel hits the shop floor. Our investment in in-house engineering capability means we control the quality, schedule, and accuracy of every piece of steel that leaves our facility.