OUR SERVICES
Steel Estimation & Quantity Take-offs
Win More Tenders with Precise Cost Forecasting In the competitive UK construction market, the difference between winning a bid and losing money often comes down to the accuracy of the estimate. Our Steel Estimation service removes the financial risk from your projects. We don’t just guess weights; we build a preliminary data model to extract exact quantities.
What We Deliver:
Comprehensive Material Take-offs (MTO): Exact lists of beams, columns, plates, and secondary steel.
Cost Analysis: Detailed breakdown of material costs, estimated fabrication hours, and surface area calculations for painting/galvanizing.
Hardware Lists: Accurate counts for bolts, nuts, and washers to prevent ordering shortages.
Bid Support: Professional reports branded for your tender submissions to give you a competitive edge.
Structural Steel Detailing
Fabrication-Ready Drawings with Zero Room for Error This is the core of what we do. We bridge the gap between the architectural vision and the factory floor. Using industry-leading software like Tekla Structures and AutoCAD, we create intelligent 3D models that simulate the entire structure before a single piece of steel is cut. This virtual construction process ensures that every connection fits perfectly on site.
Our Detailing Package Includes:
Shop Drawings: Individual part and assembly drawings with all dimensions, welding symbols, and material specifications.
Erection Drawings: Clear, color-coded plans and elevations to guide site crews during installation.
NC & DXF Files: Machine-readable files for automated CNC cutting and drilling (Beam lines/Laser cutters).
Clash Detection: Identifying interferences with HVAC, piping, or concrete before fabrication begins.
Point Cloud Site Survey (3D Laser Scanning)
Capture Reality for Complex Retrofits & Renovations Traditional tape measuring is prone to human error, especially on complex or older UK sites. Our Point Cloud service utilizes advanced 3D laser scanning technology to capture millions of data points, creating a digital “twin” of the existing site conditions. This is critical for refurbishment projects, bridge repairs, or adding steel to existing structures.
Key Benefits:
As-Built Accuracy: Create a 100% accurate model of walls, floors, and existing steelwork.
Risk Mitigation: Ensure new steel fits perfectly into old spaces, eliminating expensive on-site modifications.
BIM Integration: We import the scan data directly into our detailing software to model around existing obstructions.
Structural Calculation & Connection Design
Certified Engineering for Safety and Compliance A structure is only as strong as its connections. Our qualified structural engineers ensure your project meets all rigorous UK building regulations and safety standards. We specialize in optimizing designs to be both safe and cost-effective, avoiding over-engineered (and expensive) solutions.
Our Engineering Capabilities:
Load Analysis: Calculating dead, live, wind, and snow loads based on the site location.
Connection Design: Designing simple (shear) and moment connections tailored to fabricator preferences.
Code Compliance: All calculations are performed in strict accordance with British Standards (BS) and Eurocodes.
Approval Reports: comprehensive calculation packages ready for submission to Building Control.
Project Management & RFI Handling
Streamlining Communication from Kick-off to Handover Steel projects often face delays due to unanswered questions and poor coordination. Our dedicated Project Management service takes that burden off your shoulders. We act as the technical liaison between the architect, the engineer, and the fabricator.
How We Manage Your Project:
RFI Management: We proactively identify missing information and raise clear Requests for Information (RFIs) to engineers to prevent bottlenecks.
Timeline Tracking: Monitoring detailing progress to ensure shop drawings are issued in alignment with your fabrication slots.
Document Control: Managing revisions and ensuring everyone is working from the latest set of drawings.
Query Resolution: Solving technical geometry or connection issues instantly without waiting for days.
