Who, What, Why

WHO

An integrated team of structural engineers, steel producers, fabricators and erectors working together to complete steel frame structures faster and more economically than ever before.

Individually we are leaders within our industries.

Combined we create a team, acting as a single source.

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Design Build Information

WHAT

Our alliance completely manages and executes the following project phases:
  • Design Phase
  • Bid-Negotiate-Award Phase
  • Shop Drawing Phase
  • Material Acquisition
  • Approval Phase
  • Fabrication Phase
  • Erection Phase
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WHY

We save you money:
  • The design of the structure will be tailored to work with the preferred practices of our shop, the erectors we work with and the specific jobsite conditions.
  • The best overall in-place cost will be analyzed for lateral bracing systems, perimeter wall supports and connection details.
  • Continuous value engineering throughout the design phase allows for the lowest in-place cost.
  • The best balance of weight versus labor costs will be analyzed when selecting member sizes and framing layout.
  • Early knowledge of the true cost impact of design decisions.
  • Making your life easier! Why do it any other way?
We save you time:
  • Design decisions are made early in the project planning phase with input from the building owner, steel producer, fabricator, erector, and engineer.
  • The bidding phase is completely eliminated by negotiating a contract before design commences.
  • The shop drawing process is accelerated because the design model is directly transferred from the engineer to fabricator and the shop drawings commence before design documents are complete.
  • Long lead-time items can be ordered early.
  • Fabrication time is greatly reduced because the project is designed to take advantage of the fabricator’s efficiencies.
  • With the erector’s early participation in design, the structure’s fabrication can be sequenced to allow the steel to be taken directly from the truck and put in place.
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