Structural steel detailing is a critical process of structural engineering and demands near-99% accuracy. Even a tiny error can lead to a loss of valuable time and money. Structural steel detailing is an important and mandatory process in all types of manufacturing and construction activities, such as erection of commercial and industrial buildings, The process of steel detailing is a vital 'communications link' that connects key professionals such as engineers, architects, contractors, fabricators and others—all of whom are individually and collectively responsible for the highest levels of accuracy at each stage.
Steel detailing involves the creation of detailed drawings for fabricators and Erector’s, The process involves two main types of drawings—shop drawings and erection drawings.