What is structural steel detailing?

Structural steel detailing is the process of creating detailed drawings for contractors to use during installation. These drawings are a crucial part of the building process and demand precise measurements. Structural steel detailers collaborate with the other designers on the project; they examine the architect's frame designs and the engineer's safety measurements to determine the exact dimensions of each part used by the welders and installers. They work on both erection and shop drawings for different jobs, specifying the details of each component to be made by the steel fabricator and where they need to be placed by the installer.