SHEET S-101
Structural Steel Detailing Michigan
Full structural steel detailing from approved-for-construction drawings, covering members, connections, and framing for commercial and industrial buildings.
Steel Detailing Services · Michigan
Fabrication-ready steel drawings for Michigan's fabricators, erectors & contractors
Drafting Buddies delivers structural steel detailing across Michigan - shop drawings, erection drawings, connection details, and 3D steel models built in Tekla and SDS/2, coordinated to AISC and IBC-referenced standards for projects in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and beyond.
Sheet S-001 · Overview
Structural Steel Detailing, Michigan
Tekla / SDS/2 · Shop + Erection Drawings
- Project
- Structural Steel Detailing
- Location
- Michigan, USA
- Standard
- AISC / IBC Ref.
- Sheet
- S-001 - Overview
Sheet S-001 - Overview
Steel Detailing Across Michigan
Drafting Buddies provides professional steel detailing services across Michigan, helping fabricators, erectors, contractors, and structural engineers turn approved-for-construction structural drawings into accurate, fabrication-ready shop and erection drawings.
From single-building commercial projects in Detroit to large industrial and automotive facilities in Southeast Michigan, our detailers produce connection details, anchor bolt plans, and complete 3D steel models that hold up on the shop floor and in the field - not just on screen.
We work directly from your structural engineer's drawings and specifications, translating design intent into piece-level shop drawings, erection drawings, and CNC/DSTV files ready for fabrication. We are a detailing service, not a structural engineering firm - connection design, when required by the contract, is coordinated with your engineer of record.
At a Glance
- Coverage
- Statewide, MI
- Modeling
- Tekla / SDS/2
- Formats
- DWG / PDF / DSTV
- Detail level
- Up to LOD 400
- Engagement
- Per-project or ongoing
Drawing Set Index
Our steel detailing sub-services
Each service below covers a distinct part of the fabrication and erection drawing package.
Sheet Index
SHEET S-102
Steel Shop Drawings Michigan
Piece-level fabrication drawings for beams, columns, plates, and assemblies, dimensioned and marked for the fabrication shop floor. See our shop drawing services in Michigan.
SHEET S-103
Fabrication Drawings Michigan
Fabrication-ready drawings covering cutting, welding, and assembly information needed to produce individual steel members and parts.
SHEET S-104
Erection Drawings Michigan
Field erection plans and sequencing drawings showing member placement, piece marks, and layout for safe, efficient steel erection.
SHEET S-105
Connection Detailing Michigan
Bolted and welded connection drawings, including moment, shear, base plate, splice, and gusset plate connections coordinated with the engineer's design.
SHEET S-106
Anchor Bolt Drawings Michigan
Anchor bolt setting plans and layout drawings for columns and base plates, coordinated with foundation and concrete drawings.
SHEET S-107
Miscellaneous Steel Detailing Michigan
Detailing for secondary steel including stairs, railings, handrails, ladders, platforms, and canopies beyond the primary structural frame.
SHEET S-108
Steel Stair & Railing Detailing Michigan
Shop and fabrication drawings for steel stairs, stringers, guardrails, and handrails built to project and code-required dimensions.
SHEET S-109
3D Steel Modeling Michigan
Full 3D structural steel models supporting shop drawing extraction, coordination, and visualization for complex framing conditions.
SHEET S-110
Tekla & SDS/2 Detailing Michigan
Steel modeling and detailing in Tekla Structures and SDS/2, including model-based shop drawing generation and connection design support.
SHEET S-111
BIM Coordination & Clash Detection Michigan
Structural steel BIM coordination with architectural and MEP models, including clash detection to catch conflicts before fabrication.
SHEET S-112
Material Takeoff & BOM Michigan
Steel quantity takeoffs, bills of material, mill lists, and bolt lists to support estimating, procurement, and fabrication planning.
SHEET S-113
CNC / DSTV File Preparation Michigan
CNC and DSTV/NC file output for automated cutting and drilling equipment, generated directly from the detailed steel model.
Sectors Served
Industries we support across Michigan
From warehouse framing to automotive and healthcare facilities, our detailing scales to the structure and its fabrication requirements. Teams often pair this work with statewide drafting services in Michigan.
Commercial Buildings
Steel detailing for offices, retail, mixed-use, and other commercial framing packages across Michigan.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Plant, mill, and manufacturing-facility steel models and shop drawings built for fabrication and erection.
Warehouse & Distribution
Warehouse and distribution-center framing, including long-span and high-bay steel packages.
Automotive & EV Facilities
Detailing for automotive plants, EV facilities, and related industrial steel in Southeast Michigan.
Healthcare Facilities
Structural steel shop and erection drawings for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare expansions.
Education
School, campus, and institutional steel detailing coordinated with architectural and MEP models.
Bridges & Infrastructure
Detailing support for bridge and infrastructure steel where fabrication-ready shop drawings are required.
Modeling Platforms
Software we detail in
We model and detail in the same platforms your fabricator or project already standardizes on, then deliver DWG, PDF, and DSTV output as required. See our CAD drafting services in Michigan when a job also needs 2D production drawings.
Codes & Standards
Detailing built around applicable codes and standards
Our shop and erection drawings are developed with reference to the structural steel standards commonly required on Michigan projects.
AISC
AISC 303 & 360
Detailing referenced to the AISC Code of Standard Practice and specification for structural steel buildings, covering fabrication and erection tolerances.
AWS
AWS D1.1 Welding Code
Weld symbols and connection details prepared with reference to AWS structural welding code requirements as specified by the project engineer.
IBC
Michigan-Adopted Building Code
Drawings coordinated with the structural requirements of the Michigan Building Code, which is based on the International Building Code as adopted by the state.
RCSC
Bolted Joint Specifications
Bolted connection details prepared with reference to RCSC specifications for structural joints using ASTM bolts, as called for by the design.
Engineering responsibility
Structural design and connection design responsibility rests with the engineer of record. Drafting Buddies is a detailing service, not a licensed structural engineering firm; where connection design is delegated to the detailer, it is performed under license by a qualified professional as required by the project and Michigan law.
How We Work
Our steel detailing process
A review-driven workflow from structural drawings to fabrication-ready output.
- 01
01 / 05
Drawing & Spec Review
We review the approved-for-construction structural drawings, specifications, and any connection design criteria provided by the engineer.
- 02
02 / 05
3D Model Development
Our detailers build the structural steel model in Tekla or SDS/2, establishing member sizes, connections, and piece marks.
- 03
03 / 05
Shop & Erection Drawing Production
Shop drawings, erection drawings, and anchor bolt plans are extracted from the model and checked for dimensional accuracy.
- 04
04 / 05
Engineer & Fabricator Review
Drawings are issued for review; we incorporate markups and RFI responses until the set is approved for fabrication.
- 05
05 / 05
Final Issue & CNC Output
Approved drawings are finalized and, where needed, CNC/DSTV files are generated for fabrication equipment.
Why Drafting Buddies
Built for Michigan fabrication schedules
- 01
Michigan project experience
Familiar with the fabricators, erectors, and inspection expectations common to Michigan commercial and industrial steel projects.
- 02
Code-aware detailing
Shop and erection drawings developed with reference to AISC, AWS, RCSC, and the Michigan-adopted building code.
- 03
Multi-platform modeling
Tekla Structures and SDS/2 modeling capability, so we can match the platform your fabricator or project already standardizes on.
- 04
Constructability focus
Drawings checked for connection consistency and constructability before issue, reducing RFIs and field rework.
- 05
Flexible engagement
One-off project detailing or ongoing capacity as an extension of your shop or engineering team. See our full AEC services list for related disciplines.
- 06
CNC-ready output
DSTV/NC file generation directly from the model, cutting down manual data entry for fabrication equipment.
Detroit
MI
Grand Rapids
MI
Lansing
MI
Ann Arbor
MI
Dearborn
MI
Troy
MI
Kalamazoo
MI
Sterling Heights
MI
Warren
MI
Flint
MI
Don't see your city listed? We work across all of Michigan.
Common Questions
FAQ
Steel detailing services in Michigan
Steel detailing translates approved-for-construction structural drawings into piece-level shop drawings, erection drawings, connection details, and 3D steel models that fabricators and erectors can build from - not just review on screen.
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Send your structural drawings and specifications and we'll come back with a quote and turnaround. You can also contact our team directly.