Direct Answer
Tectonix Steel provides structural steel detailing as a direct-service partner to fabricators — handling the full detailing lifecycle from modeling and submittal through RFI management and IFC packages. We operate as an extension of your team, communicating directly with engineers and GCs on your behalf, and delivering DSTV/NC1 files, complete BOM outputs, and Tekla models that go directly to your production floor.
Full Explanation
Our workflow with fabricators: (1) You share the design drawing set and your project schedule. (2) We build a detailed project timeline with milestone deliverables. (3) We produce anchor bolt plans as our first deliverable, typically within 1–2 weeks of project kickoff. (4) We manage RFIs with the engineer, keeping you informed of all open questions. (5) We deliver the full submittal package, track review responses, and manage revisions. (6) IFC package delivery includes PDF drawings, DSTV files, and the Tekla model. We cover 18 categories of structural detailing work and respond to RFIs within 24 hours.
What This Means for Your Shop
Tectonix works best with fabricators who want a partner, not just a vendor — firms who provide complete design documents at kickoff, respond to our RFIs quickly, and treat the detailing relationship as collaborative. When both sides operate this way, projects run consistently on time with minimal revisions.
Common Mistakes
Contacting us after detailing is already delayed and expecting an immediate turnaround. Our best results come from projects where we're engaged 4–6 weeks before the first delivery is needed, giving us time to model properly rather than rush.
Recommended Process
Contact Tectonix as soon as you sign a fabrication contract — the earlier we're engaged, the more value we deliver. We offer a free project assessment call where we review your design documents, timeline, and connection complexity and give you an honest detailing schedule estimate.