Submitting Architectural Drawings for Custom Steel Frame Fabrication

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To get custom steel frames fabricated accurately, submit dimensioned architectural drawings showing member sizes, connection details, load paths, and finish requirements, along with site measurements where possible. A clear written specification alongside the drawings lets the fabrication team confirm details before production starts.

What Architects Should Include in the Drawing Package

A complete package makes fabrication faster and reduces back-and-forth. Include plans, elevations and sections at a readable scale, with all key dimensions clearly labelled. Show the frame layout, member positions, openings, and the points where the steel meets walls, slabs or foundations.

Dimensioned plans, elevations and sections
Member profiles and sizes
Connection and anchoring details
Finish and coating notes

File Formats and Drawing Standards

We accept common drawing formats such as PDF for review and native CAD files where available. PDFs are useful for quick approval, while editable files let our drafters check details more efficiently. Please keep the scale, north direction and revision number visible on every sheet, and clearly mark the latest revision so there is no confusion about which version is approved.

Site Measurements and Verification

Drawings and built conditions do not always match, especially in older buildings. Where possible, we measure on site before finalising the design. If measurements are not yet available, note the tolerances you expect and mark dimensions taken from the drawings as provisional. This helps us flag any mismatch before steel is cut.

Structural Loads and Engineering Responsibility

Load values and structural calculations should come from the responsible engineer. Please state the design loads, support conditions and any special requirements in writing. We fabricate according to the approved documents and can highlight details that look unclear, but the structural design itself remains the engineer's responsibility.

Our Production and Approval Process

Once drawings are received, our team reviews them and prepares a written specification for your approval. After approval we move to production in our factory at 37 Rival Street, Tel Aviv. Members are cut, fitted and welded, then finished by hot-dip galvanizing or powder coating as specified before installation.

Drawing review and questions
Written specification for approval
Factory production and finishing
Installation

Tips for a Smooth Submission

Send everything in one package rather than in pieces, and list any open questions in a short cover note. Confirm the finish colour and coating early, since it affects the schedule. If the frame interfaces with aluminum, glass or other trades, show those interfaces clearly so each element can be coordinated before production.

Frequently asked questions

Which drawing format should I send?

A PDF is fine for review, and native CAD files help our drafters work faster. Please keep scales and revision numbers visible on every sheet.

Do I need to send site measurements?

Yes, whenever they are available. If not, mark the dimensions as provisional so we can check them before cutting any steel.

Who is responsible for the structural calculations?

The responsible engineer provides the structural design and loads. We fabricate according to the approved documents and flag anything that looks unclear.

What happens after I submit the drawings?

We review them, prepare a written specification for your approval, and only then start production in our Tel Aviv factory.

Common mistakes to avoid

Sending incomplete or unversioned drawings, and leaving connection details out, are the most common causes of delays. Missing dimensions and unclear finish requirements often lead to extra revisions.

Our recommendation

Mark every drawing with a revision number and a date, and confirm the finish and anchoring details before production starts. A single approved revision saves time for everyone involved.

Summary

Send dimensioned, versioned drawings with clear connection and finish details, and the fabrication process runs smoothly from approval to installation.

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