Erection Drawings Services USA — Steel Erection Plans & Details
We deliver precise steel erection drawings, anchor bolt plans, and field installation layouts synced via Tekla for safe, efficient steel construction.
What are erection drawings?
Erection drawings services produce detailed field blueprints showing structural steel erectors how to locate and install fabricated members on site. Synod to a coordinated 3D Tekla model, these drawings specify mark numbers, connection details, anchor bolt offsets, and lift sequences to ensure safe structural installation.
Having clear erection blueprints is critical for reducing crane rigging time and preventing erection failures. Total Engineering Consultants provides detail sets containing member marks, gridlines, anchor bolt dimensions, field connection details, and safety instructions, ensuring field erectors have a safe blueprint.
ERECTION DELIVERABLES
Anchor Bolt Plans
Accurate layout coordinates, bolt sizing, embedment depths, and baseplate alignments matching structural foundations.
General Arrangement (GA) Erection Plans
Comprehensive plans, elevations, and sections showing location, slope, and orientation marks of all steel components.
Field Connection Details
High-detail views showing bolt patterns, torque specs, field weld details, and temporary support bracing locations.
Erection Sequence Diagrams
Structural phase sequences and crane lifting guides to coordinate steel erection logistics and ensure site safety.
How do shop drawings differ from erection drawings?
Shop drawings provide individual part dimensions, welding preps, and structural shapes needed by steel fabricators inside the shop. Erection drawings illustrate how those fabricated assemblies fit together on the jobsite, detailing grids, crane lifting sequences, and anchor coordinates for field crews.
| Drawing Feature | Shop Drawings | Erection Drawings |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Guide shop fabrication (cutting, welding, assembly) | Guide field assembly (lifting, placing, bolting members) |
| Key Target Audience | Shop fabricators and welders | Steel erectors and crane operators |
| Core Content | Single component dimensions, weld preps, parts list | General arrangement, grid coords, mark numbers, field connections |
| AISC Standard Reference | AISC 360 / AWS D1.1 compliance | AISC 303 (Code of Standard Practice) / OSHA 1926 Subpart R |
OUR ERECTION DRAWING WORKFLOW
We sync all erection details directly with our 3D model, ensuring code compliance and flawless site installations.
Model Coordination
Complete and check the coordinated 3D Tekla model with all structural frames, connection plates, and anchors.
Anchor Layout Check
Draft and review anchor bolt layout plans, verifying locations against physical foundation coordinates.
GA Plan Extraction
Extract plan views, elevation views, and building cross-sections directly from the coordinated model.
Marking & Detail Allocation
Apply unique piece mark numbers to steel columns, beams, and braces, and draft detailed field connection drawings.
OSHA & Safety Review
Review drawings against OSHA steel erection rules (Subpart R) before releasing IFC erection drawing sheets.
REGIONAL ERECTION EXPERTISE
We adapt layout drawings and connection details to conform to local building department rules and seismic provisions.
We detail industrial steel framing and anchor bolt foundations designed to resist high coastal wind speeds and soft soil settlements.
Total Engineering Consultants delivers high-rise erection drawings and column splices detailing winter cold-joint clearances and wind load bracing.
We plan erection sequences for tight urban infill sites, coordinating crane lift schedules and logistics under NYC DOB codes.
Our detailers draft ductile moment frame connections and boundary column offsets conforming to CA seismic regulations.
We support southeastern steel contractors with retail and warehouse erection drawings, anchor details, and fast turnaround.
ERECTION DRAWINGS FAQS
What is the difference between shop drawings and erection drawings?
Shop drawings guide the fabrication shop on how to cut, weld, and assemble individual steel components. Erection drawings guide the field crew on where and how to install those fabricated members on site, referencing coordinates, gridlines, and mark numbers.
How do erection drawings comply with OSHA safety standards?
Our drawings are detailed to meet OSHA Steel Erection standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart R) rules. This includes indicating the weight of heavy members (over 10,000 lbs), labeling safety-critical connections, and detailing columns to support concrete loads.
How do you ensure erection drawings sync with shop tickets?
Because we extract both shop drawings and erection drawings from the same coordinated 3D Tekla model, the piece marks and connection holes match. Any model adjustment updates all sheets, preventing mismatches.
What information must be included in an anchor bolt plan?
An anchor bolt plan must show grid intersections, anchor bolt configurations, projection lengths, thread sizes, baseplate details, grout thickness clearances, and foundation offsets.
Do you design crane lifting and site logistics plans?
We calculate center-of-gravity parameters and member weights in our 3D model. We detail custom lifting lug coordinates and sequence phases, providing erectors with key data for safe rigging planning.
Which standards do your erection drawings comply with?
Our drawings comply with the AISC Code of Standard Practice (AISC 303), OSHA safety standards, ANSI specifications, and local regional building ordinances.
GET A BINDING ERECTION QUOTATION
Outsource your erection drawing packages and anchor bolt plans to Total Engineering Consultants. Send your structural designs or layouts and receive a comprehensive pricing proposal within 24 hours.