STRUCTURAL STEEL SHOP DRAWING REVIEW
Structural Steel Shop Drawing & Connection Review Across Canada
Engineering review of structural steel shop drawings, connection details, bolts, welds, member geometry, and fabrication interfaces before production and erection across Canada.
Shop Drawing Review
Fabrication + erection drawings
Steel Connections
Bolts, welds + interfaces
Member Geometry
Sizes, locations + alignment
Review Markups
Comments + clarifications
Fabrication aligned with structural design
Shop drawings and connection details reviewed against the project structural drawings and engineering intent.
STRUCTURAL STEEL REVIEW SCOPE
Shop Drawing & Connection Review Before Fabrication
DelCor reviews structural steel shop drawings against the project structural engineering documents to identify inconsistencies before steel is fabricated or erected. Review covers member geometry, connection details, bolts, welds, framing interfaces, and coordination with the structural design.
SHOP DRAWING REVIEW
Review fabrication and erection drawings against structural drawings, design criteria, and current project requirements.
CONNECTION DETAIL REVIEW
Check connection geometry, bolt patterns, welds, plates, member interfaces, and load-transfer details.
MEMBER + FRAMING COORDINATION
Verify sizes, marks, locations, orientations, and framing relationships that affect fabrication and erection.
ENGINEERING MARKUPS + CLARIFICATIONS
Provide review comments and markups so outstanding issues can be coordinated before production.
Resolve conflicts before fabrication
Review comments help fabricators and project teams address discrepancies before steel is produced or erected.
DESIGN-TO-FABRICATION COORDINATION
Structural Connections Must Match the Intended Load Path
Shop drawings are where structural design becomes fabrication detail. DelCor reviews connection and member interfaces so frames, secondary members, bolts, welds, and connection geometry remain consistent with the engineering assumptions and structural load path.
Connection Geometry
Plate, member, and support geometry should match the framing arrangement and intended connection behaviour.
Bolts + Welds
Bolt sizes, locations, weld requirements, and connection details should remain consistent with structural requirements.
Member Alignment
Member marks, framing locations, orientations, and interfaces should coordinate between structural and shop drawings.
Fabrication + Erection Interfaces
Review helps identify missing details, clashes, and coordination issues before manufacturing and site erection.
SHOP DRAWING REVIEW PROCESS
From Fabrication Package to Coordinated Review Comments
DelCor reviews submitted shop drawings against available structural design information, records comments and required clarifications, and coordinates revised documents where included in the project scope.
SUBMIT
Structural + Fabrication Documents
Provide structural drawings, shop drawings, connection details, project revisions, and relevant supplier information.
REVIEW
Shop Drawings + Connections
Check member geometry, connection details, bolts, welds, fabrication notes, and alignment with engineering documents.
COORDINATE
Markups + Revised Drawings
Return review comments and coordinate revised drawings or technical clarifications before fabrication or field use.
STRUCTURAL STEEL SHOP DRAWING FAQ
Common Questions About Shop Drawing & Connection Review
What are structural steel shop drawings?
Shop drawings are fabrication and erection drawings typically prepared by a steel detailer, fabricator, or manufacturer. They show member marks, dimensions, connections, bolts, welds, plates, and other information needed to fabricate and assemble the steelwork.
Why should steel shop drawings be reviewed before fabrication?
Engineering review helps identify inconsistencies between the fabrication package and the structural design before steel is produced. Early coordination can reduce revisions, fabrication conflicts, and field issues.
What does DelCor review in a shop drawing package?
The review may include member geometry, framing locations, connection details, bolt and weld information, plates, interfaces, fabrication notes, and alignment with the available structural engineering documents.
Does shop drawing review include bolts, welds, and steel connections?
Where included in the agreed review scope, DelCor can review connection geometry, bolt configurations, weld requirements, member interfaces, and other details that affect the structural load path.
Are shop drawings the same as permit drawings?
No. Permit drawings communicate the engineering information used for approval, while shop drawings provide the detailed fabrication and erection information used to manufacture and assemble the steelwork.
Can DelCor review revised shop drawings after comments?
Yes, where included in the project scope. Revised drawings can be reviewed to confirm that previous comments and required clarifications have been addressed before fabrication or field use.
REQUEST SHOP DRAWING REVIEW
Need Structural Steel Shop Drawing Review?
Send the structural drawings, shop or fabrication package, connection details, latest revisions, and required review timeline. DelCor can define the review scope and help identify issues before fabrication or erection.