Steel Detailing Services – Precision Drafting for Structural and Architectural Steelwork
Restoric® provides expert Steel Detailing Services for a wide range of structural and architectural steelwork projects. Steel detailing is the process of creating accurate, fabrication-ready drawings and 3D models for steel components, including beams, columns, bracing, staircases, and balustrades. Our services cover the full detailing process—from general arrangements and erection plans to workshop drawings and CNC data files—ensuring every bolt hole, weld, and connection is clearly defined and fabrication-ready. Whether you’re working on a new build, extension, or refurbishment project, our detailed drawings support seamless coordination between engineers, fabricators, and site teams.
With expertise in both structural steel and architectural features, Restoric® also offers connection design, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while optimising for strength, efficiency, and ease of assembly. We work closely with structural engineers and fabricators to ensure all connections—whether bolted, welded, or hybrid—are designed with real-world conditions in mind. Deliverables include 2D and 3D CAD outputs in formats such as DWG, IFC, and STEP, ready for use in BIM workflows or direct fabrication. With Restoric®, your steelwork projects benefit from accuracy, clarity, and engineering confidence from concept to installation.
Steel Detailing with Autodesk Advance Steel – Intelligent 3D Modelling for Precision Fabrication
At Restoric®, we use Autodesk Advance Steel to deliver high-precision steel detailing services for structural and architectural projects. Advance Steel enables us to create intelligent 3D models that automate the generation of fabrication drawings, material lists, bolt schedules, and NC data. Whether detailing structural frameworks, mezzanine floors, staircases, or intricate architectural elements, our models are built to exacting tolerances—ensuring every component fits seamlessly in the fabrication shop and on site. This BIM-compatible approach enhances project coordination, minimises clashes, and reduces errors during manufacturing and erection.
Using Advance Steel, Restoric® assists with connection designs, 3D visualisations, and full drawing sets with embedded data, all compliant with industry standards and project specifications. We detail everything from simple beam-to-column joints to complex trusses, cantilevers, and custom architectural features, streamlining the workflow from design to production. Our outputs include native DWG files, IFC models for BIM collaboration, and STEP or DXF files for CNC machinery. With Restoric®, clients benefit from cutting-edge technology paired with expert engineering knowledge—ensuring your steelwork is delivered accurately, efficiently, and ready for fabrication.
Steel Detailing Services – Precision Drafting for Structural and Architectural Steelwork
Restoric® provides expert Steel Detailing Services for a wide range of structural and architectural steelwork projects. Steel detailing is the process of creating accurate, fabrication-ready drawings and 3D models for steel components, including beams, columns, bracing, staircases, and balustrades. Our services cover the full detailing process—from general arrangements and erection plans to workshop drawings and CNC data files—ensuring every bolt hole, weld, and connection is clearly defined and fabrication-ready. Whether you’re working on a new build, extension, or refurbishment project, our detailed drawings support seamless coordination between engineers, fabricators, and site teams.
With expertise in both structural steel and architectural features, Restoric® also offers connection design, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while optimising for strength, efficiency, and ease of assembly. We work closely with structural engineers and fabricators to ensure all connections—whether bolted, welded, or hybrid—are designed with real-world conditions in mind. Deliverables include 2D and 3D CAD outputs in formats such as DWG, IFC, and STEP, ready for use in BIM workflows or direct fabrication. With Restoric®, your steelwork projects benefit from accuracy, clarity, and engineering confidence from concept to installation.
Steel Detailing with Autodesk Advance Steel – Intelligent 3D Modelling for Precision Fabrication
At Restoric®, we use Autodesk Advance Steel to deliver high-precision steel detailing services for structural and architectural projects. Advance Steel enables us to create intelligent 3D models that automate the generation of fabrication drawings, material lists, bolt schedules, and NC data. Whether detailing structural frameworks, mezzanine floors, staircases, or intricate architectural elements, our models are built to exacting tolerances—ensuring every component fits seamlessly in the fabrication shop and on site. This BIM-compatible approach enhances project coordination, minimises clashes, and reduces errors during manufacturing and erection.
Using Advance Steel, Restoric® assists with connection designs, 3D visualisations, and full drawing sets with embedded data, all compliant with industry standards and project specifications. We detail everything from simple beam-to-column joints to complex trusses, cantilevers, and custom architectural features, streamlining the workflow from design to production. Our outputs include native DWG files, IFC models for BIM collaboration, and STEP or DXF files for CNC machinery. With Restoric®, clients benefit from cutting-edge technology paired with expert engineering knowledge—ensuring your steelwork is delivered accurately, efficiently, and ready for fabrication.
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Steel detailing service for fabricators, structural engineers and main contractors Get in touch todayStructural Steel Detailing – Accurate, Efficient, and Fabrication-Ready
Restoric® provides specialist structural steel detailing services using the industry-leading platform Autodesk Advance Steel. Our detailed 3D models form the backbone of complex steel structures, covering everything from primary steel frames and secondary cold rolled members to bracing systems, base plates, and connection details. Each model is engineered with precision, ensuring accurate fabrication and smooth on-site erection. We produce fully coordinated GA drawings, fabrication drawings, bolt lists, and material take-offs, supporting structural engineers, contractors, and fabricators throughout the project lifecycle.
By leveraging the intelligent features of Advance Steel, we deliver reliable detailing for a wide range of structural applications, including industrial buildings, multi-storey frameworks, portal frames, and infrastructure components. Our models include automated connection design and clash detection, reducing errors and avoiding costly rework during fabrication or installation. With outputs in DWG, IFC, and NC file formats, our detailing integrates seamlessly into BIM workflows and modern manufacturing environments. With Restoric®, you gain not just detailed steelwork—but a fully optimised solution ready for structural success.
Architectural Steelwork Detailing – Precision Meets Design
At Restoric®, we offer high-quality architectural steelwork detailing services using Autodesk Advance Steel, combining structural accuracy with aesthetic intent. Architectural steel elements such as balustrades, canopies, feature staircases, screens, and decorative framework require not only engineering precision but also close attention to visual detail and finish. Our intelligent 3D models allow us to visualise and refine every part, ensuring perfect alignment, clean interfaces with surrounding materials, and compliance with both functional and architectural requirements.
Our detailing process includes comprehensive drawing sets, 3D visualisations, and fully coordinated connection details that are both structurally sound and visually cohesive. We collaborate closely with architects, designers, and fabricators to ensure intent is preserved through to fabrication, whether the steelwork is part of a public space, commercial interior, or bespoke residential feature. Deliverables include DWG and IFC models, as well as CNC-ready data for precise manufacturing. With Restoric®, your architectural steelwork is not only buildable—it’s delivered with elegance, accuracy, and confidence.
Steel Connection Design – Engineered Strength, Seamless Integration
Restoric® offers expert steel connection design services as part of our structural and architectural detailing solutions. Accurate connection design is critical to the safety, stability, and buildability of any steel structure. Using tools like Autodesk Advance Steel, we design and detail a wide range of connection types—from bolted end plates and moment connections to cleats, gussets, and welded joints—ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and relevant structural standards. Each connection is modelled in 3D to verify fit, resolve clashes, and support efficient fabrication and installation.
Whether working on a multi-storey steel frame, portal structure, or bespoke architectural feature, we tailor our connection designs to meet load requirements, site conditions, and fabrication preferences. Our coordinated models and drawings include all relevant dimensions, bolt sizes, weld details, and assembly information—ready for approval, workshop fabrication, and on-site erection. By integrating engineering insight with advanced CAD tools, Restoric® ensures every joint contributes to a structure that is robust, compliant, and easy to assemble.
Structural Steel Detailing – Accurate, Efficient, and Fabrication-Ready
Restoric® provides specialist structural steel detailing services using the industry-leading platform Autodesk Advance Steel. Our detailed 3D models form the backbone of complex steel structures, covering everything from primary steel frames and secondary cold rolled members to bracing systems, base plates, and connection details. Each model is engineered with precision, ensuring accurate fabrication and smooth on-site erection. We produce fully coordinated GA drawings, fabrication drawings, bolt lists, and material take-offs, supporting structural engineers, contractors, and fabricators throughout the project lifecycle.
By leveraging the intelligent features of Advance Steel, we deliver reliable detailing for a wide range of structural applications, including industrial buildings, multi-storey frameworks, portal frames, and infrastructure components. Our models include automated connection design and clash detection, reducing errors and avoiding costly rework during fabrication or installation. With outputs in DWG, IFC, and NC file formats, our detailing integrates seamlessly into BIM workflows and modern manufacturing environments. With Restoric®, you gain not just detailed steelwork—but a fully optimised solution ready for structural success.
Architectural Steelwork Detailing – Precision Meets Design
At Restoric®, we offer high-quality architectural steelwork detailing services using Autodesk Advance Steel, combining structural accuracy with aesthetic intent. Architectural steel elements such as balustrades, canopies, feature staircases, screens, and decorative framework require not only engineering precision but also close attention to visual detail and finish. Our intelligent 3D models allow us to visualise and refine every part, ensuring perfect alignment, clean interfaces with surrounding materials, and compliance with both functional and architectural requirements.
Our detailing process includes comprehensive drawing sets, 3D visualisations, and fully coordinated connection details that are both structurally sound and visually cohesive. We collaborate closely with architects, designers, and fabricators to ensure intent is preserved through to fabrication, whether the steelwork is part of a public space, commercial interior, or bespoke residential feature. Deliverables include DWG and IFC models, as well as CNC-ready data for precise manufacturing. With Restoric®, your architectural steelwork is not only buildable—it’s delivered with elegance, accuracy, and confidence.
Steel Connection Design – Engineered Strength, Seamless Integration
Restoric® offers expert steel connection design services as part of our structural and architectural detailing solutions. Accurate connection design is critical to the safety, stability, and buildability of any steel structure. Using tools like Autodesk Advance Steel, we design and detail a wide range of connection types—from bolted end plates and moment connections to cleats, gussets, and welded joints—ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and relevant structural standards. Each connection is modelled in 3D to verify fit, resolve clashes, and support efficient fabrication and installation.
Whether working on a multi-storey steel frame, portal structure, or bespoke architectural feature, we tailor our connection designs to meet load requirements, site conditions, and fabrication preferences. Our coordinated models and drawings include all relevant dimensions, bolt sizes, weld details, and assembly information—ready for approval, workshop fabrication, and on-site erection. By integrating engineering insight with advanced CAD tools, Restoric® ensures every joint contributes to a structure that is robust, compliant, and easy to assemble.
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Frequently asked questions
for Steel Detailing
What Does a Steel Detailer Do?
A steel detailer plays a crucial role in both coordination and the production of General Assembly (GA) and fabrication drawings.
Coordination:
The steel detailer acts as a key link between the architect, structural engineer, and steel fabricator. Since fabricators can’t build directly from architectural or structural drawings, the detailer ensures accurate communication and alignment between all parties. At Restoric©, we work closely with architects and structural engineers—using survey data and project requirements—to develop the 3D model and structural connections needed for fabrication.
GA & Fabrication Drawings:
Once coordination is complete, the detailer creates a 3D model and uses it to produce General Assembly drawings. These are reviewed and approved by the architect and structural engineer. Following approval, a comprehensive fabrication drawing pack is produced, ensuring everything is ready for manufacture.
Connection Design (optional):
In the absence of the structural engineer providing connection details (it’s sometimes part of their scope of work, but not always), the steel detailer will design and calculate the steel to steel connections based on the forces provided by the structural engineer. Restoric© can offer connection design which is in accordance with Eurocode 3.
Why Doesn’t the Structural Engineer Create Fabrication Drawings?
The structural engineer’s main role is to determine the size and load capacity of beams and provide connection forces. They do not typically design the actual connections or create fabrication drawings.
At Restoric© Design, we can calculate and design connections based on the forces provided, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and fabrication requirements.
What Is the Best Steel Detailing Software?
There are several widely used steel detailing software programs, including:
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Tekla Structures – Popular for large-scale structural projects; holds the highest market share.
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Advance Steel – Often preferred for architectural steelwork and very competitive for small to medium structural steel.
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SDS/2 – More common in the U.S. than the UK.
Choosing the “best” software often comes down to project type and personal preference. However, it’s essential to use software specifically designed for steel detailing. Generic CAD tools may not meet industry standards, lack compatibility with fabrication machinery (like NC file generation), and may not align with Eurocode 3 (EN 1993).
What Are NC and DXF Files?
These are digital files used in the fabrication process:
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NC (Numerical Control) Files – Contain 3D cutting and drilling data for steel sections and plates.
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DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) Files – Contain 2D data, typically used for laser-cutting plates.
Both file types are critical for efficient, automated fabrication.
What Should Be Included in a Fabrication Drawing Pack?
A high-quality fabrication drawing pack should include:
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Construction Issue General Assembly Drawings (PDF & DWG)
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3D Views with Assembly Numbers (PDF & DWG)
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Assembly Drawings for Welded Structures (PDF)
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Single Part Section Drawings (PDF & NC)
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Single Part Plate Drawings (PDF, NC & DXF)
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Complete Bill of Materials (BOM):
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Bolt & Anchor List
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Bolt Erection List (to identify bolt locations)
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Assembly List with associated single parts
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Material List
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About Us
At Restoric®, we specialise in CAD Services, Reverse Engineering, and Steel Detailing, catering to diverse industrial needs. Using AutoCAD, Advance Steel and Solidworks we bring precision and efficiency to every project. Trust Restoric® for reliable solutions and seamless execution in the realm of engineering services.
Address
Restoric® Design Ltd.
7 Paynes Park
Hitchin
Hertfordshire SG5 1EH
Tel: 01462 514 300
Email:
info@restoric.co.uk
About Us
At Restoric®, we specialise in CAD Services, Reverse Engineering, and Steel Detailing, catering to diverse industrial needs. Using AutoCAD, Advance Steel and Solidworks we bring precision and efficiency to every project. Trust Restoric® for reliable solutions and seamless execution in the realm of engineering services.
Address
Restoric® Design Ltd.
7 Paynes Park
Hitchin
Hertfordshire SG5 1EH
Tel: 01462 514 300
Email:
info@restoric.co.uk