From our erection crews · Real photos & video
Planned lifts
Before steel arrives we plan the lift: piece weights and lengths, crane or telehandler size, set-up location, access, overhead lines and laydown area. Long pieces, like a 44-foot beam, also have to fit the galvanizer's kettle and the delivery truck, so we sort that out during shop drawings.
Set, plumb and connect
Columns are set on anchor bolts or embeds, shimmed and plumbed. Beams are hung and connected with bolts or field welds per the approved connection details, then the frame is checked for line, level and plumb before final tightening.
Working with other trades
Steel usually lands between the foundation and the framers. We coordinate embed locations with the concrete crew before the pour, and set wood nailers or ledgers on the steel where the scope includes them so framing can start right away.
Touch-up and closeout
Field welds and scrapes are touched up with cold galvanizing or matching primer, and the area is cleaned up before we leave. The frame is ready for inspection and the next trade.
What the bid covers
- Lift planning and equipment
- Anchor bolt and embed verification
- Setting, shimming and plumbing columns
- Bolted and field-welded connections
- Wood nailers or ledgers where scoped
- Field touch-up and cleanup
Questions about steel erection & installation
Do you erect steel fabricated by others?
In some cases, yes. We review the shop drawings and connection details first so we know what we are installing and what the site needs.
Do you need a crane?
It depends on piece weight, reach and site access. Many residential frames are set with a telehandler or small crane; we pick the equipment during the bid and include it in the price.