The erection of the structural steel frame is the last step of a process beginning with the engineer of record's design, which is carried through by the fabricator and detailer and shipped to the job site. To the extent that this is a collaborative effort, its chances for success are increased. The intent of this paper is to alert detailers to issues in the process, which if address early, will facilitate the structural steel erection. The authors offer the suggestions to help the process along. Prior to the start of detailing a project, establish communications with the fabricator and erector, preferably by one or more face to face meetings to determine specific project requirements and standards to be used. Formalize the job standards based on the communications with fabricator and detailer, and insure that all persons working on the detailing effort adhere to the standards. Understand the general erection plan and breakdown of the project into its sequences. Pay attention to tolerances that come into play, including mill tolerances on structural shapes, fabrication tolerances and erection tolerances. Follow through with the foregoing requirements to insure detailing uniformity and erectability according to the erection sequence. Resolve design issues which prevent erectability. Visit jobsites whenever possible to gain firsthand knowledge of common field issues, problems, etc. When in doubt, ask!
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