Preconstruction
Planning for success
Smart Planning.
Solid Execution.
At Wicked Steel, we know that successful steel construction starts long before the first weld. Our pre-construction services are designed to bring clarity, accuracy, and cost-efficiency to every project, from bid day to final install.
We collaborate closely with general contractors, engineers, and project managers to align structural steel scope, budget, and buildability before construction begins.
Pre-construction Services
What We Offer
To ensure your structural steel project stays on schedule and on budget, we provide a comprehensive suite of pre-construction services tailored to your specific build. From detailed estimating and value engineering to precise shop drawings and hands-on project management, our team aligns every detail before fabrication begins. We bring clarity and cost-efficiency to your site, setting the foundation for a seamless installation without any surprises.
Estimating
Our experienced estimators provide fast, accurate quotes based on your plans, specs, and budget goals. We review structural drawings in detail to ensure no scope is missed and all materials, labor, and logistics are accounted for.
- Competitive, detailed bids
- Clarifications and RFI support
- Steel takeoffs + connection assumptions
- Change order tracking as needed
Value Engineering
We work with you to find cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or structural integrity. Whether it’s material substitution, fabrication optimization, or connection redesign, we’ll help you find smarter ways to build.
- Material and weight reduction strategies
- Simplified connection details
- Fabrication and installation efficiencies
Steel Detailing + Shop Drawings
Our in-house detailing team produces precise shop and erection drawings that streamline communication between design, fabrication, and field installation. Every bolt, weld, and plate is mapped for fabrication and field-readiness.
- 3D modeling and connection design
- Submittal packages for approval
- CNC-ready fabrication drawings
- Field-use erection plans
Project Management
Once the job is awarded, our project managers take the lead in coordinating timelines, approvals, fabrication schedules, and delivery logistics. We’re hands-on from kick-off to install to ensure your steel package arrives on time and installs without surprises.
- Coordination with GC and trades
- Procurement and production scheduling
- Delivery planning and field support
- Ongoing communication and updates
Let’s Build It Right – From the Start
Send us your drawings or connect with our estimating team to start planning your project today.
Questions
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LET’S BUILD IT RIGHT – FROM THE START
Connect with our estimating team to start planning your structural steel project today.