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How to use the detailing manual

What the Detailing Manual covers, why project-specific documents take precedence, and who to ask when something is unclear.

What this manual is for

This Detailing Manual establishes the standards, procedures, best practices and quality requirements to be followed throughout the steel detailing project lifecycle.

It serves as a guide for:

  • project review
  • modelling
  • checking
  • drawing production
  • revisions
  • project delivery

The aim is to ensure consistency, accuracy and efficiency across all projects.

Project-specific documents take precedence

While this manual provides standardized guidance, it cannot address every situation that may arise during a project.

Project-specific requirements, contract documents, customer standards, specifications and approved instructions shall always take precedence over this manual.

When in doubt, ask

Where conflicts, discrepancies or unclear conditions are encountered, consult the assigned Project Manager or Lead Detailer and obtain clarification before proceeding.

A living document

This manual is a living document. Feedback, recommendations and lessons learned are encouraged and will be considered for future improvements, to continuously enhance our processes, quality standards and project delivery capabilities.

Check yourself

  1. If this manual and a project's specification say different things, which one takes precedence?
  2. Who should you consult when you find a conflict or unclear condition on a project?