Steel Erection Workflow with STAAD.Pro
The success of steel construction projects depends on a systematic workflow that ensures safety, precision, and cost control. In Saudi Arabia’s booming industrial and commercial construction sector, contractors like DTC General Contracting rely on advanced tools like STAAD.Pro to enhance the steel erection workflow.
From design and structural analysis to estimation, detailing, fabrication, and erection, STAAD.Pro provides accuracy and compliance, while DTC ensures on-site excellence.
Step 1: Design – Laying the Foundation
The steel erection workflow begins with structural and architectural design inputs:
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Building layouts and column grids
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Load requirements (dead, live, wind, seismic)
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Saudi Building Code (SBC) compliance
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Architectural clearances and service spaces
This design intent is fed into STAAD.Pro for analysis and optimization.
Step 2: STAAD.Pro Analysis – Engineering Precision
STAAD.Pro enables engineers to simulate real-world conditions:
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Load combinations for gravity, seismic, and wind forces
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Member optimization for beams, columns, and trusses
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Connection checks for moment, shear, and splice joints
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Deflection and vibration analysis for serviceability
With this data, the structure is not only safe and strong, but also cost-efficient.
Step 3: Estimation – Predicting Costs and Quantities
Using STAAD.Pro outputs, DTC prepares accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQ):
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Steel tonnage and profiles
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Bolt, weld, and connection requirements
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Material take-offs (MTOs) for procurement
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Fabrication and erection cost projections
This step ensures budget alignment before fabrication begins.
Step 4: Detailing – Shop and Erection Drawings
DTC’s detailing team transforms STAAD.Pro data into shop drawings and erection plans:
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General Arrangement (GA) drawings for layout and grids
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Fabrication drawings (cut lengths, holes, welds, surface finishes)
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Connection detailing (bolts, plates, gussets, stiffeners)
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Erection sequencing with lifting points and bracing
Integration with Tekla Structures and BIM tools ensures clash-free detailing.
Step 5: Fabrication – Workshop Accuracy
With CNC-ready drawings and NC/DSTV files, fabrication workshops deliver:
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Pre-cut beams, columns, and plates
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Welded assemblies and trusses
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Surface treatments (galvanizing, fireproofing, paint systems)
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Quality inspections per AWS and SBC standards
Step 6: Erection – On-Site Execution
The final step is steel erection, where precision meets safety:
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Crane lifts and bolting sequences
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Temporary bracing and stability control
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On-site welding and inspection
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Survey benchmarks for plumb, level, and alignment
DTC’s site teams follow safety protocols and Saudi Civil Defense requirements, ensuring smooth installation.
DTC Projects Showcasing Steel Erection Workflow
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Kameyat Specialties Factory – Dammam
STAAD.Pro analysis and optimized detailing reduced tonnage and cost. -
AMC Factory – Dammam
A 136,000 m² industrial facility where STAAD.Pro ensured efficient load distribution. -
Al Saif Cold Storage Warehouses – Dammam
Specialized detailing for insulated structures and heavy HVAC systems. -
Tiypa Mall – Al Khobar
Long-span steel roof trusses analyzed and detailed with STAAD.Pro integration. -
Bayfront – Al Khobar
Architectural steel for plazas and waterfront structures designed for marine conditions.
Why STAAD.Pro and DTC Are the Right Combination
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Accuracy: STAAD.Pro ensures precise load analysis.
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Efficiency: Optimized steel design reduces waste and cost.
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Compliance: Designs meet SBC, AISC, and AWS standards.
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Integration: BIM-based detailing ensures clash-free construction.
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Execution: DTC delivers end-to-end solutions from analysis to erection.
Conclusion
The Steel Erection Workflow with STAAD.Pro provides a streamlined, error-free, and efficient method for constructing steel structures. With DTC’s expertise in Saudi Arabia, clients benefit from safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery—whether it’s a factory in Dammam, a mall in Al Khobar, or an industrial warehouse in Riyadh.
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