As the steel industry constantly evolves and grows, changes are inevitable. In the daily reality of production and fabrication timelines, even a small shift in a standard process can pause manufacturing, impact the budget, and put a project on hold. Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing wants to be a facilitator of progress and enable fabricators to […]
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Bridge Repair: Minor Issues Can Become Major Problems
When we start coming down with a runny nose or a scratchy throat, we know those symptoms indicate an overall health issue. The same is true when examining structures for damage and wear. As bridges age, deficiencies are inevitable, and the smallest signs of deterioration can indicate greater problems. How do engineers know when to […]
Construction Drawings: Precast Concrete Projects
Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing does more than detail steel…we can create construction drawings for your precast concrete projects too! In contrast to cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete is cast in a reusable form, cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site, and lifted into place. There are many advantages to choosing precast concrete instead […]
Expanded Bridge Service
At Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing, we challenge ourselves to grow and adapt with the needs of the construction industry. Consequently, in response to anticipated nationwide infrastructure upgrades, our bridge detailing division will soon be expanding! With many bridges across the country in various states of deterioration, bridge rehabilitation, repair, and reconstruction will be a major […]
SpeedCore? What is all the BUZZ about?
SpeedCore is a revolutionary development in the world of structural steel framing. Developed in 2019 by Magnussen Klemencic Associates, SpeedCore is a nonproprietary, innovative system that uses a concrete-filled composite steel plate shear wall (CF-CSPSW) core instead of the traditional cast-in-place reinforced concrete core. The prefabricated panels are made of two ½-inch thick structural steel […]
An Iron-Clad Legacy: Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing’s History
Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing has a rich history in the steel industry. The legacy started 50 years ago in New Zealand, when our CEO, Mike Young, launched his first steel fabrication company. In 1989, he moved to Canada and founded a new steel fabrication company that took on commercial and industrial structural steel projects in […]
Build Sustainably. Build with Steel.
“Sustainability” has been a major construction industry buzzword over the past several years. As North American contractors, engineers and architects have collectively taken a posture of environmental consciousness, steel has become the go-to building material for sustainability. So, what makes structural steel a sustainable construction material? Here is a brief breakdown of this material’s eco-friendly […]
How Do You Gauge a Steel Detailer’s Quality?
Review Their Training Program! As a steel fabricator, you already know the importance of obtaining timely and accurate drawings—your operations can’t run profitably without them. But if you don’t have a go-to steel detailer you trust, finding a quality firm that meets all of your criteria can be challenging. However, you can sift through your […]
Save Money with In-House Connection Design
As material, labor, and freight costs are on the rise, steel construction is getting more expensive—which means steel fabricators need to get creative to keep their projects on-budget, and ensure they are getting their best possible bids out to the market. At Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing, we believe that streamlining steel detailing services concurrently with […]
Production Planning—Scheduling the Detailing Resources
At the outset of every detailing project, Anatomic Iron Steel Detailing ensures that all detailing resources are secured and scheduled for maximum efficiency and cost savings to our customers. Our production planning process is essential to the success of all of our projects—and here’s an in-depth look at how the process unfolds. Step 1. When […]