Steel Deck Detailing

Deck Detailing, Shop Drawings & Estimation

Steel Deck Detailing for Floor, Roof & Form Deck Systems

Global Detailing & Designing provides steel deck detailing, deck shop drawing and estimation support for structural steel and building projects.

Project scope can include steel form deck, composite floor deck, non-composite floor deck, steel roof deck, metal roof deck, dovetail deck, long-span deck and related steel bar joist coordination.

Deck documentation can be developed around the structural drawings, framing information, span requirements, deck type, project standards and fabrication or installation deliverables defined for each assignment.

Core Deck Services

Steel Deck Detailing Capabilities

Deck detailing can be structured around the deck profile, span condition, framing layout, structural requirements and requested project outputs.

Deck Shop DrawingsDetailed deck plans and drawing packages supporting fabrication and field installation.
Steel Deck EstimationDeck quantity and material information for planning and procurement support.
Composite Floor DeckComposite floor deck detailing aligned with the framing and project requirements.
Non-Composite Floor DeckNon-composite floor deck layouts and related detailing documentation.
Steel Roof DeckRoof deck detailing and coordination for structural steel building systems.
Steel Form DeckForm deck layout and detailing support for project-specific conditions.
Long-Span Metal DeckDeck detailing for longer-span conditions where required by the project.
Bar Joist CoordinationCoordination of deck layouts with steel bar joists and supporting framing.
Deck Types & Detailed Scope

Floor, Roof & Specialty Decking Systems

Deck scope can cover several profiles and building applications depending on the structural design and required detailing package.

Structural Design Support
Steel Deck Estimation
Steel Form Deck
Composite Floor Deck
Concrete & Steel Roof Deck
Steel Roof Detailing
Steel Deck Shop Drawings
Deck Design Support
Metal Roof Deck Detailing
Composite Decking & Detailing
Steel Form Decking & Detailing
Dovetail Metal Deck Detailing
Long-Span Metal Deck Detailing
Steel Bar Joist Detailing
Decks of Various Spans
Non-Composite & Composite Floor Decks
Deck Drawing Package

From Structural Framing to Deck Shop Drawings

Deck documentation is developed from the structural framing, support conditions, project notes and required deliverables for the defined scope.

SDI — Steel Deck Institute

Applicable SDI requirements and client standards should be confirmed from the governing project drawings and specifications.

Typical Deck Documentation

The final package depends on the deck type, structural system and client requirements.

Deck Layout PlansDeck orientation, extents and support relationships shown against the structural framing.
Span InformationDeck zones organized around framing and project span requirements.
Opening / Edge CoordinationDeck information coordinated around project openings and edge conditions where defined.
Roof / Floor Deck ZonesSeparate deck areas organized by project level, profile and intended use.
Material QuantitiesDeck quantity information where included in the project scope.
Revision-Controlled DrawingsUpdates incorporated from approved project changes before final issue.
Project Types

Steel Deck Detailing Across Different Building Projects

Deck requirements vary by building type, framing arrangement, deck profile and structural loading conditions.

SchoolsFloor and roof deck detailing for education facilities.
TheatersDeck layouts coordinated with complex structural framing conditions.
AuditoriumsFloor and roof deck detailing for large-span assembly spaces.
SupermarketsDeck detailing for commercial retail structures.
Retail FacilitiesDeck shop drawing support for varied commercial layouts.
Office BuildingsComposite and non-composite floor / roof deck documentation.
Industrial StructuresDeck detailing for industrial structural systems.
Multi-Level BuildingsLevel-by-level floor deck coordination and shop drawings.
Complex Commercial BuildingsDeck layouts coordinated with varied structural framing zones.
High-Rise BuildingsFloor and roof deck detailing for multi-story structures.
Low-Rise BuildingsDeck detailing for low-rise structural steel projects.
Deck Detailing Workflow

From Structural Drawings to Deck Project Deliverables

A controlled workflow helps organize framing information, deck type, span conditions, quantities and final shop drawing requirements.

Review Structural InputsStructural drawings, deck notes, specifications, framing information and project standards are reviewed.
Define Deck ZonesDeck types, extents, directions and support relationships are organized by project area.
Prepare Deck DrawingsShop drawings and related deck documentation are developed for the agreed scope.
Coordinate & ReviewDeck layouts are checked against framing, spans and project requirements.
Issue Final DeliverablesApproved revisions are incorporated and the deck package is prepared for project use.
Project Enquiry

Need Steel Deck Detailing, Shop Drawings or Estimation Support?

Send your structural drawings, deck requirements, project standards, required deliverables and target schedule. Our team will review the scope and respond with a project-specific quotation.