Complete the form to download this 13-page checklist, which provides a structured guide for planning and executing structural steel procurement for fast-track and mission-critical construction projects.
Key Procurement Steps
- Define the Package: Early in the process, confirm the scope, including estimated tonnage, framing members, joists, decking, and required grades or specifications.
- Plan the Timeline: Build the schedule backward from the target steel erection start date, rather than the drawing completion date.
- Inventory Assessment: Separate common stock material from items requiring mill orders early to manage lead times effectively.
- Strategic RFQs: Issue RFQs to both distributors and fabricators that include clear delivery dates, quantities, and project-specific requirements.
- Sourcing Strategy: Use a hybrid approach by sourcing common shapes from distributor inventory and reserving mill orders for specialty items.
- Processing & Fabrication: Confirm requirements for services like cutting, drilling, and cambering before releasing material.
Sequence Deliveries: Coordinate deliveries to match the erection plan to minimize site congestion.
- Commercial Security: Secure material by issuing purchase orders before quote expiration dates.
Risk Monitoring: Actively track lead times, design changes, and delivery status throughout the life of the project.
