Optimizing Steel Design: A Guide for Collaboration between Engineers and Steel Fabricators/Erectors

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Description

This presentation provides valuable insights for structural engineers collaborating with steel fabricators and erectors. It focuses on optimizing building designs for efficient steel fabrication and erection, with an emphasis on material pricing, cost drivers, material selection for different applications, efficient connection design, and considerations for constructability. Lastly, the presentation will highlight how collaborative relationships between structural engineers and steel fabricators/erectors, combined with effective communication, coordination, and early involvement, can lead to successful projects.

Course will award 1.0 hour of continuing education
This course is Diamond Review approved in 49 states. New York does not accept hours from recordings.

Contributors

Tyler Winkley, Assoc. DBIA, P.E., S.E.; Director of Preconstruction

Tyler Winkley is the Director of Preconstruction at SME Steel Contractors, a leading steel fabricator and erector servicing the Western United States. Tyler is a licensed structural engineer in California and Washington State and is currently serving as State President for the Structural Engineers Association of Washington. With a background in structural engineering and practical experience in steel construction, Tyler brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and hands-on understanding to the industry. Tyler is a strong advocate for collaboration and teamwork and is committed to fully integrated solutions that are cost-effective and constructible.
Ryan McKinney, S.E.

Ryan McKinney, S.E., is the Director of Engineering at SME steel and is a licensed Structural Engineer (SE). Utilizing his previous experience as a consulting structural engineer, Ryan provides significant impact to the fabrication/erection side of the building industry. Ryan’s objective is to deliver cost-effective solutions that address building structural challenges while mitigating risk and maximizing value for our clients. Ryan enjoys outside the box thinking and implementing unique solutions to the most challenging problems.

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Description

Contributors

Tyler Winkley, Assoc. DBIA, P.E., S.E.; Director of Preconstruction

Ryan McKinney, S.E.