Superintendent's Checklist for Metal from Construction Knowledge.net

Are the responsibilities for shop drawings clearly defined?
1. Conformance to Design Professional requirements?
2. Design of connections?
3. Fit?
4. Coordination with other trades?
5. What are the tolerances for plumb, square and true?
What items must be completed to get a guaranteed steel delivery date?
Can structural steel be erected directly off of trucks? (no storage required)
If steel must be stored, where and how? What are the requirements?
What will be the condition of the site at erection?
What type and size crane will be used?
How closely can other trades follow erection? Consider the steps of getting the steel plumb, braced and decked.
Any layout responsibilities during erection? Think about brick relief angles.
Are joist and deck shop drawings clear?
1. Are the bridging types and connections clear?
2. Any top chord extensions or ceiling extensions required?
3. Is the bearing length for the joist clear?
4. Any sloped bearing or deep bearing requirements?
Who is responsible to keep the steel deck from rusting?
Is the screwing or welding pattern for the steel deck clear?
Who provides steel deck pour stops, column closures, etc preparing for the concrete pour?
Must steel deck be shored for concrete placement?

NEWSLETTER