2026-08-24 What the Site Must Have Before Steel Arrives | Roads, Laydown and Pads Without roads, laydown, foundation handover and crane positions, members wait off site.
2026-08-24 Why Erection Usually Starts with Columns and a Stable Bay | Wind and Roofing A stable bay is formed first so later roof members are not free-standing in the wind; the erection plan still governs.
2026-08-24 Where Site Mark Matching Usually Goes Wrong | Mirrors, Lengths and Extras Mirrored pieces, similar lengths and extras are the usual mismatch; zone the yard by the packing list and grid.
2026-08-24 Temporary Bracing and Erection Safety Notes | Before Permanent Braces Until permanent braces exist, wind and lifting eccentricity can unsettle the frame; brace removal belongs in the plan.
2026-08-24 Cladding After the Frame: Watch the Flashings | Gutters and Openings Cladding quality depends on flashings, weathering and opening stiffening following the drawing.
2026-08-24 What to Check at Steel Handover | Grid, Bolts and Coating Touch-up Grid, level, final bolt tightening records and coating touch-up are common handover items; the contract and code still govern.
