Connections drive 30 to 50 percent of steel fabrication cost. Here's how welding, bolting, and shop knowledge shape what your project actually costs.
Connections drive 30 to 50 percent of steel fabrication cost. Here's how welding, bolting, and shop knowledge shape what your project actually costs.
What engineers and fabricators need to know about connections to HSS columns: sizing, shear tabs, axial loads, welds, and constructability. - NASCC 2026 Recap
What steel detailers need to know about miscellaneous steel design: stairs, railings, ladders, and seismic detailing from engineers who design hundreds annually. -NASCC 2026 Recap
Attending NASCC: The Steel Conference 2026? Southern Steel Engineers shares a practical guide to getting the most out of the conference — from session planning and the exhibit hall to networking and team development.
Batch Publishing MathCAD Prime Calculations: A Tool We Built Because We Needed It If you're working with MathCAD Prime and preparing engineering submittals, you've probably run into the same frustrations we did. Converting large quantities of calculations into PDFs is time-consuming, and the available tools either don't work right or force you to babysit the […]
Inc. 5000 Press Release Lexington, SC – September 3, 2025 – Southern Steel Engineers (SSE), a leading structural engineering firm specializing in steel design, is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 4181 with an 84% three-year revenue growth. This marks the company’s second consecutive year on the prestigious […]
Steel Stair Types and Design Considerations for Structural Engineers and Miscellaneous Steel Fabricators At SSE, we design hundreds of steel stairs each year for a wide range of projects. Steel stair design is one of our specialties and we work closely with miscellaneous steel fabricators to deliver stairs that meet both code and constructability requirements. […]
How to Master Steel Design Early in Your Structural Engineering Career If you are an early-career structural engineer, learning steel design can feel like drinking from a fire hose. Between codes, connection types, and fabrication realities, there is a lot to absorb. The good news is you can accelerate your skills by combining technical resources, […]
Delegated Steel Design: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It Right In most building projects, the engineer of record (EOR) is responsible for designing the primary structural systems. This includes the overall structural framework and stability of the building. However, not every component is designed by that engineer directly. That’s where […]
5 Tips for Picking the Right Engineering Partner for Delegated Steel Design Choosing the right engineering partner for delegated steel design is one of the most important decisions a fabricator, detailer, or erector can make. Whether you're dealing with connection design, stair packages, or other delegated components, the right team can streamline coordination, reduce RFIs, […]
