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Steel Detailing
Services for
Fabricators in
Chicago, IL
AISC-Compliant Shop Drawings
Built for the Chicago Market
From massive warehouse complexes along the I-55 corridor to high-rise structural frames in the Loop, Chicago fabricators face relentless pressure to deliver accurate steel on time. At T&J, we specialize in CNC-ready packages built for the demands of Cook, DuPage, and Lake County projects — from day one.
- No offshore delays — US-based team, US business hours
- 2.1 average revision rounds vs. 4+ industry standard
- 24–48 hour RFI response, every project
- Tekla Structures + SDS/2 — CNC/NC1/DSTV files ready
Precision, Collaboration
& Structural Expertise
T&J was founded with one goal: give US fabricators the same level of Tekla expertise that large firms take for granted. Today our team of 63 detailers has processed over 300 projects — from simple commercial frames in Atlanta to complex multi-level industrial facilities in Pittsburgh and Chicago. Every project is handled by a certified Tekla modeler with at least 5 years of field-facing experience.
- Distribution Centers — I-55, I-88 & I-294 Corridors
- Multi-Story Commercial Towers — Downtown Chicago Loop
- Industrial Manufacturing & Crane Runway Detailing
- Healthcare & Institutional Buildings — MEP Coordination
Experience
Why Chicago Fabricators Choose T&J
for Shop Drawings
Chicago fabricators deal with some of the most complex structural projects in the Midwest — high-wind loads, seismic considerations, and aggressive schedules driven by industrial expansions, data centers, and infrastructure projects across the metro area. Generic detailing providers often miss these local realities. We don't.
Powered by the latest Tekla Structures software, our team delivers high-precision steel detailing with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Every component is clearly defined, fully coordinated, and ready for fabrication and construction.
I-55 · I-88 · I-294
Downtown Loop
Crane Runways
MEP Coordination
Food Processing
Infrastructure Projects
Full-Spectrum Structural
Steel Detailing Solutions
Structural Steel Detailing
Columns, beams, braces, trusses, and built-up sections detailed with precision. Moment connections, shear connections, and braced frames per AISC 360. Base plates, anchor rod patterns, and crane runway detailing for Chicago's industrial projects.
CNC-Ready Shop Drawings
Every drawing we produce generates direct CNC/NC1 files, DSTV profiles, and burn-table DXFs compatible with your beam lines and plate burners — zero manual programming required. Tekla Structures and SDS/2 output standard.
Miscellaneous & Architectural Steel
Stairs, handrails, catwalks, equipment platforms, and ornamental elements detailed with clean, fabrication-ready connections that integrate seamlessly with your primary structure on every Chicago project.
Connection Design & MEP Coordination
In-house AISC-compliant connection design and full clash detection against MEP models. We catch conflicts before steel hits your shop floor — not during erection — reducing field RFIs and costly change orders.
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Your Chicago Project
If you're a Chicago-area fabricator tired of drawing errors, missed deadlines, and detailing that creates more problems than it solves — let's talk. We'll review your project at no cost and deliver a sample package using your exact shop standards.
Common Questions from Chicago Fabricators
Everything Chicago fabricators ask us before getting started. If your question isn't here, call us — we respond same day.
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