Setting Steel Beams for Headers

Will your WINDOW company tell you exactly where to set your steel beams and columns? Probably not. But that’s exactly what I do — on-site, with a laser, based on where the door sills and ceiling frames actually need to be.

As an independent glazing consultant, I help the GC and shell team establish precise laser control lines for Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) and Ceiling Framing, ensuring every structural beam, column, and buck gets set exactly where it needs to be — not just “close enough.”

For just 1%–3% of your window budget, I can:

• Establish laser control lines for Finished Floor Elevation and head heights.

• Directly assist the GC and shell contractor on-site with precise beam and column layout.

• Coordinate between structural and architectural drawings to align all systems.

• Avoid costly framing adjustments later by setting steel right the first time.

• Help finalize glass, window, and finish selections before layout begins.

• Review window dealer quotes and shop drawings to ensure sizing aligns with actual conditions.

• Set best practice standards for waterproofing, installation, and sequencing.

This is real-time construction problem solving — not just design intent. If your windows need to align to a finish, I make sure the structure supports that vision from day one.