Structural Steel Coordination: It Has to Be Exact

Coordinating structural beams and columns for windows and doors isn’t something that’s overlooked — it’s something that must be dialed in with exacting precision. But in most projects, it's not.

These steel elements are typically placed by the structural engineer based on general framing intent, not the tight finish tolerances required by modern architecture. That means column centers, beam heights, and embed locations are rarely aligned exactly with where window and door frames actually need to be — sometimes off by just an inch, sometimes more.

But when you’re building a home where every reveal, transition, and sightline matters, an inch off is a problem.

This is where I come in.

I help coordinate the structural layout with the architectural intent and frame requirements before any steel is ordered. I translate the architectural drawings into real-world, buildable layouts that ensure the glazing fits precisely — not “close enough.”

Because in luxury construction, “close enough” doesn’t cut it.