From Design to Installation: How NexGen Steel Streamlines the Construction Process

In today’s construction environment, efficiency isn’t optional—it's expected. Schedules are tighter, buildings are more complex, budgets are scrutinized, and coordination demands are higher than ever. Contractors, engineers, and owners all want the same thing: a structural system that performs predictably from the moment design begins until the final bolt is installed.

That’s exactly what NexGen Steel was created to deliver.

Unlike traditional steel workflows—often slowed down by siloed processes, manual adjustments, and inconsistent field conditions—NexGen Steel provides a seamless path from digital design to physical installation. Every phase of the lifecycle is engineered for accuracy, integration, and speed.

Let’s break down how NexGen Steel streamlines the construction process from start to finish.

Design Phase: Better Compatibility = Better Buildings

Project success starts in design, but traditional steel can introduce uncertainty early on, from varying tolerances to unclear connection details. NexGen Steel removes this ambiguity.

1. Standardized and Predictable Geometry

NexGen components use predictable tolerances and standardized profiles that align with modern engineering tools, allowing:

• Confident modeling

• More uniform structural behavior

• Clear load paths

• Defined connection requirements from day one

This reduces design revisions and simplifies documentation.

2. Deep BIM Integration

Instead of relying on 2D interpretation, NexGen supports a BIM-first workflow. Whether the team uses Revit, Tekla, or Advance Steel, NexGen’s digital library plugs directly into the model, enabling:

• Clean geometry

• Accurate connection details

• Realistic clash detection

• Early coordination with MEP, fire protection, and architectural trades

The structural model becomes a true representation of what will be fabricated.

Coordination Phase: Fewer Clashes = Fewer Delays

Coordination is one of the biggest friction points in modern construction. NexGen significantly reduces it.

1. Reliable Early Coordination

Because structure is modeled accurately, “real” clashes are detected early—meaning fewer late reroutes, redesigns, or ceiling height surprises.

2. Cleaner Navisworks Models

Tighter tolerances and accurate geometry reduce clash density and shorten coordination meetings. MEP trades especially benefit from predictable layout pathways.

3. Fewer RFIs

Many RFIs stem from disconnects between drawings and fabricated conditions. NexGen’s consistency dramatically reduces:

• Steel connection RFIs

• Field clarification requests

• Rework cycles

Fewer questions = faster progress.

Fabrication Phase: Accuracy That Pays Off

Traditional fabrication can introduce errors when shops rely on manual interpretation or inconsistent tolerances. NexGen minimizes these issues.

1. Digital-to-Fabrication Workflow

BIM-ready geometry flows directly into automated fabrication processes, providing:

• Less manual interpretation

• Accurate cutting, drilling, and welding

• Reliable fit-up in the field

2. Higher-Grade Materials

NexGen Steel uses quality-controlled formulations, resulting in:

• Less warping

• More uniform behavior

• Better connection reliability

3. Predictable Lead Times

When fabrication is efficient, contractors benefit from:

• More reliable sequencing

• Tighter procurement

• Less crane downtime

• Smoother trade stacking

Installation Phase: Faster, Cleaner, Safer

When steel arrives onsite, every hour counts. Cranes, crews, and weather are expensive variables—NexGen Steel helps reduce them.

1. Faster Erection

Field teams report that NexGen components:

• Fit together cleanly

• Require minimal manipulation

• Need fewer shims

• Bolt up faster

• Require less welding and grinding

2. Better Trade Sequencing

Smooth steel installation benefits every trade:

• Decking stays on track

• MEP starts earlier

• Dry-in dates move up

• Exterior and interior trades get earlier access

3. Fewer Field Fixes

Less torching, less welding, fewer emergency RFIs, cleaner inspections—consistent fabrication leads to consistent installation.

4. Improved Safety

With faster, predictable fits:

• Less time is spent at heights

• Fewer hot-work operations are required

• Crane operations are reduced

• Material handling risks drop

Lifecycle Benefits: A System Built for Modern Construction

By improving every phase—design, coordination, fabrication, and installation—NexGen Steel creates a compounding effect:

Design → Clear modeling

Coordination → Fewer clashes and RFIs

Fabrication → Higher accuracy

Installation → Faster, smoother, safer builds

Modern construction demands materials that aren’t just strong—but smart.

Conclusion: NexGen Steel Streamlines Construction Where It Matters Most

In the push for faster schedules, cleaner coordination, and more predictable outcomes, NexGen Steel provides a measurable advantage. Its BIM-ready tools, consistent material performance, and precision fabrication help projects move from concept to completion with fewer disruptions and more control.

For contractors, it means less risk.

For designers, fewer revisions.

For BIM teams, better models.

For owners, a building delivered on time—with fewer surprises.

NexGen Steel isn’t just a product—it’s a smarter way to build.