MaViAl — BIM

BIM Metal Structures Detailing — LOD 350–400, Shop & Erection Drawings

We deliver BIM Metal Structures Detailing for fabricators and EPCs across the United States and the European Union: coordinated Tekla/Revit models, connection detailing, shop & erection drawings, NC1/DSTV/DXF exports, and complete BOM/BOQ. Kick off in 72 hours with your inputs (IFC/DWG/PDF) and NDA.

Tekla · Revit · IFC LOD 350–400 NC1/DSTV/DXF AISC · EN 1993 · AWS D1.1 Updated: —

USD pricing. Regional and complexity multipliers apply. First-project discount −10% or fixed price for pilot ≤300 t.

USD/ton pricing for steel detailing (US/EU)

Essentials — LOD 350

GA + assemblies; preliminary connections; tender/coordination.

EU $279 / t

USA $309 / t

Pro — LOD 400

Shop & erection, NC1/DSTV/DXF, BOM/BOQ included.

EU $329 / t

USA $369 / t

Premium — LOD 400 + QC

LOD 400 + independent checker + BIM coordination.

EU $369 / t

USA $409 / t

Per-ton rates by LOD & complexity

LODComplexityEU ($/t)USA ($/t)Notes
LOD 300A — Simple$195$215GA, basic member sizing
LOD 300B — Standard$225$249GA with typical details
LOD 300C — Complex$255$279Industrial / mezzanines
LOD 350A — Simple$255$279GA + prelim connections
LOD 350B — Standard$285$315More bracing/stairs
LOD 350C — Complex$315$349Trusses/curved/tight tol.
LOD 400A — Simple$329$369Shop/erection + NC1/DSTV/DXF + BOM
LOD 400B — Standard$365$399Stairs/rails/platforms
LOD 400C — Complex$405$449Heavy welds/complex joints
LOD 450As-built+20% to LOD 400Scan-to-steel +$33/t

Per-sheet / per-joint options

Drawing typeEU ($)USA ($)Notes
GA / Erection plan or elevation$65–$120$72–$130Client title blocks
Assembly (shop) drawing$30–$59$33–$65Per assembly
Single part (SP) drawing$3.5–$6.5$4–$7Per unique part
Bolt list & BOMIncluded @ LOD 400Or $0.45/bolt standalone
CNC/NC1/DSTV/DXFIncluded @ LOD 400Formats per request
Joint typeEU ($)USA ($)Notes
Shear plate/angle (std.)$18–$30$20–$34With fabricator library
Base plate / moment / haunch$42–$89$46–$99Design-intense
Stairs/handrails node$26–$49$29–$55Guardrails included

Add-ons

  • Connection engineering calcs (std.) — $25 / joint
  • Connection engineering calcs (complex) — $49 / joint
  • PE/SE stamping (via partners) — $280–$350 / sheet/state
  • Seismic detailing (AISC 341) — +$39 / t
  • Stainless/HSS heavy weld focus — +$19 / t
  • Scan-to-steel (point cloud) — +$33 / t
  • Independent model check — +$9 / t
  • BIM coordination / clash (IFC/Navisworks) — +$13 / t

Discounts, SLA & terms

  • Volume discount per project/month: 0–50 t (base), 51–150 t (−8%), 151–300 t (−12%), 301–600 t (−18%), 600+ t custom (target −22%)
  • Capacity (LOD 400): 80–120 t/week (2 shifts). First deliverables in ~72 h
  • Rush: +25% (72 h) / +45% (48 h) / +75% (24 h)
  • Two minor revision cycles included; then hourly
  • Minimum order: $800
  • Payment: 30% advance, balance by milestones (weekly for new clients, NET 7)

Example: EU project, 120 t (Pro LOD 400)

Base: 120 t × $329/t = $39,480
Volume discount (−8%): $3,158 → After discount: $36,322
Connection calcs: 380 joints × $25 = $9,500
TOTAL ≈ $45,822

Example: USA project, 220 t (Premium LOD 400)

Effective rate: EU $369 × 1.10 (USA) × 1.15 (complex) ≈ $467/t
Base: 220 t × $467 = $102,740
Volume discount (−12%): $12,329 → After discount: $90,411
Seismic: $8,580 • PE/SE stamp: $13,800
TOTAL ≈ $112,791

Deliverables & method

Deliverables (standard)

  • Tekla/Revit model per LOD, IFC exchange (IFC 2x3/IFC4)
  • Shop & erection drawings (PDF/DWG), GA plans/elevations
  • NC1/DSTV/DXF for cutting, bending & drilling
  • Complete BOM/BOQ & bolt list (XLSX/CSV)
  • Clash reports & issue tracking (BCF), revision log

Method & QA/QC

  • Standards: AISC 360/341, EN 1993, EN 1090, AWS D1.1
  • Title-block & layer standards aligned to fabricator
  • Independent checker review (Premium)
  • Weekly coordination calls; milestone sign-off
  • Traceable IDs, tolerances, assembly sequence notes

FAQ — BIM Metal Structures Detailing

How do you estimate — per ton or per sheet?

We default to USD/ton for full scopes (LOD 350/400). For partial tasks or strict client standards, we switch to per-sheet or per-joint. You can mix models.

Are NC1/DSTV, DXF and BOM/BOQ included?

Yes, for LOD 400 packages. Otherwise we price them as standalone items.

What are your lead times & rush options?

First deliverables in ~72 h. Rush multipliers: +25% (72 h) / +45% (48 h) / +75% (24 h).

Do you cover seismic and PE stamping in the US?

Yes. Seismic per AISC 341 (+$39/t). PE/SE via partners ($280–$350 per sheet/state).

Which deliverables are standard?

Tekla/Revit native, IFC, NC1/DSTV, DXF, PDF, XLSX BOM/BOQ. Two minor revision cycles included.

What’s the minimum order & payment terms?

Minimum $800. 30% advance; balance by milestones (weekly for new clients; NET 7).