Delegated Design – Friendly Collaboration

This webinar will explore the overlapping areas of responsibility in the delegated design of structural steel elements including connections, joists, deck, stairs, and facade support, and the gaps that often occur. Additionally, the session will cover the roles of EOR and specialty engineer or specific product engineer. Examples of improper delegation and miscommunicated responsibilities that resulted in failures, cost overruns and delays in schedule will be presented. Lastly, there will be a discussion regarding ways to organize projects so that they are successful, with a focus on friendly collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to properly delegate the design of specialty structural steel items.
• Learn how to prepare drawings and specifications that include delegated designs.
• Examine some of the consequences of improper delegation.

Presented: 2025
Presenters:
William D. Bast, PE, SE, SECB
Principal, Regional Director – Midwest at SOCOTEC Engineering, Inc.

Tim Holtermann, PE, SE
Executive Technical Director of Engineering at Canam Steel Corporation