Our Design-Assist & Engineering services bring structural expertise into the earliest phases of your project — optimizing designs for fabrication efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long-term performance. By engaging architects, engineers, and project stakeholders before production begins, we identify constructability challenges early, eliminate costly RFIs, and keep schedules on track.

Backed by NISD & AISC-certified teams and powered by Tekla Structures, we bridge the gap between design intent and fabrication reality. Our engineers work within your existing workflow, delivering coordinated, code-compliant solutions that translate seamlessly from model to shop floor.

From pre-bid support to full BIM coordination, we provide the technical depth your project needs — improving material utilization, reducing design iterations, and ensuring smooth execution from planning through production.

Need full Structural Engineering & Detailing? Our dedicated engineering arm, MSI Engineering Division, offers structural detailing, PE-stamped drawings, connection engineering, and MEP BIM coordination — purpose-built for fabricators and contractors who need more than design-assist. Visit msiengineering.us

Key Features

Tekla Structures & SDS/2 Detailing High-precision 3D modeling and steel detailing — producing constructible, fabrication-ready designs that reduce errors and shop floor rework.

BIM / Model-Based Coordination Collaborative digital coordination using Tekla Structures to detect clashes early, align disciplines, and keep all stakeholders working from a single source of truth.

Tekla PowerFab Process Integration Integrated fabrication management connecting engineering directly to the shop floor — enabling better tracking, accurate reporting, and streamlined workflow optimization.

Pre-Bid Design Support Early engineering insights that refine project scope, sharpen cost estimates, and enhance your competitive position before the project is even awarded.

Capabilities & Features

Early-Stage Collaboration

• Concept evaluation and design optimization

• Constructability analysis to eliminate field problems before they start

• Value engineering for cost-effective design improvements

Engineering & Detailing

• Accurate 3D structural modeling in Tekla Structures

• Fabrication-ready shop drawings and erection documents

• Material and connection optimization for efficiency and compliance

Coordination & Compliance

• Clash detection and resolution across all disciplines

• Code and AISC standards compliance review

• Seamless communication across architects, engineers, and contractors