From concept to certified shop drawings. Our qualified drafters and detailers produce precise fabrication documentation and full AS/NZS compliance deliverables for commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
Founded as Online Drafting in 1995 by Darren Mandall, BSF Design Solutions has grown into a team of over 30 construction modellers operating across two countries — servicing the Australian and US steel construction sector.
With an average of 18 years' combined experience per team member, our drafters and detailers have contributed to some of Queensland's most iconic structures, including Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Kurilpa Bridge, Cbus Stadium (Townsville), and the Gabba.
In partnership with Beenleigh Steel Fabrications and BSF Mobile Cranes, BSF Design Solutions provides a full spectrum of construction support — from early design assist through to complete design and construct delivery.
BSF Design Solutions delivers specialist structural design services across every stage of the construction cycle — from early contractor engagement through to complete design and construct delivery.
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The timely delivery of accurate workshop drawings is critical to any structural steel project. Our team utilises Tekla Structures 3D modelling software and the latest BIM protocols to produce fully coordinated shop drawings, electronic files for steel processing, and complete site setup documentation.
"A Structural Steel Detailer provides detailed shop drawings to enable the fabrication, transportation and erection of structural steelwork." — Australian Construction Modellers Association
Learn more at bsfdesign.com.au →Engaging BSF Design Solutions pre-IFC compresses the overall construction programme by enabling advanced constructability reviews, early consideration of fabrication methods, and lifting and transport limitations. The result: significant cost savings through early material procurement, modularisation, and value engineering.
"Design Assist improves communication between the design and construction teams, and coordination activities happen earlier when problems can be solved more easily." — AISC
Learn more at bsfdesign.com.au →By containing the design, engineering, drafting, fabrication, and installation of structures in-house, we provide an end-to-end turnkey service that significantly reduces design changes experienced in conventional projects. Our solutions encompass all necessary engineering requirements, including Form 15 and 16 sign-offs, in partnership with Beenleigh Steel Fabrications and BSF Mobile Cranes.
Learn more at bsfdesign.com.au →BSF Design Solutions — Specialist structural drafting and detailing, proudly partnered with Beenleigh Steel Fabrications.
Visit bsfdesign.com.auA full-service engineering division supporting every stage of your structural steel project.
Full suite of fabrication-ready shop drawings — member schedules, connection details, bolt lists, and weld symbols — produced to AS/NZS 5131 and project specification requirements.
Advanced 3D modelling using industry-leading software to produce precise shop drawings, connection details, and erection plans.
Complete engineering packages including connection designs, specifications, material schedules, and inspection test plans.
All designs are verified against AS 4100, AS/NZS 5131, and relevant Australian Standards for structural steel construction.
Optimisation of structural systems to reduce material usage and cost while maintaining full structural performance and safety.
End-to-end design and construct capability, delivering fully engineered and fabricated steelwork under a single contract.
A structured, quality-driven approach from initial brief through to final delivery.
Detailed review of architectural and structural requirements, scope, and project programme.
Review and interpretation of structural design documentation, 3D modelling of all member connections, and development of the full fabrication drawing set.
Submission of shop drawings for client and structural engineer of record review, incorporating comments and issuing for construction (IFC) documentation.
Approved drawings issued directly to our fabrication team for seamless production.
Talk to our engineering team about your next structural steel project. We provide obligation-free preliminary assessments and competitive design fees.
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