Why Choose Violet Steel Designs?
Expert Team
Our staff are skilled in the design and detailing of both structural steel and architectural metalwork, bringing a deep understanding of fabrication and erection requirements.
Connection Design Expertise
We can assess and solve complex connection design challenges, ensuring every solution is efficient, buildable, and cost-effective.
Multi-Disciplinary Knowledge
Our experience spans across architecture, structural and civil engineering, and we are fluent in working with steel, concrete, timber, and masonry—allowing us to provide fully integrated detailing services.
Precision and Reliability
With clear internal processes, a collaborative work ethic, and a strong focus on quality, we consistently deliver accurate and timely detailing packages that meet project deadlines and exceed expectations.
Whether you’re working on a simple mezzanine or a large multi-storey structure, Violet Steel Designs offers the expertise, flexibility, and professionalism to support your project from concept to completion.
- Precision & Efficiency: 3D BIM models and detailed 2D drawings for accurate fabrication.
- Comprehensive Solutions: Full-service packages, including decking and soffit cladding for balconies.
- Cost-Effective: Waste reduction through careful modelling of interfaces, saving both time and money.
What We Do
We use Advanced Steel, one of the most advanced structural BIM platforms available, to transform your structural designs into detailed, intelligent 3D steelwork models.
These models allow us to deliver:
- Full visualisations for clear project understanding
- Accurate technical drawings for seamless fabrication and installation
- Comprehensive reports for project tracking and coordination
- Manufacturing data to streamline production
By leveraging this cutting-edge technology, we ensure the precision, quality, and efficiency required to meet the demands of today’s most complex construction projects.
Key Advantages
and what it means for you:
Clarity before commitment
You see exactly what’s being proposed—no guesswork
Reduced errors & rework
Detailed modelling and connection detail reduces site issues
Efficiency in fabrication
NC data and clear part lists speed up workshop time
Cost & waste savings
Accurate interfaces and material estimates minimise waste
The Heart of What We Do
At Violet Steel Designs, our experienced team brings the knowledge and skills to deliver the level of service you need—whether you want us to fully manage your project through to fabrication or prefer to oversee the process yourselves. We’re flexible and committed to working the way that suits you best.
No project is too big or too small. Every job receives our full professional attention and dedication because we place the highest value on the relationships we build with our clients.
Our expertise spans a wide range of structural types, including portal frames, gantries, walkways, multi-storey buildings, mezzanine floors, girders, staircases, and more. Whatever your project, you can trust us to deliver with precision and care.
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Sustainable and Cost-Effective
We believe that smarter planning leads to more sustainable outcomes. By leveraging Advanced Steel, we improve communication, reduce waste, and optimise resources—making your projects both environmentally and economically efficient.
Built around constructible 3D models, real-time collaboration, and seamless information flow, Advanced helps us deliver more accurate results with fewer delays, errors, or costly rework.
The result? Lower material waste, streamlined processes, and better value for our clients.
Always Up to Date with the Latest Technology
We continuously invest in the latest versions of our industry-leading software to stay at the forefront of technological innovation. This ensures our workflows are efficient, our models are accurate, and our clients benefit from the most advanced tools available.
By staying current, we’re able to deliver faster turnarounds, improved precision, and a consistently high level of service across every project.
The Benefits of Steel Detailing Services from Violet Steel Designs
At Violet Steel Designs, we provide high-quality structural and architectural steel detailing services to clients across the UK. Based in Kent, our head office is home to a team of experienced engineers and designers with academic backgrounds in structural engineering, civil engineering, and architecture.
Our team combines technical proficiency with real-world experience to deliver steel detailing solutions that are not only highly accurate but also practical, cost-effective, and ready for fabrication and installation.
What we do
Why Choose Violet Steel Designs?
At Violet Steel Designs, we’re passionate about what we do — and it shows in every project we deliver. We’ve built a strong reputation within the steel fabrication industry by consistently providing high-quality steel detailing services that prioritise speed, accuracy, and presentation.
We understand that every project is unique. That’s why we tailor our services to meet each client’s specific needs, no matter how complex or bespoke the requirements.
Expertise You Can Trust
Our team is made up of highly skilled detailers, all trained to an advanced level in Autodesk Advance Steel, which we believe is the most powerful steel detailing software on the market. This ensures our clients benefit from:
- Fast and accurate detailing
- Clean, professional drawing presentation
- Efficient communication and seamless collaboration
Fully BIM-Ready
As a modern, forward-thinking company, we are fully conversant with BIM (Building Information Modelling) technologies. By working in a shared 3D environment using Advance Steel, we ensure:
- Full coordination with other disciplines
- Improved site accuracy
- More efficient and error-free erection
- Fewer delays and clashes during installation
We collaborate with architects, engineers, and fabricators to ensure the steel that arrives on-site is ready to be installed efficiently and correctly.
Scalable for Any Project
From small bespoke fabrications to large-scale commercial and industrial builds involving thousands of tonnes of steel — we have the experience, tools, and resources to handle it all. Projects we’ve detailed span a variety of sectors, including:
- Single-beam additions and site modifications
- Staircases, mezzanines, and walkways
- Industrial conveyors and gantries
- Multi-storey buildings and skyscrapers
No job is too small or too large — and every project receives the same first-class service and attention to detail.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Let’s bring your design to life. Get in touch today for a free consultation and discover how our detailing expertise can save you time, money, and headaches on-site.
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