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How have these recent changes affected the steel detailing industries in North America? ... Lately we have become increasingly aware of detailing shops in countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Chile, Romania and the Philippines, offering detailing services. Typically, differences in economic conditions allow these offshore firms to offer detailing services at substantially lower rates than North America, Europe or Australia. However, we all realize that detailing is a highly precise industry and although costs are a major concern, even more so is accuracy.
The setting up of offshore detailing shops is becoming a new method of business and although recently an increase in these types of ventures has taken place, it is not a new idea. ... Initial offshore experiments were dependent upon the use of telephones, fax machines and document courier companies. Drawings had to be physically transported back and forth between North American and offshore offices; this process could take several days alone. ... Also, during the pioneer days of offshore detailing companies, there was practically no available detailing software and even AutoCAD was in its infancy. This meant that the initial offshore detailing offices were totally dependent upon manual drafting with pencil to paper. This resulted in problems with drawing consistency and English translation of detailing drawing notes and mark call-outs. ... Now, the use of specialized detailing and drafting software allows drawings and structural models to be sent in electronic format. ... And finally, the new detailing software has allowed for the standardization of drawings and is no longer dependent upon penmanship and English skills.
Approximate Word count = 1205
Approximate Pages = 4.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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