Steel Structures Construction and Erection Management (CM-053) Training Course

Steel Structures Construction and Erection Management

Structural steel allows fast, precise construction of buildings, industrial facilities, bridges and towers. Successful steel projects depend on close coordination between…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Structural steel allows fast, precise construction of buildings, industrial facilities, bridges and towers. Successful steel projects depend on close coordination between design, detailing, fabrication, transport and erection, and on careful management of lifting operations, temporary stability, connections, quality and safety on site.

This Steel Structures Construction and Erection Management training course provides a complete view of the steel construction process. Participants learn about structural steel systems and materials, design and detailing workflows, fabrication and quality control, welding and bolting, corrosion and fire protection, erection planning, crane and lifting management, temporary stability and inspection.

The course is designed for engineers and managers responsible for planning, supervising or coordinating steel packages.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain common structural steel systems and their behaviour
Understand steel grades, sections and material certification
Manage design, detailing and fabrication information flows
Control fabrication quality including welding and bolting
Plan corrosion protection and fire protection systems
Develop safe erection sequences and method statements
Manage crane selection, lifting plans and temporary stability
Inspect and accept completed steel structures

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Construction and project managers
Site and structural engineers
Steel package managers
Fabrication and erection supervisors
Quality control inspectors
Health and safety professionals in construction

Training Methodology

The course uses drawings, method statements, inspection records and case studies of steel projects and incidents. Participants plan an erection sequence, prepare a lifting plan outline, review welding and bolting inspection records and identify stability risks during erection.

Target Competencies

Steel system understanding
Fabrication coordination
Connection quality control
Protection system planning
Erection and lifting planning
Steel inspection and acceptance

Course outline

1Day One: Structural Steel Fundamentals

Advantages and uses of structural steel
Frames, trusses, portals and composite systems
Steel grades, sections and material properties
Standards and codes for steel construction in overview
Load paths and stability of steel frames
Lessons from steel construction incidents
Exercise: reviewing a steel frame arrangement

2Day Two: Design, Detailing and Fabrication

Design responsibility and connection design
Detailing, shop drawings and model-based workflows
Fabrication processes and workshop planning
Material traceability and mill certificates
Dimensional control and tolerances
Delivery planning and transport of large members
Workshop: coordinating detailing and fabrication

3Day Three: Connections and Protection

Bolted connections and tightening methods
Welding processes and welder qualification
Weld inspection and non-destructive testing
Surface preparation and corrosion protection systems
Galvanising and paint system inspection
Fire protection of structural steelwork
Exercise: reviewing connection inspection records

4Day Four: Erection Planning and Lifting

Erection method statements and sequences
Crane selection, positioning and ground bearing
Lifting plans, rigging and lifting accessories
Temporary bracing and stability during erection
Working at height and fall protection
Weather and wind limits for steel erection
Workshop: planning an erection sequence

5Day Five: Site Quality, Safety and Handover

Surveying, alignment and plumbness checks
Site welding and bolting quality control
Interfaces with concrete, cladding and services
Inspection test plans and acceptance records
Handover documentation and as-built information
Managing steel subcontractor performance
Personal action plan for steel construction management

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Steel Structures Construction and Erection Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Steel Structures Construction and Erection Management course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Geneva, Istanbul.

Can I take Steel Structures Construction and Erection Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Steel Structures Construction and Erection Management

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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