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# Light steel production and erection: from factory to site

From drawing to production, from factory to site: the practical side of the work.

A correctly calculated structure will not behave as designed if it is erected in the wrong order or fixed loosely. Production and erection are the last link of the design.

These articles cover the checklist, temporary stability, strap tension and how bracing should be held in the model.

## [Light steel fabrication and erection checklist: how to use Table 10.1](https://qsteelcad.com/en/blog/fabrication-and-erection-checklist)

The 2027 light steel regulation ties site inspection to a list with eight headings. We set out the items in plain language, wrote down what to add for bracing, and showed where in the factory the list should be filled in.

## [How to choose light gauge steel software: 10 questions before you buy](https://qsteelcad.com/en/blog/how-to-choose-light-gauge-steel-software)

What decides light gauge steel software is not the screenshots but how many manual hand-offs stay between your plan and your machine. A checklist, what to do in a demo and which claims to question.

## [What is the difference between general CAD and light gauge steel software?](https://qsteelcad.com/en/blog/general-cad-vs-light-gauge-steel-software)

General purpose CAD knows lines; light gauge steel software knows profiles. The difference is not on screen but in how much information is carried by hand from drawing to production.

## [A temporary prop is not permanent bracing: how to keep the frame stable during erection](https://qsteelcad.com/en/blog/temporary-props-and-erection-stability)

A building must stand at every stage of erection, not only as finished. The 2027 light steel regulation makes temporary stability a separate heading for the first time. What does a prop do, and when is it removed?

## [Strap tension and tensioners: why does slack bracing cause problems?](https://qsteelcad.com/en/blog/strap-tension-and-tensioners)

The regulation says it in one sentence: strap bracing connections are made taut. A slack strap engages late once load arrives, and the wall moves more than expected. How is tension achieved, and when is it checked?

## [Why is saving bracing in CAD as a line between two points not enough?](https://qsteelcad.com/en/blog/modelling-bracing-in-cad)

The same X drawing can be a strap or a profile, a permanent system or a temporary prop. If the model does not carry that difference, the drawing looks right while production and checking go the wrong way.

## Frequently asked

### What are the most common erection mistakes?

The three we focus on most in these articles: unplanned temporary stability, loosely fixed straps and bracing cut on site.

### When should the checklist be filled in?

While a defect can still be corrected. Screw and connection checks happen before the lining closes the wall.