Integrated design technology and independent verification underpin one of Queensland\u2019s most trusted framing operations.<\/p>\n
Story originally published on Built Offsite<\/a> Steelcraft\u00ae Group is an Australian family-owned and operated framing supplier supporting your build with superior steel solutions. \u201cBuilders don\u2019t just buy house framing, they buy certainty,\u201d says Brad Althaus, Director, Steelcraft Group. \u201cOur job is to remove doubt and risk from the framing stage, so builders can get on with the build.\u201d Vertex BD has been a cornerstone of Steelcraft\u2019s operation since the company\u2019s inception and is central to how the business delivers on that promise. The platform underpins the detailing and manufacturing workflow, enabling the team to convert architectural plans into coordinated structural framing designs and machine ready fabrication data. For builders receiving frames from Steelcraft, this means every frame and truss has been modelled, checked and produced from a coordinated dataset, reducing the risk of discrepancies between what was designed and what arrives on site. Vertex BD\u2019s value extends beyond the factory floor. Steelcraft provides 3D models of each project accessible via QR codes, allowing builders and installation teams to review framing designs before and during construction.<\/p>\n \u201cThe platform gives us a consistent workflow from design through to production, but the value doesn\u2019t stop at the factory gate,\u201d says Joel Dundon, Head of Design Operations at Steelcraft Group. \u201cWhen a builder or installer can pull up a 3D model on their phone and see exactly how a frame goes together, it removes ambiguity and helps the build run smoothly.\u201d<\/p>\n With a dedicated and growing team of over 75, Steelcraft Group is trusted by many of Queensland\u2019s leading volume and project home builders. Steelcraft Framing supplies precision manufactured steel wall frames, roof trusses and structural steel, while Steelcraft Built delivers installation services backed by a construction manager, supervisors and maintenance carpenters. Whether builders want a reliable supply partner or someone to take ownership from design through to frame installation, Steelcraft can accommodate either. Alongside this, Steelcraft operates a quality control process built around independent engineering. Every frame is approved by an independent licensed engineer before it proceeds to manufacturing. For projects where Steelcraft manages installation, the company also arranges an independent on-site frame inspection and Form 12 certification.<\/p>\n \u201cEngineering sign-off is mandatory on every design, but for us it goes beyond compliance,\u201d says Matt Johnson, General Manager, Steelcraft Group. \u201cWe engage independent licensed engineers because we believe our builders deserve that level of assurance. It\u2019s about giving them one less thing to worry about.\u201d<\/p>\n Behind Steelcraft\u2019s team is a culture built around a simple purpose: Framing a Stronger Future. For the builders who partner with the business, that purpose shows up in frames that are right first time, engineering that\u2019s independently verified, and Vertex BD keeping design and delivery aligned from the first file to the final fix. For the homeowners at the end of the process, it means a structural backbone built to stand the test of time.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery part of the system is built around one principle,\u201d says Althaus. \u201cWhen a builder partners with Steelcraft, trust should be the last thing they ever have to think about. Tools like Vertex BD are a big part of how we deliver on that.\u201d
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text ul_type=”none” ul_item_indent=”3px” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font=”Arimo||||||||” ul_font_size=”16px” ul_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”23px” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Case Study:
\n<\/strong><\/span>Steelcraft Group<\/a><\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Project Details” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”3px||3px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]For any builder, the framing stage sets the tone for the rest of the build. When frames arrive on site accurate, complete and certified, the build moves forward. When they don\u2019t, the cost shows up in delays, rework and difficult conversations with homeowners. It\u2019s a reality the team at Brisbane-based Steelcraft Group understands well, and one that has shaped how the business has operated since its founding in 2015.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/Brade_Althaus.png” title_text=”Brade_Althaus” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Brad Althaus, Director, Steelcraft Group<\/em>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nDesign to manufacturing alignment<\/h3>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/Steelcraft3.png” alt=”Vertex Framing BIM Model” title_text=”Steelcraft3″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Light gauge steel framing system assembled on site, reflecting Steelcraft Group\u2019s modelled and pre-engineered approach to structural accuracy and build sequencing.<\/em>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Before production begins, the detailing team collaborates with the builder to ensure everything needed for accurate detailing is in place. With long term clients, that exchange often runs seamlessly from the outset.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/Steelcraft4.png” title_text=”Steelcraft4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Steelcraft Group design team using Vertex BD to coordinate light gauge steel framing models, linking architectural plans with fabrication data before production begins.<\/em>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nExtending visibility beyond the factory<\/h3>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/Steelcraft5.png” title_text=”Steelcraft5″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nIndependent engineering and verified delivery<\/h3>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nAbout the partners<\/span><\/h2>\n