Cold-Formed Steel Shop Drawings & CFS Engineering for Drywall Contractors and General Contractors
JEI Structural specializes in cold-formed steel (CFS) shop drawings and light gauge metal framing engineering for drywall contractors, framing subcontractors, and general contractors in the commercial construction industry.
We deliver code-compliant, submittal-ready drawings—helping you shop competitively for steel, build faster, and reduce material delays.
🔧 “One-Stop Shop”
Combine CFS engineering and glazing system shop drawings through a single source. With JEI Structural, you simplify coordination and compress your construction schedule—saving time and keeping your subs on track.
Independent Cold-Formed Steel Engineering & Drafting Services
Searching for cold-formed steel shop drawings that are accurate, fast, and tailored to your build? JEI Structural provides expert CFS engineering services for commercial buildings, including:
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Light gauge steel framing design
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Interior and non-load-bearing steel stud layouts
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Partition wall shop drawings for drywall systems
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Commercial metal stud detailing
Unlike supplier-provided drawings that limit your material options, we deliver independent cold-formed steel design, allowing you to:
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Shop around for steel framing and get competitive bids
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Submit clear, buildable shop drawings with fewer RFIs
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Hit your submittal deadlines with fast turnaround times
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Avoid supplier bottlenecks and reduce material markups
Built for Project Managers and Field Crews
We work directly with project managers, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure your framing plans are practical, field-ready, and fully coordinated. From retail interiors to mid-rise commercial buildings, our experienced CFS engineers and shop drawing drafters deliver the accuracy and responsiveness your job site needs.
Our CFS Engineering & Drafting Services Include:
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Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing design
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Light gauge metal stud detailing
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Drywall partition shop drawings
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Submittal-ready engineering packages
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CFS structural calculations (IBC/ASCE-compliant)
Why JEI Structural?
With decades of proven success in glazing, glass, curtain wall, and façade engineering, JEI Structural understands the full scope of building envelope design. Our approach to cold-formed steel drafting is grounded in:
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Construction-ready documentation
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Collaborative design coordination
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Clear, detailed shop drawings
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Flexible engineering without supplier lock-in
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Quick turnaround times that keep your project moving
Ready for a Quote?
Get in touch for a cold-formed steel shop drawing estimate or to review plans for your next drywall framing project.
✅ Fast | Accurate | Buildable
Also Experts Glazing System Engineering & Shop Drawings
Precision Glass & Glazing Engineering You Can Build On
JEI Structural is a recognized leader in glazing system shop drawings and façade engineering, serving commercial contractors, glazing installers, and curtain wall fabricators across the U.S.
With decades of experience in glass, curtain wall, window wall, and panel systems, we help project managers and subcontractors get submittals approved faster and field crews working with confidence.
Why Contractors Choose JEI for Glazing Engineering:
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Code-compliant, buildable shop drawings—ready for fabrication and installation
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Comprehensive detailing of aluminum mullions, embeds, anchors, and sealants
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Expertise in unitized systems, stick-built systems, storefronts, and custom façade solutions
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Support through coordination with architects, GCs, and field crews
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Fast, responsive turnaround with clarity in every detail
Whether you’re installing curtain walls, storefront systems, or architectural glass panels, our team ensures your drawings reflect actual conditions and support successful installations from day one.
Let’s bring your vision to life—accurately, on time, and on budget.
Why Choose JEI Structural Facade Engineering and Drafting?
JEI Structural Facade Engineers & Drafters 2025
At JEI Structural, we’re more than a technical service provider—we’re a collaborative team of façade experts committed to bringing clarity, speed, and excellence to every project.
Whether you’re dealing with complex curtain wall systems, cold-formed steel framing, or panel shop drawings, our clients count on us for:
Industry Expertise
- With decades of experience in glass, glazing, panel systems, and structural framing, we understand the unique challenges of building envelope design.
Detail-Oriented Drafting
- Our shop drawings are precise, code-compliant, and fully coordinated—minimizing RFIs, field errors, and rework.
Collaborative Approach
- We communicate early and often with architects, GCs, project managers, and field crews—because great buildings come from great teamwork.
Fast, Reliable Turnaround
- We respect construction schedules and pride ourselves on delivering accurate drawings when you need them—without sacrificing quality.
Trusted by Contractors Nationwide
- From Midwestern drywall contractors to national glazing firms, JEI Structural is the quiet force behind successful submittals, smooth installations, and visually striking façades.
Meet our team. Work with people who care. Build with confidence.
Types of Building Envelope and Glazing Shop Drawing Services
- Storefront and curtain wall shop drawings
- Glass railing shop drawings
- All-Glass entry systems and door shop drawings
- Glass canopy shop drawings
- Sunshade shop drawings
- Metal panel shop drawings
- Cold-formed steel framing shop drawings
At JEI Structural Facade Engineering and Drafting, we specialize in Glazing Shop Drawing Services that deliver accuracy, clarity, and reliability for your architectural and construction needs. With years of experience serving glazing contractors, architects, and building envelope professionals, we provide comprehensive drafting solutions to streamline your project from design to fabrication.
Other Glass & Glazing Engineering Services
JEI works with limitless design possibilities for commercial skylight projects. We work with a Curtain Wall Company manufacture, glazing contractor or architect to provide Commercial Curtain Wall Details and Curtain Wall Design or Curtain Wall Consulting.
Our focus is exclusively glass & glazing industry expertise including work as a:
Get a FREE Quote
Email Construction Docs for FREE Estimate. Whatever your needs, JEI Structural Engineers are trained to add value to any project.
Ready to elevate your project with precise and professional shop drawings? Contact us today for a free consultation or request a quote for your next glazing, glass, or building envelope system project.
