Steel joist and metal deck supply follows the Steel Joist Institute standards, and a supplier that does not read the joist series, the loads, and the deck profile is quoting the wrong product.
What joist and deck supply sets
Open web steel joists and metal deck are furnished to the SJI standard specifications, with the joist series, the load tables, and the deck profile and gauge set in the specifications. The solicitation sets the joists, the deck, the certifications, and the delivery the supplier must furnish.
Why joist and deck supply is easy to misquote
The joist series, the load requirements, the deck profile and gauge, and the delivery sit in the SJI specifications and the structural drawings, not the title. A supplier that misreads the series or the deck quotes the wrong product and tonnage.
How an AI tender agent reads joist and deck supply
An AI tender agent reads each joist and deck solicitation, identifies the SJI series and the deck profile, and surfaces the loads, the certifications, and the delivery that drive the quote. The supplier quotes the actual product.
You can see how the agent reads a joist solicitation in our AI tender agent demo for materials and equipment suppliers. It pulls the SJI joist series and deck profile so the product is quoted correctly.