sds2 solid steel awards

The SDS2 Solid Steel Awards showcase the most creative, technical, and impressive steel detailing projects being completed in SDS2 from around the world in all sectors of structural steel.

Submissions for 2023 opening soon!

Awards Categories

COMMERCIAL
LARGE TONNAGE

COMMERCIAL
SMALL TONNAGE

INDUSTRIAL

CUSTOMERS CHOICE
AWARD

contest details

prizes

The grand prize winner for each category will receive:

One complimentary registration pass for SDS2 Summit 2024 ($500 Value)
A Solid Steel Awards Trophy
A project reference story featuring your project
A featured video presentation of your project

The second place winner in each category will receive:

One complimentary registration pass for SDS2 Summit 2024 ($500 Value)
A Solid Steel Awards Trophy

process

SDS2's internal judging panel will select finalists in each of three categories. The finalists will be presented for public voting, and the winners for each category will be selected, as well as one overall Customer's Choice winner. Winners will be announced at SDS2 Summit 2023, taking place October 11-12 in Omaha, NE.

judging criteria

Project aesthetics
Complexity of structure and connections
Use of SDS2 to solve project challenges. For example, the use of parametrics, custom members, automatic and user-modeled features
Overall "wow" factor — project uniqueness and creativity in execution

entry requirements

To submit your project, fill out the entry form in as much detail as possible. You will also be asked to upload relevant project files, including the SDS2 model, as well as a legal release form.

Download the release agreement here
Submission is free - there is no entry fee for this competition
We accept one entry per company, per category
Each submitter must be using SDS2 Version 2018 and newer
All projects must have been created within the last three years
New buildings, major retrofits or expansion projects are eligible
Complete and nearly complete projects can be submitted