Real-Time Production Reports
Progress by weight and by member, straight from the factory floor.
Production reports
Project Execution
From Contract Signing to Steel at the Port of Georgetown
Signing a contract with a manufacturer on the other side of the world is the start of a journey, not a leap of faith. This page shows that journey: the ten phases of a World Steel project, the gate that releases each one, what we need from you at every step, and how you can follow it in real time.
Tay Ninh, Vietnam
Engineering · Fabrication · Shipping
Destination: Guyana
One company from drawing to container
- Steel structures fabricated per month
- 2,500 t
- Our own factory in Tay Ninh (formerly Long An), Vietnam
- Factory floor under one roof
- 20,000 m²+
- Cutting, welding, blasting, painting and packing in one place
- Projects delivered
- 300+
- In Vietnam and more than 15 countries
- Exporting to Guyana
- Since 2020
- Guyana Warehouse 1 & 2 delivered in 2022
- IAS AC472 accredited, 2019
- First in Asia
- Certificate MB-268
Company figures and certificates as published by World Steel Group.
Integrated delivery
One accountable chain, under one roof
Many imported steel buildings pass through several hands: a designer in one place, a fabricator in another, a painter, a packer and a forwarder. Every hand-over is a chance for delay and for things to be lost.
At World Steel, engineering, procurement, fabrication, blasting and painting, inspection, packing and container loading all happen inside one company and one factory, coordinated by your project manager. You deal with one contract and one accountable team until your steel reaches the port.
Inside World Steel, for your project
- Project Management Department: plan, reports and coordination
- Technical Department: approval, shop and erection drawings
- Procurement: steel from approved mills, with mill certificates
- Factory: cutting, welding, blasting and painting
- QA/QC: 7 inspection stages, hold points and the quality dossier
- Business Department (Export): packing, loading and shipping documents
Performed directly by World Steel
Ten Phases
From contract to delivery, phase by phase
Each phase is released by a clear gate and ends with a record. The durations of your project are set in the baseline schedule agreed at kick-off.
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01
Contract signed
Scope, specification, delivery terms, schedule and payment milestones are fixed in the contract.
Technical highlight: Gate: contract signed and its first payment milestone met.
Related documents: Contract, scope matrix
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02
Kick-off
Your project manager is appointed and runs a video kick-off with you and your engineer: contacts, approval route, communication plan.
Technical highlight: Baseline schedule agreed.
Related documents: Kick-off minutes, baseline schedule
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03
Approval drawings
The Technical Department issues the anchor bolt plan and approval drawings; questions are tracked in an RFI log.
Technical highlight: Gate: your written approval releases procurement and production.
Related documents: Approval drawings, RFI log
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04
Anchor bolts and foundation data
Anchor bolt plan and column reactions go to your local engineer and contractor, so foundations can start in Guyana while the steel is being made.
Technical highlight: Anchor bolts can be dispatched early where agreed.
Related documents: Anchor bolt plan, reactions
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05
Procurement
Plate, sections, coil, bolts and cladding are ordered to the approved bill of materials.
Technical highlight: Mill certificates collected, heat numbers recorded.
Related documents: Mill certificates
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06
Fabrication
Members are cut, drilled, assembled and welded to the shop drawings, each with its piece mark and QR code.
Technical highlight: Progress tracked live in World Steel Technology (BOM Studio).
Related documents: Weekly progress report
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07
Inspection and release
Inspections to the agreed Inspection and Test Plan, with hold and witness points; defects tagged HOLD and closed by NCR.
Technical highlight: Gate: only released members go to packing.
Related documents: ITP records, NCR log, MDR
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08
Packing and loading
Members packed by erection sequence, bolts boxed by area, containers loaded to plan and photographed.
Technical highlight: Gate: pre-shipment review of packing lists with you.
Related documents: Packing lists, loading photos
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09
Shipping
Containers sail with the carrier booked for your project, usually MSC or ZIM, under the agreed terms.
Technical highlight: Shipping documents sent to you and your broker before arrival.
Related documents: Bill of lading, invoice, certificate of origin
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10
Arrival in Georgetown
Your customs broker clears the containers; your local contractor receives and erects with our drawings and remote support.
Technical highlight: Close-out report and complete project record.
Related documents: Erection drawings, close-out report
Decision gates
Four moments where the project only moves forward with a clear decision. They protect your schedule and your budget.
| Gate | What releases it | Who decides |
|---|---|---|
| Start of the schedule | Contract signed and its first payment milestone met | Client and World Steel |
| Release for production | Approval drawings approved in writing | Client and engineer of record |
| Release for packing | Member passed all inspections, no open NCR | World Steel QA/QC, witnessed by you or your inspector if you wish |
| Release for shipment | Packing lists, loading plan and quality dossier reviewed | Client and project manager |
What we need from you, and when
Most delays in international projects come from decisions waiting on site. This list shows yours in advance.
| What | When | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer of record and local approval route | At kick-off | Approvals planned, not discovered |
| Comments on approval drawings | Within the review period agreed in the schedule | Production starts only from approved drawings |
| Colour and finish choices | Before procurement | Panels and paint are ordered to them |
| Inspection and witness preferences | Before production | Hold and witness points planned with you |
| Customs broker and consignee details | Before shipment | Shipping documents issued correctly |
| Foundation readiness in Guyana | Before arrival | Steel can be erected as soon as it is delivered |
| Local erection contractor | Before arrival | Erection drawings and remote support planned with them |
Real-time visibility
Follow every phase in real time
World Steel Technology (our BOM Studio platform) is free for World Steel clients and gives you the same view of your project that our team has.
Real-Time Quality Control
Hold, witness and review points, PASS/FAIL by QC and the NCR flow.
Quality controlPacking & Shipping Documents
QR-scanned packing, load plans and locked packing lists.
Packing and shippingSmart Erection
Free access for clients and local contractors, to plan and manage erection.
Smart ErectionDigital Handover
Every report and record in one package at the end of the project.
Digital handoverProject Management
Reporting rhythm, documents and the team behind your project.
Project managementWho does what, from contract to delivery
World Steel manufactures in Vietnam and ships to the port of Georgetown. What happens in Guyana is done by the client or licensed local partners, with our documents and support.
| Service | Who performs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Project management, engineering and approval drawings | World Steel | Coordinated with your engineer of record |
| Procurement, fabrication, coating and inspection | World Steel | World Steel factory, Tay Ninh (formerly Long An), Vietnam |
| Packing, container loading and shipping documents | World Steel | Every container listed and photographed |
| Ocean freight to Georgetown | World Steel | Under CFR or CIF; under FOB the client books the freight |
| Third-party inspection | Optional / by agreement | Inspector appointed by the client, welcome at hold points |
| Local approvals and stamped drawings | Local partner / client | Locally registered engineer where required |
| Customs clearance and inland transport | Local partner / client | Client's customs broker and logistics provider |
| Foundations and erection | Local partner / client | Licensed local contractors using World Steel drawings |
FAQ
Contract to delivery: questions
Straight answers on scope, design codes, shipping and what happens in Guyana.
Ask an engineerWhen does my project schedule start?
From the date set in the contract, normally when the contract is signed and its first payment milestone is met. The baseline schedule agreed at kick-off shows every milestone from there.
What is the most common cause of delay?
Approval drawings waiting for comments. Production starts only from approved drawings, so a quick review on your side protects your delivery date. Your project manager will tell you exactly what needs your decision and by when.
Can foundations start before the steel arrives?
Yes. The anchor bolt plan and column reactions are issued early so your local engineer and contractor can prepare foundations while the steel is being fabricated. Anchor bolts can be dispatched early where agreed in the contract.
How do I know the steel is right before it ships?
Inspections follow the Inspection and Test Plan agreed with you, with hold and witness points you or your inspector can attend in person or by live video. Only released members are packed, and you review the packing lists before shipment.
Which shipping lines do you use?
Our regular carriers to Guyana are MSC and ZIM. Routes and transit times are explained on our shipping lines page.
What happens when the containers arrive?
Your customs broker clears them at the port of Georgetown and your local contractor erects the building with our erection drawings and remote support. We do not have an erection crew in Guyana.
Plan your project with us
Tell us your target date on site and where your project stands today. A World Steel project manager will reply with how we would plan it from contract to delivery.
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