1- Create foundation plan (locations of piers, depths/diameters of piers, slab-on-grade, grade beam/stem wall with strip footing to support faade)
2- Start designing gravity connections use AISC (bolts and welds), come up with several standard connections
3- Detail the gravity connections (create drawings of all standard connections, load schedule), baseplate design, shear connections (plate that is bolted or welded to column)
4- Start designing lateral connections use AISC to size gusset plate, then size bolts/welds; for moment frames, designing welds/plates
5- Detail lateral connections (unique connections for the most part)
6- Detailing foundation elements (specify and show reinforcement stirrups, vertical bars)
7- Design/detail retaining walls
8- Place details on sheets (numbered and arranged)
9- Add callouts to all plans, elevations, and sections
