Effective: 2026-05-27 · Last updated: 2026-05-27
SteelWeather is a software dashboard that aggregates publicly available weather forecast data and applies user-configurable thresholds to surface daily operational guidance for construction and steel erection activities. It is developed and operated by Southern Steel Engineers, LLC (“SSE”).
SteelWeather is not, and does not provide:
SteelWeather displays data sourced from publicly available third-party providers, including the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ensemble model (via Open-Meteo), and the National Hurricane Center (NHC). All upstream sources carry their own accuracy limitations and disclaimers. SteelWeather presents data as-received and does not verify, audit, modify, or guarantee its accuracy.
The user controls the configuration of this tool. SteelWeather's grading system (A through F), threshold values (wind, precipitation, lightning, temperature, daylight, welding, concrete, crane operations, and others), grading weights, project settings, and notification triggers are all user-adjustable through the Settings panel. The grades, recommendations, ratings, and color codings displayed reflect the user's own configuration applied to publicly available forecast data.
It is the user's sole responsibility to:
Default threshold values are general guidance only and are not validated for any specific project, site, crane, work activity, or jurisdiction. SSE makes no representation or warranty that any default or user-adjusted value is correct, sufficient, or compliant with any applicable code, standard, or regulation.
All operational and safety decisions arising from or related to this tool's output — including but not limited to decisions to suspend or resume crane operations, steel erection, welding, concrete placement, or any other construction activity, and decisions to evacuate or shelter personnel — remain solely with the parties identified in the project's safety plan, contract documents, and applicable regulations. These parties typically include the project's superintendent, competent person(s), engineer of record, crane operator, signal person, site safety officer, and other qualified field personnel as defined under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and any other applicable federal, state, local, or international safety regulations.
This tool does not replace, supersede, or modify those parties' responsibilities under OSHA 29 CFR 1926, ASCE 37, AISC 360, AWS D1.1, ACI 305.1, or any other applicable code, standard, regulation, or contract.
The tool is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranty of any kind, express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, timeliness, availability, and non-infringement. SSE, its principals, employees, agents, and affiliates disclaim all liability for loss, damage, injury, death, property damage, business interruption, delay, lost profits, or any other damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary, arising out of, or in any way related to, the use of, or reliance on, this tool or its output.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SSE's aggregate liability arising out of, or related to, this tool, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other theory, is limited to the greater of one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100) or any fees actually paid by the user for access to the tool in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages; in those jurisdictions, the limitation applies to the extent permitted by law.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the user agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SSE and its principals, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), and liabilities arising from or related to: (a) the user's use of, or reliance on, this tool or its output; (b) the user's violation of these Terms; (c) the user's violation of any applicable law, regulation, code, standard, or contract; or (d) any third-party claim arising from operational decisions made by the user or by personnel acting on the user's behalf.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, U.S.A., without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located in South Carolina, and the user consents to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
SSE may modify these Terms at any time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the tool after a modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Questions about these Terms: support@southernsteelengineers.com