Structural Steel detailing Projects and Lesson learned

Key links: - MTO check list available here. - Special Notes template here. Please supply checklist and special notes with every take off report you complete. What is the purpose of an MTO? - The purpose is to enable our client to quote on a job. These structural steel jobs are expensive, ranging between $2m - 30m dollars. They employ us to do a "take off" i.e. to count the steel elements to enable them to quote, accurate. - If you make a mistake, then you could potentially cost our client millions of dollars. It is especially important that you DO NOT miss anything which should be in your take off. - Clients typically price their job based on tonnage of steel. i.e. $x / tonnge. if there are 100 tonnes, then they would quote: $x * 100. However, pricing on steel tonnage is not always accurate. Some jobs may require a lot of site welding. This requires a higher price. It is cheaper to do work in a factory than on a construction site. - Some items SHOULD NOT be quoted on a tonnag...

Key links: - MTO check list available here. - Special Notes template here. Please supply checklist and special notes with every take off report you complete. What is the purpose of an MTO? - The purpose is to enable our client to quote on a job. These structural steel jobs are expensive, ranging between $2m - 30m dollars. They employ us to do a "take off" i.e. to count the steel elements to enable them to quote, accurate. - If you make a mistake, then you could potentially cost our client millions of dollars. It is especially important that you DO NOT miss anything which should be in your take off. - Clients typically price their job based on tonnage of steel. i.e. $x / tonnge. if there are 100 tonnes, then they would quote: $x * 100. However, pricing on steel tonnage is not always accurate. Some jobs may require a lot of site welding. This requires a higher price. It is cheaper to do work in a factory than on a construction site. - Some items SHOULD NOT be quoted on a tonnag...

Key links: - MTO check list available here. - Special Notes template here. Please supply checklist and special notes with every take off report you complete. What is the purpose of an MTO? - The purpose is to enable our client to quote on a job. These structural steel jobs are expensive, ranging between $2m - 30m dollars. They employ us to do a "take off" i.e. to count the steel elements to enable them to quote, accurate. - If you make a mistake, then you could potentially cost our client millions of dollars. It is especially important that you DO NOT miss anything which should be in your take off. - Clients typically price their job based on tonnage of steel. i.e. $x / tonnge. if there are 100 tonnes, then they would quote: $x * 100. However, pricing on steel tonnage is not always accurate. Some jobs may require a lot of site welding. This requires a higher price. It is cheaper to do work in a factory than on a construction site. - Some items SHOULD NOT be quoted on a tonnag...

Key links: - MTO check list available here. - Special Notes template here. Please supply checklist and special notes with every take off report you complete. What is the purpose of an MTO? - The purpose is to enable our client to quote on a job. These structural steel jobs are expensive, ranging between $2m - 30m dollars. They employ us to do a "take off" i.e. to count the steel elements to enable them to quote, accurate. - If you make a mistake, then you could potentially cost our client millions of dollars. It is especially important that you DO NOT miss anything which should be in your take off. - Clients typically price their job based on tonnage of steel. i.e. $x / tonnge. if there are 100 tonnes, then they would quote: $x * 100. However, pricing on steel tonnage is not always accurate. Some jobs may require a lot of site welding. This requires a higher price. It is cheaper to do work in a factory than on a construction site. - Some items SHOULD NOT be quoted on a tonnag...

https://youtu.be/4I6SwJLkqO8 This is probably first precast project we have attempted with tekla structures as the tool. We have done a few with Revit, and lot with Autocad. There is raging argument with no one really know (unless one has walked in the weeds) which is a better tool I believe no tool as out of the box is really very good. Tek1 has been working some using Autocad, develping lot of tools for detailing precast panels. Once something is very useful, everyone wants to steal that. Code protection is very vital to maintain any sort of edge. https://www.tek1.com.au/tekla-api/precast-panels-with-tekla-structures/

https://youtu.be/4I6SwJLkqO8 This is probably first precast project we have attempted with tekla structures as the tool. We have done a few with Revit, and lot with Autocad. There is raging argument with no one really know (unless one has walked in the weeds) which is a better tool I believe no tool as out of the box is really very good. Tek1 has been working some using Autocad, develping lot of tools for detailing precast panels. Once something is very useful, everyone wants to steal that. Code protection is very vital to maintain any sort of edge. https://www.tek1.com.au/tekla-api/precast-panels-with-tekla-structures/

Bendigo Bridge Click on image to view 3d model An old project detailed by Tek1 for Third Angle. Tek1 have modeled the main structure and all the architectural elements with Tekla Strutures. The structural steel shop drawings and the whole steel detailing process was in collaboration with Engineers and fabrication shop at a notable fabricator.. Tek1 has provided numerous suggestions in design, procurement of appropriate equipment, advise on design of jigs saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fabrication of the item. As of 11/08/2024 the work is still in progress - see below for details. About Us Steel Detailing and Drafting Services We've been providing detailing services and associated solutions for the past 16 years: Our Stack - We own 23 Tekla licences ( 2 Global + 21 India) - 8 Revit AEC licenses. - 8 Intellicad based dwg licenses Consisting of 7 Teams under very experienced team leads, we provide detailing services for Our Services: - Structural Steel Shop drawings(T...

Bendigo Bridge Click on image to view 3d model An old project detailed by Tek1 for Third Angle. Tek1 have modeled the main structure and all the architectural elements with Tekla Strutures. The structural steel shop drawings and the whole steel detailing process was in collaboration with Engineers and fabrication shop at a notable fabricator.. Tek1 has provided numerous suggestions in design, procurement of appropriate equipment, advise on design of jigs saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fabrication of the item. As of 11/08/2024 the work is still in progress - see below for details. About Us Steel Detailing and Drafting Services We've been providing detailing services and associated solutions for the past 16 years: Our Stack - We own 23 Tekla licences ( 2 Global + 21 India) - 8 Revit AEC licenses. - 8 Intellicad based dwg licenses Consisting of 7 Teams under very experienced team leads, we provide detailing services for Our Services: - Structural Steel Shop drawings(T...

Bendigo Bridge Click on image to view 3d model Tek1 have modeled the main structure and all the architectural elements with Tekla Strutures. The structural steel shop drawings and the whole steel detailing process was in collaboration with Engineers and fabrication shop at a notable fabricator.. Tek1 has provided numerous suggestions in design, procurement of appropriate equipment, advise on design of jigs saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fabrication of the item. As of 11/08/2024 the work is still in progress - see below for details. About Us Steel Detailing and Drafting Services We've been providing detailing services and associated solutions for the past 16 years: Our Stack - We own 23 Tekla licences ( 2 Global + 21 India) - 8 Revit AEC licenses. - 8 Intellicad based dwg licenses Consisting of 7 Teams under very experienced team leads, we provide detailing services for Our Services: - Structural Steel Shop drawings(Tekla / Advance Steel) - Precast Panel drafting an...

Bendigo Bridge Click on image to view 3d model Tek1 have modeled the main structure and all the architectural elements with Tekla Strutures. The structural steel shop drawings and the whole steel detailing process was in collaboration with Engineers and fabrication shop at a notable fabricator.. Tek1 has provided numerous suggestions in design, procurement of appropriate equipment, advise on design of jigs saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fabrication of the item. As of 11/08/2024 the work is still in progress - see below for details. About Us Steel Detailing and Drafting Services We've been providing detailing services and associated solutions for the past 16 years: Our Stack - We own 23 Tekla licences ( 2 Global + 21 India) - 8 Revit AEC licenses. - 8 Intellicad based dwg licenses Consisting of 7 Teams under very experienced team leads, we provide detailing services for Our Services: - Structural Steel Shop drawings(Tekla / Advance Steel) - Precast Panel drafting an...

Emu In the sky. Lot of complex connections. All of it must integrate seamlessly. Tek1 ensured this project could be fabricated, AND erected seamlessly. Marquee Project: Detailing Syndey's "Emu in the Sky" Click on image to view 3d model Tek1 have modeled the main structure and all the architectural elements with Tekla Strutures. The structural steel shop drawings and the whole steel detailing process was in collaboration with Engineers and fabrication shop at a notable fabricator.. Tek1 has provided numerous suggestions in design, procurement of appropriate equipment, advise on design of jigs saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fabrication of the item. As of 11/08/2024 the work is still in progress - see below for details. About Us Steel Detailing and Drafting Services We've been providing detailing services and associated solutions for the past 16 years: Our Stack - We own 23 Tekla licences ( 2 Global + 21 India) - 8 Revit AEC licenses. - 8 Intellicad ba...

Upgrade Details - The original version of the blog post contained instructions on how to download and install actcad 2020. Since then we have upgraded to actcad 2025. You should no longer have actcad 2020. - Uninstall Actcad 2020. If you don't know how to uninstall programs - which this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWlRzk58uko - Then follow the instructions on how to install ActCAD 2025. Installation Details - Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20. - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put the file it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADACTCAD 2025 PREMIUMbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - ...

Upgrade Details - The original version of the blog post contained instructions on how to download and install actcad 2020. Since then we have upgraded to actcad 2025. You should no longer have actcad 2020. - Uninstall Actcad 2020. If you don't know how to uninstall programs - which this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWlRzk58uko - Then follow the instructions on how to install ActCAD 2025. Installation Details - Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20. - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put the file it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADACTCAD 2025 PREMIUMbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - ...

Upgrade Details - The original version of the blog post contained instructions on how to download and install actcad 2020. Since then we have upgraded to actcad 2025. You should no longer have actcad 2020. - Uninstall Actcad 2020. If you don't know how to uninstall programs - which this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWlRzk58uko - Then follow the instructions on how to install ActCAD 2025. Installation Details - Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20. - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put the file it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADACTCAD 2025 PREMIUMbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - ...

Upgrade Details - The original version of the blog post contained instructions on how to download and install actcad 2020. Since then we have upgraded to actcad 2025. You should no longer have actcad 2020. - Uninstall Actcad 2020. If you don't know how to uninstall programs - which this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWlRzk58uko - Then follow the instructions on how to install ActCAD 2025. Installation Details - Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20. - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADACTCAD 2025 PREMIUMbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - watch the...

Upgrade Details - The original version of the blog post contained instructions on how to download and install actcad 2020. Since then we have upgraded to actcad 2025. You should no longer have actcad 2020. - Uninstall Actcad 2020. If you don't know how to uninstall programs - which this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWlRzk58uko - Then follow the instructions on how to install ActCAD 2025. Installation Details - Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20 - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADActCAD 2020 Professionalbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - watch...

Upgrade Details - The original version of the blog post contained instructions on how to download and install actcad 2020. Since then we have upgraded to actcad 2025. You should no longer have actcad 2020. - Uninstall Actcad 2020. - Then follow the instructions on how to install ActCAD 2025. Installation Details - Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20 - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADActCAD 2020 Professionalbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - watch the video for further details. (B) Connecting to the License Server - We have x8 network licenses. So you’ll have to coor...

- Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20 - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADActCAD 2020 Professionalbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - watch the video for further details. (B) Connecting to the License Server - We have x8 network licenses. So you’ll have to coordinate between yourselves regarding who has access. - For those in TES you can easily access the Meraki device via our VPN connection. - For those outside the main Chennai office you’ll have to connect via a separate VPN connection – please follow the “outside the office” instructions noted on our VPN post. - I w...

- Update: We have ActCAD 2025 premium edition - download it from this link here. (You should not be using ActCad 2020 anymore). - Do not install any other version of ActCAD otherwise it will not work. - Create a serverip.txt file and add in the following IP address: 192.168.128.20 - (The local IP address points to the network license server). - Put it in the appopriate location which will typically be: "C:Program FilesActCADActCAD 2020 Professionalbin" - of course if you are downloading actCAD 2025 it will be in a slightly different folder. - watch the video for further details. (B) Connecting to the License Server - We have x8 network licenses. So you’ll have to coordinate between yourselves regarding who has access. - For those in TES you can easily access the Meraki device via our VPN connection. - For those outside the main Chennai office you’ll have to connect via a separate VPN connection – please follow the “outside the office” instructions noted on our VPN post. - I w...

CNTRL + RIGHT CLICK to set start point Press X, Y, or Z to Lock the co ordinate as the need may be Save time in modelling https://youtu.be/f5hMN_qnWVg https://www.tek1.com.au/tekla-modelling-tips/tekla-productivity-tool1/

Tekla Structures' object lock is a crucial feature, particularly in multi-user environments like Tekla Model Sharing, designed to prevent accidental modification and control access to specific model objects and drawings. It acts as a protective measure to maintain model integrity and streamline collaborative workflows. Here's a breakdown of how it works and its key aspects: Purpose of Object Locks: - Prevent Accidental Modifications: The primary goal is to stop users from unintentionally changing or deleting parts, assemblies, cast units, or drawings that are considered complete or sensitive. This is especially important when multiple users or even different organizations are working on the same shared model. - Control Access: It allows you to regulate who can modify specific elements. For example, an organization can lock objects they've created to prevent other organizations working on the same project from altering them. - Maintain Numbering: Locking objects can prevent ...

Expert detailiing of spiral stair with plate stringers. Clear drawings and set outs for easy fabrication. Here is and example. Tek1 has the experience detailing different types of spiral stairs. There are challenges for the fabricator. Good drawings help to reduce the issues the fabricator will be facing. If you want the Tekla Model for this email me. https://www.tek1.com.au/tekla-modelling-tips/spiral-stair/

Key links: - MTO check list available here. - Special Notes template here. Please supply checklist and special notes with every take off report you complete. What is the purpose of an MTO? - The purpose is to enable our client to quote on a job. These structural steel jobs are expensive, ranging between $2m - 30m dollars. They employ us to do a "take off" i.e. to count the steel elements to enable them to quote, accurate. - If you make a mistake, then you could potentially cost our client millions of dollars. It is especially important that you DO NOT miss anything which should be in your take off. - Clients typically price their job based on tonnage of steel. i.e. $x / tonnge. if there are 100 tonnes, then they would quote: $x * 100. However, pricing on steel tonnage is not always accurate. Some jobs may require a lot of site welding. This requires a higher price. It is cheaper to do work in a factory than on a construction site. - Some items SHOULD NOT be quoted on a tonnag...

Key links: - MTO check list available here. - Special Notes template here. Please supply checklist and special notes with every take off report you complete. What is the purpose of an MTO? - The purpose is to enable our client to quote on a job. These structural steel jobs are expensive, ranging between $2m - 30m dollars. They employ us to do a "take off" i.e. to count the steel elements to enable them to quote, accurate. - If you make a mistake, then you could potentially cost our client millions of dollars. It is especially important that you DO NOT miss anything which should be in your take off. - Clients typically price their job based on tonnage of steel. i.e. $x / tonnge. if there are 100 tonnes, then they would quote: $x * 100. However, pricing on steel tonnage is not always accurate. Some jobs may require a lot of site welding. This requires a higher price. It is cheaper to do work in a factory than on a construction site. - Some items SHOULD NOT be quoted on a tonnag...

Key links: - MTO check list available here. - Special Notes template here. Please supply checklist and special notes with every take off report you complete. What is the purpose of an MTO? - The purpose is to enable our client to quote on a job. These structural steel jobs are expensive, ranging between $2m - 30m dollars. They employ us to do a "take off" i.e. to count the steel elements to enable them to quote, accurate. - If you make a mistake, then you could potentially cost our client millions of dollars. It is especially important that you DO NOT miss anything which should be in your take off. - Clients typically price their job based on tonnage of steel. i.e. $x / tonnge. if there are 100 tonnes, then they would quote: $x * 100. However, pricing on steel tonnage is not always accurate. Some jobs may require a lot of site welding. This requires a higher price. It is cheaper to do work in a factory than on a construction site. - Some items SHOULD NOT be quoted on a tonnag...