Steel Detailing | Precast Detailing | Estimation

Month: January 2020

  • ESTIMATION MODELS AND TAKE OFF

    Tek1 has developed plug ins with IntelliCAD based systems to create take off models from PDF drawings. The PDF drawings are brought into the intellicad based cad systems. Columns and Beams are modeled over the PDF drawings.

    This method is significantly faster than undertaking blue beam takeoffs.  The accuracy of the take off is much better than what is possible with blue beam or any other PDF based take off system.

    The inellicad model is then exported into Tekla using an in house plug in. Material Lists, and GAL lists can be taken out of the Tekla Model.

    An IFC model is exported from Tekla. Along with a 3d model, this type of take off provides great value of the estimator.

    Pricing is very competitive since we are using our in house offshore team. The take off team is now of a significant in size. Because IntelliCAD software is cheap, and given our in-house plug in, we are able to provide, fast and very cost effective services in take off modeling.

    Fittings and bolts are not normally included in the take off.

    Here is an example of the Essendon hanger we completed today (29/1/2020).

    Estimation Model
    Essendon Hanger estimation model

  • DYNAMO: MODELING COMPLEX STRUCTURES

    When it comes to 3D modeling, there always exists limitations with conventional modeling software while working with complex structures. In business, it is very important that each and every need of the customer must be fulfilled without compromise. With these things in mind we started experimenting various ways to model complex structures. Dynamo came into help here. The main advantage of using Dynamo is its accuracy and speed.

    We have done a aesthetic facade for an atrium using Rectangular hollow steel section which comprise of a Sine wave geometry in its elevation. Without the need of creating each and every piece individually we created a script which automatically generated the facade with the required profile. The final output was really accurate which may be limited when doing it manually. The size and shape of the overall model can also be adjusted easily to our requirements by using Dynamo.

    If you want us to model any challenging structure like this, please do contact us.