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Weld Clearance
Make sure there is sufficent clearance for welds. The cost of not providing weld clearance is significant. These type of errors chips away at our credibility
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Purlin Brackets
Lysaught provides different types of brackets. Whe you are modelling choose the appropriate types
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Venting Holes for Australian Sections
Vent holes are required for draining molten zinc from the material being galvanised. The size and location of the vent holes are important in achieving the vent holes. Different sections have differnt vent hole position requirements. Vent holes are not just of closed profiles like SHS. UBs UCs PFCs etc require vent holes at base…
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Turn Buckle Lengths
Please find attached drawings showing how much you need to allow for the turn buckle for future jobs For 20mm Rod please allow 550mm For 16mm Rod please allow 400mm In addition to that please have one side of the solid rod either 500mm or 6000mm and the other side to make up to the…
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Emu In the Sky – The world is singing about this structure.
Here is the post by CPB contractors. Tek1 has detailed this project with ZERO problems. View the trimble connect model on our website tek1.com.au
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Steel Finishes – what are they? Why should I care?
What is HGD? What is primer? What is EPOXY? You must follow the finish notes listed in Engineer and Architectural drawings. If the steel is exposed to the elements, it will usually be specified as Hot Dip Galvanized (HDG). For interior structural steel, a primer coating is typically applied. And perhaps, where required, a…
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Memo 47 – Mediocre Work will incur demerits
Axiomatic statement: Clients will only pay for fantastic work, not “mediocre” work. If the work is mediocre here is what will happen: Every business in the world faces this problem. We are not a government office. We are operating in a highly competitive and commodified market. This means it’s easy for clients to get another…
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Claiming Variations Made Easy
Navigating the Maze of Contract Variations: Documentation is Your Compass Estimating contract variations can feel like navigating a minefield – time-consuming, fraught with disputes, and often leading to costly litigation. Securing payment for variations hinges on one crucial element: impeccable documentation that leaves no room for argument. It’s no secret that estimators command significant salaries,…
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Our process of Precast Estimation
Are you finding precast estimation a demanding task? Imagine offloading the time-consuming aspects of this process, freeing you to focus on more critical activities. At Tek1 Pty Ltd, we excel in providing fast and accurate takeoffs for precast projects, often at a fraction of the cost you might expect. You can rely on our expertise…
