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Staff Memos
- Adding details without approval which affects other trades
  
  November 12, 2024
  
  This memo clarifies the process for handling drawing approvals and issuance to ensure project coordination and minimize potential errors. Drawing Approval Reviews: When receiving approved drawings, carefully review them for any markups that may significantly impact other trades or existing structural elements (e.g., slabs, foundations, anchor bolts). Example: If an approved drawing introduces a slab…
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- Memo 43 – The Process of Invoicing – Check if Invoices have been raised
  
  November 6, 2024
  
  What is the problem What is the process? Things may vary, depending on the job, but that’s it in a nuthsell. Check Payment terms before: Alert someone if you see that invoices have not been raised: But the Managing Director said: “we have been paid” therefore I sent the drawings: How do I check? Check…
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- Memo 43 – Cut the Crap from your marketing materials
  
  September 7, 2024
  
  I see this type of thing all too often from Tek1 staff – from both our offices: At Tek1, we believe in pushing the boundaries of conventional design to provide our clients with superior results. This project exemplifies our dedication to innovation and quality in every detail Cut it out. It’s nothing but BS /…
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- Concrete and Steel – Hidden Snags to Watch out For –A Case Study in Duffy’s Forrest – An Example of Something that can Kill your client
  
  September 6, 2024
  
  “In the world of steel detailing, failing to account for concrete variances can cost your client dearly. This case study from Duffy’s Forest serves as a vital reminder of why site surveys in steel detailing are non-negotiable. Without accurate site measurements, you risk massive on-site rectification costs—including crane hire and specialized labor crews—that can easily…
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April 1, 2026
Fast Track to a Tekla Career

Ready to trade that graduation cap for a career in 3D modeling?

🎓🏗️ If you’re looking to break into the world of structural steel as a Tekla Detailer, we’ve got the ultimate “cheat code” to get you hired

Here is your step-by-step roadmap to joining the Tek1 team:

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Ready to trade that graduation cap for a career in 3D modeling?

🎓🏗️ If you’re looking to break into the world of structural steel as a Tekla Detailer, we’ve got the ultimate “cheat code” to get you hired

Here is your step-by-step roadmap to joining the Tek1 team:

Get the Keys 🔑
(more…)

Ready to trade that graduation cap for a career in 3D modeling?

🎓🏗️ If you’re looking to break into the world of structural steel as a Tekla Detailer, we’ve got the ultimate “cheat code” to get you hired

Here is your step-by-step roadmap to joining the Tek1 team:

Get the Keys 🔑
(more…)

March 31, 2026

Large Material Take Off

McKillops Take Off

A 240 ton Material take completed in a very short time, accurately modelled.

Estimation Accuracy and Speed

With tested a tried processes, Tek1 offers fast turn around and accurate take offs. Your Estimation time is cut by weeks.

March 30, 2026

Installing Moodle on Lightsail

database

mysql (10.11.8-MariaDB-0ubuntu0.24.04.1)

must be installed and enabledWrong $CFG->dbtype. You need to change it in your config.php file from ‘mysqli’ to ‘mariadb’

site not https

if this test fails, it indicates a potential problemIt has been detected that your site is not secured using HTTPS. It is strongly recommended to migrate your site to HTTPS for increased security and improved integration with other systems.

March 19, 2026

Adding Ferrule Bolt

How to create a Ferrule Bolt and Use it.

Steps Edit Bolt Catalogue. Add the Ferrule bolt in this case we are going start from BOLTFB1640 and create BOLTFB1655 Then we add a bolt Assembly catalog. Again we start from Bolt BOLTFB1640 and create BOLTFB1655 Then we use that in tekla to model the bolt. When you model the bolt make sure 1. No nut is used 2. Washer is on the head side. 3. Cut length is negative of the length you want. This decides the length of the bolt in report. Most important do not ignore — Take report and check.