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Staff Memos
- Memo – How to manage client interactions on complex projects to their satisfaction
  
  October 1, 2023
  
  If you want to get: Repeat work from clients. 5 star reviews Better bonuses / compensation. Then it might be worth considering the following strategies. This is a proven and successful model. Why? RL, GD etc have tried it out. The latter has phenomenal success with this strategy. I have spoken to clients. Especially one…
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- Memo 26 – Tek1 must be on all drawings henceforth
  
  August 28, 2023
  
  Please ensure that the firm’s name is on the Title Sheet. See details below. Drawings should not be sent without our firm’s name on it. NO EXCPETIONS. I will hold to account anyone who ignores or violates this memo. Why? We want to maintain and preserve our reputation. We want to promote our name: to…
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- Staff Memo #25: How to add Live Links to Model Sharing Services
  
  August 18, 2023
  
  Staff, please add live links to model sharing services. You can do so from the quote page directly. Just edit and add the link. The links will be available to all clients on: (i) status emails, and (ii) on the status webpage as well.
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- Staff Memos: Long Term Goals
  
  August 9, 2023
  
  I have not been clear in specifying overall objectives. I want to dramatically increase the reputation of our firm, to boost your remuneration, and to expand our offering(s). This is the plan: 1. Satisfy the Client The client pays the bills. In order to satisfy our clients, we must first understand our clients. When we…
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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:

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…)

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.