Steel Detailing | Precast Detailing | Estimation

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Blogs By Tek1 on Steel detailing, Precast Panel Detailing, Stairs, Projects,

  • .Net | Python Ruby on Rails

    • Dont Lose time with missing dimensions

      Do you loose time with missing dimensions Have you ever used the wrong revision? Here is what is cooking at Tek1. If you would lik to to know more Here is a solution where you can scan the QR code and bring up the assembly model. know the revision number of the drawing which you…

    • Precast Panels with Tekla Structures

      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…

    • Why aren’t the user defined attributes being defined – in Tekla’s “Open” API

      If you want to waste time on a poorly documented API (which doesn’t make any sense) I would highly recommend getting on Tekla. I’m documenting this so some poor soul doesn’t waste a day trying to debug this: Do you see the problem? First insert the beam, and then apply the UDA and it should…

    • How to check if you have a legitimate Tekla Profile using the Tekla Open API

      Our use case? How can we check? Voila! Now it’s hard to make a mistake. If you want to get all materials – it’s very similar to the above. Use the CatalogHandler.GetMaterialItems() method along with the materialItem.MaterialName property. The code to actually do that – I will leave as an exercise to the reader.

    • How to Get Tekla Model Objects if selected by Users (Tekla API)

      A user has pre-selected a set of model objects. We need to retrieve them via the API. How do we do it? All of our code is extracted from our production apps.

  • Steel Stairs | Melbourne | Sydney | WA

    Steel Stairs | Melbourne | Sydney | WA

  • SHED | DARETON NSW

    SHED | DARETON NSW

    Trimble Connect Model
    Darenton-NSW
    Darenton-NSW

    Project Location: Daren Town

    State: NSW

  • Steel Detaling | LA

    Steel Detaling | LA

    Shop drawings to Steel Detailing | AISC | ASTM

    The Grand LA

    Los Angles

    Our Services

    Expert Steel Detailing Services

    Our Services for the City

    The Standards we Follow
    Our ServicesSteel Detailing
    Shop drawings to Steel Detailing | AISC | ASTM
    Steel Estimation
    We build a tekla model from Structural drawings in Tekla
    Produce the reports, give you the model and the reports with expert comments.
    Standards we followSteel detailing AISC 360 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings): The foundational standard for the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel.
    ASTM Specifications: All materials must be identified and traceable to specific ASTM standards (e.g., A992 for wide flanges, A36 for plates).
    OSHA StandardsWe follow OSHA Standards -1926.754, 1926.755, 1926.756

    Interesting Steel Structures in Los Angeles

    Ribbon Of Light
    Ribbon of LIght

    Ribbon of Light

    650 S Clarence St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

  • Staff Memos

    Staff Memos

    • 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…

      Read more: Memo 47 – Mediocre Work will incur demerits

    • Smooth Start: Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Tekla Structures with Environment, Catalogue & MTO Setup

      Whether you’re reinstalling Tekla or setting it up on a fresh system, getting everything aligned for our internal workflow – including the Material Take Off (MTO) process – is crucial for smooth operation. Here’s a complete, easy-to-follow guide to installing Tekla Structures, configuring the Australasia environment, and setting up our Effective MTO DLL for seamless…

      Read more: Smooth Start: Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Tekla Structures with Environment, Catalogue & MTO Setup

    • Memo 48: Model Format and its sequence Submission to Client

      Based on a requirement with one of our precast Clients. The following things need to be followed while submitting the Precast Model IFC Model: (For Builder and Consultant Use) Purpose: Live Link: (For Precast Manufacturer and Erection Engineer Use) Purpose:

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    • Memo 47: Check the work of your juniors, you’re responsible

      I spoke to a TL re: something that was missed on an MTO. The reason given was that it was a junior who did the work, and that this work is not usually checked. The Consequences of Bad Work? How to avoid “missing things”?

      Read more: Memo 47: Check the work of your juniors, you’re responsible