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 41: Be aware of Risks, Transportation and Site Costs when making changes

      Engineer says, make the change to a little cleat. And then fabricate. No need to re-submit for stamping. But should you? Just a little cleat? Except it’s on the end of a 15m beam. What’s the problem with that? ……..so the question is, if something goes wrong, who’s carrying the can? What should you do?…

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    • Memo 40: What is your job as a detailer? Is it to simply do what the engineers said without question?

      Typically you receive And using them, you must make shop drawings. You must consider: Key Issues: You must question everything they suggest. Everything you see must pass the “smell test”. Do not put something ridiculous on the drawings simply because the engineer wrote it on HIS drawing. Your job is to apply your judgment to…

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    • Memo 39: Remove any reference to “hourly billing” and expose prices to staff

      Why? And the ironic thing? We always quoted fixed prices Exposing Prices We’re going Fixed Pricing All the Way ….and we’re completely getting out of the business of mentioning hours. Is it a risk? Yes. Is it a big risk? No. What should you do? Normally you would quote your hours on the “cost justifications”…

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    • Memo 38 – Easy way to improve your english

      Most staffers in this firm have very poor English ability. English is a universal language. It is a very valuable skill. If you don’t want to improve your language (and I know some don’t want to, nor do they care) then you will very significantly limit your earning potential. Clients demand good communicators – especially…

      Read more: Memo 38 – Easy way to improve your english