Let’s Talk About the Headaches Tekla Steel Detailing Services Can Fix

Have you ever been a part of a project that really flows, has everything come together, and works so smoothly? Well, that is not really true for construction--especially when it comes to steel detailing.

Steel construction has its own set of hurdles, if you know what I mean--and they are big hurdles that need to be jumped. It starts with communication between teams in the construction process, messy communication followed by costly rework, and much more that can go wrong along the way. This is where Tekla Steel Detailing Services come in. This service makes your life easier when tackling all of the above mentioned common issues.

Let's dive into some of the big problematic challenges that Tekla Detailing Services solve, and demonstrate how it can really enhance your next project.

The Tough Bits in Steel Fabrication and Erection You Might Face

The Problem:

We’ve all had the experience of trying to put together a design that is slightly more intricate than you anticipated. You know the ones that look cool on paper but become a nightmare when it is time to bring it to reality. Steel projects can be very complicated and who wants to be the person responsible for finding out something does not fit or looks wrong. It is bad enough that you already have to piece together lots of different parts, but one inadvertent mishap can leave you scrambling trying to locate the error and then fix it while you are under pressure to proceed with the project already.

How Tekla Helps:

That's where Tekla Steel Detailing Services comes in. The difference with Tekla is that it does not just have flat drawings to go from - it uses 3D modeling to show how everything fits together. Tekla’s modeling is a waffle version of your project. You can walk around your project and look at the design before the first piece of steel has been cut. And more importantly, it is more than just a pretty picture. It incorporates all of the latest details. Tekla Detailing Services includes a clash detection tool to catch design errors early; as a result, nothing will be missed. You will not find yourself trying to fix things half-way through a project.

Making Team Collaboration Feel Effortless

The Problem:

Let's discuss something that might be more familiar to you, the perennial problem of construction: communication. The architect, engineers, fabricators, contractors, and (if you can believe it) yourself, are all working cross-disciplinary and in their own silos. For the most part, this is fine. However, it won't be fine if you're designing a complicated steel structure. That's when the communication can fall apart in a number of forms, especially when miscommunications inevitably occur, designs are taken out of context, and you're left repairing needless mistakes.

How Tekla Helps:

What if they worked off the same page? That's what Tekla Detailing Outsourcing Services allows you to do. Everyone has access to the 3D model and can see the same project in real-time. If someone makes an adjustment to a design, everyone can see that adjustment immediately. No one is unknowingly working with outdated information or older draft drawings. This applies to the person in the field, in an office or halfway across the globe. Everyone is looking at the same updated model. Overall, there are fewer mistakes and confusion, and the entire process becomes easier.

When Fabrication Goes Wrong and You’ve Got to Redo It

The Problem:

Let’s be honest, construction is full of "oops" moments. By now, we've all seen when a mistake in steel detailing leads to issues down the road. With any mistake made by a fabricator by missing measurements or a simple mis-cut of a part, you're guaranteed time wasted, extra costs, and rework. And you know well - rework is a long painful slog that never seems to end.

How Tekla Helps:

This is where Tekla Steel Detailing Services help tremendously. Tekla's steel detailing software ensures that all details are correct, and takes away the quality risk of the fabricator guessing to work with dimensions. Tekla's software empowers fabricators with the correct dimensions, and detailed drawings, with all the necessary data to prevent the "oops" moments. It's like having a second set of eyes, looking at everything twice before fabrication is even started. And, it doesn't stop here. With Tekla's collision detection and automation technology, the chances of a mistake happening are firmly reduced, long before they become an issue on site. Putting it simply, fewer mistakes = less rework = less chaos on site (and less stress!)

 

Time Constraints and Project Delays

The Problem:

Who can blame you??? A project with deadlines lurking and all you want is to keep everything moving in a timely manner. But in many cases, steel detailing can turn into quite a lengthy process, and when it does, it quickly hits a snag. Unfortunately, this could all be due to how the process is naturally drawn out, or because you do not have the right tools or support. Either way, time delays can quickly accumulate.

How Tekla Helps:

One thing about Tekla Detailing Outsourcing Services is it is not a slow process. It is a fast process, minus the errors. Tekla is a software program that quickly automates some of the work, like creating drawings or calculating material usage costs, so the firm only has to work on the more trivial time consuming things. Also, assuming everything is laid out appropriately, there will be less confusion and schedule differences at the last minute! By using Tekla, there is less back and forth and much faster reception of drawings and material lists. There are no delays with deadlines!

Material Waste and Inefficiency

The Problem:

You know what else contributes to the stress of the project? Material waste. Steel is costly, and no one wants to order steel unnecessarily, but when the detailing is wrong, you will inevitably have a lot of surplus (or worse, you'll run out of materials in the middle of a project), which is a messy situation and a budget buster!

How Tekla Helps:

With Tekla Steel Detailing Services, worrying about waste is a thing of the past with the software brilliantly providing incredibly accurate material take-offs, so you don’t have to guesstimating your total. It will clearly instruct you how much steel you require (even down to the last piece) and how to cut the steel. It is going to save you money. Besides that, Tekla will optimize the use of your material, reducing waste and eliminating trips to the supplier. We budget for material, and we try to save money (don't we?). Tekla will help you maintain your material budget.

Compliance with Industry Standards and Regulations

The Problem:

Building codes and safety regulations are serious business. Staying on top of them can be a headache, especially with complicated steel designs. One hiccup could turn into costly fines, massive delays, or worse - you might have to start over completely just to get your work to comply.

How Tekla Helps:

Tekla Detailing Outsourcing Services makes compliance a no-brainer. The software enables you to make sure your designs are compliant with local and international codes. It checks against the applicable standards, and alerts you if something is wrong. By using Tekla, you will save a great deal of time and effort in regard to obtaining approvals and passing inspections. You can rest easy that the compliance check is done with Tekla.

Issues with Steel Fabrication and Assembly

The Problem:

Even after going to all the details, things can still go wrong in fabrication or assembly. Steel parts may not fit together properly or there may be uncertainties about how everything should be assembled when they arrive on site. Not only are those types of problems annoying but also costly.

How Tekla Helps:

As a structural steel detailing services provider, Tekla Steel Detailing Services provides a significant advantage with 3D modeling. By generating a virtual replica of the entire steel structure, Tekla takes the guessing out of how pieces interact with one another. When it comes time to assemble the steel frame, the crew member simply assembles according to what they see on the model for accurate placement and perfect fit and alignment of the steel parts. There is no guessing of how things are supposed to go together; all they have to do is follow the directions provided in the assembly model. This means they save time, assemble faster and safer, because they understand their assignment. And, it resolved errors that result in delays in assembling the steel.

Budget Management and Cost Control

The Problem:

Managing a construction project budget can be like walking a tightrope. Costs slowly creep up on you, until suddenly, you're over budget. Materials, labor, rework--it all adds up. You need to carefully manage costs to minimize the amount of nasty surprises at the end of a project.

How Tekla Helps:

With Tekla Detailing Services you get accurate material counts and estimates from the very start to help with avoiding ordering too much, or worse forgetting to account for a material component. Also, because Tekla reduces errors and rework, you're saving on indirect costs as well. Tekla keeps you on budget by making sure all your material accounts are done before you even start building.

Quality Control and Accuracy

The Problem:

When working on steel, there is little forgiveness for mistakes; one beam being misaligned or one measurement being off could result in critical structural issues. Keeping everything level, true, and accurate are paramount for a designer to maintain safe and successful project progression.

How Tekla Helps:

You can rest assured that every single part of your steel structure is accounted for when using Tekla Steel Detailing Services 3D modeling and detailed drawings. In addition, the ability to realize potential issues before they arise leaves no room for error and naturally supports the ultimate design intention. A detailed view of the fabricated work, allows fabricators and contractors to duplicate the detail in a real-world environment, ultimately delivering on the initial design intent and lowering the opportunity for mistakes and higher quality overall.

Risk Management and Safety

The Problem:

The worst thing that can happen on a job site is an accident. Job sites are dangerous environments and even the best designed project can encounter unforeseen safety risks or structural failures.

How Tekla Helps:

Tekla Detailing Outsourcing Services reduce risk by producing detailed and accurate models that show how the steel parts are to be put together. The clash detection features built into the software, 3D modelling and visualisation means that hazards can be discovered early on, to help ensure that everything is safe and secure, not just during fabrication but during onsite steel assembly as well.

 

Conclusion

So, in conclusion, Tekla Steel Detailing is basically the best solution to almost every challenge in steel construction. Whether it is better communication, quicker turnaround, less mistakes, less cost, Tekla is the tool that makes the process better. Not just easier, but better, faster, and more efficient. If you are not using Tekla Detailing Outsourcing Services yet, you should try them out! Your next project will express gratitude in the process.