Ease of collaboration, detailed shop drawings and parametric modeling are enticing more steel fabricators to choose detailers who use Tekla Structures.
As part of the construction process, it’s up to the steel detailer to provide steel fabricators with detailed and accurate fabrication information, often in the form of shop and layout drawings. Fabricators need these details to reduce flaws and increase construction accuracy, but when a project relies solely on physical shop drawings, there are typically multiple inefficiencies and setbacks throughout the workflow. Recently, more steel fabricators have started to realize the models they receive that have been created in Tekla Structures contain data with more precision and consistency, requiring less rework on their end.
Rather than being forced to depend on physical drawings for information, a 3D model-based projection with fabrication drawings linked to it reduces the amount of issues fabricators often experience in regards to scheduling or redrawing, because all project parties can inspect the steel model from any angle and monitor it on-site. Using the model throughout a fabrication workflow improves project management and ensures a seamless flow of information between all departments.
Additionally, 3D modeling software allows the ability to develop a detailed and information-rich model, offering better visualization and insight throughout the project. Shop and layout drawings are also fully integrated into the model, so any changes to the model are automatically applied to the drawings as well. This ensures drawings and other output always match the model, so everyone involved can communicate model changes and coordinate effectively with the 3D model as their single source of truth.
"We require our detailers to supply drawings created in Tekla Structures because of accuracy and consistency. In addition our production systems rely on the reports and data we receive with our drawing packages."
