Structural Steel Detailing
Structural steel detailing is the core of what Tectonix does. We build a full 3D Tekla Structures model of your project, develop fabrication-friendly connections from the EOR's design intent, and extract complete shop and erection drawing packages your shop can fabricate from without holds. Every package is QA-checked in our U.S. office before it reaches your inbox.
What's Included
Inside a Structural Scope
Complete shop and erection drawing packages for primary structural steel — columns, beams, bracing, trusses, and connections — produced in Tekla Structures to AISC standards.
Shop Drawings
Piece mark drawings, assembly drawings, and fitting details with every weld, bolt, and dimension accounted for down to 1/16th of an inch.
Erection Drawings
Framing plans, elevations, column schedules, and connection sequencing drawings that give erectors everything they need in the field.
Anchor Bolt Plans
Anchor bolt setting plans and base plate details coordinated with the foundation contractor and equipment vendors before concrete pours.
Connection Development
Practical, fabrication-friendly connections developed from the Engineer of Record's design loads and intent — prioritizing shop efficiency and ease of erection.
Advanced Bill of Material
ABM extracted directly from the Tekla model for early mill orders, so you can lock in material pricing before drawings are complete.
RFI & Revision Management
A live revision log on every project. Your U.S. project manager batches RFI responses and tracks every drawing's status through the submittal cycle.
Deliverables
Deliverable Format Matrix
Exactly what lands in your inbox, in what format, and what your shop uses it for.
| Deliverable | Format | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Shop drawings | PDF, DWG | Shop floor fabrication and submittal review |
| Erection drawings | PDF, DWG | Field erection planning and sequencing |
| Anchor bolt plans | PDF, DWG | Foundation coordination and concrete embeds |
| CNC / DSTV files | NC1, DSTV, DXF, XML | Drill lines, beam processors, plate tables |
| Advanced bill of material | XLS, CSV, KISS | Early mill orders and material procurement |
| Tekla 3D model | Native .db1, IFC | BIM coordination and clash detection |
Typical Project Timeline
How a Structural Engagement Runs
Durations vary with project size and document completeness — we confirm a project-specific schedule during your free scope review.
Scope Review & Kickoff
Free scope review of your IFC documents, project-specific schedule, and kickoff call with your assigned U.S. project manager.
Model Development
Full Tekla Structures model built from contract documents, with connection development submitted for EOR approval in parallel.
Drawing Extraction & QA
Shop and erection drawings extracted, run through our 100% internal QA/QC check, and released in sequenced packages matched to your fabrication schedule.
Submittal & Revision Cycle
Approval drawings managed through the submittal cycle. RFIs and EOR revisions are batched into revision sets with impact flagged before they hit your shop.
Where This Service Matters Most
Relevant Industries
Structural Steel Detailing shows up on every project type, but these are the sectors where it carries the most weight.
Need Structural Steel Detailing on Your Next Project?
Send us your plans and specs. A U.S. project manager will review your scope and respond within 24–48 business hours — at no cost.