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Tekla Steel Detailing Services · T&J Steel Detailers
Tekla-Powered Shop Drawings for US Steel Fabricators
Outsource your Tekla steel detailing to a certified team of 63 specialists. AISC-compliant 3D models, CNC-ready NC1/DSTV outputs, and clash-free shop drawings — delivered in 24–48 hours with no offshore delays.
Why Tekla Structures
The Industry Standard for Steel Detailing — And Why It Matters for Your Shop
Tekla Structures is the most advanced BIM software for structural steel detailing. Unlike traditional CAD workflows, Tekla builds a fully clash-detected 3D model that auto-generates shop drawings, erection plans, and CNC outputs — eliminating the manual errors that cause fabrication rework and field delays.
T&J's team of 63 Tekla-certified specialists uses Tekla Structures on every project. That means every drawing your shop receives is coordinated against structural, architectural, and MEP models before it ever reaches your burn table.
- Auto-generated NC1/DSTV and DXF files — no manual CNC programming
- Full clash detection before drawings leave our team
- AISC-compliant connections modeled in 3D, not assumed in 2D
- Material take-offs pulled directly from the model — no manual counts
- Erection drawings and shop drawings from a single coordinated model
What We Deliver
Complete Tekla Steel Detailing Services for Every Project Type
From single-story industrial warehouses to multi-story mixed-use towers, our Tekla steel detailing workflow covers every structural deliverable your fabrication shop needs.
Tekla 3D Structural Models
Full BIM models in Tekla Structures with parametric connections, clash detection against MEP and architectural models, and complete member coordination before a single drawing is issued.
Shop Drawings & Erection Plans
Auto-generated from the Tekla model — assembly drawings, single-part drawings, erection sequences, and bolt lists. Every drawing is reviewed by a senior detailer before delivery.
CNC-Ready NC1/DSTV Files
NC1/DSTV and DXF outputs compatible with your beam lines, drill stations, and plasma tables. No manual programming step — drawings and CNC files arrive together.
Connection Design
AISC-compliant connection design modeled in 3D within Tekla. Moment connections, shear tabs, base plates, and clip angles — clash-checked and submittal-ready.
Material Take-Offs
Accurate tonnage and piece counts pulled directly from the Tekla model — no manual spreadsheets, no estimation errors. Essential for bid accuracy on competitive projects.
Phased & Fast-Track Delivery
For tight fabrication schedules, we release phased drawing sets so your shop starts on early lots while detailing continues on later phases — your production line never goes idle.
Outsource Tekla Steel Detailing
Why US Fabricators Outsource Tekla Detailing to T&J
Maintaining an in-house Tekla team means fixed overhead — salaries, licenses, training, and idle capacity between projects. T&J converts that fixed cost into a variable one: 63 certified Tekla specialists available on demand, at your schedule.
No Software Investment
Tekla Structures licenses run $10,000–$20,000/year per seat. Outsourcing to T&J eliminates that cost entirely — you get full Tekla capability without the license spend.
Scale Without Hiring
Win a large project? Add capacity immediately — no hiring cycle, no onboarding lag. Slow season? Scale down without carrying idle headcount. T&J flexes with your pipeline.
Eastern Time Zone Operations
Unlike offshore alternatives, T&J runs on US Eastern business hours. RFIs and field questions get same-day responses — no communication lag, no Monday-morning pile-ups.
2.1 Average Revision Rounds
Industry average is 4+ revision rounds per project. T&J's Tekla 3D clash detection catches conflicts before delivery — our 2.1 average means fewer delays, less rework cost for your shop.
Client Results
What Fabricators Say About Our Tekla Steel Detailing
"T&J's Tekla models arrive clash-free and CNC-ready. We haven't had a single beam line stoppage due to drawing errors since switching to them. The 24h RFI response is a game changer."
"Outsourcing Tekla detailing to T&J cut our drawing-to-production time by 30%. Their phased delivery approach keeps our shop running on large projects without waiting for the full package."
"We tried two other Tekla detailing firms before T&J. The difference is the revision count — 2 rounds vs the 5–6 we were used to. That alone saves us weeks per project."
FAQ
Tekla Steel Detailing — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from US fabricators evaluating Tekla steel detailing outsourcing. Can't find your answer? Call us directly.
Contact T&J →Ready to Outsource Your Tekla Steel Detailing?
Free quote in 24 hours. 63 Tekla-certified specialists, AISC-compliant, CNC-ready — on your schedule.
