We provide a full spectrum of connection designs, from standard end plates and base plates to fully restrained moment connections, splices, and custom geometries. Each connection is modeled directly in Tekla Structures, accurately reflecting true geometry, plate thicknesses, bolt groups, edge distances, and weld preparations. By embedding these details into the model, we ensure that fabrication teams receive constructible shop drawings while erection teams can rely on precise, field-ready documentation.

Our services extend to the complete design and detailing of welded and bolted joints, factoring in geometry, loading, and site-specific constraints. We define bolt layouts, diameters, shear/moment capacity checks, and eccentricities, while also documenting weld types, sizes, and throat thicknesses for both shop and field requirements. Weld symbols and bolt callouts are automatically integrated into the Tekla drawing outputs, ensuring that every joint is clearly communicated to fabricators and erectors. Considerations for load paths, fabrication accessibility, erection ease, and inspection requirements are built into every joint we deliver.

Our deliverables include both catalog-based, industry-standard connections—such as angle cleats, T-stubs, and shear tabs—and custom-designed solutions for skewed, hunched, or multi-member connections. Where standard libraries cannot accommodate complex geometries or unusual loading conditions, we create custom scripted components within Tekla, ensuring even the most non-standard joints are constructible, safe, and optimized. This flexibility reduces rework and guarantees that project-specific conditions are addressed upfront, not left to site improvisation.

To complement the 3D model, we generate clear, dimensioned 2D sketches and detail views for every connection. These may be issued as standalone sketches or integrated into your GA and shop drawing sets. Each sketch includes centerlines, part tags, section cuts, bolt and weld details, material specifications, and construction notes, making them highly practical for fabrication workshops, engineer review processes, and contractor approvals. These detailed visuals act as the bridge between model intelligence and real-world constructability.

Our connection designs are validated against factored loads—axial, shear, and moment—and optimized for material economy and fabrication practicality. Using engineering inputs and load tables, we size plates, bolts, and welds to meet performance requirements without unnecessary material consumption. We also verify edge distances, stiffener requirements, and member end preparations to ensure structural performance while minimizing costs. This balance between engineering rigor and constructability helps ensure that connections perform safely while supporting efficient shop and site workflows.

Because our connections are fully embedded in Tekla Structures, they are tied directly to part marks, numbering sequences, and fabrication drawings. Updates in member sizes, framing layouts, or geometry automatically cascade through connection details, ensuring that documentation remains consistent and synchronized. Our workflows support full BIM integration, enabling exports in PDF, DWG, and IFC formats for project-wide coordination, clash detection, and documentation management. Connection data is also structured to align with erection sequences, lot tracking, and drawing issue logs, giving managers and field teams complete traceability.

With Tekla as the foundation, our connection design deliverables serve as a single source of truth for steel joint detailing. Every revision or update to the model is immediately reflected in the associated sketches, detail drawings, and reports, preventing mismatched versions and manual rework. This synchronization ensures that fabrication shops, erection crews, and project managers are always working with the most current data. The result is fewer RFIs, reduced site-level adjustments, and improved alignment across disciplines.

Our deliverables are issued in DWG, PDF, IFC, and Tekla-native formats (.sketch, .tekla), making them versatile and easy to integrate into shop detailing workflows, engineering review packages, or digital twin environments.

By embedding connection intelligence directly into Tekla Structures, we provide safer, smarter, and more constructible solutions that reduce risk and improve efficiency. Our deliverables are not isolated drawings—they are BIM-synced, fully validated, and field-ready outputs that unify engineering, detailing, fabrication, and construction into a single connected workflow. Whether for standard joints or complex, custom geometries, our Tekla connection design services give stakeholders confidence that every connection is both structurally sound and constructible in practice.