General Arrangement drawings are one of the most important deliverables in Tekla shop drawing services. These drawings provide a comprehensive overview of the entire steel structure, showing the placement, orientation, and alignment of every member within the framework. They include reference grids, dimensions, and elevation levels that give architects, engineers, and contractors a shared understanding of the overall design intent. GA drawings act as the master plan that ties all other drawings together, ensuring that the fabricated parts and assemblies are correctly positioned on site. By delivering clear layouts and precise dimensions, these drawings reduce ambiguity, streamline coordination among stakeholders, and help secure timely approvals before moving to the fabrication stage.

Fabrication drawings represent the backbone of the steel production process. Each drawing is created directly from the Tekla 3D model and contains exhaustive details for every steel component, whether it be beams, columns, plates, stiffeners, or gussets. These drawings specify cut lengths, hole positions, notch details, and welding requirements with pinpoint accuracy. Because they are generated from the BIM model, they maintain complete alignment with the design and eliminate the inconsistencies often found in manually produced drawings. For fabrication shops, these drawings serve as a direct instruction manual, reducing material waste, improving cutting and welding precision, and enabling efficient shop floor production. The result is faster turnaround times, fewer errors, and components that are guaranteed to fit together when erected.

Erection drawings are specifically prepared to guide on-site teams during the installation of steel structures. These drawings provide detailed step-by-step instructions for positioning, assembling, and securing steel members at the construction site. They clearly mark bolt locations, field welds, splices, and lifting points to ensure smooth and safe handling of steel during installation. With Tekla, erection drawings are automatically coordinated with fabrication and assembly drawings, ensuring that what is fabricated off-site will fit seamlessly on site. By reducing uncertainty for installers and foremen, erection drawings help maintain construction schedules, enhance worker safety, and prevent costly delays during the erection process.

Assembly drawings are prepared for built-up structural components such as trusses, staircases, ladders, handrails, and complex frames. These drawings illustrate how multiple parts come together to form a complete sub-assembly, often including exploded views and part references. They are invaluable to fabrication teams, as they clarify the relationship between individual elements and the overall assembly. Assembly drawings reduce errors during shop assembly by ensuring that components are fabricated and connected in the correct sequence before they are shipped to the site. This ensures that complex steel structures arrive fully prepared and fit together without the need for adjustments in the field.

Bolt and welding schedules are an essential part of Tekla shop drawing deliverables. These documents detail every connection, specifying bolt sizes, grades, lengths, and quantities, as well as welding types, dimensions, and locations. They serve as a reference guide for both procurement and site teams. Procurement managers can order the exact number of bolts, anchors, and welding consumables required, reducing both shortages and excess purchases. On the fabrication and erection side, welders and installers benefit from clear instructions that remove guesswork and guarantee strong, reliable connections. By standardizing the connection details, bolt and welding schedules help ensure structural integrity and compliance with project specifications.

Material lists and reports, commonly referred to as Bills of Materials (BOMs), provide a complete inventory of all steel sections, plates, and components required for the project. Extracted directly from the Tekla model, these reports include details such as section sizes, material grades, cut lengths, and quantities. They also generate cutting lists that allow for optimal use of plates and profiles, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs. BOMs are a critical tool for project managers and procurement teams, giving them accurate data for estimation, purchasing, and scheduling. By relying on Tekla-generated reports, stakeholders gain confidence that the material data is up-to-date and fully coordinated with the 3D model.

One of the biggest advantages of Tekla-based shop drawings is the ability to provide clash-free details. Before any drawing is issued, our models undergo rigorous clash detection checks to identify and resolve conflicts between steel members, MEP systems, and concrete elements. This proactive approach ensures that all drawings are free from interferences that could otherwise result in delays, rework, or costly site modifications. By delivering clash-free details, we give fabricators, contractors, and installers the assurance that what is built off-site will integrate seamlessly with other trades on site. This not only reduces risk but also guarantees smoother construction workflows and improved project delivery.