We provide Tekla-based shop drawing services that translate 3D models into accurate, fully-detailed fabrication drawings—compliant with AISC and project-specific standards. Our expert drafting team delivers assembly drawings, single-part details, weld maps, bolt lists, and CNC-compatible data to streamline fabrication workflows and reduce errors on site.
From structural steel frames to complex industrial assemblies, we support fabricators and contractors with clear, coordinated drawings that accelerate approvals, minimize rework, and enhance communication between detailing, fabrication, and erection teams.
Tekla shop drawings are highly detailed, fabrication-ready documents that are generated directly from the coordinated 3D Tekla Structures model. These drawings serve as the blueprint for every phase of steel fabrication and on-site assembly, ensuring that each steel component is manufactured and installed exactly as intended. They include critical information such as accurate member dimensions, exact geometry, welding symbols, bolt layouts, hole placements, material specifications, and part numbering. This level of precision helps eliminate ambiguity and significantly reduces miscommunication between detailing, fabrication, and erection teams.
Our Tekla-generated shop drawings cover the full range of documentation required for steel construction. These include General Arrangement (GA) drawings that provide an overall view of the structure and its elements, Assembly Drawings that detail how different steel members come together, and Single-Part Drawings that isolate individual components for fabrication. We also produce clear and comprehensive Erection Plans, Bolt and Weld Details, and Material Take-Offs, along with CNC or NC data outputs that feed directly into automated fabrication equipment.
Because these deliverables are extracted directly from the 3D Tekla model, they are fully aligned with the project’s BIM data and reflect the most current, coordinated design. This model-based approach enhances drawing consistency, minimizes manual drafting errors, and streamlines workflows from detailing through fabrication to site installation. As a result, your steel construction project benefits from improved accuracy, reduced RFIs, shorter production timelines, and smoother coordination between all stakeholders.
We provide specialized Tekla shop drawing services aimed at delivering precise, fabrication-ready documentation for structural steel projects of all sizes and complexities. Extracted directly from coordinated Tekla Structures models, our shop drawings translate 3D geometry into clear, detailed construction outputs—ensuring that every steel member, connection, and assembly is accurately represented for manufacturing and erection. With a strong focus on clarity, code compliance, and fabrication efficiency, our deliverables help streamline approval processes, reduce on-site errors, and support smooth transitions from detailing to production.
Every drawing we produce is optimized for real-world fabrication. Our deliverables include General Arrangement (GA) drawings, single-part and assembly drawings, erection plans, anchor bolt layouts, and material take-offs—all annotated with clear dimensions, weld symbols, bolt schedules, and part marks. Whether your project involves standard steel profiles or complex welded assemblies, we provide fully detailed drawings that enable efficient manufacturing, minimize shop floor queries, and ensure error-free assembly.
All Tekla shop drawings are developed to align with relevant standards and codes, including AISC, AWS, BS, Eurocode, and project-specific fabrication protocols. We tailor our output to your fabrication workflow, incorporating custom drawing templates, layer standards, title blocks, and annotation conventions as required. Our team ensures compliance not only with structural codes, but also with your internal detailing manuals, preferred detailing logic, and CNC production requirements—making shop approval faster and smoother.
Because our drawings are extracted directly from intelligent Tekla models, they stay fully in sync with any changes made during design development or coordination. This eliminates the risk of outdated documentation and maintains consistency across revisions. Our use of Tekla’s automation tools allows us to apply part marks, section views, cut lists, and dimension strings accurately and efficiently, while our QA/QC workflows ensure that every drawing is production-ready before release.
We structure shop drawings with field crews in mind. Erection drawings are logically sequenced, clearly labeled, and include critical callouts—such as splice locations, orientation indicators, and lifting points—to support safe and efficient assembly on site. Drawings are grouped into assemblies and sub-assemblies, aligning with your erection sequence planning. This helps reduce RFIs and ensures smoother coordination between the shop and the site during construction.
Our Tekla shop drawings are fully integrated with the 3D model and BIM coordination workflows. We support exports to IFC, DWG, and PDF formats, as well as structured data outputs like material lists and CNC/NC files for automated cutting and drilling machines. This makes our shop drawing package not only fabrication-ready but also BIM-compliant—supporting collaboration with consultants, architects, and construction managers in a digital project environment.
Our Tekla shop drawing packages are crafted to support real-world fabrication, streamline field installation, and meet your exact documentation needs. Whether you're working with standard AISC practices or custom shop standards, we provide clean, accurate, and fully coordinated outputs that bridge the gap between modeling and manufacturing.
We deliver comprehensive GA drawings that clearly illustrate the overall steel structure—organized by floor levels, gridlines, and views. Each drawing includes labeled steel members, section cuts, dimensions, levels, and callouts for assemblies and connections. These drawings are critical for project coordination and review, giving your team and stakeholders a complete view of the steel layout.
Each individual steel component and its corresponding assembly is detailed with precision. Our single-part drawings show accurate cut lengths, hole positions, welds, notches, and marks. Assembly drawings include all connecting elements, weld details, bolt types, and associated part numbers. These drawings are fabrication-ready and align exactly with the Tekla model, ensuring what’s drawn is what’s built.
We provide clear, field-verified anchor bolt plans and base plate layouts showing exact positions, embed settings, and bolt types. These drawings are essential for accurate site preparation and foundation work, helping prevent costly errors during base installation.
Our erection drawings support your on-site crews with logical erection sequencing, part tagging, orientation indicators, splice callouts, and crane pick views where applicable. Drawings are grouped by zones, phases, or assemblies—whichever best suits your build strategy. We ensure crews get what they need to assemble structures safely and efficiently.
Every drawing package comes with detailed weld schedules, bolt lists, and material take-offs. These lists are formatted for fabrication and procurement teams, helping streamline ordering, inventory management, and QA processes. Quantities are directly pulled from the coordinated model to ensure complete accuracy.
For automated fabrication workflows, we generate machine-ready DSTV (NC1) files directly from the Tekla model. These files are tested for compatibility with your CNC equipment and eliminate the need for manual input, reducing shop time, cutting errors, and production costs.
We adapt to your shop standards. Whether you use proprietary drawing formats or require support in creating new ones, our team can integrate your title blocks, layering systems, revision protocols, and annotation styles into every deliverable.
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Tekla shop drawings are detailed 2D fabrication and erection documents generated directly from the Tekla Structures 3D model. They include dimensions, part marks, welds, bolt layouts, material specifications, and all other details needed for steel manufacturing and assembly.
We deliver General Arrangement (GA) drawings, assembly drawings, single-part drawings, anchor bolt layouts, erection drawings, weld and bolt schedules, and CNC/NC (DSTV) files—all tailored to your project and fabricator standards.
Yes. We follow AISC, AWS, BS, Eurocode, and other international codes depending on your project location. We can also comply with your in-house detailing standards or fabrication protocols.
Absolutely. We can integrate your title blocks, layers, annotation styles, revision notes, and drawing layouts—or help you create custom templates that match your branding and documentation workflow.
All shop drawings are extracted from a coordinated Tekla 3D model, ensuring alignment with the design and minimizing manual drafting errors. Each drawing goes through a QA/QC review before delivery.
We provide drawings in DWG, PDF, and DXF formats, along with CNC/NC files in DSTV (NC1) format. We can also export coordinated models in IFC format for BIM workflows.
Yes. Our erection drawings include phase-based sequencing, part orientation, splice callouts, and crane-lift logic where needed—helping field crews plan and execute installation efficiently.
We track all changes within the Tekla model and update associated drawings automatically. Revisions are clearly marked, and drawing logs are maintained for version control.
Yes. We frequently work as an extension of in-house teams, coordinating directly with structural engineers, detailers, or project managers to ensure alignment across all deliverables.
Timelines vary based on project complexity, but we offer fast turnarounds for both partial and full-scope shop drawing packages. We’ll provide a detailed schedule after reviewing your model or scope requirements.
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Whether you need detailed 3D models, support with coordination, or fabrication-ready outputs, our Tekla experts are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation or a custom quote tailored to your project requirements.
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