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Steel Detailing Masterclass
The systems, checklists and workflows behind successful steel detailing projects, from project review to fabrication release.
Tekla training teaches the software. This masterclass teaches how to deliver steel detailing projects: project review, risk identification, BIM coordination, checking, drawing production, revision management, QA/QC systems and project delivery workflows. No more guesswork. Just proven systems, workflows and best practices used to deliver successful steel detailing projects.
What you will be able to do
- Identify project risks before they become RFIs, revisions, fabrication issues or site problems
- Understand the complete steel detailing lifecycle from project review through fabrication release
- Apply structured quality control procedures that reduce errors, rework and lost productivity
- Make informed decisions with confidence using industry best practices rather than assumptions
- Lead projects, improve team performance and deliver predictable outcomes
- Build scalable systems that support career growth, business growth and long-term success
Outline
1. Steel detailing lifecycle and process
- How to use the detailing manualFree preview 2 min
- Understanding the steel detailing workflow 6 min
- The detailing workflow in three phasesFree preview 4 min
2. Project team roles and responsibilities
- The detailing team and the career path 4 min
- Detailing Manager 4 min
- Lead Detailer / Project Coordinator 4 min
- Checker 3 min
- Detailer / Modeller 3 min
3. Pre-detailing
- Project inputs 4 min
- Project folder structure and naming 3 min
- Project review and the Detailing Readiness Checklist 4 min
- Kick-off meeting, schedule and sequencing 2 min
- Coating and surface preparation 2 min
- The Project Checklist 5 min
4. TQs and RFIs
- TQs and RFIs, and when to raise each 3 min
- Identifying, reviewing and preparing a TQ or RFI 4 min
- Submitting, tracking and closing a TQ or RFI 4 min
5. Modelling
- Model set up 3 min
- Modelling grids 3 min
- Phasing and object properties 4 min
- Material grades 2 min
- Stick modelling and connecting checklists 5 min
- Numbering setup 1 min
6. Checking
- Document review and the checking sequence 2 min
- Checking grids, anchors and the stick model 2 min
- Checking connections 2 min
- Clash checking 1 min
- Checking drawings 2 min
7. Editing
- Editing erection and marking plans 5 min
- Editing shop drawings 7 min
8. Variation and revision
- Managing variations and revisions 3 min
- The approved model and drawing revision checklist 5 min