Fabrication Drawing Services for Steel Fabricators — Shop Drawings, Erection & BOM
We deliver precise structural 3D models, field erection plans, component assembly drawings, and material schedules synced via Tekla Structures for seamless steel fabrication.
Why is model-synced fabrication detailing critical for shop floor efficiency?
Fabrication drawing services translate structural engineering specifications into detailed shop tickets, assembly blueprints, and erection manuals. Using 3D platforms like Tekla Structures, these drawings specify member dimensions, connection plates, weld profiles, and bills of material required for accurate shop fabrication and safe field installation.
Outsourcing fabrication plans to general drafting firms often introduces errors due to mismatched coordinates and manual counting mistakes. Total Engineering Consultants resolves this by offering a model-first workflow where the 3D Tekla model remains the single source of truth. All drawings, schedules, CNC files, and bills of materials are derived directly from the model, eliminating discrepancies on the shop floor.
3D Structural Modeling
Accurate LOD 300 and LOD 400 digital steel skeletons modeled in Tekla to resolve structural clashes and extract fabrication details.
Erection Drawings
Clear general arrangement plans, elevations, and field details guiding site crews on safe crane lifts and steel member locations.
Assembly Drawings
Detailed shop assembly drawings specifying weld profiles, bolt sizes, and component dimensions for seamless shop fabrication.
Bill of Material / Material Take-Off
Model-derived Excel sheets detailing exact steel member counts, connection hardware, plate weights, and coating specs.
Fabrication Drawing Review
Independent accuracy, compliance, and constructability audits of shop tickets to eliminate errors before fabrication starts.
Do you need independent fabrication drawing review services?
Independent fabrication drawing review provides a standalone quality control audit for shop tickets and erection plans before steel cuts begin. Engineers check geometries, weld specifications, connection load capacities, and coordinate matches, preventing costly material waste and erection delays.
Total Engineering Consultants is one of the only structural consulting firms that offers Fabrication Drawing Review as a dedicated, standalone service. Even if your drawings were prepared by an external detailing shop, our experienced checkers can audit the files. We review dimensions, connection design compliance, and field clearances, marking up errors in PDF format to provide fabricators with absolute peace of mind.
FABRICATION DRAWING FAQS
What are fabrication drawing services?
Fabrication drawing services translate structural engineering specifications into detailed shop tickets, assembly blueprints, and erection manuals. Using 3D platforms like Tekla Structures, these drawings specify member dimensions, connection plates, weld profiles, and bills of material required for accurate shop fabrication and safe field installation.
How does the 3D model-based drawing pipeline work?
We construct a coordinated 3D structural model in Tekla Structures first. Once the model is approved and checked for clashes, we extract the erection drawings, component assembly sheets, and the Bill of Materials (BOM). This synchronized pipeline guarantees that every drawing and material sheet matches the exact dimensions of the 3D model.
What standards do your steel fabrication drawings comply with?
All deliverables comply with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Code of Standard Practice, American Welding Society (AWS D1.1) specifications, and local municipal building codes.
Can you review drawings created by other detailing firms?
Yes. We offer independent Fabrication Drawing Review as a standalone service. Our experienced detailers and engineers audit shop drawings against structural design intent and building codes to find constructability errors.
GET A BINDING FABRICATION PROPOSAL
Outsource your structural 3D modeling and shop drawings to Total Engineering Consultants. Send your structural designs or layouts and receive a comprehensive pricing proposal within 24 hours.