Large-Scale Structural Steel Detailing for a Commercial Manufacturing Facility in Australia

Project Snapshot • Project type: Commercial manufacturing facility • Location: Australia • Project scale: Large • Client type: Main Contractor • Project status: Completed • Software used: Tekla Structures, AutoCAD • Scope of work: Large-scale structural steel detailing The Challenge • The facility involved heavy industrial framing with a large structural footprint • The project was delivered under significant schedule pressure, requiring early and reliable drawing releases • Multiple zones were progressing in parallel, increasing coordination and sequencing complexity • Any delay in detailing or drawing approvals would directly impact fabrication and site progress Our Detailing Approach • We adopted a fabrication-first detailing strategy, ensuring all models and drawings reflected real shop and site practices • The steel structure was broken into manageable zones, allowing parallel detailing and phased drawing release • Tekla models were developed with a strong focus on member alignment, connection clarity, and erection sequence • Drawing issues were phased and prioritised to match fabrication and site requirements • All detailing was carried out in compliance with AS 4100 and Australian construction practices Deliverables • Fabrication-ready shop drawings • Clear, coordinated GA drawings for site use • Assembly drawings aligned with erection sequencing • Fabrication files suitable for direct shop use Results & Value Delivered • Accelerated fabrication through timely, phased drawing releases • Supported steady site progress despite a compressed programme • Reduced drawing-related delays and fabrication queries • Improved coordination across a large and complex steel package Value to the Client • Delivered fabrication-first steel detailing aligned with contractor priorities • Reduced programme risk on a large-scale industrial build • Enabled predictable fabrication and erection sequencing • Demonstrated strong experience on Australian industrial and manufacturing projects