Accurate steel detailing keeps your workshop moving and your projects profitable. At Proline Structural Detailing and Services, we provide specialist Tekla detailing services that turn complex engineering designs into clear, buildable information. Using Tekla Structures, the industry-leading BIM platform, we produce precise 3D models and workshop-ready fabrication drawings that fit first time, every time. Whether you run a busy fabrication shop or manage a large construction package, our job is to make your steel flow through production with minimal time lost and maximum profit gained.
Call us on 0800 302 9982 or email jaymie.saunderson@prolinedetailing.co.uk to discuss your project.
Why Choose Tekla Structures for Steel Detailing
Tekla Structures is far more than drawing software. It is an intelligent BIM platform that lets us build a data-rich digital twin of your steel structure before a single piece is cut. Every beam, plate, bolt and connection is modelled with absolute precision, which gives your team a single, reliable source of truth from design through to erection.
For fabricators, this means leaving ambiguous 2D plans behind. Instead, you receive a complete fabrication package generated from one accurate model. The result is faster production, fewer errors on site and tighter control over your costs. Our guide to structural steel detailing with Tekla explains the technology in more detail, but the short version is simple: better information means better builds.
Our Tekla Steel Detailing Services
We deliver comprehensive Tekla structural detailing across all sectors and project sizes. Every package is shaped around your specific fabrication setup and issued in the format that suits your workshop best.
Tekla 3D Modelling
We model every component as a constructible 3D element, not just a visual reference. This lets us test connections, check access, and review the full erection sequence before fabrication begins. Our 3D steel modelling services give you a clear, accurate picture of the finished structure and remove the guesswork from buildability.
Fabrication Drawings and Shop Drawings
From the approved model we generate a complete set of Tekla fabrication drawings, including general arrangement drawings for site teams, assembly drawings showing how parts are welded together, and single part drawings for cutting and drilling. Because every drawing links back to the central model, any change updates across the whole set. That removes the risk of outdated or contradictory information, a common headache with traditional 2D workflows.
Clash Detection and BIM Coordination
Clashes between steelwork, pipework and other trades are expensive to fix on site. Our automated clash detection identifies and resolves these conflicts inside the digital model, long before steel reaches the workshop floor. This single step in our Tekla BIM detailing process saves clients significant time and cost, while keeping erection teams productive.
CNC Data Output
To support workshop automation, Tekla produces machine-readable files such as NC1 and DSTV directly from the model. We send this CNC data straight to your saws, drills and profilers, so parts are fabricated accurately with minimal manual input. It is a direct line from model to machine that drives efficient production.
Erection and Site Drawings
Once your model reaches Status A approval, we release the full package: assembly and single part drawings, complete material and bolt lists, and site erection drawings. Everything is prepared to keep your installation straightforward and your programme on track.
Detailing Expertise Across Every Sector
We provide structural steel detailing services for projects of all types and complexity. Our experience spans:
- Industrial steelwork, including portal frames, mezzanine floors, walkways and pipe bridges. See our industrial steel detailing work for examples.
- Architectural steelwork, from feature staircases and spiral stairs to bespoke balustrades and gates. Explore our architectural steel detailing services.
- Residential steelwork, including house extensions, goal post frames, balconies and gable end frames. Explore our residential steelwork services.
Whatever the sector, our focus stays the same: clear information, accurate models and drawings your fabricators can trust.
What Sets Proline Apart
Over the years we have gathered deep experience across this industry, and we put that knowledge to work on every project. We do more than deliver a steel detailing package. We become part of your project’s success.
Our approach combines genuine technical expertise with a personal, client-focused service. We raise technical queries early, resolve discrepancies before they reach the workshop, and stay on hand to support your team throughout the build. If a site condition changes, we adapt the model quickly and reissue updated information, keeping delays to an absolute minimum.
This commitment is reflected in the relationships we build. Many of our clients return time and again because they know they will receive a flawless product, backed by clear communication and meticulous checking. You can read more about how we work or browse our recent projects to see the results for yourself.
How Our Tekla Detailing Process Works
We keep our workflow transparent and collaborative from start to finish:
- Project assessment and modelling. We review the engineer’s and architect’s drawings, build the initial 3D model in Tekla, and flag any technical queries straight away.
- Coordination and clash resolution. We run clash detection, coordinate with other trades and issue the model for review, resolving any issues in the digital environment.
- Approval and fabrication release. Once your general arrangement drawings are approved, we release the full fabrication package, lists and CNC data.
- Ongoing support. We remain available throughout fabrication and erection, adapting and reissuing information whenever it is needed.
This structured process gives you certainty at every stage, reduces rework and increases your workshop throughput.
Start Your Next Project With Proline
Smooth workflows start with crystal clear information. Let us help you eliminate fabrication delays and get the most from every project with reliable, model-based detailing. Call us on 0800 302 9982 or email jaymie.saunderson@prolinedetailing.co.uk to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tekla detailing services involve creating accurate 3D models and fabrication drawings of steel structures using Tekla Structures, a BIM platform. The model produces general arrangement drawings, assembly drawings, single part drawings, material lists and CNC data, giving fabricators everything they need to produce steelwork correctly.
Yes. We work with fabricators and contractors nationwide, delivering structural detailing packages for industrial, architectural and residential projects of all sizes. Files are issued in the format that best suits your workshop, wherever you are based.
Clash detection identifies where different elements, such as steelwork and pipework, are designed to occupy the same space. By spotting and resolving these conflicts in the digital model before fabrication, you avoid costly modifications and delays on site.
Absolutely. Tekla generates machine-readable files such as NC1 and DSTV directly from the approved model. We supply this CNC data so your saws, drills and profilers can fabricate parts accurately with minimal manual input.
You receive a complete fabrication package, including general arrangement drawings for site installation, assembly drawings showing how pieces fit together, single part drawings for cutting and drilling, plus all required material and bolt lists and site erection drawings.