Structural Steel Detailing.
Full-scope industrial steel detailing — from initial Tekla Structures model setup through final drawing issue. Every deliverable is produced with fabrication, scheduling, and constructability in mind.
Detailing That Goes Beyond the Drawing.
AFAR provides complete structural steel detailing packages for industrial projects across Canada and the United States. Every project is modelled in Tekla Structures and detailed to the standards required by the fabrication shop, the engineer of record, and the project schedule.
With 21 years of experience across detailing, estimating, project management, quality control, and fabrication operations, Cody brings a level of project awareness that most detailers simply don't have. That perspective shapes every model, every drawing, and every coordination decision.
Fabrication-First Modelling
Every model is built with the fabrication shop in mind — member orientation, connection geometry, and material selection all informed by real shop floor experience.
Schedule Awareness
Drawing release timing, revision cycles, and coordination sequences are managed to support your fabrication and construction schedule, not disrupt it.
Active Coordination
AFAR coordinates directly with engineers, fabricators, and field teams throughout the detailing process — keeping all parties aligned and reducing RFIs.
Constructability Perspective
Detailing decisions informed by experience with how steel actually goes together in the field — not just how it looks on screen.
What You Receive.
Tekla Structures 3D Model
Full parametric model built to project specifications. Clash detection, connection modelling, and model-based reporting throughout the project.
Shop Drawings
Complete shop drawing packages produced directly from the Tekla model — accurate, consistent, and ready for fabrication.
Erection Drawings
Clear erection plans and elevations showing member locations, bolt patterns, and sequence information to support efficient field erection.
Fabrication Drawings
Detailed fabrication drawings for all structural members — columns, beams, bracing, plates, and miscellaneous steel — with all required dimensions, material callouts, and weld symbols.
Bills of Material
Accurate, model-generated bills of material organized by member type, grade, and finish for procurement and fabrication planning.
Material Take-Offs
Detailed take-offs extracted directly from the Tekla model, providing reliable quantities for estimating and procurement.
NC / CNC Files
Output files for automated cutting and drilling equipment, formatted for your fabrication workflow and ready for direct machine input.
Revision Management
Prompt revision turnaround when design changes occur. Revision history tracked and communicated clearly so your team always has the current issue.
Need Structural Steel Detailing Support?
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