Category: Steel Detailing Blog
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WESTERN TREATMENT PLANT – BLOWER BUILDING
The 445 square-meter blowing building is an integral part of the 5W Nutrient Removal Plant (5W NRP) at the Western Treatment Plant. This blower building has no column and the entire roof structure is supported by the precast panels. There are provisions for roof fan & vent openings. This blower building also has a caged…
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Deer park -Noise wall
Tek1 has successfully completed a commercial project for a reputable organization in Australia. The scope of work involved providing walls for the railway track. These walls are constructed using 3mm sheets, meticulously modeled to form zigzag patterns with varying heights, adhering to the provided design specifications. Additionally, detailed drawings, including unfolded views, were provided to…
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EARL STREET
Author: RAJ (Arokiaraj Arputharaj)
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Surry Hills Village – Stair
Renovation projects often present unique challenges, especially when integrating new elements into existing structures. Surry Hills Village, located on Baptist Street, NSW, encountered such challenges during the addition of a stair to Building-H. At the project’s outset, only the existing structure stood. As Tek1 began detailing the stair, concrete columns, beams, and slabs were poured,…
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How to choose a good detailer / draftsperson?
You’ve got 2-3 quotes for a precast or steel detailer or draftsman / draftsperson. Different prices. Who do you pick? When comparing (prices), make sure you compare apples-to-apples: Consider the following when assessing candidates: Warning: Assess on Quality, not on Price Deliverables How long have they been in business? If they’ve managed to: (i) establish…
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Residential Building
Nestled at 38 Rennie Street, Coburg stands a residential marvel, meticulously detailed by our dedicated team. This architectural gem boasts of being one of the largest, most advanced, and aesthetically pleasing buildings in the neighbourhood. Spanning across a sprawling area of 981 square meters, this residential masterpiece demanded a profound understanding of architectural intricacies. Seamless…
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Surveying: renting vs buying; ourselves vs out-sourcing
This will give you an insight into our decision making process at Tek1. We are investigating the feasibility of purchasing Trimble surveying equipment. Total Station etc. For internal use only. * Cost of equipment: $100,000 + subscription software / maintenance. * Cost of renting: $500-800 / day We have $0 revenue coming from surveying, moreover…
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Why builders and fabricators should care about the legitimacy of supplier services?
Dealing in Fenced Goods and Services It’s not uncommon for those receiving fabrication drawings to overlook the legitimacy of the products used by service providers. There seems to be a prevailing mindset of indifference, with the attitude being, “As long as the drawings are correct, I’m fine—I’m legally protected, and proving involvement with stolen goods…
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The fallacy of insurance in the building and construction industry – (Staff Memo)
Clients often ask me: “do you have professional indemnity insurance” (PI Insurance)? The short answer is “yes” we do. It isn’t cheap: we pay over $20,000 per year in premiums – last year was about $27,000. But the long answer is, while we do have insurance: you cannot rely on it. Here’s why: In summary,…
