Business Details
Expert 3D Steel Detailing & BIM Services
P C D leverages advanced CAD software to deliver comprehensive Building Information Modelling (BIM) and detailing services for steelwork fabricators, main contractors, architects, and consulting engineers. With over 40 years of combined industry experience, our team specializes in 3D and 4D structural detailing, ensuring ease of fabrication and installation through rigorous accuracy checks and clash detection. We collaborate closely with clients from pre-design to fabrication, offering cradle-to-grave technical support while adhering to national and international standards.Our facilities include Tekla Structures and AutoCAD software, professional indemnity insurance, and a centrally located office in the East Midlands. We prioritize client-specific detailing standards, variation tracking, and commercial edge, maintaining a high level of repeat business through professionalism and precision.
Services
3D Steel Detailing
BIM & Collaboration
Virtual Construction Models
Site Survey
Estimating / Material Take Off
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in structural steel detailing.
- Our team includes certified detailers with extensive industry credentials.
- We utilize the latest CAD and BIM software, including Tekla Structures.
- We offer cradle-to-grave technical support for construction projects.
- We provide professional indemnity insurance coverage of 1 million.
What people say
Approachable and reliable
Excellent technical advisor
Quick turnaround with attention to detail
Real problem solver
Positive and forward-thinking
Services
3D Steel Detailing
Our 3D steel detailing service creates precise models for structural steel, secondary steel, and plate work using Tekla Structures. We ensure ease of fabrication and installation through clash detection and accuracy checks. Clients receive customized fabrication drawings, material lists, and NC manufacturing data, supporting efficient project execution from planning to site details.
BIM & Collaboration
We develop multi-disciplinary BIM models that drive analysis, scheduling, and logistics. Our BIM services support real-time collaboration, embedding vital project data for tendering and decision-making. This approach enhances visualization, reduces errors, and accelerates delivery while aligning with national and international standards for construction projects.
Virtual Construction Models
Our virtual construction models simulate projects in 3D (space), 4D (time), and 5D (cost) to identify coordination challenges early. This proactive approach minimizes rework, reduces risks, and ensures smoother project execution by enabling clients to visualize sequences and constraints before fabrication begins.
Site Survey
We address the critical need for accurate site surveys, particularly for complex projects with existing constraints. Our services mitigate risks of multiple surveys, delays, and cost overruns by ensuring precise data collection and integration with design and fabrication workflows for seamless project delivery.
Estimating / Material Take Off
Using Tekla Structures, we create 3D tender models to reduce workload on in-house teams. This service provides detailed bills of quantities, enhances project visualization, and supports sales presentations. It also identifies potential risks early, improving planning and integration with MIS systems like Fabtrol and StruMIS.
People
Kevin Thompson
Director
Kevin Thompson has over 25 years of experience in steel construction, progressing from draughtsmanship to senior project management. He specializes in technical coordination, site surveys, and detail drawings, with expertise in managing large-scale projects like the 2012 Olympic site.
Neil Smith
Director
Neil Smith has over 30 years of experience in steel detailing and technical coordination. He has managed detailing resources for UK fabricators and specializes in Tekla software, design management, and commercial aspects of construction projects across diverse sectors.
Questions
What services does KN Technical offer?
We specialize in 3D steel detailing, BIM, virtual construction models, site surveys, and material take-offs using Tekla Structures and AutoCAD software.
How does KN Technical ensure project accuracy?
We perform rigorous accuracy checks, clash detection, and use advanced software to ensure all models and drawings meet national and international standards.
What industries do you work with?
We serve steelwork fabricators, main contractors, architects, and consulting engineers across sectors including commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Can you assist with project coordination?
Yes, we provide technical coordination from tender to fabrication, working closely with architects, engineers, and sub-trades to resolve interface details.
Do you offer international services?
While based in the UK, our services support projects globally through digital collaboration and adherence to international standards.
