Project Objective
To develop a high-precision LOD 400 fabrication model for all structural wooden elements, including steel fixing plates, connectors and bolt assemblies thus ensuring the complete constructability and fabrication readiness for off-site manufacturing.
Scope of Work
Creation of a fully detailed fabrication model for wooden structural components integrated with custom steel plates.
Modelling of connection hardware, including fixing plates, bolt sets, fasteners and joinery interfaces.
Preparation of detailed shop drawings, plate schedules and quantity take-offs for fabrication and on-site execution.
Coordination with architectural and electrical stakeholders during design review iterations.
Ensuring all outputs comply with structural fabrication tolerances and erection requirements.
The client provided
- Initial design sketches
- Basic architectural and structural drawings
- Inputs refined through 2–3 rounds of design review discussions involving architects, electrical consultants and the client's technical team to finalize element specifications with high accuracy.
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The project involved developing a comprehensive and fabrication-ready LOD 400 model for a specialized wooden shed structure that combines the aesthetics of timber construction with the engineering precision of steel plate connections.
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Our team meticulously modelled every structural element—timber beams, joists, columns, and bracing—integrated with custom-engineered steel plates and bolt assemblies. The goal was not merely to represent geometry but to deliver a build-ready digital twin that could directly support offsite prefabrication.
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Beyond modelling, we delivered fully coordinated shop drawings, precise quantities and assembly documentation thereby enabling the client to move confidently towards production. Each deliverable served as a critical component for a controlled factory fabrication workflow thus ensuring that the wooden members and steel plates were produced with exact tolerances for a seamless on-site fit. Meeting stringent fabrication standards was central to the project. The combination of wood and steel required accuracy at a micro-level, especially for the plate dimensions, hole alignments and bolt patterns. Our team ensured zero deviation from required tolerances, achieving a model that supported smooth onsite assembly without reworks or delays.
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This project stands as a successful example of how natural materials and engineered steel components can be harmoniously integrated through digital construction workflows, translating design intent into precise, executable reality.
Our Client’s Challenges
- Need for a high-accuracy model suitable for direct fabrication and assembly.
- Integrating wooden members with complex steel plate connections without clashes or tolerance issues.
- Limited initial information requiring multiple rounds of design refinement.
- Ensuring seamless coordination between architectural, structural and MEP requirements.
Our Approach and Solution
- Conducted iterative coordination meetings with all stakeholders to validate dimensions, connection details and fabrication logic.
- Developed a fully parametric structural model incorporating all wooden members and steel plate assemblies with exact hole locations, offsets and joinery profiles.
- Produced comprehensive fabrication drawings including plate details, sections, elevations and bolt schedules.
- Implemented a fabrication-first modelling approach ensuring that every component could be prefabricated with precision and assembled onsite with minimal adjustments.
- Delivered detailed BOQs, enabling the client to streamline procurement and fabrication planning.
- 3D Views of Structural & Connection Systems
- Detailed Steel Plate Drawings
- LOD 400 Fabrication Model
- Precise Quantity Take-Offs (Wood, Steel, Bolts)
- Floor Plans
- Sections
- Elevations
