MODERN NETWORK METHODS PROVIDE AN ADVANTAGE
THIS SYSTEM IS ALL ABOUT INCREASING CAPACITY AND REDUCING COST.
Using the capabilities of modern 3D structural steel software it is possible to have detailers
working in separate offices in separate cities to network together on one project which is located
on one computer in one of the connected offices.
If the detailers are connected to the internet with ULTRA HIGH SPEED INTERNET, the model and drawings files can be updated
and saved as if the detailers were working in one office over a standard office network.
COSTS ARE REDUCED BY HAVING DETAILERS PRODUCE MORE
There seems to be an unspoken competition between the detailers to be the best that they
can be. Each detailer wants to be the one that does the best job in the least time.
AT THE PRESENT TIME OUR DETAILER MEMBERSHIP IS OVER 150 DETAILERS.
We normally have approximately 12 detailers
working on projects on a steady basis. These independent detailers get most of their work from our network, but can still work on their own projects. Usually most
of the detailers who stay in contact with our network are busy.
Often we have 30 to 40 detailers who are not busy at any time. These detailers benefit by working over a network on our projects. The detailers can work at a reduced rate and still benefit
from work and income that would have otherwise been idle time. The fabricators benefit from having a large capacity that
they can depend on and having the best detailers available to work on their projects. The fabricators also appreciate
any price advantage that they can get.
America has many skilled and capable detailers using modern 3D software who might be located and living in a
part of the country that happens to not have a strong economy at a particular time. Other detailers are working in
areas where there is more work than can be completed quickly. By networking together, these skilled detailers can
have steadier work and use the experience gained over many years to create detailing capacity where ever needed. Accurate work is produced at less cost.
Consistency in drawings produced and in modelling practices is assured by involving a qualified independent checking service. The checking service used is RFI CHECKING SERVICES of Tacoma Washington.