Precast Concrete Detailing
Powerkh delivers precast concrete detailing in Tekla Structures - production shop drawings, erection drawings, embed and reinforcement layouts, and bills of material for walls, columns, beams, double tees, hollowcore, and architectural panels detailed to PCI and Eurocode.
Discuss the taskPowerkh is a digital design consultancy delivering BIM, computational design, structural detailing, and digital fabrication for owners, architects, contractors, and engineers worldwide. About us
- 2018Founded
- 400+BIM/VDC projects
- 11Countries served
- 91NPS score
Precast Concrete Detailing Services
Precast concrete detailing is the off-site production of fabrication-level models and shop drawings for factory-cast concrete elements. It defines each piece with its reinforcement, embeds, connections, lifting inserts, and finishes, and outputs production drawings, erection drawings, and bills of material for the precast plant and erector.
Precast production runs on drawings the plant can cast from without guesswork. Our precast detailing service builds a fabrication-level Tekla model of each element - structural and architectural walls, columns, beams, spandrels, double tees, hollowcore, and stairs - with reinforcement, embeds, connections, lifting anchors, blockouts, and finishes fully defined. From that model we produce piece production drawings, erection and layout drawings, embed setting plans, and bills of material for the casting yard and the erector.
With 400+ delivered BIM/VDC projects for clients across the US, UK, and Europe, we detail to PCI, ACI, and Eurocode standards and follow your plant standards for connections, embeds, and mark numbering. We work in imperial by default and support metric, coordinate the precast model against architecture, structure, and MEP through BIM clash detection, and sign an NDA on request. Connection and element design remains with your engineer, and we detail from approved design information.
Why Outsource Precast Detailing to Powerkh
Production-ready drawings
Each piece is modeled with reinforcement, embeds, and inserts defined, so production drawings reach the casting yard with minimal RFIs.
Plant standards applied
We follow your connection details, embed catalog, lifting systems, and mark numbering, so deliverables match how your plant actually casts.
Coordinated before casting
The precast model is clash-checked against architecture, structure, and MEP so embeds and openings are resolved before pieces are cast.
Flexible, predictable engagement
Hourly pricing with a free quote and payment only after delivery, plus an English-speaking team reachable 8:00-18:00 UTC+2 on weekdays.
Our Precast Detailing Services
Precast production modeling
Fabrication-level Tekla models of each precast piece with reinforcement, embeds, connections, lifting anchors, blockouts, and finishes.
Piece production drawings
Detailed casting drawings for every element, showing geometry, rebar, embeds, insert locations, and finish and stripping information.
Erection and layout drawings
Erection drawings and piece layout plans with marks, connections, and sequencing for safe, efficient assembly on site.
Embed and hardware layouts
Embed setting plans and hardware schedules coordinating plates, anchors, and connection hardware between structure and precast.
Reinforcement detailing
Reinforcement and mesh detailed within each piece with bar bending schedules for the precast plant fabrication workflow.
Bills of material and reports
Piece schedules, embed and hardware lists, concrete volumes, and weights extracted from the model for production and logistics.
Our Precast Detailing Process
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Share design drawings and standards
Send structural and architectural drawings and your plant standards with the target codes and formats. We review and return a free quote.
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Build the production model
We model each precast element in Tekla with reinforcement, embeds, connections, lifting inserts, and finishes to approved design.
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Coordinate and check
The precast model is clash-checked against architecture, structure, and MEP and reviewed against design intent, codes, and plant standards.
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Produce drawings and schedules
Piece production drawings, erection and layout drawings, embed plans, and bills of material are extracted from the coordinated model.
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Approval, revisions, and delivery
We issue drawings for approval, incorporate markups and revisions with updated schedules, and deliver the final production package.
Software We Use
We detail precast in the same fabrication and coordination tools your plant and erectors rely on.
- Tekla
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Navisworks
- Solibri
- Dynamo
Our Case Studies
We have handled 400+ BIM & VDC projects for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Our work includes:
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Formwork design automation
Our client from California, USA
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Suspended ceiling design automation
Our client from New York, USA
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Wall framing design automation
Our client from California, USA
The Team Behind Your Project
Get a Free Precast Detailing Quote
Send us your structural and architectural drawings and we will estimate the precast detailing hours and timeline - hourly pricing, and you pay only after the work is delivered.
FAQ
What is included in your precast concrete detailing services?
A fabrication-level Tekla model of each precast piece plus production drawings, erection and layout drawings, embed setting plans, reinforcement detailing with bar bending schedules, and bills of material - detailed to PCI, ACI, or Eurocode and your plant standards.
Which precast elements can you detail?
We detail structural and architectural walls and panels, columns, beams, spandrels, double tees, hollowcore, insulated sandwich panels, and stairs, defining reinforcement, embeds, connections, lifting inserts, blockouts, and finishes for each piece type.
Which codes and standards do you detail to?
We detail to PCI and ACI practice for US projects and Eurocode for European projects, and we apply your plant standards for connections, embed catalogs, lifting systems, and mark numbering so the drawings suit your specific casting operation.
Do you design the precast connections?
Connection and element design stays with your engineer of record. We detail from approved design information, modeling connections, embeds, and reinforcement accurately for production, and we flag coordination issues we find for the engineer to resolve.
How do you price precast detailing projects?
We charge hourly and provide a free quote after reviewing your drawings, piece types, and plant standards, and payment is due only after the work is delivered. An NDA is available on request before you share any project files.