This Tips and Tricks video will explain the options for material pricing in Estimating, and demonstrate the differences to help you decide which method is best for your company.
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7:46Learn how to set up the Schedule of Values (SOV) and link it to the project Gantt chart in Tekla EPM. The Schedule of Values in Tekla EPM can help you to control the invoicing p
4:23Jonathan Henriksen, Director of Operations with M&N Structures tells how they have harnessed the full potential of Tekla PowerFab utilizing it throughout their steel fabrication workflow.
12:04Learn how you can use Tekla EPM and SigmaNest together to boost your shop's efficiency. See how inventory is kept up-to-date and how nesting information flows between the two systems.
The new versions of Tekla EPM and Tekla EPM Go are released in September. Get a sneak preview of what all is new in these new versions!
The lack of communication often ruins relationships with the customer. How can the fabricator create confidence and trust by open and proactive communication with the client?
1:43You can now add purchasing notes to Requisitions and Purchase Orders on a line by line basis, for example, to reference part numbers from the suppliers.
4:02Bill Claas, Senior Project Manager, explains how the Tekla PowerFab system drives efficiency both in the office and in the shop.
Adam Norman from GMF Industries explains how utilizing model-based estimating has not only improved the accuracy of their estimates but the speed of their bidding process as well.
13:17Standardize your heat number traceability and heat document delivery process, to the required level of detail for your project. This can help you with your quality certifications.
3:02To help you manage your Tekla EPM Jobs listings, we’ve added the ability to Open and Close Jobs for Estimating, Project Management, and Production Control. In the Job Edit settings, you can choose to
2:29Using cost codes, you can now break down your material costs on your estimate into your main cost headers such as main sections, fittings, purlins, bolts, etc. and apply specific markups to each group
5:10An improved Drawings tab has been added to Tekla EPM Go. You can now filter by the different Drawing Log types, show and hide column headers, and search in a totally new and intuitive way.
2:49The redesigned Project Management screen gives you greater visibility on the project. It offers a more transparent, dashboard-like view into Transmittals, RFIs, Contracts, Checklists and more.
2:12You can now set a default Paint System to be used on new estimates. For Cleaning Systems, you can now use the drop down of existing types or add new Cleaning types.
Steel estimators can influence the competitive advantage their shop enjoys through the accuracy, timeliness and effective use of their estimates.
4:19The Drawing Log portion of Project Management has now been expanded to allow you to host all types of drawings in a more flexible way. You can now add logs for parts, general arrangement, or any type
Ricky Horton gives practical hints and tips for steel fabricators on how to take tablets in use in the shop to replace printed drawings. What are the costs and benefits? How to get employees motivated
Ricky Horton gives more practical hints and tips for steel fabricators on how to take tablets in use in the shop. The previous blog was about the costs and here he lists the three main benefits.
10:39A demonstration of side-by-side comparisons of combining runs to help you make more informed decisions on material pricing and utilization.
17:37Tips on load planning, creating shipping tickets and tracking material through intermediate destinations. Learn more at: https://www.tekla.com/powerfab
