Bengaluru based MKA Design Consultants, Pvt. Ltd. specializes in precast concrete detailing and structural engineering services for structures of all scopes and sizes. MKA DC serves to extend our US partner’s proficiencies, boosting the capacity to meet the needs and deadlines of multiple precast fabrication plants. In addition to providing quality drawings and on-time delivery, let MKA Design Consultants assist with:

Sales/Estimating

• 3D modeling for sales presentations
• 2D sales drawings: Plans, elevations, building sections
• BIM generated piece counts and yardage typically provided to the estimator

Calculations

• Value engineering suggestions
• Preliminary foundation loads for the Engineer of Record, if required
• Redesign of strand patterns to allow different members to be poured together if required to fill out empty cells within a form
• Understanding of release strengths and their effect on form turnover

Project Management

• Documentation of all written and verbal communication with the design team and General Contractor
• Generation of any required RFIs needed to expedite the construction process
• Direct communication with architect, engineer, and other key design team members

Erection Detailing

• 3D structure modeling per owner / plant request
• Storage and handling sketches for each type of piece
• Erection bracing suggestions, if not already provided by erector
• Repair details as needed during the erection process for any issues affecting the precast

Material Purchasing

• Optimization of material (mild reinforcement, efficient strand patterns, standardized plates, etc.)
• Preliminary site embed and production embed material lists typically generated by the time approval drawings are returned
• Utilization of client-specific materials if required

Production

• Appreciation of production efficiencies associated with standardized pieces, strand patterns, and clear and concise piece tickets
• Piece part list of all precast members summarizing geometry, reinforcement, and status
• Coordination with production schedule for fast-track projects