Tekla Structures software is a building information modeling (BIM) tool that streamlines the delivery process of design, detailing, manufacture, and construction organizations. While integrating openly with architectural models, the strength of this single-model environment lies in the contractor end of the process. Thousands of Tekla Structures software users in more than 80 countries have successfully delivered BIM-based projects across the world.

Tekla Structures' ability to process extensive amounts of data offers the possibility to create a detailed 3D model that applies to every stage of design and construction. From planning and design development thru to fabrication and installation, Tekla models naturally develop in parallel, representing the "as-built" condition of a building. Tekla Structures effectively integrates into any best-of-breed software driven workflow, while maintaining the highest levels of data integrity and accuracy. Such collaborative workflows are the cornerstone to minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency, resulting in high profitability and on-time project completion. Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, precast concrete detailers and manufacturers, as well as contractors.

BIM solution for construction management 

Managing the fragmented project planning and performance data is a challenge in streamlining the delivery process of construction organizations. Tekla Structures software helps to plan, communicate, and manage project information and thereby effectively supports Building Information Modeling (BIM). The Tekla model can be used to store all the structural data from preconstruction, construction planning through to site management and to monitor performance from design to supply and installation.

Plan, communicate and manage project information

Tekla Structures for construction management is an information-model-based software solution that supports contractors, sub-contractors, and project management professionals by helping them to centralize and visualize project data. Scheduling and cost estimation and control can be carried out by an effective communication and decision-making process that results from managing the fragmented nature of both project planning and performance data. 

Tekla Structures can process large amounts of model and non-model data regardless of the source. The software can be used to leverage the critical transfer of design information and planning data between design and construction teams. This clarifies communication and decision-making throughout the design, construction, and site management phases of a building project.

Preconstruction 

The critical objectives to meet during the preconstruction phase of a building project are:

Tekla (BIM) process combines both building geometry and its element-specific properties to help construction managers reach these objectives. Sophisticated design and reporting tools allow the user to illustrate various levels of completeness to quantify the variety of alternative design proposals.

Tekla Structures software effectively enhances communication among project participants to realize design intent and ultimately meet owner expectations.

The Tekla model can be used to

• Determine the complexity of the project
• Extract quantities
• Determine project budgets, general schedules, and resource availability
• Associate lead times, delivery dates, methods, and materials
• Understand the scope of labor and materials

Construction planning 

The transition from preliminary estimates to procuring and coordinating actual project resources starts once a project is awarded.
 
Tekla Structures software ensures that perspectives on scope and schedule dates are clearly communicated. Publishing and sharing the model on the web enhances efficient design which translates into easier and faster fabrication. Tekla's construction management solution enables a well-informed and streamlined procurement process and facilitates accurate cost control during the production and delivery stages of the project.

Interoperability is essential, especially during construction planning. Use of the Tekla Open API™ helps to centralize and distribute the critical exchanges of data that control production and eventually activate the supply chain.

The Tekla model can be used to

BIM solution for structural engineering 

Tekla offers structural engineers a Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution that supports construction from conceptual design through to fabrication, erection, and site management.

Tekla Structures software is a more efficient way of working for structural engineering offices. It includes a complete set of tools for working with other disciplines, enabling structural engineers to compete for more complex and prestigious contracts.

Tekla Structures' project management functionality allows showing building information graphically to create a better understanding of the project's overall status.
 
The Tekla model easily combines different building materials to promote efficient project management and error-free collaboration throughout the entire building value chain. Tekla Structures can be used to create all types of structures.

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More than detailing software 

Tekla has been providing steel detailers and fabricators with industry-leading software for nearly 20 years. Tekla Structures is the most advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) software on the market. It streamlines the entire workflow from sales, bidding, cost estimation, and conceptual design to detailing, fabrication, erection, and follow-up. Tekla Structures not only increases productivity in each phase, but also enhances the entire building value chain. 

Innovative technology

The structural steel industry is facing more challenges due to shorter lead times, lack of complete information, problems in revision handling, and a wider need to collaborate with other disciplines. Tekla Structures enables the most data-rich, highly constructable 3D and 4D structural building information models, and is a significant contrast to current document-based platforms where drawings and reports are distributed and reworked among different organizations.

Key benefits of Tekla Structures for the steel industry include

Integration with other systems

Tekla Structures software integrates with other systems such as production and resource planning systems and CNC machines. Such collaboration allows all project participants to access project information in real-time. 

Solution areas for steel:
Estimation
Detailing
Fabrication
Erection

The future of precast 

Tekla Structures is much more than design and detailing software for the precast concrete industry.  It is the most accurate and comprehensive parametric 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool on the market. Tekla Structures streamlines the entire workflow from sales, bidding, cost estimation and conceptual design to detailing, fabrication, erection and follow-up.

Increased productivity through 3D modeling

  The precast industry is rapidly shifting towards the use of 3D modeling tools. The biggest benefit for precast fabricators is increased productivity through more effective detailing and production processes. Such efficiency results in elements being produced on schedule and delivered as a perfect-fit solution. The key benefits of using the Tekla Structures 3D modeling solution include

• Winning more tenders through accurate estimation
• Effective detailing
• Integration with fabrication
• Easy project follow-up

Integration with other systems and materials

Tekla Structures software allows integration with other systems such as production or resource planning and machine automation systems as well as company-specific solutions, making the production process more effective.
 
This is enabled by a set of interoperability tools that allow integrating with other best-of-breed third-party products and building disciplines through, for example, Tekla Open API™, an open interface that can be used for special integration or development purposes.

In addition, Tekla Structures easily combines precast concrete with other building materials, such as steel and reinforced concrete, to promote efficient project management and error-free collaboration throughout the entire building value chain.

Powerful tool for concrete design 

Cast-in-place concrete is an integral element of every building structure, and therefore a major concern with contractors.

Tekla Structures software is a powerful tool that integrates reinforcement information with building materials and follows the entire project from design through to construction. It is the only solution where rebar information such as rebar bending schedules can be integrated and used for construction purposes.

Increased productivity and cost reduction

Detailing with Tekla Structures software greatly increases the productivity of reinforced concrete detailing. The Tekla model can be used to store and utilizes all 4D analyses, rebar quantities, and 'as-built' construction information within a single location.

Enhanced collaboration and project management

Tekla Structures allows real-time collaboration between the reinforcing bar detailer, contractor and other project disciplines to create a smooth flow of information transfer.

• Users create construction level reinforcing information and analyze it with other design disciplines
• The platform supports interoperability through Tekla Open API™

Engineering 

Tekla Structures, Engineering is a standard configuration that enables synchronized engineering. Professionals in structural engineering and design can collaborate with other project participants and stakeholders using the same shared model.

The modeling function allows users to

The output function allows users to

• Customize drawing title blocks and reports
• Create general arrangement drawings (plan, section, erection)
• Print and plot drawings and reports
• Create reports (assembly lists, part lists)

The collaboration properties allow users to

• Work simultaneously on the same model with several users
• Interface with other tools and disciplines
• Exchange data ( CIS/2 format, MIS systems)
• Import external/export data via links (FEM, SDNF, XML)
• Import and export data via IFC 2x2, 2x3 and Tekla Open API™
• Data exchange interface with Analysis and Design software
• Import and export graphic 2D and 3D data (DXF, DGN, DWG)