Tekla Structures for

Steel Industry
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Model, Fabricate and Erect
All Steel Structures Faster
and with Better Quality
Working with the detailed,
constructible Tekla model KEY BENEFITS
minimizes costly surprises and • Utilize one model from design to construction site
rework and allows more profitable • Avoid errors in detailing

projects with total process • Manage changes and save time

optimization. Tekla Building • Avoid human errors: Integrate design to

fabrication and automate information transfer
Information Modeling software • Optimize the fabrication process and minimize
brings advantage to the site and the need for rework

the office: Coordinate design, • Plan production and erection with the model

fabrication and site operations for • Coordinate and communicate with other project
parties
an enhanced, more automated
workflow.

Conceptual Information Storage

design, for automated management
estimation, production and delivery
sales & bidding coordination

Design & Model based Installation

detailing data production planning,
for production planning & logistics
and site management management and
coordination

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All project types and sizes
Transmission towers
Detailed transmission tower models
include everything from foundation layout
Tekla Structures is powerful and flexible software to tower components and connections.
for structural steel detailers and fabricators. You can
create a detailed, constructible 3D model of any steel
structure from everyday industrial and commercial
buildings to stadiums and high rise buildings. Working
with Tekla is the most accurate, integrated way to
manage detailing, production planning and erection.
Offshore
Tekla handles even the largest offshore
structures. Benefit from the accurate
model throughout the structure lifecycle.

PEB
Save time in design with special PEB tools
and achieve a smooth workflow.

Bridges
Utilize an accurate, up-to-date 3D
modeling environment for steel, concrete,
wood and composite bridges.

Miscellaneous
Create as-built models of miscellaneous
metal work such as stairs, ladders,
handrails and sheet metal work.
Detailed as-built models
With Tekla you can create, combine
and distribute accurate, detailed,
as-built structural models. The
model is the source of building
information, and when you need
information, the drawings you
extract are up to date because they
are connected to the model.

Your construction projects do

involve materials other than steel.
Tekla handles all materials including Tekla models contain everything needed for
concrete. You can just utilize the fabrication and construction, including welds.

information other project parties create

by interfacing with their solutions.

RELIABLE SOFTWARE
Tekla Structures can handle projects regardless of size or
complexity; from simple stairs to the largest oil rigs and
world class stadiums. This is possible because of the unique
technology for managing the model and related data.

WORK FASTER
Tekla offers an extensive range of standard and custom
parts and connections – you do not have to model
everything from scratch. As changes are managed within
the model, all drawings, reports and other output are
automatically updated accordingly. Tekla Model Sharing
makes collaboration convenient regardless of the location
of project parties.

ESTIMATION AND BIDDING

Using a preliminary model you can get a bill of materials to
make cost estimations and find alternative solutions early
in the process. 3D visualizations help communication with
everyone, and provides you a powerful sales tool for winning
more projects.

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 WITH TEKLA YOU CAN
• Model all details of the building including
welds, bolts and all other structural items. TEKLA WAREHOUSE
• Automate clash check and expose Tekla Warehouse is a free online BIM storage
conflicts before it is too late for applications, custom components, parts,
profiles, materials like steel and concrete grades,
• Manage changes and implications
rebars, meshes, shapes and templates for
• Generate up-to-date drawings and reports Tekla Structures. Because the 3D model parts,
automatically from the 3D model provided by the manufacturers, include all the
• Utilize the global libraries of steel profiles, relevant, up-to-date information for construction,
materials and components the service offers a convenient way to produce
constructible high-quality models efficiently.
• Automatic identification of parts and
assemblies

• Interface with plant design and analyses

solutions

TEKLA MODEL SHARING

With Tekla Model Sharing, Tekla Structures project
teams can work efficiently together regardless
of their location or time zone, in parallel and at
different times. The model data is stored safely
and transferred encrypted. The service works for
all sizes of projects, both online and offline.

LEARNING & SUPPORT

Getting started with Tekla software is easy.
Thanks to extensive training opportunities,
users can soon create high quality models. In
addition to online support services, the local
support works to solve any possible technical
problem. With Tekla Maintenance, you always
have the latest software available.
Information for fabrication
Model-based workflows increase productivity
through a higher level of automation of
fabrication and also improved project
management: The information-rich models
provide a tool for controlling fabrication as they
provide open, readable data for manufacturing
and link to CNC and robotic welding machinery.

INTERFACE AND INTEGRATE

Tekla integrates with industry leading software and CNC
equipment. This is possible with standards and proprietary
formats including IFC, DXF, DWG and DGN. Because of
Tekla’s open system approach it’s possible to interface
with all the leading software for MIS and CNC equipment,
as well as analysis & design and plant design, including
STAAD, Robot, SAP2000, ETABS, Dlubal, PDMS, E3D, and
Smart 3D.

IFC is the open and neutral

data format for open BIM.

CUSTOMIZE IF YOU WISH

Tekla Structures is ready to use but you can customize it if
needed. Create your own special connections without any
programming needed. Your plug-in applications integrate
and communicate within the modeling environment using
the Tekla Open API™ application programming interface.
WITH TEKLA YOU CAN
• Interface with the industry leading
technologies like CNC, MIS and ERP

• Use the model to plan and follow up

production status

• Stay on top of changes in estimating,

PLAN YOUR WORK scheduling, procurement and production
management
Staying in the schedule and delivering on time is
easier with a tool that supports delivery and material • Share project information using Trimble’s
mobile solutions and streamline the process
use planning. Status information in the model allows
realistic production planning.

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Smoother erection phase
Solve the clashes already at the office, not
on site. When you find clashes already in the
design phase, solving them is easier, cheaper
and faster than on site.

Tekla BIM software allows you to manage

changes and avoid errors. You can plan better,
minimize rework, and use and waste less
material and other resources. Welcome better
quality.

THE MATERIAL YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED

Model-based fabrication and logistics management mean
that the construction site has the correct materials and
prefabricated parts in the right place at the right time. This
modern way let you achieve punctuality in deliveries which
is crucial on busy sites.

COMMUNICATE UPSTREAM AND

DOWNSTREAM
Thanks to an open approach to BIM, Tekla software
boosts model-based communication both upstream
and downstream in the workflow. Fluent communication
between architects, structural engineers, production
and installation teams is possible with Trimble’s mobile
applications regardless of location. This modern way of
working reduces errors and saves time.
WITH TEKLA YOU CAN
• Plan and manage transportation and logistics

• Plan and coordinate production schedules

based on the site requirements

• Stay on top of changes and always work with the

same information as others

• Utilize the model information on site

• Enhance communication with the site and

production with Trimble’s mobile solutions
Together we are shaping a smarter
future for construction
TEKLA SOFTWARE BY TRIMBLE TRIMBLE BUILDINGS
Trimble is a technology company with a vision of In addition to Tekla, Trimble Buildings brands include
transforming the way the world works. Trimble’s names like SketchUp and Manhattan Software, targeting
construction offering ranges from total stations to architects, engineers, fabricators, MEP contractors,
advanced software, giving the industry tools to transform general contractors and construction managers, and
planning, design, construction and operation of buildings. building owners. The software solutions promote
The company also has products for trades like logistics constructible models and collaboration. Trimble Buildings
and agriculture. offering blend groundbreaking innovations and practical
features, helping the industry achieve transformative
results.

TEKLA SOLUTIONS

Tekla software is at the heart of the design and construction

workflow, building on the free flow of information, constructible
models and collaboration. It is the people who make the
difference, while Tekla gives tools for realizing projects
around the world from housing and bridges to factories and
skyscrapers. Good communication and elimination of waste
make the industry more sustainable and cost effective, improve
your projects and in the end your customers’ happiness.

• Tekla Structures is the most developed Building

Information Modeling software on the market. It makes
accurate, constructible modeling of any structure possible.

• Tekla Structural Designer gives engineers the power to

analyze and design buildings efficiently and profitably.

• Tekla Tedds automates repetitive structural calculations.

• Tekla BIMsight is a free professional tool for construction

project collaboration allowing anyone combine models,
check for clashes and share information.

• Tekla Field3D is an easy-to-use 3D tool for utilizing

Building Information Models on mobile devices.

• Tekla Civil is a comprehensive, model-based solution for

heavy civil engineering design needs.

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the European Union and in many other countries. For more information, see www.tekla.com/tekla-trademarks.

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