Trimble introduces Tekla 2018 BIM software

Trimble has introduced three new versions of its software for structural engineering, fabrication and construction teams: Tekla Structures 2018, Tekla Structural Designer 2018 and Tekla Tedds 2018.

These solutions are said to provide increased control and improved documentation through constructible Building Information Modelling (BIM) workflows for stakeholders in structural steel, including designers, detailers and steelwork contractors, general contractors and structural engineers.

“We develop software solutions that bring a growing synergy to our customers in their daily work,” said Ville Rousu, responsible for Tekla software development at Trimble.

“Trimble’s focus on advancing technology throughout the entire structural BIM workflow, from design to fabrication and construction, allows us to deliver the BIM tools that contribute to the transformation of the building and construction industry.”

Tekla Structures 2018 is said to bring faster 3D modeling processes, more precise detailing, better control over changes and quicker production of drawings with less effort.

The new version also supports point clouds, allowing delivery of coordinated, constructible designs that fit existing structures seamlessly.

Tekla Structural Designer 2018 is said to deliver new features and enhancements focused on structural design workflow productivity, while Tekla Tedds 2018 introduces a variety of new calculations that are claimed to vastly improve productivity for civil and structural engineers.