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Tekla Structures

BIM software for structural engineering and construction

Overview

What Tekla Structures does

Tekla Structures is a BIM software for structural engineering, detailing, fabrication, and construction management. It enables the creation of accurate, detailed, and constructible 3D models for steel, concrete, and timber structures, with advanced tools for project collaboration and fabrication.

What people use it for

  • Structural design
  • Steel detailing
  • Rebar detailing
  • Fabrication management

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Tekla Structures.

  • Pricing page names three material-independent subscription plan options rather than a perpetual license, but discloses no figures, offering only a free 30 day trial and directing buyers to contact the company for pricing

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Pricing

What Tekla Structures costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Tekla Structures

$400 /mo

  • 3D modeling
  • Detailing
  • Drawing production
  • Collaboration

Enterprise

Free

  • Multi-user
  • Advanced features
  • Custom configurations
  • Premium support

Capabilities

Features

  • 3D structural modeling

    3D structural modeling capability

  • Steel detailing

    Steel detailing capability

  • Concrete detailing

    Concrete detailing capability

  • Drawing production

    Drawing production capability

  • Fabrication support

    Fabrication support capability

  • Trimble Connect

    Integration with Trimble Connect

  • Revit

    Integration with Revit

  • AutoCAD

    Integration with AutoCAD

  • IFC

    Integration with IFC

  • MIS systems

    Integration with MIS systems

  • Data encryption

    Data encryption security feature

  • Access controls

    Access controls security feature

Behind it

Who makes Tekla Structures

Company
Trimble Inc
Based in
Sunnyvale, CA

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