For creating general arrangement drawings and reinforced models.
Coordinates logistics by tracking fabrication, delivery, and installation statuses.
Automatically adjusts joints when member sizes change. tekla structures bim software
Identifies geometric conflicts between different structural elements instantly. Open BIM and Interoperability
Allows users to build reusable, rules-based parametric details. | | Primary Users | Structural engineers, steel
| Feature | Tekla Structures 2026 | Revit 2026 (Structure) | Allplan 2026 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Steel CNC export | Native (DSTV) | Via plugin only | Native | | Rebar bending schedules | Fully automated | Manual schedules | Automated | | Precast concrete workflow | Full (walls, slabs, sandwich panels) | Limited | Full | | Cloud co-authoring | Real-time (Trimble Connect) | Worksharing (LAN preferred) | Real-time | | Price (annual) | ~$4,500 | ~$3,200 | ~$4,000 |
Trimble offers Tekla Structures through tiered subscription models: precast concrete detailers
| Feature | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | 3D structural modeling, detailing, and fabrication data generation. | | Primary Users | Structural engineers, steel detailers, precast concrete detailers, general contractors. | | Outputs | Shop drawings, CNC files (DSTV, Unitechnik, ELiPLAN), IFC, BCF reports, rebar bending schedules. | | License Model | Subscription (monthly/annual) with role-based access (Viewer, Modeler, Project Manager). |