Tekla Structures
BIM software for detailed steel and concrete structures
Paid
Architecture
Users create a model that includes connections, rebar, and bolts, then produce drawings and fabrication data. It exports to CNC machines. Collaboration works through IFC and cloud tools.
It is a paid product for specialized users.
Revit and Advance Steel are alternatives. Tekla suits structural engineers and detailers.
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