Tekla Structures
by Trimble
Structural BIM software from Trimble for constructible 3D models of steel and concrete structures, used by engineers, detailers and fabricators. It is typically used for steel detailing and fabrication output rather than structural analysis.
Specification
- Vendor
- Trimble
- Categories
- Structural & Piping Analysis
- Phase
- EEngineering
- Status
- Active
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Licensing
- Subscription
- Standards
- IFC
- Official site
- tekla.com
Capabilities
- aConstructible 3D structural modelling
- bSteel and concrete detailing
- cFabrication drawings and schedules
- dConcurrent multi-user modelling via Tekla Model Sharing
- eIFC exchange with plant and MEP models
Assessment
The detailing and fabrication standard for structural steel and precast. In EPC work it sits between analysis and the shop, rather than replacing analysis software.
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Capability25%9/10
Constructible steel and concrete models with detailing, fabrication drawings and schedules.
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Interoperability20%8/10
Strong IFC exchange with plant and MEP models and wide fabrication-machine output support.
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Scale15%9/10
Concurrent multi-user modelling supports very large structural projects.
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Usability15%6/10
Detailing depth comes with a substantial learning curve.
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Deployment10%7/10
Desktop modelling with Trimble's cloud collaboration services.
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Ecosystem15%9/10
A dominant tool among steel detailers and fabricators worldwide.
Strengths
- Fabrication-ready detailing
- Strong IFC exchange
- Concurrent multi-user modelling
Considerations
- Not a structural analysis program
- Learning curve for new users
- Subscription licensing
Editorial assessment from public documentation, 23 October 2026. Not a hands-on benchmark. Methodology
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Sources
- Tekla StructuresTrimble · accessed 22 October 2026
Plate updated 23 October 2026 · revision 2