HELSINKI — Tekla has launched its annual main version of Tekla Structures BIM software. The new Tekla Structures 16 introduces several workflow benefits, such as an improved solution for cast-in-place concrete and better IFC data exchange.

Tekla Structures BIM software is developed according to a long-term plan of improved user experience, process, and functionality, the company said. This provides the whole building design and construction project team a unique model-based way of collaboration, including possibilities for increased business, productivity, and sustainability.

According to Tekla, many new features improve the users’ workflow, such as an improved solution for cast-in-place concrete design and detailing, better IFC data exchange, better utilization of reference models, improved numbering, and model publishing tools such as a free application to share the model over the Internet. New features include improved usability by snapping tools and by zooming to selected parts, an updated Master Drawing Catalog, better object-level settings, and new filtering and instant graphics on drawings.

In addition, Tekla provides an online delivery of new software versions. The Tekla Structures 16 installation has been built according to Microsoft’s requirements for the Windows 7 certification.

”With this new version, it is very important for us to introduce a BIM process that is based on the detailed building information model. Tekla Structures 16 includes a newly developed offering for cast-in-place concrete design and detailing, especially for Self-Performing Cast-in-Place contractors,” said Tekla Executive Vice President Risto Räty. “Moving towards a greener installation is a small step forward but still part of the bigger sustainability benefits that implementing BIM can bring to construction.”

More information on Tekla Structures 16 with online videos and tutorials is available at www.teklastructures.com.