Arup Signs Agreement with Tekla on BIM Supply

In today's difficult financial environment, it is becoming increasingly important that companies bring added value to a project by collaborating closer with other stakeholders. A multi-disciplinary consultancy, Arup's usage of the Tekla Structures software increased significantly during 2009 and its newest project, The Pinnacle building which will be based in London, recently won Tekla UK's BIM competition.

Arup is recognized as one of the world's leading consulting engineers working on many prestigious projects around the globe, including the Swiss-Re building and the Pinnacle in London, and projects further afield, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Beijing Olympic Stadium, and the Aldar Properties HQ in Abu Dhabi.

"The agreement with Arup recognizes the Tekla Structures BIM solution being a major advantage to any engineering consultancy. We are offering them the ability to bring value to a project that perhaps no other solution can provide", says Andrew Bellerby, Managing Director of Tekla UK. "Building Information Modeling processes on projects are becoming more commonplace, and the Tekla solution allows Arup to collaborate not only with the architect and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) but also to work more closely with the specialist sub-contractors."

Tekla will be working with Arup to implement the Tekla BIM solution further, using many years of industry knowledge to help develop Arup's processes to try and remove the current obstacles that are prevalent on projects and stall the implementation of BIM as a process.

Jonathan Lock, Global Account Manager for the Tekla software at Arup comments: "The further investment in Tekla software by Arup shows how popular its BIM solution has become with our staff, especially for large and complex structures where it really does stand on its own. It's important for Arup to look outside our regular scope of work, and we feel that the Tekla solution really allows us to do that. Coupled with the fantastic level of support we receive from Tekla, this creates a strong partnership between the two companies, and we look forward to developing our joint offerings and being able to support a complete BIM workflow from design through to manufacturing and beyond".

Tekla

Tekla's model-based software products make customers' core processes more effective in building and construction and infrastructure management. Tekla Corporation has area offices and partner organizations worldwide. International operations account for approximately 80% of net sales. Founded in 1966, Tekla is one of the longest operating software companies in Finland.

More information at www.tekla.com

Tekla Structures

Tekla's technology creates new opportunities for the construction industry. Tekla Structures, the most advanced BIM (Building Information Modeling) software on the market, provides an accurate, dynamic, and data-rich 3D environment that can be shared by contractors, structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, as well as concrete detailers and manufacturers. The highly detailed as-built structural models created in Tekla Structures enable the highest level of constructability and production control. Centralizing model and non-model based data into the model allows for more collaborative and integrated project management and delivery. This translates into increased productivity, elimination of waste, and an enhanced value for structural modeling.

More information at www.teklastructures.com

Arup

Arup are recognised as one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancies. Formed in 1946, they now employ around 10,000 staff in 90 offices across Europe, North America, Africa, Australasia and South East Asia. Many of Arup's projects leave a legacy to subsequent generations; a legacy that outlasts any one individual. With 10,000 projects going on at any one time, Arup is doing the best possible job for current and future generations. Putting sustainability at the heart of its work is one of the ways in which Arup exerts a positive influence on the wider world. Put simply, Arup people are driven to find a better way.

More information at www.arup.com

Oasys

Established in 1976, Oasys Limited has a long standing reputation for providing high quality software and support. As the software house of Arup, Oasys is subject to the exacting demands of Arup engineers who require efficient, reliable and technically competent tools.

For more details, please visit Oasys Limited at www.oasys-software.com.

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Additional News

Feb 09 - Wochner Adopts BIM Solutions from Tekla
Feb 01 - Tekla Structures v16 Released
Jan 27 - Arup Signs Agreement with Tekla on BIM Supply
Jan 20 - Tekla Announces Global BIM Awards Competition Winners
Jan 13 - Innovaya Composer Unveils for Tekla Structures
Oct 29 - Tekla, Nemetschek AG Sign Cooperation Agreement
Sep 28 - Steel Projects Develops Tekla Structures-WinSER Interface
Sep 22 - Tekla Structures v15 Compatible with Windows 7, Due Oct 22
Sep 9 - Tekla, Graphisoft to Cooperate on Structural/Architecture Apps
Aug 5 - Tekla Structures, CAD-Duct Integrated for BIM Data Exchange
Apr 23 - Tekla Acquires UK's 3-Design for Structural Engineering Apps
Apr 22 - Ruukki to Use Tekla Structures for Structural Steel Design
Mar 31 - Tekla Structures v15 Released for BIM
Mar 17 - Tekla, HGG to Unveil Tekla Structures 15 for Steel Tube
Mar 9 - Fisher Engineering Picks Tekla for BIM
Feb 17 - Tekla Becomes First 2009 buildingSMART International Member
Feb 11 - Tekla, Vela System to Implement  RFID Tracking
Jan 21 - Georgia Tech to Include Tekla Structures in BIM Curriculum
Jan 5 - Gulf Steel Work Expands Use of Tekla BIM
Oct 10 - Midas Creates Import Link to Software Using Tekla Open API
Aug 12 - Dubai's Al Habtoor-Murray & Roberts Adopts Tekla BIM

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