Wochner Adopts BIM Solutions from Tekla

Like many companies, Wochner was faced with the challenge of optimizing and streamlining processes which had been developed over decades in production, logistics, and even planning. It became apparent that the use of a cohesive and integrated computer-aided design system is vital for the flexibility of the company.

After an intense examination of the systems on the market, the company ultimately decided on Tekla Structures. "At first we were looking for a replacement for the CAD programs we were using," said Martin Wochner, Managing Director of Wochner. "But then we quickly realized that we would need a lot more than just a drawing program to put our company on the path to where we want it to be. Tekla Structures is the tool that will help us transform our forward-looking ideas with regard to ecological construction into producible prefabricated parts that are free from defects for our highly automated production facilities."

"The main difference between Tekla Structures and the programs on the German market is the way it converts all building-related data into a fully parametric and consistent 3D model. All general arrangement and detailed drawings are automatically generated by the system and always kept up to date. Tekla's unique component technology allows each prefabricated part plant to easily change its own plant-specific standards (e.g. node details, connections, and much more) at any time and in any way, without a need to have programming skills. This makes our customers independent of development cycles and additional investments in services from software providers," said Dietmar Bernert, Business Manager for concrete at Tekla GmbH.

Sebastian Wochner GmbH & Co. KG

Sebastian WOCHNER GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading southern German suppliers of complex construction services for commercial investors, public authorities, and private builders. As a manufacturer of the most varied of construction components, Wochner supplies companies, planners, architects, construction companies, and builders throughout Germany. With its production locations in the Zollern-Alb administrative district and Leipzig, WOCHNER covers the entire range of modern reinforced concrete, concrete, and Liapor products. The company has been on the market for more than 60 years. Today it has over 400 employees, modern quality management, and its own logistics department. Together, the development of innovative construction ideas and the assurance of quality in their implementation give the company a critical edge on the market. Wochner constantly strives to make its workflows more efficient and economical so that high-quality, complex, and individual construction concepts can be offered at ever lower prices.

For more information, visit www.wochner.de.

Tekla

Tekla's model-based software solutions make customers' core processes more effective in building and construction, energy distribution, infrastructure management and water supply. Tekla has customers in more than 90 countries. Tekla Group's net sales for 2008 were nearly 60 million euros and operating result approximately 14 million euros. International operations account for approximately 80% of net sales. Tekla Group currently employs 470 persons, of whom 40% work outside Finland. Tekla was established in 1966 and is one of the longest operating software companies in Finland.

For more information, visit 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.

For more information, visit www.teklastructures.com.

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See Also

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Structural Analysis - list by TenLinks.com

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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