May 31 - FMC Group Uses Tekla Structures, Tests IFC 2x3 Standard

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FMC Group Uses Tekla Structures, Tests IFC 2x3 Standard

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ESPOO, Finland, May 31, 2007 - Finnmap Consulting (FMC Group), a leading structural engineering office in both public and private projects, is taking a step further in promoting collaboration between architects and engineers together with Tekla Corporation. Finnmap uses the Tekla Structures building information modeling (BIM) software and has tested the IFC 2x3 standard in a high-profile business center project.

Finnmap Consulting has used Tekla Structures and tested the IFC 2x3 data exchange format to support collaboration with architects for the structural engineering of, for example, the Shopping and Business Center Entresse located in Espoo, Finland. Entresse is a 33,000 sqm project, with a frame designed in concrete for the first floor and in steel for the upper floors. The slabs are made of pre-stressed hollow-core slabs. The foundation of Entresse is based on concrete piles on one end of the building and built straight on excavated rock on the other.

The IFC 2x3 format enables standardized communication between architectural and structural software. "We have tested data exchange using the IFC 2x3 format with the entire Tekla Structures model and with parts of the model, such as the steel frame, the hollow core slabs, the cast-in-place structures and the concrete columns, and we are happy with the results," says Juha Valjus, Development Manager at Finnmap Consulting.

Large projects in particular benefit from tighter collaboration between architects and engineers. The standardized IFC 2x3 format supports design coordination between all design parties, leads to shorter schedules, and improves the quality of design.

Lassi Lifländer, Product Specialist at Tekla, continues: "We are extremely excited that our advanced customer Finnmap Consulting uses the IFC 2x3 format. This proves that the interface between Tekla Structures and the architectural applications is useful and that the BIM workflow really works in practice. We are very happy to continue our work to enhance the collaboration capabilities in Tekla Structures."

About Tekla Structures

Tekla Structures software is a BIM tool that streamlines the delivery process of design, detailing, manufacturing, and construction organizations. While integrating openly with architectural models, its strength lies in the contractor end of the process. Thousands of Tekla Structures software users in more than 80 countries have successfully delivered BIM-based projects around the world.

Tekla Structures' ability to process extensive amounts of data enables the creation of detailed 3D models that can be applied to every stage of design and construction. From planning and design development through to fabrication and installation, Tekla models naturally develop in parallel, representing the "as-built" condition of a building. Tekla Structures effectively integrates into any best-of-breed software-driven workflow, while maintaining the highest levels of data integrity and accuracy. Such collaborative workflows are the key to minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency, resulting in high profitability and on-time project completion. Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, precast concrete detailers and manufacturers, as well as contractors.

About Tekla Corporation

Tekla is a leading international software company whose innovative software solutions make customers' core businesses more effective in building and construction, energy distribution and municipalities. The company's model-based software products and related services are used in more than 80 countries. Tekla Group's net sales for 2006 amounted to nearly 50 million euros. At the moment, international operations account for 75% of net sales. Tekla has area offices in 12 countries: headquarters in Espoo, Finland, and offices in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the UK, France, the US, Japan, Malaysia, China, India and the UAE. In addition, Tekla has a worldwide partner network. Tekla was established in 1966 and is one of the oldest software companies in Finland. More information at www.tekla.com.

Finnmap Consulting Oy

Finnmap Consulting Oy (FMC Group) is one of the leading structural engineering companies in Europe. Their client base covers all sectors from public to private. The main focus are different building projects, including commercial and office buildings, public buildings, industrial buildings, power plants and residential buildings. Finnmap Consulting has a strong role in developing solutions related to structural technology and has been many times awarded for its design and product development projects. More information at www.fmcgroup.fi.

International Alliance for Interoperability

The International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI) is a global alliance of organizations dedicated to bringing about a coordinated change for the improvement of productivity and efficiency in the industries of construction and facilities management. The organizations within the alliance are members of regional chapters. Currently, the IAI has chapters serving Australasia, the Benelux countries, China, the French-speaking countries, the German-speaking countries, the Iberian countries, Italy, Japan, Korea, North America, the Nordic countries, Singapore, and the UK. There are 447 organizations participating in the IAI. More information at www.iai-international.org.

About IFC

The IAI issued the first, full release of its Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) information model in January 1997. Several further releases have been issued since. IFCs have been endorsed by the International Standards Organization (ISO) as a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) under the label ISO/PAS 16739. Issued in October 2006, the IFC 2x3 marked a major change in the way that IFCs are developed and released. It has created a framework for the development of models that can progressively extend the range and capability of IFCs in a modular way. More information at http://www.iai-international.org/Model/IFC(ifcXML)Specs.html.

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