Aug 2 - UAE's Al Attar Selects Tekla Structures for BIM

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UAE's Al Attar Selects Tekla Structures for BIM

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ESPOO, Finland, August 2, 2007 - The Al Attar Group, a prominent U.A.E.-based business and real estate development group, has chosen Tekla Structures software as its Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution. The Group will introduce Tekla Structures in all its business processes, including total value engineering, conceptual design, design, detailing, manufacturing and project management.

The contract with the Al Attar Group is one of the largest for Tekla's Middle East office, and it consolidates Tekla's position as the leading BIM solution provider for the construction industry in the Middle East. The implementation project will last until spring 2008 and will consist of consultancy, system integration services as well as the software and training deliverables.

"Tekla Structures, as an open and advanced technology, allows Al Attar to take full advantage of our integrated approach to projects. We can achieve exactly what we as a business group, developer and contractor were looking for. The use of Tekla Structures will decrease the project run-through time, increase construction co-ordination and provide better design management. The software will allow us to manage modeling, detailing and fabrication, minimize overlapping tasks, improve collaboration, and enable advanced planning and better use of our resources. In addition, we can now provide up-to-date progress tracking and an accurate history of project changes," says Mana Al Attar, Chairman of the Al Attar Group.

"The benefits of this contract to Al Attar are significant. We will increase our accuracy and efficiency and improve the overall project quality with true visualization and real-time information at all stages of the project. The long-term benefits will extend beyond the design and construction phase to future operations - maintenance and facilities management of the building - and will lead to substantial savings," continues Mana Al Attar.

"The Al Attar Group selected Tekla Structures after an extensive evaluation because it provides complete control over the entire project lifecycle. Global competition and new economic realities form an ever changing market place in which we need to react to the demands of the industry. Tekla is uniquely placed to offer the Tekla Structures BIM solution to the market," says Tahir Sharif, Director of the Tekla Middle East office.

Al Attar

The Al Attar Group is one of the most prominent business groups in the U.A.E. Founded in 1969, the Group has become a key player in regional business, and through building on momentum, has grown to encompass a planned expansion of activities with assets that currently stand at over US$970 million.

The Group structure has integrated all related industries to provide a three dimensional approach to enhance an enviable real estate portfolio, both in lease and retail, and freehold through Al Attar Properties. Each group company embraces the corporate philosophy of quality through technology, combined with the depth and experience of multi-national management teams. Mr. Mana Al Attar, the Chairman of the Group, has engineered and inspired a passion for the exceptional within the management teams, which drives the Group forward. More information at www.alattargroup.com.

Tekla Corporation Tekla is a leading international software company whose innovative software solutions make customers' core businesses more effective. Tekla's software products and related services are used mostly in building and construction, but also in energy distribution and by municipalities. Tekla Corporation has area offices and partner organizations worldwide. International operations account for 75% of net sales. Founded in 1966, Tekla is one of the oldest software companies in Finland.

Tekla Structures

Tekla Structures software is a building information modeling (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 across the world.

Tekla Structures' ability to process extensive amounts of data enables the creation of detailed 3D models that apply to every stage of design and construction. From planning and design development thru 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 cornerstone 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. More information at www.tekla.com.

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