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Tekla Announces Construction Management Software

Upcoming for launch in 2008, Tekla Structures for Construction Management is a platform of information-model-based solutions that supports contractors, sub-contractors, and project management professionals by centralizing project data into a visual 3 and 4-dimensional context. Schedule and cost control can be realized by an effective and informed communication and decision-making process that results from managing the fragmented nature of both project planning and performance data.

"The Tekla model can be used to model the whole process from project planning to site management, i.e. to plan and schedule the structures, quantities and resources," says Heikki Haikonen, Director of the Contractor Segment at Tekla. "Project managers can visualize the building in its as-built condition, locate the task in the building, and show their team the exact way to proceed."

"Tekla models are extremely rich in building geometry, properties, and level of detail. They also provide the opportunity to store extensive amounts of data, from pre-construction through construction phases, in our visual 3-dimensional environment," adds Stacy Scopano, Business & Product Development Manager at Tekla, Inc. "Globally projects have a number of engineers and fabrication sub-contractors producing high quality models, and these tools will help contractors leverage these deliverables further in the Construction Management practice," he points out. Scopano will be present at the Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas from October 31 to November 2 to demonstrate the concept and answer further questions.

In conclusion, Risto Raty, Executive Vice President of Tekla's Building & Construction business area says: "Tekla wants to be the leading developer of efficient BIM solutions for the construction industry. Getting more value out of the building information model for our customers, as well as streamlining the construction process, is important to us and has led us to expand our software solution offering."

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 more than 80% of net sales. Founded in 1966, Tekla is one of the oldest software companies in Finland. More information at www.tekla.com

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 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.

Design-Build Conference & Expo

Organized by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), this year's Design-Build Conference & Expo is held at Gaylord Texas in Grapevine Dallas, U.S, from October 31 to November 2. This conference is the largest Design-Build event in the world and this year's theme is "Don't Stop Thinking about Tomorrow". According to the organizers, the conference offers "three days of action-packed learning, education, training, communication, networking, entertainment and fun." More information at http://tekla.us/dbia07/ and www.designbuildexpo.com.

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