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At a glance
What Tekla Structures does
Tekla Structures is Trimble’s constructible structural BIM application for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and contractors. Its models can carry the level of detail needed for drawings, quantities, NC data, reinforcement, fabrication, and erection planning.
This is specialist desktop software rather than a browser model viewer. Workstation standards, modeling conventions, online licensing, model-sharing choices, and fabrication interfaces should be planned together.
Pricing visibilityContact sales
Trimble offers three named-user Tekla Structures subscription configurations and directs buyers to sales for current regional pricing and terms.
Best fit
Who should take a closer look
01
Structural engineers
02
Steel detailers and fabricators
03
Precast, concrete, rebar, and timber teams
Construction types
- Structural engineering
- Steel and metal fabrication
- Precast and cast-in-place concrete
- Rebar and timber detailing
Company sizes
- Small
- Mid-market
- Enterprise
Documented features
What the vendor says is included
These capabilities appear in the cited vendor material. Availability can still vary by plan, module, region, configuration, or integration.
Constructible structural modeling
Shop and general-arrangement drawings
NC/CNC and fabrication outputs
Rebar and concrete detailing
Clash and constructability review
Quantities and estimating
Sequencing and erection planning
Open API
Before the demo
What stands out, and what to pin down
What stands out on paper
- High-detail constructible models support downstream drawings and fabrication
- Strong coverage across steel, concrete, rebar, timber, and mixed-material structures
- Open workflows connect structural design, detailing, collaboration, and production
Questions for the vendor
- Current 2026 system requirements are Windows 11 64-bit and exclude ARM processors
- Modeling standards, hardware, licensing, and fabrication interfaces need disciplined administration
Integrations
Named connections
Trimble ConnectTekla Model SharingTekla Structural DesignerTekla Tedds
An integration name alone does not tell you which records move, in which direction, or how often. Ask to see the exact workflow you need using representative data.
Support
Help documented by the vendor
Tekla User AssistanceOnline learningLocal Trimble support
Availability and response commitments can vary by plan, region, and contract. Put required onboarding, training, support hours, and escalation times in the proposal.
Sources
Where this information came from
We use first-party product pages, documentation, pricing pages, and release notes where available. They document vendor claims; they do not substitute for an independent test.
- Trimble Tekla Structures product overviewAccessed Jul 14, 2026
- Tekla Structures subscription optionsAccessed Jul 14, 2026
- Tekla Structures 2026 hardware recommendationsAccessed Jul 14, 2026
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