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Transition towards BIM automation using Tekla - A Comprehensive Roadmap!

  • akshitvithlani
  • May 11, 2024
  • 2 min read

This article equips you with a strategic roadmap to seamlessly integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) automation into your workflow. Buckle up and get ready to transform your design and engineering processes for the better! ️

1.     Building a Strong Foundation: Standardization

Everything starts with a solid foundation. In BIM automation, standardization is key. Here's how:

  • Establish Standard Rules: Document clear, consistent rules for these tasks. Capture best practices from your engineering team for optimal results.

  • Identify Patterns: Recognize recurring tasks and workflows within your engineering and drafting processes.

  • Benefits of Standardization: A standardized approach lays the groundwork for successful automation. It ensures a smooth, efficient system that delivers high-quality results.

2.     Small Steps, Big Impact: Plugins & Add-ons

Don't feel overwhelmed! Start small with plugins and add-ons. These handy tools help automate repetitive tasks, freeing up your team's valuable time for more critical work.

  • Think Efficiency: Plugins eliminate tedious, repetitive tasks, allowing engineers and draftsmen to focus on higher-level activities.

  • Customization is Key: APIs like Tekla Structures Open API and Trimble Connect API empower you to develop custom tools tailored to your specific organizational standards and best practices.

3.     Breaking Down Walls: Platform Integration

  • Develop model conversion, import, and export tools to seamlessly integrate Tekla Structures with other engineering/detailing/ERP platforms like STAAD Pro, RISA, ETABS, Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD, Oracle and SAP.

  • This integration fosters smooth collaboration and data exchange, enhancing overall project efficiency.

4.     Automation: Streamlining Your Workflow

Imagine a world where tasks flow effortlessly from one stage to the next. This is the magic of end-to-end automation:

  • Unify Your Process: Design an automation system that integrates all your plugins and add-ons across all platforms.

  • Streamlined Workflow: This system streamlines the entire drafting, detailing, and engineering process, saving time and minimizing errors.

5.     Connect Stakeholders with a Unified Data Environment

A common data environment (CDE) unites all project stakeholders on a single platform. Here's what it offers:

  • Centralized Hub: A user-friendly platform serves as a single source of truth for project files.

  • Structured Organization: Maintains files in a clear, organized manner for easy access and retrieval.

  • Secure Access: Ensures all project participants have access to the latest information while maintaining data security and privacy.

6.     Upscale, Maintain, and Refine

This journey doesn't end here! The key to sustained success is continuous improvement. 

·       Upscale automation capabilities, incorporating feedback and lessons learned from ongoing projects.

·        Maintain regular updates and improvements to stay abreast of evolving industry.

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