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Construction engineering

Speed up collaboration and streamline workflows with accurate and detailed construction models to get design and engineering work done right the first time. Every time.

Coordinate & collaborate

Engineering management

Control engineering workflows to create a collaborative and productive design environment.

Constructible models (BIM)

Optimize structural workflows with truly constructible design, detailing and information management.

Automated civil & structural calculations

Reduce repetitive hand calculations with a dependable, multi-material element design for civil and structural engineers.

Construction scanning hardware & software

Process as-built measurements and constructible content, with laser scanners connected to 3D modeling software.

Customer testimonials

What do users say?

We would never have achieved the level of detail or precision without the use of BIM. The 3D digital environment providing us with a coordinated, validated design.

— Steven Burton

Associate Director, Digital Lead at Atkins

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Business impact

How does Trimble Engineering compare?

Speed

23%

Faster-than-average project completion time

Profit

10x

Increase in production

Efficiency

More efficient

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Tekla software

Evolve your design, project and business. Create truly constructible BIM for greater insights, better collaboration and faster project completion.

Create and share accurate models

Model-based design and analysis

Automate civil and structural calculations

Manage the entire fabrication process

Work on local copies of a model with BIM

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Shaping the future of design and engineering

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3D Modeling

Improve workflow efficiency with 3D modeling

3D modeling tools can change almost every aspect of how a designer works. Here are 7 ways it can improve your workflow.

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Document management

Best practices for construction document management

Centralizing documents, streamlining workflows and enabling real-time collaboration improve efficiency on projects.

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BIM and project management

Bringing BIM into the future of project management

BIM isn’t just for design. Discover how firms can use BIM for project management throughout the life of a project.

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FAQs: Engineering

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Why is engineering change management important in the design industry?

Change management is always important in the construction industry, whether it’s building or designing. Professionals need compensation for their efforts, even if their minds change. Change management allows engineers to make those changes, track them, and ultimately recoup costs associated with them.

What are the benefits of using engineering drawing software?

Using engineering drawing software has multiple benefits. These include instant, real-time data updates, real-time communication with stakeholders, and the ability to share designs and discuss changes before they impact the project.

What are some common challenges in design and engineering that software solves?

Some of the biggest challenges of design and engineering are design errors, revisions, and difficulty understanding a client's needs. More often than not, this is due to miscommunication, which cloud-based software with real-time updates, automated workflows, and centralized data can solve.

What advancements in engineering software are impacting the AEC industries?

Some of the biggest advancements have been BIM technology, 3D modeling, and now AI-driven design optimization. These advancements allow designers to work faster, automate the majority of the work, and focus more on the finer details.

What are the benefits of using cloud-based engineering drawing software?

The biggest benefits of cloud-based engineering software are improved collaboration and centralized data. Cloud access ensures that everyone can work together to drive a design to its final product, while centralized data ensures everyone has access to the same information in real-time.

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