Arup increases BIM offering by choosing Tekla

27-01-2010

Leeds, UK - Arup recently signed a global framework agreement with Tekla UK Ltd covering the supply of the Tekla Structures BIM (Building Information Modelling) software. This agreement cements their close working relationship, including the supply and maintenance of the software, development of a link to the Oasys GSA analysis & design software, and a working group to help develop project workflows between consultant and specialist sub-contractors.

In today's difficult financial environment, it is becoming increasingly important that companies bring added value to a project by collaborating closer with other stakeholders. A multi-disciplinary consultancy, Arup's usage of the Tekla Structures software increased significantly during 2009 and its newest project, The Pinnacle building which will be based in London, recently won Tekla UK's BIM competition.

Arup is recognised as one of the world's leading consulting engineers working on many prestigious projects around the globe, including the Swiss-Re building and the Pinnacle in London, and projects further afield, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Beijing Olympic Stadium, and the Aldar Properties HQ in Abu Dhabi.

"The agreement with Arup recognises the Tekla Structures BIM solution being a major advantage to any engineering consultancy. We are offering them the ability to bring value to a project that perhaps no other solution can provide", says Andrew Bellerby, Managing Director of Tekla UK. "Building Information Modelling processes on projects are becoming more commonplace, and the Tekla solution allows Arup to collaborate not only with the architect and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) but also to work more closely with the specialist sub-contractors."

Tekla will be working with Arup to implement the Tekla BIM solution further, using many years of industry knowledge to help develop Arup's processes to try and remove the current obstacles that are prevalent on projects and stall the implementation of BIM as a process.

Jonathan Lock, Global Account Manager for the Tekla software at Arup comments: "The further investment in Tekla software by Arup shows how popular its BIM solution has become with our staff, especially for large and complex structures where it really does stand on its own. It's important for Arup to look outside our regular scope of work, and we feel that the Tekla solution really allows us to do that. Coupled with the fantastic level of support we receive from Tekla, this creates a strong partnership between the two companies, and we look forward to developing our joint offerings and being able to support a complete BIM workflow from design through to manufacturing and beyond".

For more information, please contact:
Andrew Bellerby, Managing Director, Tekla (UK) Ltd
Tel. 0113 307 1200, e-mail andrew.bellerby@tekla.com

Jonathan Lock, Global Account Manager, Arup
Tel. 020 7636 1531, e-mail jonathan.lock@arup.com
Bron: www.tekla.com

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