1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) 4. [STAAD.Pro Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_db98018dbaf72e0fff5e27f0459667b7/staad-pro.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/staad-pro/reviews) [ STAAD.Pro ](/products/staad-pro/reviews) (75)4.4/5 Perform comprehensive analysis and design for any size or type of structure faster than ever before using the new STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition. Simplify your BIM workflow by using a physical model in STAAD.Pro that is automatically converted into the analytical model for your structural analysis. Share synchronized models with confidence for multi-discipline team collaboration and, most importantly, deliver safe, cost-effective designs. Because every firm has different needs, there are three flexible STAAD.Pro options: • STAAD.Pro – The most basic STAAD option including FEM analysis and physical modeling • STAAD.Pro Advanced – Adds faster, more advanced and complex analysis • Structural Enterprise WorkSuite – The most popular structural applications in a single a cost-effective license Confidently design steel, concrete, timber, aluminum, and cold-formed steel structures anywhere in the world using over 90 included international design codes, regardless of which STAAD option you choose. • Automatically convert your physical model into an analytical model to streamline your workflow. • Improve multi-discipline team collaboration through broad interoperability with Bentley desktop and cloud and mobile applications like OpenBuildings Designer, AutoPIPE, Revit, and Tekla. • Optimize concrete and steel BIM workflows with the full integration of physical members and surfaces. • Run many design alternatives in parallel with STAAD’s cloud services and view the results in clear, graphical side-by-side comparisons. • Design for high-seismic regions or everyday conditions, using Finite Element analysis. • View and edit models of any size from mobile devices. 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[Subash N.](https://www.g2.com/users/311f6b81-faf9-4842-9395-c22525d1da31 "Subash N.") • over 4 years ago Structural Engineer at Shapoorji Pallonji And Company Private Limited More Options - [ # why STAAD.PRO gives uneconomical Design For High Rise RCC buildings? ](/discussions/why-staad-pro-gives-uneconomical-design-for-high-rise-rcc-buildings-5d3cfa14-d62e-44ea-9ed7-af72375db241) STAAD Pro gives satisfactory results only for steel structures but in case of concrete structures the results are uneconomical, the reinforcement provided are on higher side. is there any reason for it? 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[Owen Kudzanai M.](https://www.g2.com/users/6b1a0ec6-7e8a-4078-9a97-f0481c5e5c34 "Owen Kudzanai M.") • over 5 years ago Tendering Engineer at SYSTRA More Options - [ # What is the difference between pushover and seismic analysis in STAAD Pro? ](/discussions/34956-what-is-the-difference-between-pushover-and-seismic-analysis-in-staad-pro) To others who might not know, it would be helpful to explain what is a pushover analysis, and how it is performed in STAAD Pro? 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[Vikash K.](https://www.g2.com/users/fbf9108e-dba2-4319-87d5-b36ddbf9bdaf "Vikash K.") • almost 6 years ago Civil engineer More Options - [ # Is there any plan to upgrade the rendering capability of Staadpro ? ](/discussions/31410-is-there-any-plan-to-upgrade-the-rendering-capability-of-staadpro) The STAAD Renderings are certainly a little confusing than other programs.I will also like to know is there any add on for rendering ? 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