Tekla Structures Reviews & Product Details

Tekla Structures, a foundational piece of Trimble’s construction software portfolio, is built on decades of deep expertise in structural engineering and detailing. Serving a global community of detailers, structural engineers, fabricators, and contractors, the platform provides a unified digital environment for managing structural data. Whether working with steel, precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete, or mass timber, users rely on Tekla Structures’ robust, proven technology to manage their most demanding projects. By prioritizing deep localization, comprehensive support, and a commitment to industry-wide standards, Tekla Structures has become an essential tool for professionals who need to deliver reliable, high-quality structures in a competitive, fast-paced global market. At the heart of Tekla Structures is an unwavering focus on precision and accuracy. Engineered for true constructibility, the software ensures that if it fits in your model, it will fit in the field, drastically reducing the risk of costly errors that plague traditional, drawing-based workflows. This capability is powered by a unique parametric engine that allows intelligent objects to adapt automatically to design changes, maintaining data integrity throughout the project lifecycle. Collaboration is seamless thanks to Tekla Model Sharing, which allows distributed teams to work together on the same model in real-time, regardless of location or time zone. Furthermore, the platform’s Open API provides unparalleled flexibility, allowing organizations to build custom workflows and integrations that connect Tekla Structures directly to fabrication machinery, analysis tools, and project management ecosystems. The primary value of Tekla Structures lies in its ability to transform digital designs into truly constructible data. By moving beyond simple 3D visualization and producing highly detailed, machine-readable information, Tekla Structures allows project teams to identify and resolve clashes before a single piece of material is ordered or a worker steps on-site. This proactive approach minimizes manual rework, reduces material waste, and helps keep projects on schedule and under budget. Whether it is generating accurate bar bending schedules, optimizing procurement, or driving automated fabrication machinery, Tekla Structures empowers organizations to work smarter. It provides the essential, validated data required to streamline the entire construction process, ultimately boosting profitability and confidence for every stakeholder involved.

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Czech, German, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

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Rajeshkumar S.

BIM Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/25/2022

"Tekla Structures is one of the best BIM modelling platform for steel works & detailing"

5/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

Excellent Detailing, I love the level of detailing and very easy in clean & clear documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

Nil, it's a good platform for steelworks expecting the same in multidiscipline and could be a little more flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Tekla Structures:

I would recommend for those who want to build high-rise steel structures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Tekla Structures solving and how is that benefiting you?

Able to efficiently design steel structures for irregular structures and provide appropriate connection details for the same, which is cumbersome in another platform. Excellent visualization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

Originally submitted 10/14/2020

"Used for years - highly recommended"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

its ease of use, could be quickly learned basics by a beginner Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

maintenance can be pricey and can be difficult to solve problems on your own Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Muhammad K.

Structural Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

Originally submitted 10/16/2020

"Had a great experience while going through tekla structures."

4/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

Tekla enables proactive relationship and bring about constructability at a early stage during design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

it requires through training before using the software properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dharmendra S.

Steel Detailer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 1/20/2021

"I used Tekla for 2D structure detailing and found that Tekla is a revolution in steel detailing."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

The syncing between 2D and model is the best part. Also, it helps users to give a more detailed view of parts and projects. It helps to create reports and download files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

It requires high-end PC configuration, which is a drawback; also it requires a good internet speed connection. This software needs to give some more freehand to the user in 2D. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Tekla Structures:

Tekla has some great advantages in the steel detailing industry over other competitors, you can go for it, also the support system is really great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Tekla Structures solving and how is that benefiting you?

Tekla is generally used for steel structural detailing, and a lot of benefits I got after this software. A vast library for add-ons is great. It helps a lot while working. Reports and analysis are better with Tekla. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sahal K.

Civil Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/18/2022

"Good steel detailing software"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

Good steel detailing. Modeling software for structural steel, doing work with Tekla for a year and it provides knowledge and complete detailing work with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

Price of software is high if you are a startup work. Need a lot of knowledge in detailing and using software is necessary for understanding the drawings and implement in Tekla. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Grace R.

Design Trainee

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/15/2021

"Get's the job done"

4/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

The upside of using Tekla is that you can use it out of the box (standard with no modifications), or like my company, have programmers create custom tools to make designing easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

Sometimes the created tools are buggy and don't work like they are supposed to. However, I'm sure Tekla out of the box has clean tools that work. Also since we work from servers and with the amount of people using them at once, it sometimes crashes. And if the internet drops out the computers will freeze and you can't work with Tekla or anything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Tekla Structures:

IT people are very good friends to have with Tekla, at least in the case of us with the amount of modifications we have made. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Tekla Structures solving and how is that benefiting you?

About ten years ago my company was still drafting and editing design on paper, so the use of Tekla Structures has made us more efficient and helps move the process along much faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mining & Metals

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 10/3/2021

"Very user friendly to use."

4/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

1. The automatic updates after modification of model. 2. The numbering system. 3. Auto connection and User-defined Macros for connection...etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

(Compare to SDS/2) Not able to create system generated auto connections as per AISC standards and design codes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Darrell D.

Document Control

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

Originally submitted 7/16/2020

"THIS IS THE BEST STRUCTURAL STEEL MODELING SOFTWARE ON THE MARKET TODAY"

5/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

EVERYTHING. I have used SDS/2 and Revit Structural and neither compare to Tekla. The modeling is smooth and easy. There is a large community "warehouse" where you can go get items that have been previously modeled or use macros to aid in modifying your parts. The drawing creator is spectacular. It is beyond user friendly. On top of all of this, you can use the Tekla Model Sharing to collaborate with other users and integrate it with Tekla EPM (formerly FabSuite) for Drawing Management, Project Management, and Production Control Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

Like all BIM softwares, it's expensive. There are a few modeling techniques that you feel should be easier than they are, especially since you use them on most projects (bolts and holes in particular). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Tekla Structures:

Spend the money and get the software. You won't be disappointed. Also, take the week class that they usually hold down in Georgia. It's worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Tekla Structures solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our detailer that has been here for over 20 years is going to be retiring in the next year and she has only known hand detailing and AutoCad. I am learning to use Tekla as I have previous detailing experience. We have a Beam Line and a Pipe/Tube Laser machine that Tekla can produce files for that cuts way down on the time from finished drawings to items being delivered. It also produces all of our Tekla EPM files for us to order material and nest down the jobs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

Originally submitted 5/27/2021

"Best Structural Modeling Software On the Market Today"

5/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

Tekla is the best structural modeling software on the market today, and it's not even close. Tekla has purchased FabSuite and created Tekla EPM that integrates your model and project management software. I have used Tekla, SDS/2, AutoDesk software, and many others, and Tekla was the easiest to learn. The miscellaneous modeling is simpler and more efficient than the competitors. The Tekla warehouse is a game-changer. It allows you to go and grab models that others have made and shared with the Tekla community. This saves a crazy amount of time. It's also effortless to set up different companies to detail for. Tekla also has a model share feature that is excellent. It gives you the ability to send models to customers and give them the opportunity to look through the model, view drawings, and basically do whatever they like without altering the original product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

If you don't have any experience in structural modeling, this software will be very difficult to pick up and start using with no training. It's a bit pricey to get it up and going but the maintenance fees are reasonable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Tekla Structures:

Tekla offers training across the country. They will even set up in your office and work one on one with you or your detailers. PAY FOR THE TRAINING. This will save weeks to months of clicking around trying to figure out how to do a simple task. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Tekla Structures solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are able to model projects to their fullest extent and produce files that we use with our automated equipment in our shop such as our Voortman Beam line and our EMI Tube Laser. This saves us countless hours on a project. Also, it keeps us from running into mistakes because you can see if something is going to foul before it ever leaves the computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/26/2021

"Getting experience with it"

4/5

What do you like best about Tekla Structures?

I am working in Tekla Structures for the past year, getting used to it with structural steel designing, modeling, and detailing steel structures. This software helps us ease our work, updates are good, and we use this software in our company, and it's good to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Tekla Structures?

The price may be higher for startups, but getting a good level of projects and people to work with will be very good, otherwise spending more for the license is tough for startups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.