Tekla's BIM Solution Ideal for Designing and Implementing Projects Managed by Hyder Consulting, Says Jonathan Huang, Principal Structural Engineer in Hyder Consulting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 21 March 2010: Hyder Consulting, a multi-national advisory and design consultancy, credited with many of the regions iconic projects like the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, Pentominium Towers in Dubai and Education City in Doha, has now switched to Tekla's BIM Solution to develop its existing and future projects. 

Construction firms emerging from the economic downturn can cut operation costs and reduce waste by using the right technology, according to Reza Mashayekhi, Product Manager at Tekla, the world's leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions firm.

"Hyder Consulting is involved in the creation of many iconic projects across the region and the need for a comprehensive 3D modeling software is paramount for ultimate project success," said Jonathan Huang, Principal Structural Engineer in Hyder Consulting.

"After trying several BIM solutions, we found Tekla Structures as the most reliable and user friendly solution by which we could easily modify and manipulate our 3D models. Tekla Structures is highly compatible with Analysis and Design tools and the capability of modeling accurate details in Tekla Structures helped us to check constructability and construction sequences during the design," added Jonathan Huang.

Hyder Consulting recently used TEKLA's BIM Technology to model a new super high rise building which will be constructed in Saudi Arabia.

"Using Tekla's BIM solution construction companies can streamline their project cycle, effectively cut costs, and manage waste that otherwise could jeopardize the existence of a project, and avoid potential time delays and budget overruns," said Reza Mashayekhi.

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About Tekla
Tekla's model-based software products make customers' core processes more effective in building and construction and infrastructure management. Tekla Corporation has area offices and partner organizations worldwide. International operations account for nearly 85% of net sales. Founded in 1966, Tekla is one of the longest operating software companies in Finland. More information at www.tekla.com

Tekla Structures
Tekla's technology creates new business opportunities for the construction industry. The most advanced building information modeling (BIM) solution on the market includes an accurate, dynamic and data-rich 3-dimensional environment. The highly detailed 'as-built' digital structural models generated with Tekla Structures software enable effective visualization and management of the project. Effectively integrating model and non-model-based software solutions allows using the building information model in collaborative workflows. Tekla Structures users can streamline the design, fabrication, and construction processes, ultimately ensuring the highest level of constructability in project delivery. Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, concrete detailers and manufacturers, and construction companies. More information at www.teklastructures.com

For more information, please contact:
Reza Mashayekhi
Tekla Middle East
Tel. +971 4 391 5640
Email: reza.mashayekhi@tekla.com 

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