Rautaruukki and Tekla have signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the use of modeling software. Tekla Structures BIM (Building Information Modeling) software will be used for structural steel design in almost all countries in which Rautaruukki's construction division has a presence.
Ruukki has used Tekla's BIM software for structural steel design, fabrication, site operations, and development for a long time. For example, Ruukki's solution for performance-based fire design, which was launched in the autumn 2008, was modeled using Tekla Structures.
The cooperation agreement strengthens Tekla Structures' role in the development of Ruukki's operations and services and promotes their objective to provide high-quality customer service in all operating countries. For Ruukki and Tekla's partners this means advanced services and fluent workflows; structural engineers, for example, will find a wider selection of Ruukki's products within Tekla Structures.
"Cooperation with Tekla supports Ruukki's strategy of becoming the leading steel constructor in Europe," says Saku Sipola, President of Ruukki Construction in Finland. "We offer solutions and components that speed up and streamline construction processes. The use of quality software will support us in fulfilling this objective and helps us improve and unify our customer service."
Ruukki's use of Tekla Structures as the main design tool in the company will further strengthen Tekla's position on the market.
"Cooperation with Ruukki has been going on for a long time," says Tekla Executive Vice President Risto Räty. "They have performed a scrutinized evaluation of all BIM tools available on the market, compared experiences, and chosen Tekla Structures. Ruukki and many other leading companies have realized that it is in the best interests of the whole industry to utilize structural models efficiently throughout the delivery chain, from conceptual design, fabrication and project management all the way to site logistics and erection."
The agreement is valid from 22 April 2009.
Saku Sipola, President, Ruukki Construction, tel. +358 20 592 8979
Risto Räty, Executive Vice President, Tekla Corporation, tel. +358 40 5444 470, risto.raty (at) tekla.com
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Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and engineering industries. The company has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has operations in 26 countries and employs 14,300 people. Net sales in 2008 totaled EUR 3.9 billion. The company's share is quoted on Nasdaq OMX Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The company uses the marketing name Ruukki.
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 more than 80% 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 projects. 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