Estimate
Use our accurate and reliable estimation program to bid on more projects with more confidence.
Complete and connected steel fabrication management
Why Tekla PowerFab?
Robust tools to empower everybody involved with steel fabrication
More accurate estimates, better project management, more efficient production, improved inventory control and procuring the right materials at the right time make Tekla PowerFab an indispensable tool.
For Estimators
Fast, accurate, and consistent estimates
Work with efficient model-based estimating workflows or intuitively input data for manual estimates. Quickly create estimates and work with the confidence that costs are covered and your bid is solid, accurate and competitive. Make informed and precise estimates with an up-to-date database of supplier pricing and delivery details.
"Model-based estimating has not only increased the accuracy of our estimates but it’s also accelerated our workflow, which allows us to bid more projects. The confidence we’ve gained from Tekla PowerFab has a competitive advantage to win more bids." - Adam Norman, Managing Partner, GMF Industries
Read more about GMF Industries’ success with model-based estimating
For Project Managers
Manage projects and schedules proactively with real-time data
A comprehensive set of project management tools help you anticipate and solve problems before they appear. Stay up-to-date on project profitability by tracking estimates and actual costs at any time. Collaboration and communication become easier through consistent use of the same model and format from estimation to construction. Teams can also access project documentation and reports from anywhere at any time.
"Before, we used to run 15-20 projects per year. Now we’re running 12-20 projects continuously. So, we are 2-3 times the overall capacity by the end of the calendar year." - Jonathan Henriksen, Director of Operations, M&N Structures
Read more about how M&N Structures improved their processes with Tekla PowerFab
For Production Managers
Optimize the workshop and enable paperless production
Balance your workshop capacity and optimize your production schedule across all projects with ease. Enjoy the benefits of running a paperless workshop for real-time control and visibility. Your entire staff can use mobile tools for viewing work orders and cut lists and updating production status as they go.
"It used to take us a week to get organized with a new project for fabrication, now it’s maybe half a day. It's just made us more efficient here in the office in getting the information to our fabrication shop." - Matt Bennett, Vice President. Bennett Steel Inc.
Read more about how Bennett Steel tenfolded their production with truly connected steel fabrication management
For Purchaser
An optimized, efficient process for error-free purchasing
Reach peace of mind by using a powerful, purpose-built solution to help eliminate errors in your work. Optimize material according to your company standards or situation. The automated process provides purchase documentation with all information needed for material tracking and quality assurance. History data is saved to review for future projects.
"We know what steel we're using for each job. We know exactly where that's going to go. We can save on the waste; we can reallocate the waste. It will let us know when we're running low. It'll let us know when we need to reorder automatically. It's data that we've never had." - Matt Hastwell, Steel Detailer with Wareing Buildings
Read more about how Wareing Buildings transformed their everyday processes with the help of Tekla PowerFab
Manage your steel fabrication efficiently with Tekla PowerFab
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