Trimble Streamlines Design Collaboration with 2025 Versions of Tekla Structural Design and Analysis Software

Core Insights - Trimble announced the 2025 versions of Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds, enhancing user experience and design capabilities for improved collaboration in structural engineering [1][7] Product Enhancements - Tekla Structural Designer 2025 features improved workflows for podium structures, including reinforcement design and wall edge releases [2][9] - The integration with Trimble SketchUp and Autodesk Revit has been enhanced, allowing for seamless model sharing and analysis, which boosts productivity and accuracy for structural engineers [3][4] - The software now includes user-defined attributes mapping for critical design values under fire conditions, addressing fire safety in structural design [6] Design Solutions - A new integration with Structural PANDA allows UK-based engineers to perform rapid carbon assessments during preliminary design, optimizing building designs based on carbon footprint and cost [8] - The masonry design capabilities have been enhanced for North American podium structures, utilizing a finite element approach for improved design efficiency [9] Regional Expansion - The addition of a Mexican environment expands the usability of Tekla Structural Designer 2025 to regions using US codes with metric units [10] AI and User Support - An AI-powered Trimble Assistant for Tekla is now available, providing users with accurate answers regarding Tekla products [11] - New in-product notification panes in Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds keep users informed about product updates [12] Availability - Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds 2025 will be available for download starting March 12, 2025 [13]