Tekla acquires 3-Design's software business in the UK

Tekla Corporation has acquired the business of 3-Design LLC, UK-based developers of structural engineering software that has been known as 3D+ TM *. Until now the software has been distributed by a reseller. With this acquisition Tekla has strengthened their premium and leading software solution for structural engineering especially in the UK market. Tekla will provide dedicated support for all software users as well as an opportunity to phase in with a comprehensive solution combining the best of both systems to secure the customers past investments.

Along with the acquisition, all current 3-Design's software users will be offered the opportunity to upgrade their software licences to Tekla Structures BIM (Building Information Modelling) software. The business will be passed over with as little disruption as possible to current customers and step by step integrated into the Tekla solution offering.

"3-Design's customers have been provided with a good level of service over the years and we aim to continue the good work that has been done and improve on it where possible," promises Andrew Bellerby, Managing Director of Tekla (UK) Ltd. "Tekla is also committed to integrating our software products together and developing them further into an exquisite solution covering a much wider scope of the structural engineering and construction management workflow than has been available before. We understand the customers have invested heavily in the software both financially and time wise and we are committed to moving them forward with improved solutions" he continues.

"I have decided not to develop 3-Design's software any further myself", says Geoff Jackson, the man behind 3-Design's software. "It is time for me to move on and do other things with my life. I believe that Tekla Structures software is already beyond where I originally wanted to take 3-Design's software. In my opinion, Tekla Structures offers the most complete BIM solution for engineers. I'm confident that the users of 3-Design's software will now be in the best possible hands," he states.

Tekla currently employs a number of former experts of 3-Design's software and will thus be able to offer dedicated support for completing ongoing customer projects. Their experience in switching to Tekla Structures will be invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition for the users. Tekla Structures has been a proven solution for noteworthy structures including Wembley Stadium, Swiss Re, Heron Tower, Emirates Stadium, Freedom Tower in New York, as well as the Bird's Nest Stadium and China Television Centre, both used for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Tekla Structures is already in use by industry leading companies such as Arup, Buro Happold, Ramboll, Thornton Tomasetti, and Skanska.