For Estimators

Fast, accurate, and consistent estimates

Enjoy 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 versus actual costs at any time. Collaboration and communication become easier through consistent use of the same model and format from estimation to construction. What's more, teams can 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 that makes your work error-free. Optimize material according to your company standards or situation. The automated process provides purchase documentation that includes all information needed for material tracking and quality assurance. History data is saved to learn for the next project.

"Inventory control allows us to know what we have and what we need to order. We are not double ordering something we already have out in the yard." - Bill Claas, Senior Project Manager