Trimble Unveils 2026 Tekla Software: Accelerating BIM, Engineering and Construction Productivity Through Streamlined Workflows and AI

Trimble introduced the 2026 version of its Tekla software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management, delivering data-driven workflows that connect design and construction. This release accelerates the entire design-to-detailing process by reducing manual effort and rework, enabling a wider scope of complex tasks without the friction and data-loss risks of switching between disparate applications.

The 2026 portfolio — including Tekla Structures, Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Tedds, and Tekla PowerFab software — promotes project-wide consistency through a seamless flow of data that eliminates “black boxes” between stakeholders. Whether it’s viewing live project statuses directly within a 3D model, synchronizing project data through connected workflows, or linking drawings, models and field information across office, shop and site, Tekla delivers a single source of truth that updates in real-time.

Access to Trimble Assistant is embedded across the Tekla portfolio. It specializes in assisting new and existing users to take full advantage of features and troubleshoot issues without leaving the software interface. Additionally, the new AI Model and Drawing Assistant in Tekla Structures is an early preview feature (distributed through Trimble Labs) for modeling operations using natural language. This context-specific productivity tool helps users execute tasks through simple natural language prompts.