Archicad subscription

to entry by offering BIMcloud SaaS as part of the Archicad subscription price.

The subscription also includes access to Graphisoft Learn courses and training materials; Redshift rendering; Param-O, a parametric object design tool; the Library Part Maker add-on for creating detailed Library objects; and Python API for customised Archicad workflows.

■ www.graphisoft.com

Structural BIM tool Tekla Structures 2023 features several improvements in software performance, and an upgraded drawing editing user experience that is said to make the software easier to learn and use.

There are also improvements in detailing for fabrication workflows and project communication. In rebar detailing, complex bar shape designs are now said to be easier to share with procurement, manufacturing and the construction site.

■ www.tekla.com

Collaborative management

Eleco has launched Asta Connect, a new collaborative task management tool within the company’s construction project management software Powerproject.

Asta Connect is designed to solve the challenges of short-term, on-site planning, collaboration and daily activities progress by connecting project teams with the overall master construction schedule. Users can import project plans from master scheduling software like Powerproject or create new schedules within Asta Connect.

■ www.elecosoft.com