Tekla Tedds
Building design and building information modeling (BIM) software
Civil engineering design software
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What is Tekla Tedds
Tekla Tedds is a structural engineering calculation and documentation tool used to design and check building and civil structures. It provides a library of configurable calculation templates (for example, steel, concrete, timber, and foundations) and produces calculation reports for project records and approvals. The product targets structural engineers who need repeatable, auditable calculations and standardized outputs, and it can exchange data with other Tekla structural design and detailing workflows.
Report-ready calculation documentation
The software generates structured calculation reports that can be issued as part of design documentation. This supports traceability by keeping inputs, assumptions, and results together in a controlled format. Compared with ad-hoc spreadsheets, this can make internal review and external submission workflows more consistent.
Extensive calculation template library
Tekla Tedds includes a broad set of pre-built calculation templates that cover common structural elements and checks. This reduces the need to build spreadsheets from scratch and supports consistent methods across a team. Templates can be configured to match project parameters and local practice, which helps standardize deliverables.
Fits Tekla structural workflows
Tekla Tedds is part of the Tekla structural engineering ecosystem and is commonly used alongside other Tekla products for analysis, design, and detailing. This can reduce re-entry of information when teams standardize on Tekla tooling. It also supports repeatable company standards through shared templates and calculation styles.
Not a full BIM authoring tool
Tekla Tedds focuses on engineering calculations and report production rather than model authoring and coordination. Teams still typically rely on dedicated BIM/CAD applications for 3D modeling, drawing production, and clash/coordination workflows. As a result, it complements rather than replaces core BIM design platforms.
Template customization requires expertise
While templates are configurable, tailoring them to specific company standards or unusual design cases can require significant setup and engineering oversight. Organizations may need to invest time in governance to ensure templates remain correct and consistent. This can be a barrier for smaller teams without dedicated power users.
Interoperability depends on workflow
Data exchange with broader project toolchains can depend on the specific Tekla integrations and how a firm structures its process. In mixed-software environments, teams may still need manual checks and reconciliation between calculation assumptions and model geometry. This can limit end-to-end automation compared with tightly integrated single-vendor stacks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tekla Tedds | Contact Tekla sales / Get a quote (no public price listed) | Library of multi-material, code-compliant structural calculations; includes Tekla Structural Designer LT (as part of subscription trial); contact local Tekla distributor to purchase. |
| Tekla Structural Design Suite (bundle) | Contact Tekla sales / Get a quote (no public price listed) | Bundle: Tekla Structural Designer + Tekla Tedds; includes Trimble Connect Business Premium; enterprise/volume options via sales. |
Note: Trimble / Tekla do not publish specific public pricing for Tekla Tedds on their official product pages or licensing FAQ — customers are directed to contact local Tekla/Trimble sales or distributors for quotes.
Seller details
Trimble Inc.
Westminster, Colorado, USA
1978
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