Renga Structural
Building design and building information modeling (BIM) software
CAD software
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What is Renga Structural
Renga Structural is a BIM application for structural modeling and documentation of building structures. It supports creating a coordinated 3D structural model and producing drawings and schedules from that model for design and detailing workflows. The product targets structural engineers and BIM teams that need model-based structural design deliverables and coordination with other disciplines. It is positioned as part of the Renga BIM platform, with a focus on structural elements and model-driven documentation.
Model-based structural documentation
Renga Structural centers work on a 3D structural model and generates 2D drawings and schedules from the model. This supports consistency between plans, sections, and quantities when changes occur. It fits teams that want a BIM-first workflow rather than drafting-first CAD.
Structural element authoring tools
The product provides tools to create and edit common structural components (for example, framing members, slabs, and foundations) as BIM objects. Object parameters support standardized representation and reporting. This can reduce reliance on manual drafting for repetitive structural detailing tasks.
Part of Renga BIM suite
Renga Structural is designed to work within the broader Renga platform alongside architectural and MEP modeling modules. This supports multi-discipline coordination using a shared model approach. For organizations standardizing on one vendor’s BIM environment, this can simplify internal workflows compared with stitching together separate tools.
Limited market ecosystem
Compared with widely adopted BIM/CAD platforms, Renga has a smaller third‑party ecosystem for add-ins, content libraries, and integrations. This can affect availability of specialized structural workflows and localized content. Teams may need more internal effort to build templates, families/objects, and standards.
Interoperability depends on formats
Cross-platform collaboration typically relies on exchange formats (for example, IFC) rather than native project sharing with other major BIM tools. Format-based exchange can introduce mapping issues for parameters, object types, and documentation fidelity. This may require additional coordination and model checking in mixed-software projects.
Structural analysis workflow unclear
Renga Structural focuses on modeling and documentation; dedicated structural analysis and code-checking capabilities are not its primary emphasis. Organizations that require tightly integrated analysis, design checks, and detailing may need separate engineering analysis software and a defined handoff process. This can add steps for maintaining consistency between analysis models and BIM models.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renga Standard (annual) | $590 per year | Multidisciplinary BIM for small businesses (architecture, structural, MEP). Suitable for low‑rise commercial, sole entrepreneurs and single‑family home design. Collaboration (real‑time multi‑user) and full IFC import/export are indicated as Professional‑only features. |
| Renga Professional (permanent license) | $1,800 one‑time | Full‑feature edition (Architecture, Structure, MEP). Permanent/local license; official materials indicate option to receive updates for 1 year and a separate update package fee (see notes). |
| Renga Professional (annual / subscription) | $900 per year | Subscription access to the Professional edition (includes collaboration and IFC import/export features). |
| Renga Professional — software update package (optional) | $550 (license fee for update package) | Paid update package / maintenance fee as listed on official pricing page. |
Notes: Prices and edition feature distinctions taken from Renga Software official site (Rengabim). The vendor also documents trial availability (30 calendar days) and additional Russia‑specific license types/prices (local/network/educational/home offers) on Russian pages.
