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Trimble announces 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards winners
Trimble has announced the winners of its 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards , recognising the most impressive structural construction projects utilising Tekla solutions . The competition , held biennially , judged projects across eight categories , including innovation , collaboration and environmental benefits . The Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki , Finland , was named the overall 2024 winner , as well as the best infrastructure project . This 1,200-metre-long , car-free bridge showcased extensive use of BIM software and integration , praised for its precision and project management .
In the public project category , the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion was recognised for overcoming technical challenges in constructing complex , shell-like designs , using Tekla Structures for constructability analysis and installation sequencing . The industrial project winner was Brewery Roman in Belgium , which preserved a historic facade while expanding the facility , using Augmented Reality for precision .
The Al Hudayriyat Island Velodrome in the UAE won in the sports and recreation category , with its unique elliptical fins and aluminium cladding . Tekla software enabled precise connection design and reduced errors . In the commercial project category , Lyyra in Finland was awarded for its data-driven collaboration in constructing a city block on top of a metro station , with laser scanning for precision and sustainability efforts .
The Te Veld Modular Homes from the Netherlands won in the small project category for its prefab timber homes , showcasing high sustainability . Tomasz Stęplowski from Poland won the student category for his design of a reinforced concrete hall using BIM methods . Keyack Technology Solutions won the API development category for its Component Code Generator , a tool that reduces programming time for BIM projects .
In total , 155 projects from 35 countries participated . Trimble emphasised that these projects demonstrate the expanding application of BIM technology in architecture , engineering and construction , setting a high standard for future projects . �
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