Tekla Plugins and Apps

50+ Tekla plugins built for BlueScope Steel NA slash PEMB modeling time and lock in VP/BMP brand standards across every project.

Quick Facts

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C#, Tekla API, XAML, WiX Installer, Azure DevOps Pipelines, ASP.Net Core

Windows

Deployed (internal application)

Blue Scope Steel North America

Project Title

Tekla Structures Plugin Suite for BlueScope Steel NA

Industry

Structural & Pre‑Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB)

Technologies & Tools

C#, Tekla Open API, XAML (WPF), ASP.NET Core micro‑services, REST, Windows Desktop & Server

Client

BlueScope Steel North America – supporting its flagship brands VP Buildings and BMP with advanced detailing automation.

Challenges

Accelerate PEMB modeling: Manual placement of proprietary framing details slowed schedules.
Enforce brand standards: VP & BMP libraries needed airtight consistency across plants.
Reduce human error: Repetitive bolt, plate, and part‑mark entry was prone to typos.
Scale internal dev capacity: BlueScope sought experienced Tekla API engineers without long ramp‑up.

Solution

80+ Custom Plugins & Tools
Cusomt conenctions and tools
Unified UI Layer
XML‑based ribbon panels give detailers one‑click access to tools and connections
Rules‑Driven Validation
Web‑hosted ASP.NET Core help to clear up communication during the model checking process accross teams.
Continuous Integration Pipeline
Azure DevOps Pipelines compile, and package the installer with every PR.

Results

BlueScope detailers produce faster, error‑free models while maintaining strict VP/BMP standards—freeing engineers to focus on complex design rather than data entry.