Common Structural Steel Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Discover six common structural steel estimating mistakes and practical ways to avoid errors in takeoffs, connections, material specifications, and bids.
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Allplan Max: What’s in it for Engineers?
What could engineers achieve with less repetitive work? Allplan Max brings practical AI into everyday engineering workflows.
2026 Allplan Award Winners Showcase the Best in Steel Detailing
Discover the 2026 Allplan Project Award winners and explore innovative steel detailing projects showcasing the creativity, precision, and expertise of SDS2 users.
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German Design Award for BHKW Leipzig North-West
Because its façade is a work of art, the German Design Award 2023 goes to the Leipzig North-West combined heat and power plant.
Hidden Gems: 4 Underrated Features in ALLPLAN That Will Change Your Workflow
Architectural visualization expert, Pietro Massai, shares his top four powerful yet underutilized Allplan features for improved site analysis, rendering, and collaboration.
Seamless Design to Delivery: Combining ALLPLAN and SCIA Engineer
Explore how the seamless collaboration between Allplan and SCIA Engineer supports innovation in engineering projects across the globe. More on our Blog.
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Revolutionizing Bucharest’s Infrastructure with ALLPLAN: The “Gate of Heroes” Project
Designed to shelter pedestrians, connect tram and metro networks, and honor Romania’s national heroes, the project is a perfect example of what’s possible with smart design and ALLPLAN’s integrated BIM workflows.
Sustainable building with concrete: how it works
How can building with concrete become more sustainable? More about clinker-free cement, the reuse of precast elements, high-strength concretes, and other innovations.
A New Chapter for the Shotton Paper Mill
Shotton Paper Mill was transformed with innovative design and 3D modeling, paving the way for sustainable cardboard production and improved efficiency.
ALLPLAN 2025-1: Smarter Workflows and Stronger Collaboration
Discover what’s new in ALLPLAN 2025-1: Connected structural engineering workflows and better collaboration for streamlined project delivery.
The Predictive Corrosion Research That Could Change Material Design
Advanced corrosion modeling research by LLNL could help engineers predict steel corrosion and design longer-lasting, corrosion-resistant materials.
New Heart Center Dresden: Architecture for Excellence in Medicine
Sustainable, smart, and patient-focused: the new Heart Center in Dresden is being designed with ALLPLAN’s BIM tools.
Introducing Build Forward: The New SDS2 Summit
We’re excited to introduce Build Forward, the premier networking and learning event for SDS2 and ALLPLAN users in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you've been using SDS2 for years or are exploring the broader ALLPLAN ecosystem, you'll leave with powerful connections, fresh ideas, and the inspiration to build what’s next.
What's New in SDS2 2025-1: Welding, Usability, and More
We’re excited to announce the release of SDS2 2025-1, which brings you numerous enhancements to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance usability.
A New Gateway to the Bernese Oberland: How ALLPLAN Helped Shape the BOB Matten Station
Discover how ALLPLAN helped design the new BOB Matten station, enhancing rail connectivity, easing traffic congestion, and improving regional mobility.
Better Precast Girder Bridge Design with ALLPLAN: A Complete Workflow Solution
Streamline precast girder bridge design with ALLPLAN’s workflow, with advanced modeling, structural analysis, and reinforcement design in one platform.
Why Not: Planning a Hydraulic Structure with ALLPLAN Civil
David Baumann quickly planned a hydraulic structure in Switzerland using ALLPLAN Civil – because it’s simply the perfect fit. Typical engineer thinking.
How Digital Design to Build Workflows Revolutionize Structural Engineering
An integrated design to build approach creates a seamless digital thread from architectural design to structural analysis and construction documentation.
ALLPLAN BLOG - The blog for everyone in the construction industry
Hello and welcome to the ALLPLAN Blog! The blog for everyone in the construction industry. Can we be honest? Does the world really need another blog? We asked ourselves this question before we launched the ALLPLAN BLOG in 2016. After intensive self-reflection, we came to a clear conclusion: No. However, what we felt was still missing was a format that represented the AEC industry in all its diversity - from architecture and urban planning to civil engineering and infrastructure, materials science, new technologies, production methods and construction methods.
We are as passionate about aesthetic form as we are about sustainable substance - and above all about the successful combination of both aspects. We are particularly interested in innovative ideas, concepts, processes and projects that improve construction. In doing so, we take a look at practice, but also at research and teaching. Our contributions are aimed at professionals such as architects, urban planners and engineers, as well as building owners, developers and general planners, whose needs and requirements represent the beginning of better building. Of course, anyone who finds their way to our site out of curiosity or by chance is also very welcome. Because the construction/AEC industry is too fascinating and beautiful not to share it with everyone.