The 2nd generation of Eurocodes: What structural and geotechnical engineers need to prepare for
The second-generation Eurocodes are being released gradually. Manuel Walter explains what this means for structural engineering and geotechnical design.
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Reimagining Sustainable Alpine Living at the Baite Belle Vue Micro-village
See how AB2ER used ALLPLAN to integrate architecture, structure, and terrain into a unified BIM workflow for the Baite Belle Vue project in Sauze d’Oulx.
Steel Estimating Explained: Why It’s Still Manual and How AI Helps
Steel estimating is still manual for most fabricators. Learn how AI is transforming estimating workflows, increasing speed, accuracy, and bidding capacity.
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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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Steel Estimating Explained: Why It’s Still Manual and How AI Helps
Steel estimating is still manual for most fabricators. Learn how AI is transforming estimating workflows, increasing speed, accuracy, and bidding capacity.
Steel Detailing Productivity: How Modern Software Delivers Speed
Learn how modern steel detailing software improves productivity by reducing rework, improving accuracy, and accelerating fabrication and delivery.
ALLPLAN People & Team Awards Highlight Innovation, Ingenuity, and Influence
New awards this year to recognize not only the final projects, but the innovators, problem-solvers, and influencers who are making a real difference on project outcomes, within the ALLPLAN community and across the industry.
Discover the Top New Features in SDS2 2026
SDS2 2026 has arrived with major performance upgrades, automation, and custom design options to help you meet the industry’s demand for more head-on.
Allplan Award 2025 Winners Raise the Bar in Steel Detailing & Construction
From amphitheater canopies the size of football fields to staircases that double as sculpture, these 2025 Allplan Award winners raise the bar in steel detailing excellence.
Community, Career, and Influence: Why You Should Become an SDS2 Beta Tester
Being an SDS2 beta tester means being at the forefront of innovation, actively shaping the future of SDS2 products before they hit the market.
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.
How to Choose the Right Steel Detailing Software: Balancing Cost and Value
Comparing steel detailing software isn’t just about price—learn how to weigh cost, features, and long-term value to make the best choice for your business.
6 Signs It's Time to Find a New Steel Detailing Software
Is your steel detailing software holding you back? Here are 6 signs it’s time to upgrade—and why SDS2 should be at the top of your list.
Building an Olympic Legacy in Steel
SDS2 customers KMA Steel and Jeffords Steel give us a glimpse of what goes on under the ice after completing winter sports facilities in Lake Placid, NY.
4 Tips for Shaping Local Talent Pools and Overcoming Labor Shortages
Steel fabricators and detailers are in short supply. Hear how businesses are working with local schools to increase trade awareness and shape local talent pools.
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.