Tekla BIMsight 1.4 takes BIM to the field with Windows tablets

Tekla BIMsight now offers a well-designed user interface for Windows tablet computers, thereby enabling use at construction sites. As before, it is still the easiest-to-use BIM tool available for everyone in the construction industry to download and use for free.

New features in version 1.4 of the award-winning BIM software, take the application to the construction site. The software now has a user interface optimized for tablet computers. Features include support for multi-touch hand gestures as well as stylus use. Depending on your working environment, you choose which interface you want: desktop or tablet.

This new release enhances the use of Tekla BIMsight in the design coordination process. You can use saved views for efficient project navigation and the new slideshow feature delivers impressive presentations.

The success of Tekla BIMsight continues with an ever growing user base of construction professionals and industry recognition. Tekla is committed to offering the construction industry an easy-to-use tool, allowing any construction professional to explore BIM and enjoy the benefits of timely project delivery and fewer RFIs (request for information).

"We developed this version from conversations with our users and the industry and we will continue this practice in the future. The suggested ideas forum at www.teklabimsight.com and other user feedback really helps us to create a BIM product the construction industry has been asking for," says Stephen Jones, Tekla BIMsight product manager.

"Tablet computers are becoming an integral part of construction industry workflows and BIM creates huge opportunities for more effective interaction between the construction site and the office," Jones continues.