Boosting Collaboration and Efficiency with Tekla Model Sharing

July 1, 2025 - Blog

When working on complex steel structures, coordination is everything. At Cadeli, we rely heavily on Tekla Model Sharing to streamline collaboration, improve accuracy, and reduce delivery time – especially on projects involving multiple stakeholders or remote teams.

What is Tekla Model Sharing?
Model Sharing is a Tekla Structures feature that allows multiple users to work on the same model simultaneously – but without being online all the time. Unlike traditional file sharing or server-based workflows, Tekla Model Sharing enables team members to work offline, then sync only the changes, saving both time and bandwidth.

How it helps us at Cadeli:

• Faster workflows – Our engineers can work in parallel, even across different locations. No bottlenecks, no waiting.
• Real-time updates – We’re always in sync. Everyone sees the latest version, which drastically reduces rework.
• Flexibility – Working offline is a game-changer, especially when traveling or working from construction sites.
• Data safety – All changes are tracked and backed up. Mistakes are reversible, collaboration is secure.

Real-World Impact:
The most powerful benefit of Tekla Model Sharing is the significant increase in productivity. Compared to having a single person work on a model, our team – thanks to Model Sharing – can speed up delivery time by 500% or more, depending on the project. 

By enabling multiple team members to contribute simultaneously, we’ve drastically accelerated delivery timelines and eliminated traditional coordination bottlenecks. 

On recent projects, we’ve cut coordination time by up to 30%, thanks to Tekla Model Sharing. That means faster delivery for our clients and fewer headaches for our team.

Why it matters:
Model Sharing isn’t just a technical feature – it’s a strategic advantage. It lets us stay agile, precise, and ahead of schedule.