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Comparison of Tekla Structures and Revit for reinforced concrete structure design

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Design
Date
03.11.2025
Author
Eneca
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Сomparison terms:
  • Both software packages are evaluated as "out of the box" (stock) ones, meaning without any customisation or additions.
  • We do not consider the use of APIs and third-party plugins/scripts/add-ins (only as solutions to certain problems).
  • It is impossible to evaluate the programs objectively to the fullest extent, so this comparison includes both personal and third-party opinions.
  •  Besides using these programs for reinforced concrete structure design, we will try to cover the comparison for developing the entire project or the most of it, in general.
  •  We also won't consider the specialist's experience who will be using these programs.

Which programme is better:  Tekla or Revit?

Spoiler: Neither Tekla nor Revit. In some respects, Revit is better than Tekla, while in others, the opposite is true — Tekla is better than Revit.

Category Revit Tekla Structures
1. Specialisation Architecture, MEP, and structural design. structural design
2. User Interface (UI)
  • Dark and light theme options
  • Convenient ViewCube navigation
  • Fully customisable ribbon toolbar
3. Modelling
  • Difficult to model highly detailed precast/steel elements
  • Strong form-making tools
  • Performance drops with large models
  • Rich toolset for RC and steel modelling
  • Large library of system and custom components
  • Weak for complex shape modelling
  • Stable performance with large models
4. Drawings
  • Convenient drawing workflow
  • Requires third-party tools for automation
  • Good annotations and schedules
  • Drawing cloning functionality
  • Separate drawing mode (no model editing)
  • Extensive template customization
  • Weak 2D tools
5. Integration Full Autodesk BIM ecosystem integration (Advance Steel, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Robot, etc.) Integrates with Tekla ecosystem and supports many import/export formats; production-ready workflows.
6. Collaboration
  • Revit Cloud Worksharing
  • BIM 360 / Autodesk BIM Collaborate
  • Local model storage
  • Tekla Model Sharing
  • Trimble Connect
  • Local multi-user model
7. Configuration
  • Easier to configure and understand
  • Time-consuming family setup
  • Needs Dynamo or API (C#/Python) for deep customisation
  • User-friendly interface, low entry barrier
  • Complex but powerful configuration
  • Many parameters and environments
  • Drawing and list customization is time-intensive
  • Requires Tekla API (C#) for automation
  • Less intuitive for beginners
8. Learning Curve Beginner-friendly; plenty of tutorials and training materials. Steeper learning curve; deeper focus on steel and RC detailing.
9. Popularity and Application Widespread globally across disciplines. Less popular but well-established in structural design circles.
10. Cast-in-place RC
  • Good drawing tools
  • Efficient coordination system
  • Effective structural form-making
  • Excellent rebar and formwork modelling tools
  • Rich component libraries
  • Efficient coordination system
  • Drawing cloning available
11. Precast RC
  • Inefficient without add-ins
  • Problems with geometry, reinforcement, and documentation
  • Requires plugins, templates, Dynamo/pyRevit scripts
  • Best-in-class for precast concrete
  • Advanced tools: Cloning, Batch Editor, Reports, Organizer
  • Powerful rebar modelling and documentation tools
12. Structural Steel & Detailing
  • Basic structural steel modelling
  • Weak detailing tools
  • No automation for drawings or fabrication integration
  • Comprehensive steel design and detailing tools
  • Extensive system component libraries
  • High model detail and efficient drawing workflows

For whom Revit and/or Tekla can be useful?

revit vs tekla concrete
Revit: Ideal for multidisciplinary firms developing multiple disciplines in one environment.

Tekla:
  •  If you need an efficient solution for structural design tasks (structural design companies)  

  • If you need to address shortcomings of other software packages (Revit + Tekla hybrid) 

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