Tiếng ViệtExplore how Ney & Partners applies Tekla Structures in iconic bridge projects across Belgium, integrating Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper 3D, and Trimble Connect to optimize accuracy, quality control, and efficiency in international BIM design workflows.
For many years, Ney & Partners has been recognized as one of the leading design consultancy firms in Belgium, renowned for its iconic bridges, special structures, and engineering-architecture projects. Founded in 1996 by engineer-architect Laurent Ney, the company quickly expanded internationally with offices in France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Japan, and Vietnam.
In Vietnam, the Ney office was established in 2019. In the early days, only two engineers worked with the detailed BIM software Tekla Structures, but today the Tekla team has grown to more than 10 dedicated engineers handling international projects that demand an extremely high level of precision.
Why Did Ney & Partners Choose Tekla Structures?
From the engineering team’s perspective, Tekla Structures perfectly meets several of their key requirements:
- High accuracy in both modeling and drawing production.
- A diverse library supporting both steel and concrete structures.
- Better quality control throughout every stage of the project lifecycle: from conceptual design → technical design → construction design.
- Tekla models can easily extract fabrication data for contractors and manufacturers.
Most importantly, Tekla Structures helps minimize errors and reduce the need for model revisions, significantly accelerating the progress of large-scale projects.
In addition, the team frequently uses Trimble Connect to manage models, exchange information, and coordinate across design teams, enabling a more seamless model review process.
Featured Project: Bridges Along the R4WO Ring Road in Belgium
One of the most outstanding projects currently being developed by Ney & Partners using Tekla Structures is the R4WO ring road project in Belgium. The project includes multiple bridges with complex geometries, large-scale structures, and highly demanding technical requirements.
Project Type: Multiple bridges within the R4WO ring road infrastructure project.
Location: Belgium
Team Size: 8 engineers working directly with Tekla Structures
Project Phase: Technical design and construction design
Main Tools: Tekla Structures + Rhinoceros 3D – Grasshopper 3D + Trimble Connect
Beyond the R4WO project, the team has also applied Tekla Structures in several international projects, including:
- The HOHO Bridge project in Netherlands
- Multiple special bridge projects across Belgium
- Several sections of the Oosterweel Interchange in Antwerp, Belgium
The Biggest Challenge: Complex Multi-Curved Bridge Design
Ney & Partners is well known for bridge designs featuring complex multi-directional curved geometries — visually striking from an architectural perspective but extremely challenging in structural modeling.
Technical Challenges
- Constantly changing curved geometries
- Non-uniform curved surfaces
- Integrating multiple structural systems within a single model
The Solution
The team combines Tekla Structures with Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper 3D to create a more flexible modeling workflow.
Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper 3D are used to process complex geometries, which are then transferred into Tekla Structures for detailing, clash checking, drawing production, and fabrication data extraction.
This integrated workflow helps the team:
- Build models faster
- Perform more accurate checking and revisions
- Maintain change control throughout the project lifecycle
- Significantly improve the efficiency of the design team
Clear Benefits Delivered by Tekla Structures
Although each project comes with its own unique requirements, Ney & Partners has consistently recognized several key benefits from using Tekla Structures:
1. Improved Productivity & Accuracy
Tekla Structures helps reduce modeling time and significantly minimizes repetitive revisions.
→ Creating models that are “right from the start.”
2. Better Quality Control
The team can easily perform clash detection, verify inconsistencies, and ensure detailing accuracy.
→ Reducing risks during fabrication and construction phases.
3. Complete Data Delivery for Contractors
Tekla models can be exported into detailed drawings, quantity reports, and fabrication data.
→ Improving coordination efficiency with contractors and fabricators.
4. Higher Overall Project Efficiency
Thanks to detailed BIM workflows, design progress becomes faster while construction conflicts are minimized.
→ Reducing costs and improving the quality of the final product.
Conclusion
Through iconic bridge projects such as the R4WO ring road development, Tekla Structures has demonstrated its strong capability in supporting highly complex designs. Ney & Partners continues to expand its use of Tekla while strengthening the expertise of its Vietnamese engineering team in international infrastructure projects.
Tekla Structures is not simply a BIM software solution — it is a platform that enables Ney & Partners to elevate design quality and reinforce its position on the global engineering map.
– Source: Konia Software Solutions