Building software specialist Tekla said it has opened a new office in Qatar to address the needs of the country's planned infrastructure growth.

Qatar’s ambitious plans to roll out more than $200 billion worth of infrastructure projects by 2022 will require advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, stated the Finland-based company in a statement.

Tekla is a leading software engineering corporation specializing in model-based software products for building, construction and infrastructure management.

With open BIM software, contractors and project developers can produce reliable and detailed feasibility studies, ensuring a smoother communication during the whole workflow, from the design to design, build, and operate phases, stated the company, which opened an office in Qatar recently.

Tekla said its technology has already been used in Qatar’s iconic projects, including the Museum of Islamic Art, and sporting facilities such as Khalifa International Stadium, the Lusail Multi-Purpose Sports Hall, and the Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy.

According to Tekla, Qatar will be able to be complete its innovative projects efficiently by leveraging the advanced collaborative construction technology, thanks to a recent partnership between Trimble, Tekla’s parent company, and Gehry Technologies, the technology company created from the practice of world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.

By 2022, Qatar will be investing billions in infrastructure projects, including a metro system, hotels, and stadiums, according to the recent Deloitte report “Are you on the bench?: Insight into the Qatar construction market and opportunities for real estate developers.”

The under-construction National Museum of Qatar, designed by acclaimed architect Jean Nouvel with interlocking discs resembling “desert rose” crystals, is a prominent example of Tekla and Gehry Technologies solving complex design challenges, said a top official.

"With Qatar’s construction plans ramping up, the country’s architects, engineers, and project developers will need to use the most advanced BIM software to customize plans, and provide a clear schedule of development," remarked Paul Wallett, the area business director for Tekla Middle East.

"By leveraging the hands-on experience and knowledge of recently-acquired Gehry Technologies and their consulting services, we have broadened our capabilities and services to Qatar," he added.

Further demonstrating its support for the country’s sport sector, Tekla will be showcasing its innovative solutions at the 4th Coliseum ConfEx Mena conference, a leading summit for the design, delivery, operation and legacy of stadia and arenas, to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 2 to 3.

Tekla is well-known for stadium design, with 10 of the 12 stadiums at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, including the Arena Amazônia stadium in Manaus, Brazil, having been designed with Tekla software.

“We scored big in Brazil, and our BIM software enables Qatar’s developers to see their structures come to life, with a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics,” remarked Wallett.

“Users can create accurate, constructible models with photo-realistic 3D images, leading to iconic structures to boost Qatar’s standing on the world stage in 2022,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service