The comprehensive solution for precise BIM in steel construction

BIM-COMPLIANT DESIGN AND DETAILING

bocad is your detailing multi tool – from architecture to heavy industry

bocad Steel supports the complete design, detailing and fabrication process for all types of steel structures. Whether miscellaneous structural steelwork, stairs and railings, bridges, sheet metal assemblies, or architectural and industrial megastructures – the system delivers detailed CAD outputs with maximum precision. The intuitive user interface enables a streamlined workflow, allowing teams to design and model faster without sacrificing accuracy.

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Fabrication data that mirrors the design – accurate and consistent

All deliverables – including drawings, bills of materials, and NC data – are always in sync with the 3D model and generated with the highest accuracy. Through robust data exchange capabilities, bocad Steel enables the creation of a Digital Twin – essential for BIM-compliant steel construction.

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Technical Strengths

• 3D Steel Structure Modelling

Design of support systems, connections, plates, and welds.

• Automated Manufacturing Documents

Drawings, part lists and NC data directly from the model.

• Full Control Despite Automation

Connections and details can be manually edited at any time – even for special solutions and freeform geometries.

• Proven in Complex Large-Scale Projects

Reliable use in bridge, power plant, and stadium construction – scalable, efficient, industry-proven.

• BIM/IFC Compatible, Intelligent IFC Import

Export of steel-specific data for a digital twin. Identification and mapping of bolts, welds, and structures during import.

• Model = Drawing

2D drawings in sync with the 3D model – even for complex parts like curved elements.

• Fabrication-Ready Models Without Rework

Models ready for production – including NC data, steel attributes (IFC), and connection-ready geometry.

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INCLUDED MODULES

Steel module
Automatic connections for steel
Stairs & railings
Automatic marking
Automatic drawings
Automatic BOM
Delivery notes
Edit
Bar and plate nesting

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AVAILABLE ADD ONS

bocad SmartPointCloud
bocad Hybrid

Add-ons are optional and integrate seamlessly. Our experts will be happy to advise and assist you with the integration.

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ALL INTERFACES INCLUDED

No extra fees, bocad supports the following industry standard formats :

IFC 2x3 , IFC 4
DXF, DWG
DXF-3D
3D PDF
SDNF
STEP, IGES
DSTV-NC, DSTV-PSS, DSTV-Statik, DSTV-Stücklisten
IDEA Statica
WISCON
KISS
AVEVA E3D
HEXAGON S3D
Revit
API

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Satisfied Clients, Successful Projects

From compact utility buildings to large and complex-customengineered structures – bocad Steel is used wherever steel structures must be designed and detailed reliably, precisely, and economically. The software scales with the complexity of the project –

TYPICAL USERS

Structural engineering consultancies
Steel construction design offices
Steel fabricators (with or without NC production)
Plant constructors

EXAMPLE PROJECTS

Custom steel structures
wide span factory buildings
Industrial facilities
Stadiums
Bridges
And much more

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SMART SERIES: INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE

bocad Smart Series simplifies detailing and makes detailing projects more efficient, and more collaborative. The intelligent tools shorten workflows and help to deliver highest quality on time.

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FLOATING LICENSES

Optimize your license spent with Bocad’s Floating Licences which allow highest utilization of the bocad software. Unused bocad licenses can be used by anyone with access to the cloud licensing server, irrespective of time zone and location.

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