Steel Engineering

HiCAD - 3D-CAD-SOFTWARE FOR STEEL ENGINEERING

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Engineering Projects with
Revolutionizing 2D/3D
Modeling and Detailing

What is HiCAD Steel Engineering?

Welcome to HiCAD Steel Engineering Solutions— where precision meets automation in the design and documentation of steel structures, custom steel facades, stairs and railings. HiCAD offers advanced CAD software specifically tailored for steel engineering, seamlessly integrating 2D and 3D modeling. With HiCAD, you can streamline your workflow, enhance collaboration, and achieve superior results.

Seamless switching between 2D and 3D
Configurators for stairs and railings
Standard catalog and connection libraries
Smart automation for an efficient and enjoyable design process

Full Video : New features in the Staircase Configurator

Features that Set HiCAD Apart

Comprehensive Automation for Steel Construction

HiCAD’s automatic positioning with part recognition streamlines the design process by accurately identifying and placing identical parts. Additionally, HiCAD offers automatic steel connections and configurators for stairs and railings, further enhancing efficiency. These features reduce manual effort, ensure precise alignment, and allow for quick customization of components. This leads to faster project completion and a more efficient workflow in steel construction projects.

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Optimum Visualization and shortened Production Process through Automation

HiCAD provides advanced automation for creating shop drawings, detailed drawings, sectional views, and other production documents. It ensures accurate representation and easy fabrication while reducing manual drafting and errors. It streamlines the design- to-fabrication workflow with automated workshop and assembly drawings, configurable dimensions, and DXF sheet metal cutout generation. HiCAD also offers seamless 2D/3D integration, automatically updating all views in real time to reflect changes in the 3D model, maintaining consistency and precision throughout the design process.

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Parametric and Freeform Design

In steel construction, free modeling excels in providing flexibility and creativity for unique and complex structures, allowing engineers to quickly adapt to project-specific needs. However, parametric modeling is crucial for repetitive elements like beams and columns and is essential for automating connections. While free modeling is often more efficient for bespoke designs, parametric tools are indispensable for managing repetitive tasks and ensuring seamless automation in steel construction projects.

Why Choose HiCAD Steel Engineering?

We collaborate with industry partners like FARO and Leica to deliver precise measurements using advanced scanners and point cloud technology.

HiCAD provides a standard catalog and connection libraries that support the design of 3D models.

Our team offers specialized webinars, training videos, and hands-on sessions for steel construction professionals. We provide test versions of our software to explore its capabilities, and our experienced trainers deliver in-depth training to help you maximize the potential of our tools.

Client Testimonials

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It’s everything I’ve wanted and have looked for these past 33 years. Thank you for listening to our needs. Thank you for making the necessary changes to your services. Thank you for working with us. Thank you for your continued support and commitment as we continue forward with the next step.– Scott Callaway, Vice President of NexGen Design Systems

Modeling Process in Steel Engineering

DESIGN
PROCESS

Streamlined Design Process with HiCAD - Up to 50% Faster

HiCAD supports every step of your steel engineering design process, from the initial concept to final detailing, ensuring efficiency and precision at every stage:

Requirement Analysis and Conceptual Design
Preliminary Models
Detailed Design
Structural Analysis
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Connection Design and Detailing
Creation of Detailed Drawings

With HiCAD you can streamline your workflow and reduce project completion time by up to 50%

DOCUMENTATION
&VALIDATION

Ensuring Accuracy Compliance with HiCAD and HELiOS

HiCAD guarantees that your designs are precise, compliant, and fabrication-ready, ensuring high standards throughout the design process.

HELiOS provides powerful solutions for managing and optimizing your steel construction projects, offering advanced tools and seamless integration to streamline your workflows and ensure compliance at every stage.

FABRICATION &
CONSTRUCTION

HiCAD Supports the Fabrication Process

HiCAD offers comprehensive support throughout the fabrication and construction phases, ensuring your designs are executed with precision and accuracy:

Automated Creation of Shop Drawings and Production Documents
As-Built Model Creation

With HiCAD, you can streamline the transition from design to fabrication, ensuring smooth project execution and high-quality results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HiCAD Steel Engineering used for?

HiCAD Steel Engineering is used for a wide range of applications in the steel construction industry, offering advanced tools and automation for various disciplines:

Structural Engineering – Focuses on the design, analysis, and construction of steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, halls, greenhouses, animal pens, barns, sheds, carports, hangars, automatic gates, and other structures.

Metal Engineering – Used for creating detailed 3D models of metal structures and components.

Stairs & Railings – Specializes in the design and fabrication of stairs and railings, including spiral and industrial staircases. It combines functionality with aesthetic appeal and includes automated tools like configurators to streamline the design process.

Steel Detailing – Provides advanced tools for steel detailing from initial design to fabrication, with automation for connections to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Steel Fabrication – Supports manufacturers by optimizing the fabrication process through detailed shop drawings that guide the precise fabrication of each steel component.

Industrial Steel Engineering – Focuses on the planning and design of steel components for industrial facilities such as plants and factories.

Customized Steel Facades – Helps develop custom steel facades to meet unique architectural requirements while maintaining structural integrity, with support for single and double skin facade designs.

Who uses HiCAD Steel Engineering?

HICAD Steel Engineering is used by a diverse group of professionals across various sectors:

Structural Engineers – Responsible for designing and analyzing steel structures for buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities, ensuring safety and structural integrity.

Steel Fabricators – Translate engineering designs into physical structures, using CAD software to generate detailed fabrication drawings and optimizing material usage for precise construction.

Designers – Incorporate steel elements into building designs for aesthetics, support, and functionality. They use CAD for 3D visualization, exploring design options, and collaboration with engineers and fabricators.

Construction Professionals – Contractors and project managers rely on CAD software to coordinate the installation of steel components on-site, ensuring precise assembly, reducing errors, and maintaining compliance with building codes.

Industrial Manufacturers – Use CAD software for designing and producing specialized equipment, machinery, and infrastructure components in the industrial sector.

Educational Institutions – Utilize steel engineering and CAD software to train students in structural engineering and related fields, offering hands-on experience in design, analysis, and project management through virtual learning environments.