Integration with
Structural Analysis Solutions

Conversion of structural models into analytical models

In conjunction with Allplan Bimplus, a revolutionary new software: SCIA AutoConverter Light is available with Allplan 2021 for Structural Engineers (Serviceplus contract or Subscription required) that can automatically convert your Allplan models into analytical models. Using the new Structural Analysis Format (SAF), the analytical model can be transferred to various structural analysis systems. This enables an openBIM workflow and much better collaboration between design partners.

In this preview webinar, learn how we worked together with SCIA, our expert Nemetschek Group sister company; to address the issues Structural Engineers have integrating within a BIM process. Learn how easy it will be to implement a workflow from Allplan via Allplan Bimplus and SCIA AutoConverter Light to various structural analysis systems. See for yourself the innovative approach that we have developed and ultimately find out more about the full SCIA AutoConverter with its extended functionality and features, also available to purchase directly from SCIA.

This webinar will cover:

• Introduction
• Aims of the Integration with Structural Analysis Solutions webinar
• State of the Industry
• Typical Workflow problems
• Characteristic Technical issues
• How ALLPLAN & SCIA addressed these challenges
• Workflow from Allplan via Allplan Bimplus to  
       analysis systems – SCIA AutoConverter Light
• From updated analytical model in SCIA Engineer to
       Allplan Bimplus – SCIA AutoConverter
• Questions and Answers

Ralph Pullinger (ALLPLAN)
Sales Enablement Manager - Collaboration and Engineering

Ralph Pullinger is Sales Enablement Manager – Collaboration and Engineering at ALLPLAN, a leading provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry. Ralph’s route into industry commenced as a structural engineer following graduating in Civil Engineering from the University of Manchester.

With over 20 years of experience within engineering consultancy and in excess of 15 years in the AEC software industry, Ralph has held several senior roles across technical support, product development and product management.

Ralph was an early BIM pioneer, at the forefront of developing solutions for structural BIM workflows, with analysis and design solutions. He remains an advocate, to this day, of innovation and interdisciplinary workflow, enabled by digitalisation through software technology, benefiting the construction industry.

Herman Oogink (SCIA)
Head of Strategic Alliances

Herman Oogink has 34 years of experience in software for structural engineering going from structural analysis, CAD to manufacturing in the steel and precast industry. With that he builds up a broad and deep knowledge of the construction industry worldwide.

Herman started in 1985 at W+B Software in the Netherlands. Through a merge with SCIA in 1993, Herman expanded his scope to the international world. After having done different management jobs he ended up being more than 16 years CTO at SCIA, responsible for development and product management, and combined that role with business unit manager for the precast and steel industry.

Currently Herman is responsible for strategic partnership and alliances. Using his broad experience and network to expand the international sales channel, looking for products that add value to our current portfolio and finding innovative technologies to keep our product leadership. Besides that Herman is leading an innovative BIM project focusing on integrating structural engineers into the BIM workflow.