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    Optimize your projects for fabrication
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    structural and connection design.
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3D detailing solutions for structural steel.

SDS2 is the first and only all-in-one steel detailing software designed to automate and streamline your operations from the office, shop and field.

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SDS2 2023

SDS2 2023 is the ultimate solution in steel detailing, covering all your project needs in structural and miscellaneous steel and automated connection design, along with seamless BIM integrations to enhance your workflows from estimating to fabrication and delivery. Our latest release delivers even more power to help you maximize efficiency, with new features and enhancements in modeling, detailing, fabrication integrations, and more. 


SDS2 helps automate your most
time-consuming tasks.

Take back your time with SDS2’s proprietary design engine. It’s powered by real world intelligence and provides fully validated connections as you model, drastically accelerating your detailing process. 

SDS2 supports live multiuser modeling

Work together, wherever you are with cloud based models.

Get projects done faster and avoid data lags with live multiuser modeling. You can access your SDS2 project from the shop, field, or home office and work at the same time as other users without fear of data conflicts or lag times. 

  • Collaborate in-model across the project pipeline.
  • Scale up your project team as needed.
  • Streamline your workflows.

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Our users reported an 86%+ increase in operational efficiency when using SDS2. Schedule a personal demo to see the impact SDS2 can have on your business.

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The Detailing Solutions For Your Steel Projects


SDS2 Detailing

SDS2 Detailing

Your complete 3D steel detailing solution with automated steel connection design 

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SDS2 Estimodeling

SDS2 Estimodeling

Model-based estimating software with built in connection design and optimization 

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SDS2 Load Planning

SDS2 Load Planning

3D virtual load planner to optimize loading and transport

 

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SDS2 Model Review

SDS2 Model Review

Model-based tool for streamlined reviews, approvals, and data sharing 

 

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SDS2 Site Planning

SDS2 Site Planning

3D software to manage lift plans and crane placement for erection 

 

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SDS2 Estimodeling

Stop guessing, start planning.

You can accelerate your bid time and increase accuracy when you leverage SDS2’s model data and automated connection optimization to generate your material lists and estimates. 

  • Import design models.
  • Tailor estimates to shop standards.
  • Quickly compare alternate designs.
  • Pre-identify RFIs.
SDS2 supports live multiuser modeling
SDS2 Load Planning

Discover your next competitive advantage.

Top fabricators around the world are discovering the powerful advantage of 3D load planning, a disruptive technology that allows you to transform IFC files from your preferred modeling software into a balanced and optimized 3D loading plan.

  • Provide clear load maps for your team to follow.
  • Eliminate trial-and-error loading processes.
  • Sequence fabrication according to your loading plan.
  • Impress customers with the quality of your loadout.

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