Case Study: Schulte Building Systems achieves 50-60% faster metal building detailing with Trimble

Faster and better metal buildings with 3D

Schulte Building Systems, a pioneer in pre-engineered metal buildings, needed a way to move from 2D drafting to 3D modeling to support its new robotic welding system and handle increasingly complex projects more efficiently. The company turned to Trimble’s Tekla Structures and the MBS-to-Tekla link, along with Trimble Connect, to integrate with its existing Metal Building Software workflow.

Using Trimble’s solution, Schulte could transfer detailed models from MBS into Tekla Structures in minutes, review designs collaboratively, and catch issues earlier in the process. The result was a 50–60% faster detailing workflow, roughly half the review time, fewer technical and fabrication errors, and a stronger sales process that helped Schulte win more work.

Schulte Building Systems

Tim Sanchez

Business Systems Manager