In response to growing demand for streamlined processes for structural steel detailing, AceCad, supplier of the well-known Strucad range of software, has decided to open an office in Johannesburg. The Cape Town office, which commenced operation 18 months ago, has become increasingly busy. Based on this success, AceCad has enlisted the assistance of Allyson Lawless to promote its software to the structural and civil engineering community. Donavan Betleni, an experienced detailer joins the sales and support team in Johannesburg.

Strucad is the world's leading 3D structural steel detailing system. Using a common model, designers, detailers and fabricators can collaborate, improving accuracy and eliminating fabrication shop and erection errors. In addition the client or any third party may view the model and architects and designers may check and red line the model using freeware.

Strucad offers a seamless workflow from drawing to shop detailing, all the way through to CNC programming. Parametric modelling allows connections, stairs and many other details to be detailed effortlessly. The output includes fully detailed general arrangements, fabrication shop drawings, material and bolt lists and erection drawings.

Over the years, Strucad has contributed significantly to increase the overall productivity of the southern African steel fabrication industry. From Cape Town to Qatar, multistorey, mining and industrial structures, process plants and sports stadia have been successfully detailed. With the release of Version 10.2 and the introduction of StruM.I.S., the Fabrication Management Information System, productivity can only improve.

For more information contact Raymond McCaig, AceCad, 082 593 4758, Allyson Lawless, 011 476 4100, acecad@worldonline.co.za