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Engineered structural connector specialists, Simpson Strong-Tie<\/a>, has made Building Information Modelling (BIM) content freely available for download from its website<\/h2>\n

Simpson Strong-Tie\u2019s<\/a> new BIM library is now freely available to download.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of 2D & 3D Revit files containing item codes, dimensions and links to the product webpages have been added to its already extensive CAD library, providing the data you need for our timber, masonry and steel connectors in an easy to use format.<\/p>\n

Shape the future of construction<\/h3>\n

Ian Harrison, European technical director for Simpson Strong-Tie, commented: \u201cWith Building Information Modelling set to shape the future of construction, we\u2019ve made it a priority to ensure we meet our customers\u2019 BIM requirements.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Revit files are compatible with a range of CAD software packages, making it really simple for specifiers and construction professionals to include our extensive range of connectors in their 3D building models.\u201d<\/p>\n

BIM Revit files can be found in Simpson Strong-Tie\u2019s\u00a0CAD library<\/a>\u00a0within the resources section of its website.<\/p>\n

About Simpson Strong-Tie<\/h3>\n

For over 60 years, Simpson Strong-Tie\u00ae has focused on creating connectors <\/a>that perform under the toughest of conditions. With more than 1,000 product solutions, it offers the widest connector range in Europe.<\/p>\n

Whether off the shelf, or custom manufactured bespoke orders, the quality and variety of its product lines gives engineers and builders more freedom to design flexibly, while offering reliability and proven performance.<\/p>\n

Using top quality steel, the “No Equal” structural connectors and other related products are subjected to rigorous strength and durability testing at our UKAS accredited test lab, and CE marked.<\/p>\n

They also offer free software solutions to help you choose the right connector or fixing.<\/p>\n

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