MUNICH, Germany, Feb 14, 2025 – ALLPLAN and Dietrich’s have announced a partnership. This collaboration aims to drive digital and sustainable changes in the construction sector. They aim to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of timber construction.
The partnership between ALLPLAN and Dietrich’s creates digital workflows, from designing timber houses to the automated prefabrication of building components. Both companies are addressing the increasing need for industrialized construction, the use of renewable materials, and the need to cut down on material usage. “Cost-effective residential construction in timber construction is an answer to key issues facing our society in the future. The BIM-based integration with Dietrich’s creates maximum efficiency and speed in the implementation of timber construction projects,” says Eduardo Lazzarotto, chief product & strategy officer at ALLPLAN.
Thomas Seidler, managing director of Dietrich’s, adds: “We are delighted to offer architects, structural engineers and the construction industry a seamlessly integrated solution for timber construction. This will increase our competitiveness in the field of industrialized construction with wood, one of the most important future markets in the construction industry.”
BIM and timber construction: a powerful combination for greater efficiency
The core of the partnership is the integration of the ALLPLAN BIM solution with Dietrich’s timber construction software. The combination enables planning for wall, ceiling and roof elements that are transferred to the automated file-to-factory process. Designers benefit from a complete workflow and gain earlier access to information relevant to execution.
Integrated platform for industrialized timber construction
In practical use, design professionals use ALLPLAN to create an all-inclusive design model in an urban planning context. The timber elements are then transferred to Dietrich’s, where structural calculations, detailing and production planning are carried out model-based and highly automated. Work planning is coordinated via the BIMPLUS collaboration platform. There, the detailed timber construction models are coordinated with the design of other trades before they are transferred to automated prefabrication. Dietrich’s users benefit from a powerful BIM viewer that enables detailed visualization and analysis of IFC models. This optimizes the BIM workflow, increases data quality and improves collaboration. Modern cloud technology makes communication more efficient – instead of email correspondence, the exchange occurs centrally via a BIM server with collaboration functions.
This partnership sets new standards for efficient, sustainable construction with wood and is a key driver of digitalization in the construction industry.
Source: Nemetschek Group
About ALLPLAN
ALLPLAN, established in 1969 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a provider of BIM software solutions for the AEC industry. The company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance the design, planning, and construction processes. These include ALLPLAN for building design, ALLPLAN Civil for infrastructure projects, and ALLPLAN Precast for precast concrete detailing. Serving a global clientele, ALLPLAN’s software solutions are utilized by professionals in architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, and construction planning. As a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, ALLPLAN benefits from robust financial backing. With a workforce of over 700 employees, the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the AEC industry.
About Dietrich’s
Dietrich’s Technology GmbH, established in 1982 and headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions for the timber construction industry. The company offers a suite of tools tailored for carpenters, timber construction companies, architectural offices, and prefabricated house manufacturers. These solutions encompass 3D CAD/CAM software, structural engineering applications, and modules for various construction methods, including timber framing, roof construction, and prefab building. Serving a global clientele, Dietrich’s has approximately 7,000 customers and 10,000 installations across countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ireland, Russia, the USA, Canada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Chile, Cameroon, Lithuania, and Namibia. The company employs around 100 individuals and maintains a strong presence in the timber construction sector.
