Merelbeke, Belgium, March 14th 2022 – BuildSoft NV, the provider of fast and user-friendly structural analysis software, announces open registrations for several structural engineering training sessions in the coming period. They are done regularly and are available in different languages: English, Dutch, and French. BuildSoft’s training sessions are for structural engineers, architects, contractors, and building companies. Both beginners and those already familiar with the company’s software can find relevant training for their learning needs.
Product training in Dutch about Diamonds
Diamonds is BuildSoft’s core structural analysis software for steel, concrete, and timber structures. To cater to the ever-growing needs in structural engineering, the company has prepared in-depth Diamonds product training. Moreover, to help structural engineers get started with the software, BuildSoft offers two free initiation training sessions on steel and concrete.
• Gratis initiatie Diamonds Staal, March 29th, 2022, Antwerp, 09:00-12:30
• Gratis initiatie Diamonds Beton, March 29th, 2022, Antwerp, 13:30-17:00
Each will contain simple structural calculations based on Eurocodes, two practical examples and step-by-step guidance. The audience is limited to only 12 participants. The advanced product training sessions are:
• Vervolmakingscursus Diamonds Beton, March 30th, 2022, Antwerp, 09:00-17:00
• Vervolmakingscursus Diamonds Staal, March 31st, 2022, Antwerp, 09:00-17:00
The objectives for the advanced BuildSoft training sessions are to help Diamonds users learn how to use the software optimally. The focus will be on calculation methodology and critical interpretation of results.
Product training in Dutch about FEM-Design
FEM-Design is an advanced finite element analysis software developed by StruSoft, which is the parent company of BuildSoft since January 2021. To help structural engineers and constructors understand the new software, BuildSoft will be hosting a free initiation training.
If you wish to familiarize yourself with FEM-Design, you can participate to a free 1-day product training in which you will get step-by-step guidance and do simple but practical concrete and steel structural calculations, according to Eurocodes. Are you interested?
• In Dutch: Gratis initiatie FEM-Design staal-beton, April 26th, 2022, Antwerp, 09:00-17:00
Seats are limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Sign up quickly.
Product training in English about Diamonds, PowerConnect, BIM Expert
PowerConnect is BuildSoft’s steel connection design software, while BIM Expert ensures BIM interoperability between various products. The company invites structural engineers to take part in a 3-day live event where they can become experts in their chosen software. They will go over each step in Geometry - Loads - Results - Design workflows to get the most out of the software products. It will involve references to Eurocodes, analysis methods, reporting, and best practices to help the participants become prolific in using the software and, thus, more productive.
• 3-day Diamonds - PowerConnect - BIM Expert training, 17-19 May 2022, Brussels, 09:00-17:00
Seats are limited to a maximum of 20 participants.
Product training in French about Diamonds
Following the same objectives for the Dutch product training, BuildSoft will be hosting a similar event but catered to the French audience. Depending on the experience of working with the software, participants can choose the initiation training or go for the advanced sessions.
• Initiation gratuite Diamonds Acier, June 20th, 2022, Namur, 09:00-12:30
• Initiation gratuite Diamonds Béton Armé, June 20th, 2022, Namur, 13:30-17:00
• Formation Avancée Diamonds Acier, June 21st, 2022, Namur, 09:00-17:00
• Formation Avancée Diamonds Béton Armé, June 22nd, 2022, Namur, 09:00-17:30
Participants must bring their laptops for all the events in the lists above.
BuildSoft training sessions are not the only way to learn & use the company's software
Besides the tradition of live events, BuildSoft offers other means through which structural engineers can learn how to use the above-mentioned structural analysis software.
Those that prefer video content can always check the company's YouTube channel.
Beginners can also choose a free trial before participating in an advanced training session.
The company's knowledge base is also helpful in various technical challenges.
All the options put forth by BuildSoft are there to ensure that users go through a quick learning curve and reap the software's full benefits in their day-to-day work.
In case you cannot participate in any of these events, the company offers the possibility to do customized training. Moreover, you can always check the events page on their website to stay updated with the news in this regard.
About BuildSoft
With over 30 years of experience and expertise in structural analysis software, BuildSoft focuses on easy-to-use, accessible, high-quality software combined with excellent customer support service. Building on these solid fundamentals, BuildSoft not only became the market leader for structural analysis and design software in Belgium, but its solutions have also become very well perceived by resellers and customers in more than 60 countries.