SDS2 by ALLPLAN

SDS2

The gold standard in steel detailing and connection design, trusted by steel detailers to deliver precision that performs. Automate complex connections, minimise rework, and achieve buildable accuracy on every project, at a fraction of the time and cost.

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SDS2 by ALLPLAN is the market’s only all-in-one steel detailing and connection design solution, enabling advanced steel modeling with automatic, clash-free connections. Our solution helps you deliver more accurate and buildable designs from shop to field.

Intelligent connections are designed as you model.
Customized design automation built around fabrication preferences.
Fully interoperable with the industry’s top BIM and fabrication management solutions.

Do you constantly struggle with the following challenges?

Increasing pressure to deliver projects faster and cheaper.

Profits are eaten up by inaccurate estimates, time delays, and spiraling project costs.

Generic connections leave you with extra labor, costs, and time-consuming RFIs.

How SDS2 by ALLPLAN benefits your business

Time Saving

93%

of users report completing projects at least 25% faster with SDS2 by ALLPLAN.

More Efficiency

86%

of users report completing projects at least 25% faster with SDS2 by ALLPLAN.

More Productive

91%

of users saw productivity gains within one year of adoption

Design intelligent connections automatically

Deliver fully validated connections as you model, saving you time and reducing errors and RFIs.

Customized design automation

Easily adapt your model to the strengths and preferences of the fabricator and erector.

Live multi-user modeling

Work with other users in the same model at the same time with no data errors.

Save time on RFIS

Easily communicate design intent with interactive reports and simple model review workflows.

Accurate production data

Integrate with the industry’s top automated equipment solutions to streamline fabrication.

Seamless BIM workflows

Utilize data across the BIM cycle from design to construction.

What our clients say

“SDS2 is an all-encompassing program. We use it for everything we do—estimating, detailing, BIM, fabrication, connection design, feeding our automated shop equipment.”

- PVS Structures

“The erectors love our product because of the timely, accurate results we are able to deliver. SDS2, unlike some of the competitors, can really think for you.”

- Selvaggio Steel, Inc.

“The smartest move I made for my business was going with SDS2. It allowed me to compete for larger projects, and having the ability to produce CNC data and be part of BIM projects was extremely helpful.”

- Darko Detailing Services, LLC

Trusted by professionals worldwide

Case Studies

Ringing in the New Steel at Times Square with Kennebec Valley Detailers

Since 1906, One Times Square has been the epicenter of New Year’s Eve celebrations in the United States as the home of the New Year’s Eve ball drop. Today, the iconic building is undergoing a major renovation, transforming One Times Square into a year-round tourist attraction. Topped by a new viewing deck, the building will give visitors a view of Times Square from 19 stories up—as well as a closer look at the New Year’s Eve ball, which spans 12 feet in diameter and weighs nearly 12,000 pounds.

Lincoln Engineering Group Helps Luxury Aviation Project Soar with Precision Detailing and Automation

Luxury private jet company Flexjet aimed to bring space-age vibes to Richmond Heights, Ohio, with the construction of their new global headquarters.

Caldim Engineering Delivers SDS2-Designed Steel to the Maldives

While SDS2 customers are stationed all around the world, it’s not too often that SDS2-detailed steel finds its way to places as remote as the Maldives, a tropical archipelago in the Indian Ocean, best known as a top tourist destination for scuba divers, snorkelers, and beachgoers.

SDS2 Keeps Supermetal Teams in Sync from Design through Construction

From designing connections to overcoming construction challenges, the Deloitte Summit building’s complex geometry and stacked-cube design required high levels of coordination and design ingenuity from Supermétal Structures, who not only fabricated the building’s steel structure, but also designed, detailed, and erected it over the course of two years.

Detailing a Mega Moon Rocket Launchpad

An old project from an SDS2 customer is getting new life this year at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as NASA gets ready to launch a new series of missions to the moon—and beyond.

Parkview Health Core Tower Expansion

A tight schedule and curved geometry on the Parkview Health Core Tower Expansion in Fort Wayne, IN, made for a challenging project for Mold-Tek Technologies detailers.

On-Demand Webinars

Webinar: Discover the Latest Features in SDS2 2025v

SDS2 for India: An Introduction | Webinar

How to Efficiently Export PowerFab from SDS2 | Webinar

SDS2 – Tips & Tricks for Advanced Users | Expert Webinar Recording

Introduction to SDS2 : Smarter Steel Detailing Begins Here

Optimize Steel Delivery with Erector Order & Preliminary Load Planning in SDS2 | Webinar

Frequently Asked Questions

SDS2 is a leading steel detailing and BIM software that helps structural engineers, steel detailers, and fabricators create accurate 3D models, generate fabrication-ready drawings, and streamline collaboration across projects.

It is mainly used by steel detailers, structural engineers, fabricators, erectors, and project managers who need precise modeling and efficient project workflows.

Yes, SDS2 offers a free trial version, allowing potential users to explore its features and capabilities before making a purchase decision.

SDS2 seamlessly integrates with various software solutions, including Autodesk® Revit® Structure, facilitating a streamlined BIM workflow. Additionally, it supports data exchange with other structural analysis software through the Structural Analysis Format (SAF), enhancing collaboration across different platforms.

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Do you constantly struggle with the following challenges?

How SDS2 by ALLPLAN benefits your business

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