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PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS166 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 1 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comThe demands on the precast industry are growing: increasingly complex projects, stricter sustainability targets, and competitive pressure require smart solutions. This is exactly where Allplan 2026 comes in, delivering tried-and-tested functions that support planners and precast plants alike in terms of efficiency and precision.Intelligent and rule-based dimensioningWith Allplan 2026, recurring routine tasks such as dimensioning precast elements almost take care of themselves. Instead of time-consuming and error-prone manual work, users now simply specify which information is required in the respective plan section. Dimensions then appear automatically and exactly where they are needed, in accordance with the rules. This ensures consistent and compliant production documents and reduces transcription errors to a minimum.Flexibility through local views and sectionsCreating element-related plans has rarely been so convenient: with the newly developed local views and sections, element-related plans can now be created efficiently independently of the overall data model. These views display elements in its own position, regardless of where it sits in the overall building. This means that the placements of the views and sections remain unchanged even if the location of the element in the room changes. Precast plants can thus control components more flexibly while relying on reliable data.New connection palette: Design faster and more intuitivelyThe updated connection palette %u2013 using modern Windows Presentation Foundation technology %u2013 brings clarity and speed to planning. Connections can be modified in a targeted manner, while intuitive handles enable direct geometry changes to the connections and immediate visual feedback. This not only makes the planning of precast connections faster, but also more user-friendly.Sustainable precast concrete slabs thanks to smart fillersAllplan 2026 introduces a very high level of automation and prefabrication for sustainable hollowcore slab design and implemention. For example, the new Unidome XP product line %u2013 developed in collaboration with fdu GmbH specifically for use in prefabricated element slabs (semi-finished parts) %u2013 can be used for this purpose. The XP void formers are precisely integrated into the element slabs during production in the precast plant. This not only saves time and labor, but also reduces the total concrete use by up to 25% without compromising the load-bearing capacity. The resulting weight reduction enables slimmer columns, foundations, and walls. Unidome XP void formers are made from 100% recycled plastic. \cific areas in reinforced concrete components where material can be saved. With over 25 years of experience in hollowcore technology, we are not resting on our laurels: we are continuously developing ourselves and our products to make concrete construction more sustainable, efficient, and future-proof,\Deutschland GmbH.BIM-compliant data exchange with IFC4precastAccurate quantity takeoff and reliable data transfer are a must today. In the past, data was exchanged between CAD and An efficiency boost for precast planningAllplan Software Engineering GmbH, 5412 Puch, AustriaAllplan 2026 enables automated and rule-based dimensioning. Local views and sections enable precise design of precast elements. %u00a9 Allplan GmbH%u00a9 Allplan GmbH