Memo 34: Do not EVER give out native Tekla db1 files; Do not give .ifc files without full payment

Why not?

1. That is our proprietary work and our model. We do not share it with anyone else. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Other parties will be using our model for their own personal benefit. This allows them to under cut us on price.
3. To limit liability: We cannot control the quality and outcome, and we expose ourselves to liability. Because they might use our model, make some mistakes and then blame us for those mistakes. At that time it is very difficult to determine who make the mistakes.

Looks like db1 files were released in the above project?

Perhaps there was a miscommunication or some type of error?

Also look closely at those names? Does anyone recognise them?

Essentially you are cutting of your own feet by doing this. Your are helping a direct competitor, and more than that, former colleagues to do this under your noses.

This is never to happen again.

DO NOT GIVE .IFC files without full payment

• A similar point to the one above: if you give .ifc files, then you are handing over your security on the job – for free.
• Do not ever give away your IFC files until full payment is received.
• Clients may demand IFC files on big projects, but this is precisely the types of projects where you need to be vigilant about protecting your interests, and arguably your client’s interests.
• If clients need to see an IFC file etc – send them an online Trimbe Connect link.