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BIMcollab integrations

Updated over 2 months ago

BIMcollab is a set of solutions designed to create and share BIM-based building or infrastructure data. It drives model-based collaboration with platforms for BIM coordination, model checking, issue management, takeoffs, document management and asset management. BIMcollab offers a single source of truth for the whole lifecycle of the structure, empowering you to create and use a Digital Twin from design and build to maintain and operate.

BIMcollab can integrate easily with different tools to enhance the BIM workflow in multidisciplinary projects.


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Like connecting to BIM modelling software in the design phase or a validation software in the coordination phase. But also many others.
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In this diagram the possible integrations are visualised. The type of integration will depend on the tool and its functionalities.

Below, a list can be found of the type of integrations BIMcollab offers with the different tools.

⚠️ Attention: This list and diagram can always grow as other tools can develop their own connection with BIMcollab.


Please let us know if you know of an integration that is missing and we will add it here as well.


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For every integration, you can find the

  1. Connection: On what is the integration based and what is shared trough the connection.

  2. Who developed the connection, this can be either our developers from BIMcollab, the software/platform company itself or a 3rd party API.
    By using the SDK from BIMcollab, other parties can develop the connection together with the BIMcollab developer community.

  3. Short description of the software/platform and some key points.

  4. Mostly used by

ALLPLAN

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: ALLPLAN BCF Manager with API

  3. 3D authoring tool

  4. Used by: Architects and engineers

Archicad

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager

  3. Model authoring tool

    • Architectural usage

    • 3D modelling

    • Schedules, Drawings, Reports

    • Analyzing models

  4. Used by: Architects

AutoCAD

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager

  3. Model authoring tool

    1. 2D & 3D drawing / modeling

  4. Used by: all 2D / 3D users

BCF files

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager (stand alone)

  3. Offline data file format

    • Import and export to BCF file

    • When no BIMcollab Nexus is available

    • Online restrictions are in place

    • Data archiving

  4. Used by: every stakeholder

BCFNode

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BCFNode connection with API

  3. BCFNode is directly integrated into your BIM software, and is able to interact with your 3D model and its elements.

  4. Used by: BIM coordinators

BEXEL

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BEXEL BCF Manager with API

  3. CDE for construction and FM

    • 3D quantities & clash detection

    • 4D Time planning, building simulation

    • 5D cost estimates, progress tracking

    • 6D documents for FM

  4. Used by: Contractors, developers

big®

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Kaulquappe AG

  3. CDE for construction and FM

  4. Used by: Builders, Contractors, planers, facility management

BIMQ

  1. Connection: Export/import Smart Views (BIMcollab Zoom)

  2. Developed by: BIMQ

  3. Set Model Information Needs

    • AIA & BAP documents

    • What does the model need to have

    • Who should do what & when

    • Cloud based

    • Documentation of specs

  4. Used by: Proces managers

BIMSens

  1. Connection: BIMcollab Issue data (Providing data for analyzation)

  2. Developed by: BIMSens

  3. Business analytics service

    • Offline & cloud based

    • Visualize & analyze data

    • Interactive dashboards

  4. Used by: Management

BricsCAD BIM

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BricsCAD connection with API

  3. Model authoring tool

    • AEC, plant & manufacturing

    • 3D modelling

    • Schedules, Drawings, Reports

    • Scripting design

  4. Used by: Designers

CARF

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: CARF BCF Manager with API

  3. Model authoring tool

    • 3D modelling

    • HVAC, infra, factory, traffic

    • Modelling electrical systems

    • Analyzing & simulations

  4. Used by: Engineers

Civil 3D

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager (AutoCAD)

  3. Model authoring tool

    • Civil design (bridges, highways)

    • Digital terrain & drainage

    • Analysis & optimizing

  4. Used by: Engineers

DDS-CAD

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: DDS BCF Manager with API

  3. Creating MEP models

    • Modelling HVAC

    • Modelling Piping

    • Modelling electrical systems

    • Analyzing & simulations

  4. Used by: MEP engineers

Docs

  1. Connection: Connect to ACC online model viewer (BIMcollab project)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab using ACC API

  3. CDE for projectmanagement

    • Sharing all project files

    • Model storing part of online ACC

    • Storing models in online folders

    • Access rights to stakeholders

    • View in online viewer

  4. Used by: all ACC users

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  1. Connection: Files (BIMcollab Zoom)

  2. Sharing models to all team members

  3. BIMcollab Zoom fetches synced models

    • Link folder to BIMcollab Zoom

    • BIMcollab Nexus project shares path

    • All team members use same models

  4. Used by: every stakeholder

Dropbox

  1. Connection: Sharing models to all team members (BIMcollab Zoom)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab

  3. BIMcollab Zoom fetches synced models

    1. Link folder to BIMcollab Zoom

    2. All team members use same models

  4. Used by: every stakeholder

ELITECAD

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: ELITECAD BCF Manager with API

  3. Model authoring tool

    • Architecture & plant design

    • Geopac for RAIL

    • Schedules, Drawings, Reports

    • VR & rendering

  4. Used by: Designers

FORMITAS

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: FORMITAS connection with API

  3. Virtual reality

    • 3D animation

    • VR model viewing

  4. Used by: Stakeholders for meetings

GAMMA AR

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: GAMMA AR connection with API

  3. Augmented reality app for overlaying 3D BIM models onto construction sites

  4. Used by: Contractors

HEGIAS

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Hegias connection with API

  3. Visualize 3D models

    • VR & AR

    • Materialize & visualize models

    • Lighting & rendering

    • Client presentations & reviews

  4. Used by: Designers

Imerso

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Imerso

  3. Construction platform that automatically tracks site performance by scanning the site.

  4. Used by: Constructors

MagiCAD

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager (AutoCAD)

  3. Creating MEP models

    • Modelling HVAC

    • Modelling Piping

    • Modelling electrical systems

    • Calculation & design checks

  4. Used by: MEP engineers

mh software

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: mh-software BCF Manager with API

  3. Provides scheduling and calendar solutions for event management and resource coordination

  4. Used by: Engineers and planners

MicroStation

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: VenturisIT connection with API

  3. CAD software

  4. Used by: Architects and engineers

Navisworks

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager

  3. Model coordination & checking

    • Combine & Analyze 3D files

    • 30+ files (IFC, native, scans etc)

    • Clash detection

    • Scheduling

  4. Used by: BIM Coordinators

novorender

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: novorender connection with API

  3. Online model viewing

    • Cloud based

    • Construction, civil, energy

    • Share 2D, 3D & data

    • Combine data for visualization

    • Search, inform, add

  4. Used by: coordinators, managers

PAVE

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: PAVE with connection API

  3. Project management tool

  4. Used by: Construction professionals

Power BI

  1. Connection: Data (BIMcollab Issues, BIMcollab Model Quality)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab

  3. Business analytics service

    • Offline & cloud based

    • Visualize & analyze data

    • Interactive dashboards

    • Wide range of data sources

    • Combine or embed in other services

  4. Used by: Management, Large projects

Revit

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager

  3. Model authoring tool

    • AEC industry usage

    • 3D modelling

    • Schedules, drawings, reports

    • Analyzing models

  4. Used by: All disciplines & builders

Sema software

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Sema software BCF Manager with API

  3. Construction Software for Timber Framing

  4. Used by: Timber construction specialists

SeveUp

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: SeveUp

  3. Visualizing BIM models and analysing data

  4. Used by: project managers and data analysts

Simplebim

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: simplebim BCF Manager with API

  3. Special designed to work with IFC

    • Import IFC models

    • Merge IFC models

    • Validate IFC models

    • Check IFC models

    • Export IFC models

  4. Used by: Coordinators & contractors

SOLIBRI

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Solibri connection with API

  3. Model validation tool

    • IFC viewing & analyzing

    • Rule based checking

    • Communicate and report

  4. Used by: BIM coordinators

SPBIM4DESITE

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Schüßler-Plan Digital with API

  3. BIM management and coordination

  4. Used by: Construction professionals

STRAKON

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: STRAKON BCF Manager with API

  3. Model authoring tool

    • Structural design

    • Detailing

    • Steel, concrete & timber

    • Analysis & optimizing

  4. Used by: Engineers

Tekla Structures

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab BCF Manager

  3. Model authoring tool

    • structural design

  4. Used by: Engineers

TQS

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: TQS with BCF Manager API

  3. Structural engineering solutions

  4. Used by: Structural engineers

TRICAD

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: TRICAD BCF Manager with API

  3. Creating MEP models

    • Modelling HVAC

    • Modelling piping

    • Modelling electrical systems

    • Analyzing & simulations

  4. Used by: MEP engineers

Trimble Connect

  1. Connection: Connect to Trimble online model viewer (BIMcollab WebViewer)

  2. Developed by: BIMcollab

  3. CDE for projectmanagement

    • Sharing all project files

    • Model storing part of online Trimble

    • Storing models in online folders

    • Acces rights to stakeholders

    • View in online viewer

  4. Used by: all Trimble Connect users, Outsourcing the issues to BIMcollab

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  1. Connection: Files (BIMcollab Zoom)

  2. Sharing models to all team members

  3. BIMcollab Zoom fetches synced models

    • Link folder to BIMcollab Zoom

    • BIMcollab project shares path

    • All team members use same models

  4. Used by: every stakeholder

VECTORWORKS

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Vectorworks connection with API

  3. 3D authoring tools

    • Drawing & Designing

    • 3D Modelling

  4. Used by: (landscape) architects

Verifi3D

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: Verifi3D connection with API

  3. Model validation tool

    • IFC viewing

    • Clash detection

    • Communicate and report

  4. Used by: BIM coordinators

VREX

  1. Connection: BCF (BIMcollab project Issues)

  2. Developed by: VREX connection with API

  3. Virtual & augmented reality

    1. 3D animation

    2. Online meeting in 3D model world

  4. Used by: Stakeholders for meetings

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