BIMcollab MQA (Nexus) and BIMcollab CDE (Twin) are being brought together into one fully integrated platform. This creates a more connected experience and a stronger foundation for future development.
With this transition to a single platform, you benefit from a more streamlined experience, improved collaboration across models and documents, and greater scalability as your projects grow.
With the new BIMcollab Basic, Advanced, and Enterprise tiers, you gain access to all BIMcollab functionalities that were previously distributed across two separate subscription types: MQA (Nexus) and CDE (Twin).
All current subscriptions will transition to the new BIMcollab tiers, with two exceptions:
Nexus Essential will be renamed to BIMcollab Essential, with no changes in functionality.
Nexus Premium will be renamed to BIMcollab Premium and will include additional basic Document Management functionality.
📝 Note: If you have a BIMcollab Zoom license, please check the FAQ for BIMcollab Zoom.
⚠️ Attention: If you previously had a combination of MQA and CDE subscriptions, these will be merged into the highest applicable BIMcollab tier. The total number of users will be combined.
If you have any questions about your specific situation, please contact our Sales team.
General FAQ
Will anything look or feel different in the platform?
Will anything look or feel different in the platform?
Yes. Parts of the interface and navigation have been updated to support the unified BIMcollab platform. These improvements are designed to enhance usability and bring models, documents, and coordination workflows closer together. Your core functionality and data remain unchanged.
Do I need to change my current workflows?
Do I need to change my current workflows?
No. You can continue working as you do today. The new platform introduces additional capabilities but does not require you to change existing workflows. You can adopt new features at your own pace.
Where can I find the new functionalities?
Where can I find the new functionalities?
New functionalities are available directly within your existing BIMcollab space. Depending on your subscription tier, you will see additional options in the top ribbon and project settings menu.
Will this affect performance or speed?
Will this affect performance or speed?
No negative impact is expected. The unified platform is designed to improve performance and scalability as your projects grow.
Can I choose not to use the new functionalities?
Can I choose not to use the new functionalities?
Yes. All new functionalities are optional. You can continue using your current setup without adopting additional features.
Is this change mandatory?
Is this change mandatory?
Yes, the transition to the unified BIMcollab platform applies to all users. However, your workflows and data remain unchanged, and you can adopt new features gradually.
What new functionalities do I get?
What new functionalities do I get?
Depending on your previous subscription, you will receive additional functionalities such as Issue management and/or Document management.
User FAQ
Does my URL change?
Does my URL change?
No. Your BIMcollab space URL remains the same.
Does my login change?
Does my login change?
No. Your login details remain unchanged:
Your BIMcollab space account stays the same.
Your password stays the same.
Your BIMcollab ID stays the same.
Your login method (including SSO and/or 2FA) stays the same.
Will I lose functionalities or features?
Will I lose functionalities or features?
No. All functionalities from your previous subscriptions (MQA, CDE, Nexus, or Twin) remain available. You will not lose any features and may gain additional ones depending on your new subscription tier.
How do I work with these new functionalities?
How do I work with these new functionalities?
You can explore the BIMcollab Academy to learn more about the new capabilities, or use Clara, the BIMcollab chatbot, for guidance.
Will ongoing projects also have the new functionalities?
Will ongoing projects also have the new functionalities?
Yes. Existing projects will also have access to new functionalities.
💡 Tip:
For strict project setups, we recommend keeping current workflows unchanged and testing new functionalities in new projects.
If your setup is more flexible, you can explore improvements within ongoing projects.
Or even better, start a test project to fully explore the new functionalities.
Do existing projects appear in the same structure?
Do existing projects appear in the same structure?
No. Existing project structures remain the same.
Do project names or project ID's change?
Do project names or project ID's change?
No. Project names and IDs remain unchanged.
Will the existing data be preserved?
Will the existing data be preserved?
Yes. All existing data is preserved and remains fully accessible.
Do my team members need to take any action?
Do my team members need to take any action?
No immediate action is required. However, project leaders may want to review roles and permissions when using new functionalities such as Document or Issue management.
⚠️ Attention for project leaders:
Review team member roles and permissions to make sure they align with any new functionalities you plan to use.
Admin FAQ
Will there be downtime?
Will there be downtime?
No. Your BIMcollab space will remain available.
Will I need to log in again after I get these new functionalities?
Will I need to log in again after I get these new functionalities?
No. New functionalities will appear after refreshing the page.
Do I need more users?
Do I need more users?
No. However, you can invite additional stakeholders if you want to take advantage of the expanded platform.
How do I invite more users to the space?
How do I invite more users to the space?
There are no changes to this process. You can invite new users the same way you always have.
Will user permissions or access rights change?
Will user permissions or access rights change?
No. Existing roles and permissions remain unchanged. New functionalities may introduce additional role options that can be configured if needed.
Are there new roles to configure?
Are there new roles to configure?
Space-level roles remain unchanged
New distinctions are introduced at the project level with the team member roles:
Editor for issues → can manage issues only
Editor for documents → can manage documents only
Editor → can manage both
In higher tiers, additional roles such as Phase Team roles may be available.
What additional settings should I configure?
What additional settings should I configure?
Depending on your subscription tier, custom document management settings may need to be configured.
Do I have to reconnect integrations?
Do I have to reconnect integrations?
No. All integrations continue to work as before, including:
BCF managers
BIMcollab Zoom
Power BI
Forge viewer
Trimble viewer
Solibri
Third-party integrations
Does the API endpoint change?
Does the API endpoint change?
No. The API remains unchanged.
How do I manage licenses?
How do I manage licenses?
License management becomes more streamlined:
MQA License → BIMcollab license
CDE License → BIMcollab license
Zoom → remains a separate license
Are there other new admin features?
Are there other new admin features?
Yes. For example:
Project leaders can exclude administrators from projects. Administrators can now disable this option at the space level.
💡 Tip:
Learn more about Document management.
Learn more about Issue management.
Subscription FAQ
Do I have to pay more?
Do I have to pay more?
Generally no. If you previously had a combination of an MQA and CDE subscription, please contact our sales colleagues to discuss the best option for you.
You can also consult the pricing page for an overview of the new subscription tiers.
Existing subscriptions remain unchanged until renewal.
Annual indexation may apply.
Can I change the number of users?
Can I change the number of users?
Yes. You can always upgrade or downgrade the number of users.
Does my renewal date change?
Does my renewal date change?
No. Your renewal date will stay the same.
Do I keep my current functionalities?
Do I keep my current functionalities?
Yes. All existing functionalities are retained, with additional features depending on your new subscription tier.
BIMcollab Zoom
Is BIMcollab Zoom included in the new subscription tiers?
Is BIMcollab Zoom included in the new subscription tiers?
No. BIMcollab Zoom remains a separate subscription and is not included in the new BIMcollab Basic, Advanced, or Enterprise tiers. You can continue using Zoom with your existing license.
How do I connect to the web application from BIMcollab Zoom?
How do I connect to the web application from BIMcollab Zoom?
link to HC
Is BIMcollab Zoom affected by this transition?
Is BIMcollab Zoom affected by this transition?
No. BIMcollab Zoom is not affected by the transition to the unified BIMcollab platform. You can continue working as usual without any changes to functionality or performance.
Do I lose any BIMcollab Zoom licenses?
Do I lose any BIMcollab Zoom licenses?
No. All your existing BIMcollab Zoom licenses remain unchanged and fully available.
Are license assignments affected?
Are license assignments affected?
No. License assignments for BIMcollab Zoom remain exactly as they are today. There are no changes to how licenses are assigned or managed.
If you have set up a license assignment in your BIMcollab space, this will also stay the same.
Do I need to reconnect BIMcollab Zoom?
Do I need to reconnect BIMcollab Zoom?
No. Your existing connection between BIMcollab Zoom and your BIMcollab space remains intact. No additional setup or reconnection is required.
Do shared resources remain available?
Do shared resources remain available?
Yes. All shared resources, such as Smart Issues and shared lists, remain available and visible in the WebViewer as before.
Can I add a BIMcollab subscription to my BIMcollab Zoom license?
Can I add a BIMcollab subscription to my BIMcollab Zoom license?
Yes. You can add a BIMcollab subscription at any time to extend your capabilities beyond model checking and issue management in BIMcollab Zoom.
What is the added value of a BIMcollab subscription?
What is the added value of a BIMcollab subscription?
A BIMcollab subscription gives you access to the full BIMcollab platform, including:
Centralized issue management.
Document management and workflows.
Model viewing and coordination in the web environment.
Improved collaboration across teams and disciplines.
More flexible BIMcollab Zoom licensing options, like floating licenses.
This allows you to move from a model-checking-focused workflow in Zoom to a more integrated and collaborative BIM process across your projects.