Bim_tools_matrix.xls

Software - Preliminary Design and Feasibility Tools
Autodesk® Revit® technology is Autodesk's platform for building information modeling. Built on the Revit platform, Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software is a complete, discipline-specific building design and documentation system supporting all phases of design, from conceptual studies through the most detailed construction drawings, documentation and schedules. The company's flagship program, called DProfiler™, integrates conceptual 3D Conceptual Design and modeling with cost estimating intelligence enabling project teams to evaluate 3D conceptual modeling with real-time cost more alternatives in less time with better clarity before moving into design Bentley's fully integrated multi-disciplinary products empower architects, Creating and reviewing structural engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, energy assesors, site designers, and other professionals to design, analyze, construct and manage buildings of all types and scales. Google SketchUp Pro is used to quickly create accurate 3D models for pursuit and marketing, preliminary estimation, detailing, site logistics and staging, design and construction validation, sequencing and line-of-sight analysis. It enables collaboration and communication between the various stakeholders on a project.
ArchiCAD was the first object oriented BIM Architectural application available in the commercial market, and the only BIM architectural application running From design concept to construction documentation and every design phase in between, Vectorworks Designer marries precision 2D drafting and flexible 3D modeling with state of the art technology.
Tekla Structures is primarily a structural authoring tool, however it is possible to create conceptual models, as well.
Trelligence Affinity focuses on architectural progamming and schematic designs that fast-forward BIM into the pre-design phase, thereby providing A 3D Model Application for early concept both time and rom design concept to construction documentation and every design phase in between, Vectorworks Designer marries precision 2D drafting and flexible 3D modeling with state of the art technology.
Vico Office allows GCs to combine BIMs from Revit, Tekla, ArchiCAD, CAD-Duct, and IFC files. The "whole model" (whatever its level of detail) can then be coordinated, scheduled and estimated Software - BIM Authoring Tools
Autodesk® Revit® technology is Autodesk's platform for building information modeling. Built on the Revit platform, Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software is a complete, discipline-specific building design and documentation system supporting all phases of design, from conceptual studies through the most detailed construction drawings, documentation and schedules. Structural Modeling and parametric design Same as above, but for MEP design, modeling to support analysis Each discipline-specific application provides an informed work environment to support the design and documentation process throughout all phases of the project lifecycle-from conceptual design and construction documentation to coordination and construction and allow distributed teams to"build as one" within a managed environment. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a way of approaching the design and documentation of building projects - by modeling and managing not just graphics, but also information. This information allows the automatic generation of drawings and reports, design analysis, schedule simulation, facilities management, and more - ultimately Electrical and Generative Components - all enabling the building team to make better-informed decisions and to produce better buildings. Generative design enables architects and engineers to pursue designs and achieve results that were virtually unthinkable before. Using associative parametrics and computational methods, designers can explore a broad range of "what-if" alternatives for even the most complex buildings, quickly and easily. Prerequisites: MicroStation® v8.5.2 or higher , Microsoft Word & Excel (for reporting), Supports DGN,DWG,DXF, PDF, IFC, SKP,3DS, CIS2,gbXML and more.
Gehry Technologies combined PLM's 3D design and management capabilities with project experience gained with using Dassault Systemes' 3D solutions over the years to create Digital Project, a CATIA-based building information modeling (BIM) system. A platform which combines Dassault Systemes' solutions and dedicated software developed by Gehry Technologies specifically for building industry systems, Digital Project generates a single managing building information throughout digital model which can be accessed and modified by all teams participating in Digital Product Systems Routing is a design application that enables system planners to reserve the space needed for functional and detail layouts of HVAC, raceways, and plumbing. MEP planners can optimize their designs analyzing spatial needs and installation sequences Google SketchUp Pro is used to quickly create accurate 3D models for pursuit and marketing, preliminary estimation, detailing, site logistics and staging, design and construction validation, sequencing and line-of-sight analysis. It enables collaboration and communication between the various stakeholders ArchiCAD was the first object oriented BIM Architectural application available in the commercial market, and the only BIM architectural application running From design concept to construction documentation and every design phase in between, Vectorworks Designer marries precision 2D drafting and flexible 3D modeling with state of the art technology.
Fastrak Builiding Designer provides the most comprehensive range of solutions available for structural steel building design. The complete physical design model can be created, incorporating timber and concrete members, as well as steel.
SDS/2 is the only product with the built-in intelligence to automatically design connections using a 3D model with a multitude of options for beams, columns, bracing and joists. A full station of SDS/2 gives you the power to get the job done.
RISA is a full suite of structural design and analysis applications, in both 2D and Full Suite of Structural Design Applications Tekla Structures is Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that enables the creation and management of accurately detailed, highly constructable 3D structural models regardless of material or structural complexity. Tekla models can be used to cover the entire building process from conceptual design to fabrication, erection and construction management CADPIPE HVAC provides contractors with the ultimate mechanicaldrafting tool. This AutoCAD based program has a full range of rectangular, oval, and round fittings. CADPIPE HVAC contains an imperial database based on SMACNA standards and a metric database based on British standards.
Where the MEP engineer can provide 3D data, architects are able to import
the consultants MEP model into ArchiCAD using IFC format. In addition to
this generic IFC interface, the MEP Modeler package provides an improved
connection with AutoCAD MEP 2008/2009 via IFC, using an export plug-in
called ArchiCAD Connection
East Coast CAD/CAM, together with Autodesk has developed the first fully embedded fabrication toolset for HVAC and Piping inside AutoCAD MEP software, the version of AutoCAD® software designed specifically for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers and drafters.
CAD-Duct is a 3D Drafting Software Package that loads as an Application in AutoCAD® or ADT®. The Software provides the Product Libraries and Productivity Tools that allow accurate, detailed Services to be quickly drawn 3D MEP detailed Modeling, for Fabrication by a competent draftsmen. CAD-Duct contains HVAC, Mechanical, Public Health Fitting and Equipment Libraries based on Leading Manufacturers Products. There are also Electrical Containment and Structural Steel Libraries.
QuickPen's state-of-the-art 3D CAD systems extend
AutoCAD functionality to provide sheet metal and
piping-specific detailing solutions. Increase detailing
productivity and accuracy, integrate with fabrication,
and reduce costs.
Trimble® Design Link extends the usability of sheet metal designs created in AutoCAD® MEP by adding standards driven detail which can be seamlessly exchanged between Vulcan(R) fabrication software, the AutoBid SheetMetal estimating solution, Trimble construction layout systems and collision avoidance & collaboration applications.
HydraCAD is a fully integrated 3D software package specialized toward the design of fire sprinkler systems and is the most complete and integrated CAD AutoSPRINK VR is a stand-alone Fire Sprinkler CAD program for theMicrosoft Windows family of operating systems. AutoSPRINK VR requires no additional CAD software; it has its own 3D CAD design engine based on object-oriented technology.
FireCad is a professional software which has been created to design fire net systems, to calculate fire loads and to verify the stability, seal and thermal insulation structure coefficient. The program is able to size the sprinklers and hydrants pipe net in any configuration. It is also able to calculate the pump pressurein any pipe net form. FireCad can effectively simulate the real performance of a fire pipe net.
AutoCAD Civil 3D uses BIM to help civil engineering project teams evaluate more what-if scenarios earlier in the design process and get transportation, land development and environmental projects done faster and more Civil & Infrastructure PowerCivil for North America automates site design field to finish, with relationship modeling for real-time scenario exploration.
Designers, engineers, and surveyors share a single environment.
Civil & Infrastructure Site Design is a toolkit for situations when a project requires complex site modeling and analysis. Site Planning provides a set of tools that professional landscape architects can use to set up and design elements for a site planSynchro can be used to display and sequence time-based activities to include placement of temporary equipment and material, Tekla Structures software provides fully detailed models for A fully integrated BIM solution based upon centralizing essential planning and management data. Construction managers can visualize the building in its 'as-built' condition, locate the task in the building, and show their team the exact way to proceed.
Autodesk® Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional softwareprovides a scalable, country-specific analysis solution for the structural engineer to analyze many types of structures, including buildings, bridges, civil, and specialty structures.
The Autodesk® Green Building Studio® web-based energy analysis service can help architects and designers perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbonneutrality earlier in the design process.
Autodesk® Ecotect® Analysis green building software is acomprehensive sustainable analysis tool that delivers a wide range of simulation and analysis functionality through desktop and web-service* platforms.
Bentley's fully integrated multi-disciplinary products empower architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, energy assesors, site designers, and other professionals to design, analyze, construct and manage buildings of all types and scales. Each discipline-specific application provides an informed work environment to support the design and documentation process throughout all phases of the project lifecycle-from conceptual design and construction documentation to coordination and construction and allow distributed teams to"build as one" within a managed environment. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a way of approaching the design and documentation of building projects - by Building Performance modeling and managing not just graphics, but also information. This information allows the automatic generation of drawings and reports, design analysis, schedule simulation, facilities management, and more - ultimately enabling the building team to make better-informed decisions and to produce better buildings. Generative design enable architects and engineers to pursue designs and achieve results that were virtually unthinkable before. Using associative parametrics and computational methods, designers can explore a broad range of "what-if" alternatives for even the most complex buildings, Solibri Model Checker is a rules-based model checking application. It is possible to check 3D models for an unlimited number of behaviors, from egress analysis to ADA compliance, spatial coordination and spatial validation All aspects of energy analysis and simulation IES offers a wide range of energy-related analytical tools for use on 3D models.
Full suite of analysis tools for steel, wood, Digital Project is a suite of tools that include design and analysis of 3D models structural, mechanical and building behavior.
Structural Analysis tool developed at Georgia Tech EnergyPlus models heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating, and other energy flows as well as water in buildings.
DOE-2 is a widely used and accepted freeware
building energy analysis program that can predict the energy use and cost for FloVENT is a powerful Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
software that predicts 3D airflow, heat transfer, contamination distribution and comfort indices in and around buildings of all types and sizes.
ANSYS FLUENT software contains the broad physical modelingcapabilities needed to model flow, turbulence, heat transfer, and reactions for industrial applications ranging from air flow over an aircraft wing to combustion in a furnace, from bubble columns to oil platforms, from blood flow to semiconductor manufacturing, and from clean room design to wastewater treatment plants.
Odeon software for simulating the interior acoustics of buildings.
From geometry and surface-properties acoustics can be predicted, illustrated and listened to. Sound reinforcement is easily
integrated in the acoustic predictions. Odeon use
image-source method combined with ray tracing.
ApacheHVAC enables you to simulate heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning systems quickly and easily. It uses a flexible component-
based approach which enables you to assemble systems on-screen as
designed.
Individual programs are available to assist in heating & cooling load estimating, annual building operating cost estimating, refrigerant piping system design, and economic life cycle analysis.
TRNSYS is a well respected energy simulation tool under continual development by a joint team made up of the Solar Energy Laboratory (SEL) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment (CSTB) in Sophia Antipolis, France, Transsolar Energietechnik GmBH in Stuttgart, Germany and Thermal Energy Systems Specialists (TESS) in Madison, Wisconsin.
Software -Shop Drawing and Fabrication Tools AutoCAD-based program with full range of materials, connection types, and fittings for plumbing, pressure, waste and copper pipe.
SDS/2 is the only product with the built-in intelligence to automatically design connections using a 3D model with a multitude of options for beams, columns, bracing and joists. A full station of SDS/2 gives you the power to get the job done.
East Coast CAD/CAM, together with Autodesk has developed the first fully embedded fabrication toolset for HVAC and Piping inside AutoCAD MEP software, the version of AutoCAD® software designed specifically for mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers and drafters.
CAD-Duct is a 3D Drafting Software Package that loads as an Application in AutoCAD® or ADT®. The Software provides the Product Libraries and Productivity Tools that allow accurate, detailed Services to be quickly drawn by a competent draftsmen. CAD-Duct contains HVAC, Mechanical, Public Health Fitting and Equipment Libraries based on Leading Manufacturers Products. There are also Electrical Containment and Structural Steel Libraries.
QuickPen's state-of-the-art 3D CAD systems extend
AutoCAD functionality to provide sheet metal and
It streamlines the entire workflow from sales, bidding, cost
estimation, and conceptual design to detailing, fabrication, Trimble® Design Link extends the usability of sheet metal designs created in AutoCAD® MEP by adding standards driven detail which can be seamlessly exchanged between Vulcan(R) fabrication software, the AutoBid SheetMetal estimating solution, Trimble construction layout systems and collision avoidance & collaboration applications.
Manage provides facility to import models from wide range of file formats, to perform clash detection and to generate reports in multiple formats (html, xml, viewpoints) as desired.
ProjectWise creates a seamless foundation environment for all Bentley applications to extend interoperability.
Full range of capabilities, from takeoff to estimating, to scheduling and project Model Checker is a true BIM application focused on the Information associated with model objects and their compliance with established rules or standards. BIM for Delivery from concept to commissioning (versus BIM forDesign or Facilities Operations); Integrated and collaborative 3d model based scheduling, budgeting/cost and supply chainmanagement.
Tekla Structures for construction management is an information model-based software solution that supports contractors, sub-contractors, Structures is a very broad BIM offering from and project management professionals by helping them to centralize and Vico Office allows GCs to combine BIMs from Revit, Tekla, ArchiCAD, CAD-Duct, and IFC files. The "whole model" (whatever its level of detail) can then be coordinated, scheduled and estimated Software - Quantity Takeoff and Estimating Tools With QTO, cost estimators can create synchronized comprehensive project views that combine information from Autodesk Revit applications The company's flagship program, called DProfiler™, integrates conceptual 3D modeling with cost estimating intelligence enabling project teams to evaluate estimating and life cycle operational costs more alternatives in less time with better clarity before moving into design development Innovaya Visual Quantification performs object quantity takeoff Extracting quantities and building estimates accurately, quickly, and intelligently from Autodesk's ADT/Revit Vico Takeoff Manager™ generates quick and highly accuratemodel- and location-based quantity takeoffs derived from 3D models created Quantity Takeoffs, feeding into estimating with leading BIM authoring tools. Since quantity takeoff is a live view, newly published and activated model versions result in automatically updated quantities.
Simulate allows the user to link popular project software with selected objects schedule applications (e.g. MS Project or (or sets of objects) in the 3D model, then to simulate the project's progress.
Schedule Simulator allows the linkage between the major project software and selected objects (or sets of objects) in the 3D model, then to simulate the schedule applications (e.g. MS Project or Visual Simulation makes it possible to link the Revit model with the leading schedule applications (e.g. MS Project or project software, then to simulate the progress of the project BIM for Delivery from concept to commissioning (versus BIM Bi-directional linking to popular project for Design or Facilities Operations); Integrated and schedule applications (e.g. MS Project or collaborative 3d model based scheduling, budgeting/cost and supply chain management.
It is a model based solution that supports contractors, sub-contractors and project management professionals by centralizing project data into a visual 3D and 4D context.
Using Control, planners can design significantly compressed schedules without increasing risk. The incorporation of locations, estimated quantities and productivity rates early in the planning phase yields clear, accurate, and BIM Software - File Sharing & Collaboration Tools A user friendly environment for file sharing which can be customized for each user/project. Allows setting of security/access levels and versioning of all Autodesk Buzzsaw collaborative project management streamlines the way Delivered on-demand, helps construction organizations standardize and optimize business processes and control A central repository for all project communication and documents Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is an integrated suite of servercapabilities that can help improve organizational effectiveness File Sharing, Storage, by providing comprehensive content management and enterprise search, accelerating shared business processes, and facilitating information-sharing across boundaries for better business insight.
Newforma's flagship product, creates a more productive environment for project managers and the project team by organizing technical project information, facilitating information sharing, and enabling more effective project process.
Identifying changes between construction Doc Set Manager automatically collates and compares construction drawing sets. Users cloud changes and create RFIs.
Uploading and downloading of files, normally not a customized environment.

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