πŸ”§ Tools in BIM Authoring

IDEA StatiCa

For structural engineers who design steel and concrete connections, members, and details.

Specialized software for the analysis and design of steel connections, concrete details, and structural members.

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Chief Architect

The Professional 3D Architectural Home Design Software.

A BIM software focused on residential and light commercial design, known for its ease of use.

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Autodesk Revit

Design and build better buildings with BIM.

Multidisciplinary BIM software for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.

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Graphisoft Archicad

Design, visualize, document, and deliver projects of all sizes with Archicad’s powerful set of built-in tools and user-friendly interface.

A leading BIM software for architects and designers, known for its user-friendly interface.

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Trimble Tekla Structures

The most constructible structural BIM software.

Specialized BIM software for structural engineers, steel detailers, and fabricators.

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Cedreo

The 3D Home Design Software for Home Builders, Remodelers & Designers.

An online 3D home design software that enables users to create floor plans and photorealistic renderings quickly.

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Bricsys BricsCAD BIM

The different way to BIM.

A DWG-native BIM platform that uses AI to help you model faster and more accurately.

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Autodesk Civil 3D

Civil engineering design and construction documentation.

A design and documentation software for civil engineering that supports BIM workflows.

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Trimble SketchUp

The easiest way to design in 3D.

An intuitive and easy-to-use 3D modeling software for conceptual design and visualization.

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Vectorworks Architect

Design without limits.

Flexible BIM software that supports the entire design process from concept to construction.

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ACCA software Edificius

The Architectural BIM Design Software.

An integrated BIM software for architectural design, visualization, and cost estimation.

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sds/2

The automated steel connection design and detailing software.

A specialized BIM software for steel detailers and fabricators that automates connection design.

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Autodesk Advance Steel

3D modeling software for steel detailing.

A 3D modeling software for steel detailers, fabricators, and engineers built on the AutoCAD platform.

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Nemetschek Allplan

The platform for the entire building lifecycle.

An interdisciplinary BIM platform for architects, engineers, and contractors, with strong prefabrication capabilities.

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Revit LT

Cost-effective BIM for architecture.

A simplified version of Revit for architects and designers focused on 3D modeling and documentation.

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FreeCAD

Your own 3D parametric modeler.

A free and open-source parametric 3D modeler with a modular architecture for various engineering tasks.

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Bentley OpenBuildings Designer

The BIM application for buildings of all types and scales.

A multidisciplinary BIM software for designing, analyzing, and simulating buildings and infrastructure.

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Dassault Systèmes CATIA

The World's Leading Solution for Product Design and Experience.

A high-end, multi-platform software suite for CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM and 3D, primarily used in manufacturing industries.

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DataCAD

Professional CADD software for architects, builders, and contractors.

A long-standing CADD program focused on architectural design, presentation, and construction document creation.

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MicroStation

The CAD software of choice for infrastructure projects.

A powerful 2D/3D CAD and modeling software used as the foundation for many BIM applications.

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CYPE Architecture

Free BIM modeling program.

A free BIM modeling tool for architectural design, integrated into the CYPE suite of AEC software.

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BlenderBIM

A completely free and open source BIM authoring addon for Blender.

An add-on that transforms the 3D modeling software Blender into a full-featured BIM authoring tool.

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MagiCAD

The #1 BIM solution for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing design.

An advanced BIM solution for MEP design that runs on Revit, AutoCAD, and BricsCAD platforms.

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