With design and building cycles accelerating, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals are racing against time. qbiq.ai&nbsp;introduces a radical shift: from blank canvas struggles to fully viable, detailed design plans in minutes.
Unlike generic AI floor plan generators or "smoke and mirrors" automation tools that offer surface-level renderings that are unusable, qbiq.ai is purpose-built for professionals who need usable, build-ready outputs. <a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">qbiq</a>&rsquo;s system doesn't just sketch ideas; it delivers usable, BIM-compatible, and fully editable 2D, CAD and 3D architectural models that evolve with your project based on a huge data set of verified plans.
As one of the few AI solutions delivering fully usable CAD, BIM, and Revit outputs, qbiq ensures AEC professionals save both time and costs while reducing errors that slow down project delivery.
<h2 dir="ltr">A Unique AI Model, Built for Your Project</h2>
One of the most powerful capabilities qbiq offers is its "<a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/capabilities/customized-planning-engine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Customized Planning Engine</a>", which builds an intelligent AI model around your specific goals and constraints. Instead of forcing your team to adapt to generic layouts or templates, qbiq adapts to you. By ingesting your project parameters, building specific geometry, design guidelines, operational flows, and compliance rules, it creates a context-aware engine that produces layouts tailored to your domain. Whether you&rsquo;re following internal brand standards or navigating local code requirements, your AI model is purpose-built to reflect those exact conditions.
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Every project powered by qbiq starts with our AI model and we generate customized, valid plans , tailored to your specific requirements. This isn&rsquo;t one-size-fits-all AI. qbiq generates solutions that align with your industry standards, spatial constraints, and regulatory guidelines from day one.
This model isn&rsquo;t static either. It evolves with you. As you refine and review, the system continues to learn and adapt, producing new layout variations, fine-tuning component placement, and adjusting flows to meet stakeholder feedback. It's not just iterative; it's intelligent iteration rooted in your specific needs.
<h2 dir="ltr">Visually Rich, Professionally Valid</h2>
Design excellence isn&rsquo;t just about layout and deliverability - it&rsquo;s also about presentation. qbiq doesn&rsquo;t stop at a 2D functional layout; it delivers highly visual, beautifully finished 3D environments that reflect your standards and elevate stakeholder engagement. With our <a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/capabilities/themes-finishes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Themes &amp; Finishes</a> capability, every space generated includes customized visual treatments, from flooring and lighting schemes to furniture arrangements and brand-aligned finishes at a specific cost level.
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Fig. 2) AI applies selected finishes to plans and 3D views.
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This makes it easy to communicate potential, win buy-in faster, and deliver not just functional plans, but emotionally resonant spaces. Whether you're showcasing options to clients, executives, or internal teams, your spaces are rendered with aesthetic clarity -not generic white-box placeholders.
These important capabilities are in demand for organizations that want to ensure they are aligned with their corporate standards of aesthetic and functionality.&nbsp; By establishing the elements as the guiding principles, professionals can ensure all work is done in line with their demanding standards from the get-go.
<h2 dir="ltr">Seamless Collaboration and Revit-Ready Outputs</h2>
One of the most overlooked sources of project delay and misalignment in the AEC world is the disconnect between early-stage design and production-ready documentation. With qbiq.ai, that handoff is seamless. Every plan generated -whether it's a 2D layout or a 3D visual- is immediately usable by the entire project team.
Thanks to our built-in <a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/capabilities/revit-cad-model-generation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Revit &amp; CAD Model Generation</a> capabilities, your outputs are delivered in native file formats that plug directly into existing BIM workflows. No re-drafting, no translation errors, no delays. These files are highly accurate and ready for immediate use. This reduces the typical friction between design and documentation, allowing architects, engineers, and contractors to move from concept to execution with confidence and speed.
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As a result there is less duplication of work, fewer handoff errors, and significantly faster timelines from idea to implementation&mdash;all while maintaining full design fidelity.
Integration with existing BIM workflows makes qbiq a practical upgrade, not a disruptive overhaul&mdash;teams can adopt quickly with minimal retraining.&rdquo;
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Fig. 4) Editable BIM model with linked documentation, ready for coordination.
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<h2 dir="ltr">From Usable Test Fit to Final Delivery</h2>
While many solutions on the market offer "design suggestions" that require substantial post-processing, qbiq delivers immediately usable outputs:
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Immersive, editable 3D models
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BIM files aligned with your standards
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In spec space planning by default
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This means you can skip the tedious setup in AutoCAD or Revit. The foundation is already solid. You&rsquo;re not fixing AI errors&mdash;you&rsquo;re refining viable options to perfection.
For a closer look at the platform in action, visit our <a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener">technology page</a> or try out qbiq&rsquo;s solution by getting a tailored <a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/book-a-demo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">demo</a>.
<h2 dir="ltr">Automation That Accelerates and Enables</h2>
Qbiq redefines automation as enablement, not limitation. Once your initial model is generated, you retain full control. Want to tweak the break room size? Rotate a core block? Adjust furniture layouts to fit new constraints? Do it all, without starting over.
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Fig. 5) Generate dozens of compliant test-fit options in minutes.
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Unlike systems that lock users into pre-baked templates or force rework for minor changes, qbiq allows your team to move fluidly between automation and manual refinement. No wonder the largest industry players like Cushman &amp; Wakefield, JLL, M Moser, Skanska, Amtrust and more rely on qbiq.
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Our approach reflects the best in AI architectural design tools -providing AI-generated floor plans and enabling automated space planning that still respects the unique vision of each user.
<h2 dir="ltr">A Long-Overdue Shift in Architectural Technology</h2>
The last true revolution in architectural technology came with the transition from paper drawings to digital drafting tools like AutoCAD and Revit. That shift changed workflows&mdash;but not the fundamental structure of how projects begin. Architects and designers have remained responsible for setting up each project from scratch, manually interpreting requirements, building base models, and iterating over time-intensive tasks just to get to a usable concept.
Meanwhile, industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and finance have harnessed AI to dramatically increase quality, efficiency, and predictability. The AEC sector has lagged behind&mdash;until now.
qbiq.ai brings architectural design into the era of intelligent automation. Instead of merely drawing faster, qbiq enables professionals to begin with a viable, architectural-grade model that's customized to the project context. This leap forward allows AEC teams to:
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Accelerate early-phase design with AI-generated options
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Reduce redundant manual setup
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Minimize rework with architectural-grade foundations
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Spend more time solving design problems, not drafting them
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It&rsquo;s a timely evolution. As project complexity grows and deadlines shrink, firms that leverage this new class of AI tools will be positioned not just to keep up&mdash;but to lead.
<h2 dir="ltr">Designed for the Real Estate World</h2>
For corporate real estate teams managing global portfolios, qbiq standardizes planning outputs across markets and ensures compliance with local regulations. Whether you&rsquo;re a design-build firm, a commercial broker, or a facility manager, qbiq eliminates the front-loaded effort typically required to generate test fits and schematic designs. You go from project brief to tangible results in record time, freeing your team to focus on higher-value design and decision-making.&nbsp;
To explore how qbiq supports your team&rsquo;s specific workflows, visit our <a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/solutions/real-estate-service-providers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">solutions</a> and customer <a href="https://www.qbiq.ai/case-studies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">success stories</a>.&nbsp;
Why Real Estate is Aligning Behind qbiq&rsquo;s AI
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Built for professionals: Architecture-grade precision, not consumer-grade gimmicks.
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Open-ended refinement: Customize as much (or as little) as needed.
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qbiq is empowering designers. By removing friction and enabling high-value work to happen faster, qbiq sets the new benchmark for AI space planning in the AEC world. This is the new standard for AI space planning software in the AEC world. This is <a href="../../tools/qbiq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">qbiq.ai</a>.

qbiq.ai is revolutionizing AEC design by transforming blank canvas challenges into fully build-ready, BIM-compatible plans in minutes. With customized AI models, Revit-ready outputs, and visually rich 3D environments, qbiq helps architects, engineers, and contractors accelerate design cycles, reduce rework, and deliver precise, compliant solutions faster.

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Swapp is redefining construction documentation for architecture firms with a firm-specific AI co-pilot that learns each office’s standards and automates Revit deliverables—from views, annotations, and schedules to full DD/CD sets—directly inside existing Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud workflows. In this interview with founder Eitan Tsarfati, we explore how Swapp turns messy BIM data into consistent documentation.

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This article evaluates BQE CORE as an AEC-focused firm-management system. Built by architects and engineers, it mirrors typical A/E lifecycles and consolidates project and resource planning, CRM and proposals, time and expenses, native accounting and invoicing, forecasting, and configurable dashboards. It focuses on firm-wide adoption, real-time financial insight, scalability, and reducing tool sprawl.

AEC-Tech for Firm Management: Why BQE CORE stands out

Just a mere few years before 2025, the tech scene of the AEC Industry was rather easy to navigate. A handful of industry leaders, with very recognizable names, dominated the market for tools and software products from pre-design all the way until construction and commissioning. It was also a time when AI applications in design and engineering were not very commonplace and were hardly talked about, let alone implemented as full-scale products/services. Seasoned professionals would well remember this time, as the market then appeared to saturate with no innovations ahead.
Enter the SaaS boom in the AECTech space: over a span of just 2-3 years around the pandemic, hundreds of software products and toolkits sprang into existence, each addressing a problem that has long remained unsolved by the industry giants for years. Of these, in particular, products that specifically tackle and solve early-phase site design, massing, and schematics grew immensely in popularity, owing to their potential to solve some of the most crucial problems in building and site design. aec+tech has been following their journey for a while&mdash;our 2023 article, &ldquo;<a href="../../../blog/the-evolution-of-generative-design-tools-on-the-rise" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Evolution of Generative Design: Tools on the Rise</a>&rdquo;&nbsp;threw some much needed light on these innovations, playing our part in mainstreaming these tools to a larger audience.&nbsp;
Fast forward to 2025, the market for AECTech tools has only expanded multifold. There are more and more AI-first software and toolkits, with some tools having gained a significant userbase, challenging erstwhile &lsquo;big names&rsquo; in their domains.&nbsp;
We at aec+tech have identified Generative Design tools that have had a continuous market presence, and significant growth and transformation over the past 5 years. Their journeys from their early conception to their current maturity have been impressive, and it is remarkable to see how far along they&rsquo;ve come.
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<h2 dir="ltr">TestFit</h2>
Probably one of the most notable early-stage feasibility platforms in the North American market, <a href="../../tools/testfit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TestFit</a> brands itself as a New Real-estate Feasibility Workflow, offering real-time insights into design, cost and constructability all in one place.&nbsp;
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Promising a 4x faster site-planning process while enabling you to iterate 3x more design variants, TestFit has made some very remarkable strides in positioning itself in the real-estate market. True, the product is put to use in hundreds of deals every week, by numerous property developers and architecture practices, as evidenced by the growing number of their customers&rsquo; success stories.&nbsp;
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<td style="text-align: center;">Fig. 2) Plan a Site in 3 Minutes with TestFit</td>
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Over the past few years, they&rsquo;ve extended support to configure and evaluate an increased number of building typologies and functions, supported by their real-time AI. TestFit doesn&rsquo;t just generate massing options for your site, rather the real-time AI optimizes for the best site solution based on your interior and exterior requirements and Pro Forma inputs, thereby letting you evaluate your deals with accuracy.&nbsp;
Apart from the design configuration and iteration, the most valuable selling point of the TestFit service would be the embedded financial model that provides stakeholders with the right numbers to make decisions. Rendering you with real-time insights on unit counts, envelope area, parking stall counts, costs, and so on, TestFit makes available just the relevant and required amount of data to close deals quickly and effectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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TestFit has transformed itself from an AECTech tool with a lot of potential, to realising all that potential to become a strategic partner for real-estate and property developers, helping overcome some of the biggest hurdles in the site design process.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Autodesk Forma</h2>
Oslo-based Spacemaker was an early front-runner in cloud-based AI software that allowed property developers and planners to analyze different schematic options for their sites. Users were able to generate and optimize building configurations based on terrain, sunlight, wind, zoning, traffic, etc., which were informed by real-time environmental simulations for early-stage planning.&nbsp;
Soon enough, the software was making a name for outcome-focused analysis, including increasing unit density, improving sunlight access, boosting apartments with sea views, and so on: all those things that made it appealing to developers in the European market.&nbsp;
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Enter software-giant Autodesk in late 2020: in a massive $240 million acquisition, Autodesk bought Spacemaker and commenced its integration into their flagship early-stage design product Autodesk Forma. With this product, Autodesk has brought together Spacemaker&rsquo;s AI site planning, FormIt&rsquo;s freeform conceptual modeling tools, and their own new granular cloud data model, while hooking them to the live sync with Revit, through a file-less plugin. Autodesk thus achieved their signature unitized workflow, to transition from conceptual design to detailed BIM all in the same ecosystem.
The results? <a href="../../tools/autodesk-forma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forma</a> adoption reportedly grew 500% post-launch, indicating rapid uptake among architects and early adopters of Autodesk&rsquo;s AEC cloud tools. In addition, Spacemaker&rsquo;s pre‑existing user base was migrated seamlessly into Forma, with significant cloud-based upgrades and rebranding.&nbsp;
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Favorably enough, what followed were lowered pricing options, making the technology accessible to a broader user base expanding beyond developers to architects worldwide. Since architects are already adept in Autodesk software, with most workflows in medium- and large-scale offices centred on Revit, integrating Forma into the workflow proved to be a natural decision for many practices, contributing to the large pool of users today.
Not only, the integration also saw newer product features and interoperability capabilities that weren&rsquo;t originally seen in Spacemaker, but are now a valuable addition. Forma lets you perform, apart from environmental analyses, evaluations of your project&rsquo;s embodied carbon, an increasingly growing concern in the AEC industry. Plus, Forma also enables you to link with third-party tools via extensions: it supports plugins like TestFit (for parking layouts) and Rhino Inside, fostering a wider ecosystem.
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Do check out our exclusive articles series on Autodesk Forma <a href="../revolutionizing-schematic-design-with-ai-meet-autodesk-forma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>, to know more about its many features and use-cases!
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<h2 dir="ltr">Hypar</h2>
Launched in 2018 by industry veterans Anthony Hauck (ex‑Revit lead at Autodesk) and Ian Keough (creator of Dynamo), Hypar set out as a cloud-native, open-standards platform where users could combine modular generative tools (aptly called functions) to build systems like building envelopes, structures, floorplans, and so on. The co-founders placed a lot of emphasis on the accessibility of the product: non-programmers could simply click to generate intelligent design variants, while developers could craft custom functions via C# or Python.&nbsp;
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Hypar also pioneered the Text-to-BIM functionality with a prototypical chat-style interface where users fed building descriptions ("two-storey retail + 14-storey residential L-shape") and got full BIM models as outputs. Moreover, users could share, sell, or combine their functions using open formats (IFC, Revit export), akin to an app-store model, which contributed to their early success. By late 2020, Hypar had over 2,000 users especially in the North American and Northern European markets, quite the turnout for an AEC startup.
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Followed by the influx of a $5.5 million funding in June 2023, Hypar expanded its features, growing the developer ecosystem, and targeting industry workflows like test-fits, healthcare, and workspace design. The company continued its focus on ease-of-use and accessibility of the tool, with many users highlighting intuition and approachability as key attributes that led them to prefer Hypar, compared to heavy CAD/BIM tools.&nbsp;
More recently, Hypar marked a shift to AI-infused layout suggestions, integrating large-language models to drive prompts into function parameters, thereby delivering an intelligent framework as a solution for further design exploration, rather than a single, stochastic, black-box answer. One should also commend the focus on designer control, where the visualization is linked to the parametric inputs rather than fixed-output generation.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;With an expanding pool of interoperability and ecosystem integration features, Hypar is certainly going in the right direction. A blend of automation with design control, fostering a collaborative ecosystem via functions, has been a fruitful formula for Hypar that placed it in a favorable position in the market. Thousands of users, real pilot implementations (e.g. S/L/A/M, Adrianse), expanding to healthcare, workspace, data center planning, all pave the way for a successful roadmap ahead, for Hypar!
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<h2 dir="ltr">Delve - Google Earth</h2>
Perhaps the most interesting transformation of all the AECTech tools that we&rsquo;ve followed over the past few years may have happened to Delve. Launched by Sidewalk Labs in 2020 as a &lsquo;generative design solution using machine learning to empower real-estate teams&rsquo;, Delve has since then been acquired by none other than Google LLC. True, the multinational tech company has nested Sidewalk Labs as one of its urban innovation units.&nbsp;
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<figcaption>Fig. 10) Generative Design with Google Earth</figcaption>
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It is however noteworthy that Delve as it once existed and worked, back in 2021, can no longer be accessed today. Rather, Delve leads to a Google Earth webpage (try it out <a href="http://sidewalklabs.com/products/delve" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>), wherein you could evaluate building and solar design options for early-stage urban development in minutes. It appears, all the generative design and site schematics functionalities of Delve are now a part of Google Earth, with an emphasis on solar potential estimation as one of its key features.
<figure class="image"><img src="https://aecplustech.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/e80b458b-b682-4f79-9053-84bf61bdeebd.jpg" alt="Fig. 11) Solar Design inside Google Earth" width="800">
<figcaption>Fig. 11) Solar Design inside Google Earth</figcaption>
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What&rsquo;s disappointing, though, is that none of these features are readily accessible within Google Earth right away. After an initial sign up, you&rsquo;re expected to wait to obtain a 60-day trial with which the Generative Design features can be put to use. More so, there isn&rsquo;t any information publicly available as yet about subscriptions, continued use of these tools, updates, and so on.&nbsp;
Seems like we are going to have to wait to fully delve into designing with Google Earth, after all!
<figure class="image"><img src="https://aecplustech.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/28574507-e296-4c35-a87d-e6ee72aae303.jpg" alt="Fig. 12) Earth&rsquo;s Generative Design features are currently unavailable readily." width="800">
<figcaption>Fig. 12) Earth&rsquo;s Generative Design features are currently unavailable readily.</figcaption>
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The last 5 years saw a tremendous growth in the advent of tech products for AEC, with many ripple effects instigated in the market as a consequence. New tools are introduced every passing day, each answering a question more nuanced and crucial than the one before. Like we keep reiterating, the market for AECTech products has been on a continuous rise for a few years now. There are many more, equally promising Generative Design products out there, like Finch, Digital Blue Foam, Skema, Giraffe, Archistar, Morphis, to name a few. While the technologies that back them constantly evolve, the rigor and the zeal that the industry exhibits in problem-solving, and the journeys that companies undertake over the many years of their development, are certainly something to behold.&nbsp;
And as we always say, we have some very exciting times ahead for the AECTech space!
<figure class="image"><img src="https://aecplustech.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/328a4928-ab0d-45db-aa35-dfeebee46221.jpg" alt="Fig. 1) Screenshot of the Generative Design Category page on aec+tech" width="800">
<figcaption>Fig. 13) Screenshot of the Generative Design Category page on aec+tech</figcaption>
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For a comprehensive list of the latest Generative Design tools for the AEC space, please check out the category <a href="../../tools/category/generative-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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This article discusses the growth and transformation of generative design tools in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry over the past few years. It highlights how these software products, such as TestFit, Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker), Hypar, and Delve (now integrated into Google Earth), have matured, offering solutions for early-phase site design, massing, and schematics.

Top Generative Design Tools for AEC: How Far Have They Come?

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With ARES Commander, users can work both locally and with files stored in the cloud to improve collaboration. Sync files across users and devices. Create and modify DWG drawings in 2D and 3D, leveraging the drafting and design features that you’ve come to expect — all at a significant cost savings. ARES Commander can stand alone or coordinate with ARES Touch and ARES Kudo to form the Trinity of CAD, unlocking productivity-boosting collaboration features. ARES Commander by Graebert is a powerful and flexible CAD solution designed for professionals who require full-featured 2D and 3D drafting capabilities in native DWG format—without the high costs or limitations of traditional CAD software. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, ARES Commander is part of the ARES Trinity suite, which includes access to cloud-based editing through ARES Kudo and mobile capabilities via ARES Touch, all under a single license. One of the key strengths of ARES Commander is its seamless DWG compatibility, allowing users to create, edit, and share files without worrying about format issues. The software includes robust 2D drafting tools, 3D modeling functions such as push/pull editing, and support for dynamic blocks, splines, and parametric features. Beyond the desktop, the ARES Trinity ecosystem enables real-time collaboration through cloud integration, supporting services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Users can work from anywhere, review drawings on-site, share view-only links with stakeholders, and keep track of revisions with built-in version control and commenting tools. ARES Commander also bridges the gap between CAD and BIM. It allows the import of Revit and IFC files, from which users can extract 2D drawings, automatically generate annotations, and streamline documentation workflows. This functionality makes it easier to work alongside BIM teams while staying within familiar CAD environments. The user interface has been continually refined to support productivity and ease of use, with the latest versions offering customizable workspaces, AI-assisted tools, and a simplified transition path for users coming from other platforms like AutoCAD. ARES Commander is widely adopted across industries, from architecture and engineering to construction and manufacturing. It's known for its solid performance, affordability, and flexibility, offering a complete CAD solution that meets the demands of modern workflows. Whether working independently or as part of a larger team, users appreciate its robust toolset, intuitive design, and commitment to innovation.

Files created in ARES Commander can also be accessed in ARES Kudo or ARES Touch.

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Ark Design AI is an AI-powered platform that helps architects and developers create architectural designs for multi-family and mixed-use projects. Architects and real estate developers, create automated floor plans and feasibility reports for multi-family and mixed-use projects quickly and efficiently. Our platform is the first AI solution for architectural schematic design. Optimize profitability, density, and living standards while meeting US codes and ordinances instantly, allowing you to make better and faster decisions. How it works Ark Design AI's software analyzes architectural designs and generates optimized building designs that meet project requirements and local regulations. It can create infinite variations to optimize for density, profitability, and living standards. Benefits Ark Design AI can help architects make better and faster decisions, and cut design costs by up to 90%. It can also free up architects' time and energy for more creative endeavors. Features Ark Design AI can create automated floor plans and feasibility reports. It can also generate a unique mix of unit types for a floor layout. Trial Ark Design AI offers a 10-day free trial. Ark Design AI was built by a team of AI scientists, architects, and software developers. Stage 1 Properties Provide several basic details about your project, such as the number of Floors, the number of Dwelling units, building uses and the Zoning district; these details will help ARK suggest better options further in the process. Stage 2 Lot Type &amp; Lot Editor Please select the preferred lot type: Interior Lot (One side street lot), Corner Lot (Two side street lot), or 2 Corner Lot (Three side corner lot). Once selected, kindly click on &ldquo;Next&rdquo; to proceed. Create the property lines of the Lot and provide information on the surroundings (Streets, Adjacent buildings, and yards). Stage 3 Locate Main Floors Locate the schematic floor plate of the ground and Typical floor of the Project, use different Shapes and sizes to explore and select a floor scheme. Stage 4 Core Editor Design the Vertical Shafts focusing on the residential floors; Adjust the circulation and Determine Room size according to the market standards and building type (Rental/ Condo/ Affordable). Stage 5 Schematic Section Receive the schematic side view and 3D massing of your project. From this point forward plan the project according to your personal preferences. Control the number of floors and their types(Cellar, Ground, Mixed-use, Typical and setback), Edit the floor plans, View summarize area calculations and export it to PDF and Revit file for further design. Stage 6 Floor Plan Editor Edit the Floor plate, create recesses, courts and setbacks; plan the units layout based on your choice of units types distribution. Within minutes the Ark algorithm will generate potential floor plans that meets building code. Select and edit the best option for your project. Stage 7 Plan Unit Mix The floor layout design includes various unit types such as studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, each with customizable settings like price per square foot and minimum area. Room distribution control ensures optimal use of rooms along window walls without exceeding the maximum available area. The process allows for creating a unique mix of unit types for the typical floor layout, balancing efficiency and market demands.

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Automate Engineering Workflows with Custom Web Apps
VIKTOR.AI is a low-code platform that helps engineers streamline workflows by creating, integrating, and sharing powerful web applications using Python.
By automating repetitive tasks and improving collaboration, VIKTOR enables teams to focus on solving complex engineering challenges while boosting efficiency and accuracy.
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<h3 data-start="538" data-end="560">Key Features</h3>
App Creation Transform Python scripts, Excel files, Grasshopper models, and Dynamo scripts into fully interactive web applications with intuitive user interfaces. This centralizes tools, enhances usability, and makes domain-specific knowledge accessible to a wider team.
Software Integration Seamlessly connect with industry-standard software such as CAD, simulation tools, and data analysis platforms&mdash;eliminating manual data transfers, reducing human error, and optimizing engineering workflows.
App Distribution Deploy applications securely within an enterprise cloud environment, ensuring easy access across teams while maintaining centralized control over updates and permissions.
Collaboration Store and manage project data with built-in version control. Track changes, manage documentation, and reduce miscommunication across teams.
Security &amp; Compliance Enterprise-grade security features&mdash;such as single sign-on (SSO), user access management, and regional hosting&mdash;give organizations the control they need to protect sensitive data.
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<h3 data-start="1651" data-end="1678">Development Tools</h3>
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Command-Line Interface (CLI) &ndash; Streamline app development, install dependencies, and run tests across Windows and Linux environments.
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API &amp; SDK &ndash; Automate workflows, extract data, and integrate custom applications using the REST API and SDK, allowing engineers to tailor solutions to specific needs.
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<h3 data-start="2002" data-end="2031">Community &amp; Support</h3>
VIKTOR offers comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and an active developer community to support users in building and scaling automation solutions. Dedicated technical support ensures a smooth development experience and maximizes productivity.
By automating the tedious, VIKTOR empowers engineers to focus on innovation, creativity, and solving real engineering challenges.

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InspectMind AI is a revolutionary tool for the AEC industry, designed to automate construction inspection reports using advanced AI technology. This app transforms voice and visual data from site visits into comprehensive, accurate, and easy-to-understand inspection reports, significantly reducing manual report-writing time. Ideal for engineers, architects, and contractors, InspectMind AI streamlines the inspection process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy, and is already transforming how inspections are documented in the construction sector. 1- Start recording Start the inspection at the job site as you normally would. Snap photos and record voice notes directly in our app. We automatically transcribe your notes, timestamped for your convenience. 2- AI-generated report As you finish the inspection, InspectMind's AI pinpoint crucial inspection data, crafting a report from the notes you've just created with a standard inspection report template. 3- Review report Review and fine-tune the auto-generated report within our app to your liking. Your notes and past reports are safely stored in the cloud, so you never have to worry about losing data. 4- Share report Simply share your report via a link, or download it as a Word or PDF document. Structural Engineers: Utilize for detailed structural evaluations, capturing complex data through voice and video for precise reports. Architects: Ideal for documenting site conditions and progress, integrating visual elements into comprehensive reports. Contractors: Use during daily site visits for progress tracking, safety inspections, and quality checks, converting observations into organized reports. City Inspectors: Streamline city code compliance and inspection processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Real Estate Professionals: Apply for property condition assessments and pre-purchase inspections. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- InspectMind is an innovative platform designed to streamline and enhance the process of building inspections, offering a suite of features tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. By leveraging advanced technologies, InspectMind aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration throughout the inspection process. Key Features: Comprehensive Inspection Management: InspectMind provides tools for scheduling, conducting, and managing inspections, ensuring that all aspects of the inspection process are organized and easily accessible. Real-Time Reporting: The platform enables inspectors to generate detailed reports in real-time, allowing for immediate sharing of findings with stakeholders and facilitating prompt decision-making. Photo and Video Documentation: InspectMind supports the integration of multimedia elements, such as photos and videos, into inspection reports, providing clear visual evidence of site conditions and issues. Collaborative Tools: The platform fosters collaboration among team members by allowing multiple users to access, review, and comment on inspection reports, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged. Customizable Templates: InspectMind offers customizable inspection templates, enabling users to tailor reports to specific project requirements and industry standards. Data Analytics and Insights: The platform provides analytical tools to track inspection trends, identify recurring issues, and generate insights that can inform future projects and improve overall quality control. Mobile Accessibility: With mobile compatibility, inspectors can conduct inspections and update reports directly from the field, enhancing efficiency and reducing the need for redundant data entry. Integration Capabilities: InspectMind is designed to integrate seamlessly with other project management and documentation tools, ensuring a cohesive workflow and reducing the risk of data silos. Benefits: Enhanced Efficiency: By digitizing and automating various aspects of the inspection process, InspectMind reduces manual workloads and accelerates project timelines. Improved Accuracy: The platform's real-time data capture and reporting minimize errors and ensure that all information is up-to-date and reliable. Increased Transparency: Comprehensive documentation and collaborative features promote transparency among stakeholders, leading to better communication and trust. Cost Savings: By streamlining processes and reducing the likelihood of costly errors, InspectMind contributes to overall project cost savings. In summary, InspectMind offers a robust solution for professionals seeking to optimize their building inspection processes. Its comprehensive features and user-centric design make it a valuable tool for enhancing productivity, accuracy, and collaboration in the AEC industry.

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Solibri CheckPoint is a browser-based BIM model checking platform that helps architecture, engineering, and construction teams improve model quality, coordination, and compliance&mdash;without heavy installs or steep training. Open a browser, review Revit and IFC models side by side, run standardized QA/QC checks (clash detection, data/property rules, clearances), and manage issues in one collaborative workspace that fits your existing CDE and project tools.
<h2 data-start="758" data-end="783">Why Solibri CheckPoint</h2>
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<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="784" data-end="888">Zero install, fast adoption: Web-based model checking reduces IT overhead and speeds onboarding.</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="889" data-end="985">Native Revit &amp; IFC support: Review the same source data&mdash;no exports or lossy conversions.</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="986" data-end="1090">Standardized QA/QC: Enforce modeling standards with reusable rule sets, filters, and data views.</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1091" data-end="1208">Collaborative issue management: Assign, track, and resolve clashes/data issues with transparent audit trails.</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1209" data-end="1370">CDE-friendly: Practical integrations with Autodesk Construction Cloud and Procore keep models and issues in sync via direct connections or BCF.</li>
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<h2 data-start="1372" data-end="1391">Key Capabilities</h2>
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<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1392" data-end="1460">Clash detection &amp; constructability checks across disciplines</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1461" data-end="1541">Property/data validation to enforce BIM standards and naming conventions</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1542" data-end="1611">Clearance/free-space rules for safety, access, and operations</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1612" data-end="1702">Data Viewer to inspect quantities, attributes, and patterns alongside the 3D model</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1703" data-end="1804">Project Library to publish shared, repeatable templates (rules, filters, views) across projects</li>
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<h2 data-start="1806" data-end="1832">Integrations &amp; Workflow</h2>
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<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1833" data-end="1939">Sync models and issues with Autodesk Construction Cloud and Procore (reduce duplicate uploads)</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="1940" data-end="2021">Export/import issues via BCF to keep coordination moving across platforms</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2022" data-end="2138">Fit lightweight checks into more milestones&mdash;from schematic coordination to preconstruction and punch-list closeout</li>
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<h2 data-start="2140" data-end="2155">Who It&rsquo;s For</h2>
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<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2156" data-end="2237">Architects &amp; BIM Managers standardizing QA/QC and modeling best practices</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2238" data-end="2319">General Contractors &amp; VDC Teams driving constructability and coordination</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2320" data-end="2394">Owners/Consultants requiring transparent, auditable BIM deliverables</li>
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<h2 data-start="2396" data-end="2407">Benefits</h2>
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<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2408" data-end="2474">Higher BIM quality with consistent templates and rule sets</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2475" data-end="2544">Fewer rework loops thanks to faster clash and data validation</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2545" data-end="2608">Lower overhead via web-based access and simpler rollout</li>
<li style="font-size: 15px;" data-start="2609" data-end="2682">Better traceability with centralized issue records and auditability</li>
</ul>
Learn more: <a href="https://www.solibri.com/checkpoint?utm_campaign=3706145-Solibri%20CheckPoint&amp;utm_source=AEC%20Tech">www.solibri.com</a>

Model view IFC and Revit - Solibri CheckPoint

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EGNYTE CONTENT CLOUD Unlock the full potential of your mission-critical content by simplifying collaboration, improving productivity with AI, and addressing information governance. PLATFORM The Egnyte Platform provides robust, secure, and compliant infrastructure that can be customized and scaled to match your business needs. Faster Time to Value Egnyte delivers immediate value with little or no customization but can tailor its offering to meet your business needs and integrate with your environment. Trusted by IT Leaders Thousand of IT leaders appreciate Egnyte&rsquo;s ease of deployment combined with a secure and compliant architecture. Loved by End-users End-users love working with Egnyte because of its accessibility from wherever they work, without forcing them to alter established processes and behavior. COLLABORATION Collaborate on mission-critical content with distributed teams working from an office, from home, or on the go. Collaborate Efficiently Empower teams to work efficiently and confidently, accelerating project timelines while protecting valuable content. Manage Complex Files Efficiently collaborate on mission-critical content and empower teams that work with large, complex files (up to 250 GB) in the cloud. Streamline Workflows Enhance workflows, improve productivity, drive project momentum, and ensure secure interactions across teams and partners. INTELLIGENCE Drive productivity and innovation with private and secure AI grounded in your company's data. Get fast answers, surface insights, create summaries, and perform actions via a simple, intuitive interface built into users&rsquo; workflows. Private Egnyte&rsquo;s AI respects your governance model and adheres to user-specific permissions, protecting your data with stringent privacy, compliance, and security standards. Purposeful Get accurate, relevant, and traceable answers from your data, with complete control over data sources and AI prompts. Practical Integrate AI seamlessly into existing workflows without moving data out of Egnyte, eliminating the need for new tools or special skills. GOVERNANCE Proactively Address Rapidly Evolving Cyberthreats and Manage Compliance Requirements Defend Against Ransomware Proactively manage the threat of ransomware; detect known ransomware artifacts; keep pace with rapidly-evolving ransomware variants; take immediate action when users experience attacks; and recover quickly from successful attacks using Snapshot Recovery. Protect Sensitive Content Identify and review sensitive content including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) data, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); take immediate corrective action to protect exposed data; strengthen your compliance with global data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CPRA; and continuously improve sensitive data protection. Manage Regulatory Compliance Comply with cybersecurity and data privacy standards, such as CMMC, ISO 27001, and the CPRA; detect data that&rsquo;s subject to compliance and data privacy standards; keep pace with rapidly-evolving international privacy and cybersecurity standards; and benefit from Egnyte&rsquo;s deep compliance experience. Remediate Security Issues Mitigate risk associated with common security vulnerabilities like publicly exposed document links and potential ransomware; automatically respond to suspicious Egnyte login attempts; and enable your team to focus on threats most likely to significantly impact your company. Keep Data Confidential Create virtual data rooms (VDRs) for secure collaboration with external entities; generate Document Rooms in support of M&amp;A, asset sales, and investment fundraising initiatives; watermark previewed files to limit the risk of data breaches; gain real-time insights into users&rsquo; document access activity; and terminate external entities&rsquo; access when projects are completed, for peace of mind.

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ARES is a modern, feature-rich CAD software that serves as a leading AutoCAD alternative for professionals working with 2D drafting and 3D modeling in the industry-standard DWG file format. Developed by Graebert, ARES combines power, flexibility, and affordability—making it an ideal solution for architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals seeking a more cost-effective, high-performance CAD platform. With a growing global footprint, ARES is trusted by some of the world’s most prominent companies. Among its users are three of Japan’s top five construction groups, as well as globally recognized manufacturers such as LG, Hyundai, and Samsung. Its robust feature set supports the complex demands of design, engineering, and construction workflows, offering seamless collaboration and precision. ARES also serves as the underlying technology for other leading CAD solutions. It powers DraftSight by Dassault Systèmes, a popular CAD software for 2D design, and Onshape Drawings, the drawing module within the cloud-native Onshape CAD platform. These partnerships highlight ARES’s reliability, scalability, and integration capabilities across different design environments. As a truly cross-platform CAD solution, ARES is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with additional cloud and mobile access through ARES Kudo (web-based) and ARES Touch (mobile app). This ensures design professionals can work seamlessly across devices and locations, with real-time syncing and collaboration tools. With its DWG compatibility, modern interface, and flexible subscription-based licensing model, ARES offers a compelling alternative to traditional CAD tools—without sacrificing performance or productivity. Whether you're migrating from AutoCAD or starting fresh with a new CAD workflow, ARES delivers the tools you need to design faster, collaborate smarter, and lower your total cost of ownership. Discover why ARES is the next-generation DWG CAD software for today’s professionals. DWG Compatibility: ARES Commander works directly with DWG files, making it a good option for users familiar with other CAD software that uses this format. Part of the ARES Trinity: ARES Commander is the desktop component of Graebert's Trinity, which also includes cloud-based ARES Kudo and mobile ARES Touch. This allows for seamless workflows across devices. Productivity Features: ARES Commander includes features like Power Trim, Dimension Palette, and Layer Tools, designed to enhance user productivity. Customization: Users can customize their workspaces and user interfaces to suit their preferences. Collaboration: The ARES Trinity enables collaboration features, allowing users to share, view, and edit drawings across different platforms and devices. Cloud Integration: ARES Commander integrates with popular cloud storage services like Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud. BIM Features: ARES Commander also includes BIM (Building Information Modeling) features, allowing users to import and view Revit and IFC files, extract 2D drawings, and extract BIM information into tables. Licensing: ARES Commander offers perpetual, annual, or flex licenses, and a single license can be used across multiple computers with different operating systems.

Modern workflows leveraging cloud and mobile to synchronize the work across all your users and devices.

CAD Anywhere: Desktop CAD (Windows, Mac, Linux), Cloud CAD (runs in your Internet browser), and Mobile CAD (Android tablets/smartphones and iOS iPhone/iPad).

With the DWG for BIM features in ARES Commander, users can create smarter CAD drawings whose geometry can be extracted and updated from Revit and IFC BIM projects.

ARES Commander - Desktop CAD: All the 2D and 3D features needed to create and modify DWG drawings on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

ARES Kudo - Online CAD: Create and modify DWG drawings online, and enjoy new collaboration features to comment with voice, photos, text notes, and stamps.

ARES Touch - Mobile CAD: A full set of 2D features to create, modify, and annotate DWG drawings on your Android smartphone/tablet and iOS iPhone/iPad with unique collaboration features to markup with voice, photos, text notes, and stamps.

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SWAPP is an innovative AI product that automates repetitive tasks in the architectural documentation and modeling processes, enabling architects to focus on design and vision. It analyzes a firm's previous projects, extracts design habits, and annotation practices, and develops personalized rule sets and algorithms. These are then used to automate the creation and annotation of architectural documentation for new projects, maintaining high standards without compromising quality. Swapp is an AI-powered platform designed to streamline and automate the planning and design phases of construction projects. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Swapp helps architects, developers, and construction professionals create detailed, high-quality construction documents with greater efficiency and accuracy. One of Swapp&rsquo;s key strengths is its ability to generate full drawing sets, including floor plans, elevations, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) layouts, significantly reducing the time and effort required for manual drafting. Instead of relying on traditional CAD and BIM workflows, Swapp automates these processes, helping teams optimize their designs while maintaining compliance with building codes and project requirements. The platform is particularly useful for large-scale developments, where managing multiple design iterations can be time-consuming and prone to errors. By using AI to analyze project parameters and generate construction-ready plans, Swapp enables teams to focus on design intent rather than getting caught up in repetitive documentation tasks. Swapp also integrates with existing BIM software, allowing users to work seamlessly with the tools they already use while benefiting from AI-driven automation. This makes it an attractive solution for firms looking to enhance productivity without overhauling their entire workflow. Beyond automation, Swapp emphasizes collaboration, providing cloud-based access to project data and allowing teams to work together more effectively, whether in the office or remotely. In an industry where efficiency, cost reduction, and speed are critical, Swapp presents a compelling solution for modernizing the pre-construction process. By automating design and documentation, it not only saves time but also helps reduce human error, leading to more accurate and efficient project execution. Powered by AI and created by architects, data scientists, and LLM experts, SWAPP improves delivery time, boosts profitability, and ensures accuracy. It seamlessly integrates with existing workflows, empowering architects to embrace the new era of AI securely and efficiently.

SWAPP is easily accessible by your preferred BIM software.

SWAPP AI seamlessly integrates with your cloud BIM storage.

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Discover how the Kusch Consulting engineering team streamlined their structural engineering projects, saving up to 20% in time using ClearCalcs.

Kusch Consulting is a structural engineering firm based in Australia that specialises in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. With a team of 32 engineers spread across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, they handle a wide range of projects, from one-story residential homes to power station upgrades.

Richard Faulkner, Senior Structural Engineer at Kusch Consulting, first heard about ClearCalcs from another engineer who recommended it as an alternative to his existing software. Since then, Richard has introduced it to his team at Kusch Consulting, and over time, it has become an essential part of the team’s workflow. 

From quickly estimating beam sizes during initial project discussions to generating detailed reports during the design phase, ClearCalcs has made every step of the process easier and faster for Richard and his team.

A typical structural design project for an engineer like Richard begins with initial discussions with architects or clients to understand the project requirements. Richard often uses ClearCalcs early in this process for preliminary sizing and feasibility assessments. Once a project moves into the design phase, Richard uses ClearCalcs for detailed load analyses, calculations, and report generation.

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ClearCalcs is changing how the world is built with a platform that gives engineers and designers everything they need to streamline engineering design calculations. Built by engineers, and trusted by thousands, ClearCalcs’ comprehensive calculator library makes it easy to design to your local codes and standards. Our revolutionary drag and drop calculator builder and API enables anyone from a solo engineer to a product manufacturer to create, share, and automate everything from a single spreadsheet, all the way to a full engineering application.

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The Challenge: Increased Data Required for Design of More Resilient Structures

An increasing number of Aurecon’s clients are following lessons learned from the Canterbury Earthquakes. They are requesting resilient structures in order to facilitate post-earthquake operations of their businesses.

In response, Aurecon designs buildings that employ the most effective known seismic mitigation technologies such as sliding hinge joints for low damage connections and Ringfeder friction springs that cushion seismic vibrations. These technologies allow a building to move during a seismic event with a minimum amount of damage to the building’s structural and architectural elements.

Data Grows in Volume and Complexity

Aurecon Sliding Hinge JointClinton Maulder, Associate – Buildings, Aurecon has needed a way to get data from an engineering spreadsheet into the Revit model without having to transfer it over manually. In one project, just one of many elements, sliding hinge joints – nine or 10 different ones – had to be tabulated. Standard detail tables had to be compiled. Engineering loads needed to be input into piling schedules; plate, bolt, and pre-stressing configurations for Ringfeder connections needed to be tabulated.

Conclusion

In addition to using Ideate BIMLink for this seismic work, it has also recently been implemented to coordinate sheet and drafting information across (65) emergency response service departments, with the work being done by Aurecon’s engineers at three different New Zealand locations. In the words of Clinton Maulder, “It worked a treat, with 65 emergency response facilities ready for people to populate and we didn’t have to worry about naming consistency, because Ideate BIMLink had taken care of it.”

According to Clinton, “Being able to effectively deal with source data and eliminate ‘double handling’ saved time and reduced the chance of errors. Ideate BIMLink is structured to leave a lot to the individual’s imagination. It is hard to come up with a finite list of things it can do.”

Read the full case study at: https://ideatesoftware.com/about/customer-success/spotlight-on-aurecon

Streamlining Seismic Mitigation Work with Ideate BIMLink

Why choose Ideate BIMLink? Linking Revit and Excel with Ideate BIMLink enables you to export data from Revit to Excel, streamlining data management tasks and dramatically reducing the time they take to perform. Importing data from Excel to Revit means that your models will be instantly updated with all changes, making them clean and correct. Boost the Power of Ideate BIMLink with Ideate Automation Ideate AutomationAdd Ideate Automation to your subscription* to reduce the cost of repetitive BIM tasks by letting them run in the background while your staff does more meaningful work. This scripting solution, which can be run manually or scheduled to run at a more convenient time, provides just-in-time information about key Revit model metrics by automating many Revit workflows, such as: Producing document issue records Exporting PDFs Exporting health check data Preparing COBie data drops Generating quantity takeoff data

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