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.

Swapp: The AI Co-Pilot for Construction Documentation

This article is a practical, jargon-free guide to AI in AEC that shows architecture, engineering, and construction firms how to move beyond hype with culture, data readiness, and human-in-the-loop workflows. Learn when to use automation vs. AI, how to run a 30-60-90 pilot with measurable ROI, and what governance you need to deploy safely. 

Practical AI in AEC: How to Start, What to Measure, and What to Avoid

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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<figcaption>Fig. 3) Embedded Financial Model&nbsp;</figcaption>
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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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<figcaption>Fig. 5) Environmental Analyses with Autodesk Forma</figcaption>
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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.
<figure class="image"><img src="https://aecplustech.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/0d19e13c-8b2e-4226-b7db-c39343a715f4.jpg" alt="Fig. 6) Forma&rsquo;s Native and Ecosystem Capabilities" width="1000">
<figcaption>Fig. 6) Forma&rsquo;s Native and Ecosystem Capabilities</figcaption>
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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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<td style="text-align: center;">Fig. 8) Simple, Intelligent Space Planning for Design Teams</td>
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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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<figcaption>Fig. 9) Space Planning with Hypar&rsquo;s Layout Suggestions</figcaption>
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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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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.
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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!
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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?

Construction projects today face intense pressure to improve safety, comply with regulations, and boost productivity. Maintaining thorough site documentation is no longer optional; it is now mandatory for safety audits, client accountability, and regulatory compliance&nbsp;[1]. 
Yet traditional methods of recording daily logs and inspection reports are painfully inefficient. Site managers often spend over a quarter of their 10+ hour workdays just dealing with paperwork and reporting&nbsp;[2]. This administrative burden slows down projects and increases costs, as manual reporting is tedious, error-prone, and inefficient [3]. In response to these challenges, the industry is turning to smarter, AI-based inspection and reporting tools that can streamline documentation and free up professionals to focus on critical site work. Introducing InspectMIND AI!
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Fig. 1) InspectMIND Demo Video
<a href="../../tools/inspectmind-ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener">InspectMIND AI</a> is an AI field inspection platform designed to automate and simplify construction site reporting. Using the app, an engineer or safety officer can snap photos and dictate voice notes, and the AI then transcribes and analyzes this input to automatically generate a polished report [4].
Key features of InspectMIND AI include:
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AI-Generated Reports: The system uses AI to convert field data into detailed, structured reports in minutes, drastically cutting down manual work [3].
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Industry-Specific Templates: InspectMIND offers pre-built report templates (e.g. Job Site Observation, Safety Inspection, Structural Evaluation) to fit common inspection types [4]. These templates structure the input and ensure compliance with standard reporting formats.
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Instant Report Generation: With one click, the captured observations are compiled into a professional Word or PDF report and ready to share. What used to take hours of writing and formatting is delivered almost instantaneously [4].
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InspectMIND AI-driven site documentation improves both the speed and the consistency of construction reporting. In short, it acts as an on-site &ldquo;co-pilot,&rdquo; handling the paperwork while professionals focus on actual construction work.
<h2 dir="ltr">Project Context: &Scaron;pansko Swimming Pool Complex</h2>
The field evaluation of InspectMIND AI took place at the &Scaron;pansko Swimming Pool Complex project in Zagreb, Croatia, which proved an ideal testing ground given its scale and significance.
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Fig. 2) Aerial view of the construction site
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&Scaron;pansko&rsquo;s new pool complex is a high-profile construction site. It is a &euro;34 million public recreational center featuring an Olympic-size swimming pool, a smaller rehab pool, spa/wellness facilities, a fitness center, and 300 spectator seats; it spans about 5,900 m&sup2; across one underground and two above-ground levels, making it the first public swimming facility on Zagreb&rsquo;s west side &ndash; a key investment in the city&rsquo;s sports infrastructure [5]. Construction began in July 2024 with an ambitious 18-month schedule, targeting opening in early 2026 [5].
A detailed video of the site visit is also available [8].&nbsp;
Despite the fast-track timeline and a site incident in early 2025 that underscored the importance of safety oversight [6], the project has been progressing slightly ahead of schedule due to efficient management [7]. The active construction site offered varied conditions, from excavation and concrete works to mechanical installations, mirroring common challenges where efficient documentation is needed. With many stakeholders awaiting updates (city officials, engineers, the public), maintaining comprehensive daily logs and safety reports is critical.
<h2 dir="ltr">Experimentation: On-Site Test and Workflow</h2>
Kristijan Vilibić (Mastery of Digital) visited the site as an observer and tester, using InspectMIND AI&rsquo;s Job Site Observation template to document the project&rsquo;s status and any issues in real time. Armed with a smartphone and the InspectMIND app, he walked through the &Scaron;pansko complex&rsquo;s construction areas just as a site engineer would, capturing dozens of observations over the course of a site tour.
<figure class="image"><img src="https://aecplustech.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/f37f7816-5fc0-4ce0-ab3c-2f88d4500a57.jpg" alt="Fig. 3) Site visit with InspectMIND" width="800">
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Fig. 3) Site visit with InspectMIND
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Kristijan integrated InspectMIND AI into the usual routine of a site engineer. He launched the app, started a new digital inspection session, selected the Job Site Observation template, and proceeded with the walkthrough as normal, except that all observations were now captured via voice notes and photos in real time.
The inspection began by configuring the project details within the InspectMIND interface. He entered key project metadata and specified his role as the inspector. Next, he defined two observation categories tailored to the day&rsquo;s activities: Concrete Works and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance. The app&rsquo;s intuitive structure made it easy to organize field notes and visuals by category, setting the stage for a systematic evaluation.
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Fig. 4) Project details &amp; observations categories
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<h2 dir="ltr">Concrete Works Observations</h2>
The first set of observations captured a full concrete pouring cycle, from delivery to final placement. This process was documented in real time with step-by-step visual and audio records directly in the app.
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Concrete Delivery &amp; Transfer: A cement mixer truck discharged fresh concrete into a large orange crane-lifted bucket.
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Crane-Assisted Transportation: The site&rsquo;s tower crane hoisted the filled bucket and transported it across the construction zone.
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Concrete Placement: Workers guided the bucket and controlled its discharge into a heavily reinforced structural section.
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Each observation included commentary and a corresponding photo uploaded into the app, which helped create a transparent, traceable inspection log.
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Fig. 5) Concrete works observations
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<h2 dir="ltr">PPE Compliance Observations</h2>
He also performed safety monitoring in parallel, using InspectMIND to create a dedicated PPE Compliance section for focused entries.
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Formwork Crew Compliance: Workers adjusting the wall formwork were wearing hard hats and high-visibility vests while working on Skydeck PERI platforms.
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Fall Protection Compliance: Another group of workers on high scaffolding for slab formwork wore visible safety harnesses in addition to standard PPE.
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Fig. 6) PPE compliance observations
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<h2 dir="ltr">AI-Powered Report Generation</h2>
Once all entries were finalized with photos and descriptions, he tested InspectMIND&rsquo;s &ldquo;AI Draft&rdquo; feature. This tool generated structured text summaries for each observation category within the Site Description, Scope of Evaluation, and Conclusion sections. The AI-assisted output saved considerable time while maintaining a professional tone and structure.
<figure class="image"><img src="https://aecplustech.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/848df2ee-74e2-4d27-ba1e-3abe31100553.jpg" alt="Fig. 7) AI generated sections" width="800">
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Fig. 7) AI generated sections
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In the final step, he generated a complete Word report (.docx) directly from the app. The output included all logged observations, photographs, and AI-generated summaries in a clean, shareable format, ready for archiving or client delivery.
<figure class="image"><img src="https://aecplustech.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/6ae94f2c-c75b-4217-9c7e-50d745be9d6e.jpg" alt="Fig. 8) Generated report" width="1000">
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Fig. 8) Generated report
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This on-site workflow took only about an hour, and by the time Kristijan left the site, a polished draft report was ready on his device. The visual documentation (photos of site conditions and work progress) is an integral part of the report and, indeed, of this case study itself, demonstrating how seamlessly the app integrates imagery into construction documentation.
<h2 dir="ltr">Findings &amp; Conclusion: Strategic Value for the AEC Industry</h2>
This case study demonstrated that AI-powered site documentation can drastically improve the efficiency and consistency of construction reporting. Using InspectMIND AI at &Scaron;pansko, Kristijan was able to compile a detailed daily report on-site in minutes with an app that required virtually no learning curve, whereas manually this documentation might have taken him several hours back at the office. This aligns with broader industry experience: field professionals have reported roughly an 80% reduction in report-writing time on average when using such tools [3]. The automatically formatted reports also eliminated human error and ensured a professional, consistent layout for notes and photos. Beyond these immediate gains, the successful use of InspectMIND on a high-profile project with tight deadlines and strict safety requirements highlights the strategic value of AI in construction management. The tool saved time, improved communication among the team and stakeholders, and helped maintain rigorous safety compliance on site.&nbsp;
Scaling such solutions across the industry could lead to safer job sites, faster project delivery, and stronger compliance with growing regulatory requirements, and regulators are increasingly encouraging the adoption of digital tools to enhance project monitoring [9]. By modernizing the reporting process, platforms like InspectMIND AI ensure that no critical information falls through the cracks and that all stakeholders stay informed in real time. Ultimately, AI-driven solutions address the long-standing &ldquo;paperwork problem&rdquo; in construction and are quickly shifting from a novel convenience to an operational necessity as firms strive for smarter and more efficient project delivery [3].
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Y Combinator &ndash; InspectMind AI: AI-powered site inspections and automated field reports. Available at: <a href="https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/inspectmind-ai">https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/inspectmind-ai</a>&nbsp;
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AIToolnet &ndash; InspectMind AI. Available at: <a href="https://www.aitoolnet.com/inspectmind-ai">https://www.aitoolnet.com/inspectmind-ai</a>&nbsp;
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Grad Zagreb (Official City News) &ndash; The &Scaron;pansko neighborhood will get the first swimming pool in western Zagreb in a year, with work ahead of schedule. Available at: <a href="https://zagreb.hr/naselje-spansko-za-godinu-dana-dobiva-prvi-bazen-n/205622">https://zagreb.hr/naselje-spansko-za-godinu-dana-dobiva-prvi-bazen-n/205622</a>&nbsp;
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Baustela &ndash; The pool in &Scaron;pansko is awaiting a 1.4 million euro renovation, with modern water polo and swimming equipment arriving. Available at: <a href="https://baustela.hr/novosti/bazen-u-spanskom-ceka-opremanje-od-14-milijuna-eura-stizu-suvremeni-uredaji-za-vaterpolo-i-plivanje/">https://baustela.hr/novosti/bazen-u-spanskom-ceka-opremanje-od-14-milijuna-eura-stizu-suvremeni-uredaji-za-vaterpolo-i-plivanje/</a>&nbsp;
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Poslovni Dnevnik &ndash; See how the work on the new swimming pool in &Scaron;pansko is progressing. Available at: <a href="https://www.poslovni.hr/hrvatska/foto-pogledajte-kako-napreduju-radovi-na-novom-bazenu-u-spanskom-4468673">https://www.poslovni.hr/hrvatska/foto-pogledajte-kako-napreduju-radovi-na-novom-bazenu-u-spanskom-4468673</a>&nbsp;
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YouTube &ndash; &Scaron;pansko Pool Complex site visit (short video). Available at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wqIMUOz7DPo">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wqIMUOz7DPo</a>&nbsp;
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Building Radar &ndash; Adapting to New Construction Regulations: What You Need to Know. Available at: <a href="https://www.buildingradar.com/construction-blog/adapting-to-new-construction-regulations-in-2024-what-you-need-to-know">https://www.buildingradar.com/construction-blog/adapting-to-new-construction-regulations-in-2024-what-you-need-to-know</a>&nbsp;
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This case study shows how the construction team at the Špansko Pool Complex in Zagreb used InspectMIND AI to completely change the way they handle site documentation. Instead of spending hours on paperwork, they were able to capture notes and photos in real time and instantly generate reports. The result? Faster inspections, better communication, and a smoother, safer workflow—proving just how valuable AI can be on today’s job sites.

AI-Powered Site Documentation: An InspectMIND Case Study

Aurecon Group Pty. Ltd. is an engineering, management, design, planning, project management, consulting and advisory company based in Australia, with operations in the Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

AUCKLAND CITY RAIL LINK Easing congestion in New Zealand's largest transport network

aurecon

The first large-scale project in Singapore to use prefabricated MEP modular techniques

A design, engineering and advisory company

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.

ArkDesign.AI

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.

ARES Trinity by Graebert

The ARES Trinity of CAD software encompasses three integrated software products: ARES Commander, ARES Kudo, and ARES Touch.

One Click LCA is the world’s leading end‑to‑end sustainability platform, purpose-built for the construction and manufacturing sectors. Founded in Helsinki in 2001, the company has grown to a team of over 200 professionals across all continents and now serves users in more than 170 countries  At its core, this cloud‑based platform offers streamlined, automated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), enabling users to scientifically measure and reduce environmental impacts of structures, infrastructure, renovations, and manufactured goods. Beyond LCA and EPDs, it also supports assessments of circularity, life‑cycle cost, and biodiversity. A standout feature is its extensive global database with over 250,000–300,000 datasets—covering supplier-specific and generic material data—fully verified and regularly updated. This empowers users to make informed, data‑driven decisions. The platform supports over 80 compliance standards, including LEED, BREEAM, GRESB, CALGreen, and various country‑specific regulations. One Click LCA seamlessly integrates with more than 20 leading BIM and design tools, such as Autodesk Revit, Tekla Structures, Bentley iTwin, Rhino, and Grasshopper. This allows for real‑time feedback and early‑phase embodied carbon optimization—notably through its Carbon Designer 3D tool, which enables quick, BIM‑integrated carbon hotspot analysis and comparison of design scenarios. In some cases, Carbon Designer 3D helps identify carbon footprint variations up to 50% during conceptual design. Leading global players—including Skanska, WSP, Foster+Partners, Turner, ArcelorMittal, Arcadis, ARUP, Geberit, and Saint‑Gobain, among others—rely on One Click LCA to drive their decarbonization efforts. AECOM, for instance, equipped its ScopeX™ platform with One Click LCA to target a 50% carbon reduction across its projects. Its visibility among industry analysts reflects its market leadership: One Click LCA was featured in Verdantix’s 2025 Buyer’s Guide for LCA tools and is the first platform validated by RICS under its Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) programme. One Click LCA also makes parts of its platform freely accessible via its Planetary embodied–carbon calculator—a tool for benchmarking cradle‑to‑gate carbon impacts across building designs and supporting EPD usage worldwide. In summary, One Click LCA stands out with its: - Massive, high-quality global dataset (250–300k records) - Broad compliance across 80+ standards - Deep BIM integrations for early and ongoing carbon management - Recognition by major firms and standards bodies It remains the go-to platform for turning sustainability goals into measurable, actionable outcomes across construction and manufacturing value chains.

One Click LCA

ARES Touch is a full-featured mobile CAD app that provides a complete set of 2D drafting and annotation commands. It's the perfect companion to quickly review a drawing shared in the cloud or received by email while on the go.

Team members at the jobsite can collaborate efficiently with colleagues back at the office

ARES Touch helps users work more effectively while on the jobsite or  in the field

ARES Touch works on Android and iOS tablets and smartphones

The ARES Trinity of CAD Software: Create and Modify DWG Files with Modern Collaboration Tools

ARES CAD Software: Top 10 Trinity Features Outperforming AutoCAD | Expert Review by Architosh

DWG Editing on Mobile: ARES Touch Makes it Quick & Easy!

ARES Touch: Mobile CAD for Android and iOS to View, Create and Annotate DWG

ARES Touch

Work productively on mobile devices with tools tailored to smaller screens

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.

InspectMind AI

Starter // Leverage all our pre-built engineering report templates

Pro // Step up your inspections with advanced features

BQE CORE is an all-in-one, cloud-based platform purpose-built for architecture and engineering (A&amp;E) firms by professionals who understand the realities of the industry&mdash;because it was designed by an architect and an engineer. It empowers firms to manage every aspect of their operations in one place, including project management, accounting, time and expense tracking, billing and invoicing, project-based ERP, and professional services automation.
One of the biggest challenges for A&amp;E firms is balancing high-quality project delivery with the administrative demands of running a business. BQE CORE addresses this by streamlining operations, automating repetitive tasks, and organizing critical information so teams can focus on serving clients instead of managing internal processes. By expediting billing, improving project oversight, and providing deeper performance insights, CORE helps firms strengthen cash flow while optimizing efficiency and profitability.
A Platform Built for AEC Workflows
CORE&rsquo;s origins set it apart&mdash;it was first developed to solve the challenges within its founder&rsquo;s own architecture firm. That real-world experience shaped a solution that aligns with how architects and engineers actually work. CORE integrates front-office activities like project management and CRM with back-office processes such as time and expense tracking, invoicing, accounting, and HR. This creates a seamless workflow and reduces the friction of switching between multiple systems. With the BQE mobile app, firm leaders and teams can access full functionality from anywhere, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness.
Data-Driven Decision Making
CORE provides real-time visibility into key performance indicators, enabling firm leaders and project managers to make better-informed decisions. From high-level firm health metrics to detailed project profitability views, users can drill down into essential numbers such as utilization, realization, overhead, and runway. Project managers can track P&amp;L across clients, phases, and employees, identify where profits are slipping, and make timely adjustments. Accurate time tracking and automated expense capture ensure every billable hour and cost is accounted for, eliminating revenue leakage and improving overall project outcomes.

BQE CORE

Only pay for the additional modules you need

Blueprints AI: Revolutionizing Construction Documents with Artificial Intelligence for the AEC Industry Blueprints AI is an innovative, AI-powered platform that is transforming the way construction documents are created across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. By harnessing advanced machine learning models trained on zoning laws, building codes, space planning logic, and design standards, Blueprints AI automates the generation of accurate, professional, and code-compliant drawing sets &mdash; helping AEC professionals reduce costs, save time, and eliminate tedious drafting work. In a field where speed, precision, and compliance are critical, Blueprints AI delivers unmatched efficiency by eliminating bottlenecks traditionally associated with construction documentation. 🔍 What Is Blueprints AI? Blueprints AI is a cloud-based, intelligent design assistant built specifically for architects, developers, contractors, and AEC consultants. With just a few inputs &mdash; such as project type, property address, and basic design preferences &mdash; users can generate construction-ready documents like floor plans, title sheets, and zoning-aware layouts in just minutes. Unlike template-based tools, Blueprints AI uses context-aware AI logic, trained on jurisdictional patterns and real-world AEC datasets, to ensure that every output aligns with local zoning regulations and design constraints. This makes it an ideal solution for residential projects, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and small commercial developments. 🧠 Key Features of Blueprints AI Blueprints AI is purpose-built to automate, simplify, and optimize the production of construction drawings. Key features include: -AI-Trained Code Awareness: Understands and applies local zoning rules and building codes without relying on third-party data scraping. - Automated Drawing Generation: Instantly generate title sheets, floor plans, site plans, and scope of work summaries. - Smart Editing: Modify dimensions, construction types, layout preferences, and see regeneration of documents. - Change Tracking &amp; Version Control Automatically logs updates and previous versions to support team workflows and approvals. - Use any device No installation needed &mdash; accessible from anywhere, scalable for teams, and built for speed. - AI-Powered Feasibility Snapshots Quickly evaluate what can be built on a lot, including basic zoning summaries and layout options. 🎯 Who Should Use Blueprints AI? Whether you're part of a lean design team or a growing construction firm, Blueprints AI provides tangible benefits to multiple AEC stakeholders: Architects &amp; Designers Eliminate repetitive CAD drafting, explore design options faster, and focus more on creativity and strategy. Developers &amp; Property Owners Instantly evaluate site feasibility and obtain construction documents without the delays and costs of traditional drafting processes. Contractors Receive accurate, buildable plans to kick off estimation, material takeoffs, and subcontractor coordination without waiting on architects. AEC Teams &amp; Consultants Streamline pre-construction workflows, generate standard drawing sets quickly, and improve communication between disciplines. 🚀 Why Blueprints AI Stands Out in the AEC Tech Landscape Blueprints AI is not just another automation tool &mdash; it&rsquo;s a purpose-built, intelligent assistant designed to align with real-world architectural workflows. Here&rsquo;s what makes it different: - Generates construction documents in hours instead of weeks - Trained specifically on zoning codes, not dependent on static templates - Designed for feasibility, speed, and permitting accuracy - Works seamlessly with cloud workflows and future BIM integrations In an age where time-to-permit and documentation speed can define a project's success, Blueprints AI gives AEC professionals a strategic edge by removing bottlenecks early in the design-build process. 🔗 Experience Blueprints AI for Your Next Project Discover the power of automated, AI-enhanced construction documentation. Whether you're a solo practitioner or a full-service AEC firm, Blueprints AI can help you work faster, smarter, and more competitively. 👉 Visit https://blueprints-ai.com to schedule a demo and explore how Blueprints AI is reshaping the future of architectural design and construction documents.

Blueprints AI

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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<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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<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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<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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<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>
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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

Solibri CheckPoint

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.

Kusch Consulting x ClearCalcs

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.

ClearCalcs

Discover how SMARTBuild Engineering is leading sustainable building and social housing design with a forward-thinking approach.

SMARTBuild Engineering x ClearCalcs

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

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We’re creating a calculation management platform to bring engineering teams, design and data together. Traditional engineers play a vital role in society. They build the infrastructure we depend on a daily basis, from roads, cars, to hospitals, schools and our homes. Problem: 40% of an engineers’ time is spent searching through past projects, rebuilding calculations and wrangling data. Solution: CalcTree no/low code platform takes away a lot of the manual steps, freeing up engineers to create more innovative and sustainable designs.

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Archistar creates cutting-edge technology that revolutionises the way property professionals plan, design, build, and sell. We are an award-winning, fast-growing PropTech start-up with a smart, fun team. We are investor-backed and are bringing to market exciting SaaS products: 🏢 Archistar: Discover new opportunities and unlock the potential of a portfolio within minutes. Learn more: www.archistar.ai 🏡 Archistar Homes: Sell more homes using visually striking, user-friendly tools that increase transparency for both home buyers and home sellers. Learn more: www.archistar.ai/for-home-builders 🏘️ Snaploader: Bring your projects to life and maximise your sales opportunities with interactive 3D experiences for real estate. Learn more: www.archistar.ai/snaploader 🏫 Archistar Academy (formerly IDDA): Rapid online learning for the AEC industry. Whether you’re a student or an experienced professional, we have the online training you need. Learn more: https://academy.archistar.ai/ Our team is agile and full of A-players. We hire star performers and are eager for new team members to help us grow and scale up.

Archistar

SkyCiv provides engineers powerful and easy-to-use structural analysis and design software - all on the cloud. No downloading or installing, it's as simple as login from a web browser, anytime, anywhere. In a few simple clicks you can have instant access to powerful Structural Analysis and Design Software that can handle: - 3D Structures including beams, frames, plates and cables - Full Section Builder for custom shapes, built-up sections and US, UK, Aus and Canadian libraries - AISC and other design code checks - Powerful PDF reporting with custom logos With all this included in a single subscription, you can handle any structures that come your way!

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