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Most managed service providers treat AEC firms like any other client: set up the email, monitor the firewall, renew the licenses.&nbsp;
The problem is that an architecture practice is not a law firm or a retail chain. Its people work differently, its software stack is large and demanding, and its culture runs on consensus rather than mandate. Multi-gigabyte Revit models moving across offices and continents are a routine operational challenge, not an edge case. A generic MSP is rarely equipped to meet those realities.
Flying Buttress was built specifically for this gap. Founded in 2010 by Michael Donahue, who spent nearly a decade managing IT inside architecture firm WATG, the company describes itself as the world's largest IT firm dedicated entirely to Architecture, Engineering, and Design practices.&nbsp;
In this aecplustech article, we asked Donahue key questions to give you a clear understanding of how Flying Buttress thinks about AED technology, what a cloud-first migration actually looks like in practice, and why he does not believe in five-year plans.
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1) Can you tell us the story behind Flying Buttress &mdash; how and why the company was founded specifically to serve Architecture, Engineering &amp; Design (AED) firms?
Although I have been in IT my entire career, I was not exposed to the specific needs of AED firms until I was hired at WATG in 2000. When I left in 2008, I was running the IT department, which included our KM and development staff. In this role, I had oversight of our budget and managed our vendor and consultant relationships.
When I started Flying Buttress in 2010, I wanted to create an MSP that worked the way I wished it would when I was internal IT. An MSP that was honest, ethical, and cared more about existing clients than chasing new ones. I am proud of what Flying Buttress has become some 16 years later.
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2) Flying Buttress specializes in managed IT services for AED firms. How does your approach differ from a generalist managed services provider?
The difference is significant in three ways: technical, financial, and cultural.
For technology, it is about understanding how to support an Autodesk environment, including patching and licensing, and the same for all the ancillary applications: Bluebeam, Deltek VantagePoint/Ajera, Lumion, SketchUp, and more.
Financially, having lived through a couple of significant economic downturns means we understand the importance of cash flow, WIP, and so on when budgeting and making the most of overhead dollars. We also understand the concept of deliverables and how to get the user able to work on them in a minimal amount of time.
Finally, the culture of AED is unique. In most other verticals there is a strong top-down culture: we are doing X because the CEO says we have to. With AED, the concept of a mandate is rare. This is a consensus culture. It makes it very difficult for IT, but that is part of the challenge. How do you implement change when there is no "just do it" button?
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Fig 3.) Flying Buttress supports the full AED software stack, from Autodesk and Bluebeam to Egnyte, Deltek, and Microsoft Azure
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3) Many AEC firms struggle with collaboration across offices and with large design file workflows. How does Flying Buttress address these challenges technically and strategically for your clients?
It sounds simplistic, but the answer is the cloud. A combination of Autodesk Construction Cloud and Egnyte eliminates the traditional data silos that firms face. If we can do that without expensive hardware and on-premise equipment, so much the better.
For what it is worth, I have still not found any application that truly replicates the in-office collaboration experience, let alone the typical studio layout. That gap is real and worth acknowledging honestly.
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4) Can you describe a customer success story or case study that illustrates how your services have transformed a firm&rsquo;s IT environment or business outcomes?
To be fair, we get a fair amount of our clients from firms that are already in trouble or want to make sure an upcoming transformation investment is spent wisely.
We recently took a 120-staff firm across three offices that was running VDI and offsite files and moved them to a full, cloud-first profile. One laptop per user. Work from anywhere. Significant security upgrades. And less expensive than the previous setup.
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"One laptop per user. Work from anywhere. Significant security upgrades. And less expensive." -&nbsp;Michael Donahue, on a recent 120-person, three-office cloud migration
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5) Security and data protection are major concerns in AEC practices. How do you approach cybersecurity and risk mitigation for firms that rely heavily on critical design data?
This is not easy in the AED world, in part due to the culture. There is a lack of mandate, as mentioned earlier, but also, designers and engineers generally want to share knowledge. It is an open, collaborative environment. There is a clear tradeoff between security and ease of access that needs to be managed carefully.
The cloud also plays a large role here: major platform providers offer more comprehensive security and backup capabilities than most individual firms could replicate on their own, regardless of budget.
Our approach is built on layered security and automated resolution, but the human factor is what we cannot fully control. We can only train for it.
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6) Looking ahead, what emerging technologies or trends do you think will most impact technology strategies within AEC firms &mdash; and how is Flying Buttress preparing to support those shifts?
AI, right now, is still in the nascent stage for most firms, much like 3D printing and virtual reality were years ago. Exciting, certainly front-of-mind, but there are not many concrete examples out there demonstrating impact on deliverable quality or the bottom line.
One advantage Flying Buttress has is that because we work with an extensive list of clients, we are better positioned than most to see what actually works and what does not across firms. What I can tell you is that we do not believe in strict five-year plans. Our outlooks cap at three years. Things are changing too quickly.
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7) What advice would you give AEC firm leaders who are evaluating whether to outsource their IT support versus building internal technology capabilities?
I would always recommend some percentage of outsourcing, but that percentage can vary significantly based on firm size. We quite often work with internal IT in a hybrid mode, so it is not necessarily one or the other.
What is most important is having some tie-in to firm leadership who can ensure alignment with business goals, whether that happens at a consultant level or as internal staff. MSPs are especially helpful when considering new technologies, or for firm-to-firm comparisons: is our IT percentage of budget in alignment with other firms our size? That kind of benchmarking is difficult to do from the inside.
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Flying Buttress offers managed IT across every layer of a firm's technology environment, from individual workstations to global network infrastructure and strategic oversight.
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Most AEC firms have worked with generalist IT providers—and the results are rarely ideal. Flying Buttress founder Michael Donahue set out to change that, building an MSP tailored to architecture and engineering firms, with deep expertise in Autodesk environments, project-based workflows, and the unique culture of design practices.

What Architecture Firms Actually Need from IT (and Why It’s Been Missing)

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BIM adoption is no longer the challenge. Every serious AEC firm models in 3D. The new dividing line is validation, and most firms are still on the wrong side of it.
Solibri has been making the case for BIM validation for years. As one of the leading model-checking platforms in the industry, it works with AEC firms to catch errors in the model before those errors reach the jobsite. That sounds straightforward. In practice, most firms still treat validation as something that happens occasionally, or at the end of a phase, rather than as a discipline built into the daily workflow.
Three articles Solibri published recently push back on that. Each one focuses on a different project type: data center construction, public transportation infrastructure, and design-build delivery. Taken separately, each makes a strong case on its own terms. Read together, they build something more useful: a clear picture of how the same underlying problem is playing out across very different parts of the industry, and why the stakes keep rising.
The connecting thread is clear. Technical complexity, legal accountability, delivery speed: each project type adds pressure in a different way. But the conclusion is the same each time. Getting the model right is not optional anymore. It is a business requirement.
Here is what each piece covers, and why it is worth paying attention to.
<h2 dir="ltr">1) Data Centers: When Speed and Scale Demand Precision</h2>
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The data center construction market is expected to nearly double over the next five years, with global infrastructure investment approaching $7 trillion annually, per McKinsey. For AEC firms who want a piece of that work, these projects are technically demanding unlike almost anything else.
Data centers are extraordinarily dense environments. Fitting all of that into a coordinated, safe, and maintainable space is harder than it looks. Solibri spoke with Matthew Lohden, Senior Consultant in the Innovation Division of Accenture's Infrastructure and Capital Projects arm, about what that means in practice:
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"The really big challenges in data centers are getting all of the electrical, telecommunications, and mechanical systems to fit in the most efficient package possible. That doesn't necessarily mean the tightest package because there has to be room for everybody to move around and maintain and update the place efficiently and safely." &ndash; Matthew Lohden, Senior Consultant, Accenture Infrastructure &amp; Capital Projects
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This is precisely where an unvalidated model does its worst damage. A clash between an underground bus duct and a bollard footing, a cable tray positioned too low for lift access: none of these are visible until they become field problems. In a high-voltage setting, rework is not only a budget issue. It directly increases safety risk to the people doing it.
Rule-based model checking lets teams define what "correct" looks like, then runs those rules across the full federated model on every change, after every subcontractor model is added. Issues are ranked by severity. Fixes are tracked. As Lohden noted:
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"Right now, I can't imagine that anyone is building data centers without BIM. With Solibri, we can do a thorough, complete, and detailed model coordination review much more quickly. Plus, the reports are actually actionable." &ndash; Matthew Lohden, Senior Consultant, Accenture Infrastructure &amp; Capital Projects
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Data center requirements are also shifting fast: from air-cooled to liquid-cooled, from standard rack densities to AI-driven loads exceeding 100kW per rack. A validated model is not a one-time task. It is the ongoing mechanism that keeps the project on course.&nbsp;
The full Solibri article goes deeper on exactly how teams apply this in practice, including the three-step validation process Lohden outlines for keeping data center projects on track.
Read the full Solibri article: <a href="https://www.solibri.com/articles/why-the-speed-and-scale-of-data-centers-makes-bim-validation-critical">Why the Speed and Scale of Data Centers Makes BIM Validation Critical&nbsp;</a>
<h2 dir="ltr">2) Transportation Infrastructure: When the Model Becomes the Law</h2>
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Data centers show the technical cost of getting the model wrong. The second Solibri article highlights something that will catch many AEC firms off guard: the legal cost.
For most of BIM's history on public projects, the 3D model played a supporting role alongside traditional 2D contract documents. That is changing fast. State departments of transportation across the U.S. are piloting programs where the model does not supplement the drawings. It becomes the legal document. Utah has greenlit full Model as Legal Document (MALD) projects under its digital delivery program. Pennsylvania launched its pilot in 2023. Texas has issued formal guidance announcing its transition to digital delivery with the model as the contractual authority. AASHTO has published readiness frameworks to help DOTs assess whether they are prepared to follow.
Michael Warren, Digital Growth Lead at AECOM, the largest design firm by revenue per ENR rankings, has watched this shift up close. His take:
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When the model is the legal document, it has to be as reliable as a signed drawing set. It must be the single source of truth for design intent, construction, quantity takeoffs, and long-term asset management. Any error becomes a legal liability. BIM execution plan requirements for some highway projects already run hundreds of pages, and the bar keeps rising.
Meeting that standard means validating on two levels.&nbsp;
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Geometrically: clashes, clearances, and conflicts resolved before they reach the field, including confirming maintenance access to components that will need servicing for decades, from valve handles to bridge scuppers.&nbsp;
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As Warren put it:
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"With Solibri, you can check model integrity. Were the elements in the model created meeting ISO or other industry standards for what a model should contain? Then, for clash detection, the tool will take you to views that are already established or create new ones, preferably a three-dimensional isometric view, that clearly demonstrates we have an interference." &ndash; Michael Warren, Digital Growth Lead, AECOM
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The full article goes further, covering how openBIM standards and IFC adoption are making MALD programs practical at scale, and what the as-built model means for long-term infrastructure asset management. If your firm works on publicly funded projects, this one is required reading.
Read the full Solibri article: <a href="https://www.solibri.com/articles/mald-how-the-model-as-a-legal-document-is-changing-the-future-landscape-of-transportation-digital-delivery-projects">MALD: How the Model as a Legal Document Is Changing Transportation Digital Delivery&nbsp;</a>
<h2 dir="ltr">3) Design-Build: Faster Delivery Requires a Validated Spine</h2>
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Technical complexity and legal accountability are two strong reasons to validate continuously. The third Solibri article shows why if your delivery model depends on speed, an unvalidated model is the fastest way to lose it.
Design-build puts design and construction under one roof. Teams work in parallel instead of in sequence, which cuts timelines significantly. A buildingSMART international survey found 31% of respondents already using 4D BIM and 27% using 5D BIM. But concurrent delivery has a problem that sequential delivery avoids: errors do not stay in one phase. They travel.
A buildability problem, a fire safety gap after a layout change, a clearance that no longer works after a design revision: in design-build, these do not wait for a review meeting. They show up on the jobsite, where they cost far more to fix.
Continuous model checking is what keeps speed from becoming a liability. Every iteration validated before it leaves the office. Every change checked before it reaches the field.
There is also a workforce gap to contend with. The construction industry is short roughly half a million workers, per U.S. Census Bureau data. Firms cannot always put their most experienced people on every task. Rules encoded in checking software carry the judgment of senior engineers to every team member, including those still building their instincts. The model becomes a training tool as much as a delivery tool.
At closeout, that validated model becomes a delivery asset. More owners now require an accurate as-built model at handover. On a design-build project there is no other party to produce it. A well-validated process throughout construction makes the as-built a natural output rather than a last-minute rebuild.
The full Solibri article covers four specific ways model checking strengthens design-build delivery, from maintaining agility through design changes to seamless owner handover.
Read the full Solibri article: <a href="https://www.solibri.com/articles/design-build-and-bim-a-perfect-match">Design-Build and BIM: A Perfect Match&nbsp;</a>
<h2 dir="ltr">In Conclusion</h2>
Data centers, MALD transportation projects, and design-build delivery are very different from each other. But they share one thing: in each case, the cost of an unvalidated model has crossed a line. It is no longer an internal quality matter. It is a project risk with real consequences for budget, schedule, safety, and legal standing.
The firms moving fastest are not the ones with the most sophisticated models. They are the ones who check their models constantly, on every change, across every discipline, acting on what they find. The model is right. Everything downstream works better because of it.
For firms still treating validation as a final step, the fix is not a new tool. It is a new habit. Rule-based checking software can run across a full federated model in minutes. Run it on every change. Act on what it finds.
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An unvalidated BIM model isn't just a quality risk anymore—it's a budget risk, a legal liability, and a schedule threat. This article examines how Solibri's rule-based model checking is becoming essential across data center construction, transportation infrastructure, and design-build delivery, where the cost of getting the model wrong keeps rising.

Why BIM Validation Is No Longer Optional in AEC Project Delivery

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Clash detection is a solved problem &mdash; most teams working in Autodesk Revit and coordinating models in Autodesk Navisworks know the drill: run the clash test, export the report, book the coordination meeting, assign fixes, and repeat the cycle.
But anyone who has lived through it knows the truth: the real work doesn't start when clashes are found. It starts afterward &mdash; in the hours and days of manual repositioning, rerouting, and re-checking that follow.
At a recent product demo webinar hosted by aec+tech, the team behind Vavetek AI - Nitin Gupta (Founder &amp; CEO), Vimal Yadav (Founding Member and Product Lead), and Anuj Gupta (COO &amp; Co-founder) &mdash; walked through the thinking, technical architecture, and live demonstration of BAMROC, their automated MEP clash resolution software for Revit. The session brought together AEC professionals, BIM coordinators, and engineering consultancies curious about where AI-assisted coordination was actually headed not in theory, but in practice, inside live Revit models.
Throughout the discussion, one observation stood out: the industry has become very good at detecting clashes. Resolving them, however, remains largely manual, repetitive, and meeting-heavy.
Their solution is BAMROC, an AI-powered, patent-protected system built not just to find conflicts between MEP and structural systems, but to resolve them automatically, inside your existing Revit and Navisworks workflow.
That difference changes everything.
<h2 dir="ltr">The MEP Coordination Bottleneck in a &ldquo;Digital&rdquo; Workflow</h2>
For many teams, AEC teams, MEP coordination quietly eats up a huge portion of time during the engineering design phase.
Ducts get nudged around beams. Pipes are rerouted beneath ceilings. Cable trays shift to maintain clearance. And every change risks triggering a fresh set of clashes somewhere else in the model.
It's common for a BIM coordinator to spend an entire day resolving 60 to 75 clashes. On large projects with hundreds &mdash; or thousands &mdash; of conflicts, the ripple effect can stretch schedules and push up costs. To stay safe, designers often oversize shafts or lower ceilings more than necessary, sacrificing spatial efficiency just to avoid coordination risk.
The scale of the problem is significant. BIM coordinators who are&nbsp; highly skilled professionals are routinely tasked with resolving clashes one by one, manually adjusting routing and elements across models that span multiple disciplines, floors, and subcontractors. There is no automated audit trail. Validation is a separate exercise. And every coordination meeting adds overhead without adding design value.
Unlike tools such as Revizto or Solibri which excel at detecting, tracking, and assigning clashes, BAMROC is designed specifically to resolve them automatically.
Vavetek AI's founder, architect Nitin Gupta, who brings more than 30 years of industry experience, has seen this pattern over and over again. The conclusion his team reached was straightforward: detection is largely solved. Resolution isn't.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Moving from Reports to Real Action</h2>
In a live demo, the BAMROC workflow initially looked familiar.
Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing models were linked in Revit. A clash test was run in Navisworks. Sixty-three clashes appeared.
Normally, this is where the coordination meetings begin.
Instead, the Vavetek&rsquo;s Navisworks plugin generated a formatted clash report and pushed it back into Revit. The user defined a scope, selecting a specific floor and section box and chose resolution strategy such as moving elements (Movement Strategy) or bending MEP systems around obstructions (Bend Strategy).
Then the manual work stopped.
The computation shifted to the cloud. BAMROC's AI engine analysed every clash, explored viable solutions, and produced a prediction file - specifying how each element across every Revit file needed to move. Back in Revit, a single click on "Implement Prediction" applied all those changes to the model. Within the same session, all 63 clashes were resolved. Structural constraints were respected. Gravity pipes maintained slope. Pinned elements stayed in place. In all design intent is preserved.
Once implementation was complete, the built-in CRDR (Clash Resolution Diagnosis Report) tool in the Navisworks plugin validated the results. The system generated detailed HTML reports with before-and-after images of every clash, giving project teams a clear, documentable audit trail. For firms that need to hand over coordination evidence to clients or third-party checkers, those reports replace what would otherwise be hours of manual documentation.
Behind the scenes, the system applies mathematical, rule-based logic. It&rsquo;s deterministic, meaning the same inputs will always produce the same outputs. Unlike generative AI systems that can behave unpredictably, Bamroc doesn&rsquo;t &ldquo;hallucinate.&rdquo; It doesn&rsquo;t improvise. It follows defined geometric rules at scale.
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One of the biggest concerns engineers have about AI in BIM workflows is losing visibility and control. What changed? Why did it move? Can I trust it?
As Nitin Gupta, Founder and CEO of Vavete AI, explained during the session:
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&ldquo;The interesting part to share with you is that the AI technology used in BAMROC is logic-based and rule-based. For that reason, we are not looking at any percentage of hallucination at all.&rdquo;
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BAMROC addresses these concerns directly. After processing, users can review detailed before-and-after visualisations for each clash. Errors logged during implementation are colour-coded: green indicates issues that BAMROC corrected automatically; red flags the small subset that requires human review. Engineers can navigate through those errors one by one, manually fix them, or use the AutoConnect feature to reconnect elements quickly. Changes can be validated, approved, or examined further before final sign-off.
Customization is another key piece. Firms can define clearance requirements&mdash;such as maintaining a 300 mm gap between services. Regional codes and company standards can be embedded without rewriting the system.
In short, the AI adjusts to the firm&rsquo;s workflow&mdash;not the other way around.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Speed, Scale, and Early Momentum</h2>
The time savings are hard to ignore. Tasks that might take a full day manually&mdash;resolving dozens of clashes&mdash;can be completed in under an hour, including processing and review. Larger datasets with thousands of clashes naturally take longer, but the efficiency gap remains significant.
Beta testing began last year, with early traction in the Middle East &mdash; particularly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia &mdash; where fast-paced, large-scale construction projects make MEP coordination efficiency critical. The region's project scale, compressed timelines, and high concentration of complex mixed-use and infrastructure developments create exactly the conditions where BAMROC's speed advantage compounds most.
Engineering consultancies and turnkey contractors are piloting the system.
For now, BAMROC supports Revit's RVT format and fits directly into existing Navisworks and ACC-based workflows, meaning teams don't need to replace their current tooling. IFC compatibility and expansion into other modelling ecosystems are on the roadmap, which would open the system to firms not working inside Autodesk's environment.
<h2 dir="ltr">A Shift in the Coordination Mindset</h2>
For years, coordination meetings have been a rite of passage in BIM workflows. Clash reports circulate. Teams negotiate for space. Adjustments trigger more adjustments.
BAMROC points to a different possibility. Coordination still matters &mdash; human expertise, project-specific knowledge, and design intent cannot be automated away. But much of the mechanical repositioning could happen quietly, automatically, and predictably in the background, long before a coordination meeting is ever scheduled.
That reframes the conversation. Instead of asking, "Who's going to fix these clashes?" &mdash; teams may start asking, "Which of these actually require human judgment?"
If that shift takes hold, automated resolution could become as standard as detection once was.
And in a world of tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasingly complex models, that evolution may reshape what efficient engineering design truly looks like.
<h2 dir="ltr">Looking Beyond Clash Resolution</h2>
Automated MEP clash resolution is just the beginning. Vavetek AI's broader mission is to build a suite of AI copilots that enable value engineering at scale &mdash; giving building developers and turnkey contractors the ability to audit and optimise engineering designs at speed, reduce construction costs through smarter design decisions, and deliver projects on schedule.
The 3D geometric reasoning and spatial optimisation engine that powers BAMROC is not a single-purpose tool. It forms the foundation of Vavetek AI's wider technology platform, and the same capability that resolves MEP clashes can be applied across other design domains where spatial reasoning matters.&nbsp;
The first application beyond MEP coordination is structural design: OptiFound, Vavetek AI's AI copilot for the audit and optimisation of structural foundation designs, is currently in a proof-of-concept stage. Future development will extend the platform to air-conditioning system design and fa&ccedil;ade engineering &mdash; areas where iterative, AI-driven optimisation can drive significant savings in material costs and construction time.
The underlying idea is simple: small inefficiencies compound across projects, and manual checking and habitual overdesign create hidden waste at every stage. If AI copilots can handle 80&ndash;85% of repetitive engineering review work, human expertise can focus on the decisions that genuinely require judgment and experience.&nbsp;
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Vavetek AI's BAMROC tackles one of AEC's most persistent bottlenecks: not finding clashes but resolving them. While tools like Revizto and Solibri handle detection well, the fix still falls on BIM coordinators working manually through conflicts one by one. BAMROC plugs into existing Revit and Navisworks workflows and uses rule-based AI to automatically resolve MEP and structural clashes at scale—cutting work that might take a full day down to under an hour. 

Automating MEP Clash Resolution in AEC: Meet Vavetek AI and BAMROC

Solibri CheckPoint is about fixing what slows BIM teams down after clashes are found. Instead of the heavy desktop setup, it runs model checks in a web browser while cloud computers handle the 3D work. More people can review models, assign issues, and track changes. This helps teams move from “problem found” to “problem fixed” faster, with less waiting and rework. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about Solibri CheckPoint.

Fixing the Real Bottleneck in BIM with Solibri CheckPoint

In this interview, we sat down with Al Dram, CEO and co-founder of Blueprints AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming construction documentation for architects. Al shares how design teams can turn prompts, sketches, and existing files into permit-ready drawing sets—and rapidly respond to city review comments using AI-driven revisions. The conversation highlights what this shift means for architecture and AEC firms struggling with time-consuming drafting workflows and growing documentation demands.

Blueprints AI: Generating Construction Documentation with Artificial Intelligence 

AEODC Inc. is a leading BIM firm specializing in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance the efficiency and precision of every phase of a project. Our expertise includes Revit Architecture Modeling, Revit Structure Modeling, and Revit MEP Modeling, which allow for seamless integration and coordination across all aspects of the building process.

Our services extend to Clash Coordination and Clash Detection, ensuring that all potential conflicts are identified and resolved early in the design phase, minimizing costly rework during construction. We also provide high-quality Construction Documentation, facilitating clear, accurate plans and specifications that streamline the construction process.

AEODC specializes in Point Cloud to BIM, transforming laser scan data into precise 3D models for accurate representation of existing conditions. Our MEP Shop and Spool Preparation services provide detailed models for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, improving fabrication and installation processes. Additionally, we offer Construction Simulation services, enabling clients to visualize and optimize the construction sequence, reduce risks, and improve scheduling.
AEODC Inc. also offers specialized Rebar Modeling services, which play a critical role in the accurate design and fabrication of reinforced concrete structures. Using advanced Revit tools, we provide highly detailed 3D models for rebar placement, ensuring precision and reducing errors during construction. Our Rebar Modeling services help optimize material usage, improve constructability, and facilitate the seamless integration of rebar into the overall structural design. By creating accurate rebar models, AEODC enhances project efficiency and supports a smooth workflow from design through to the construction phase.

Recognized as one of the fastest-growing BIM service providers in the USA, AEODC delivers innovative and high-quality solutions across various global regions, ensuring exceptional results for every client.


Our clients range from small to mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 enterprises. Regardless of the project size, we approach each opportunity with the goal of setting new benchmarks and advancing the industry. Whether it’s a simple renovation or a large-scale infrastructure project, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of quality, precision and innovation in BIM and Design Services.

Our mission is to make BIM an integral part of every company operating within the AEC sector—no matter their size or scope—empowering them to design, build and operate more efficiently, sustainably and profitably.

Our vision is simple: to revolutionize the AEC industry by making digital design and construction a universal standard, transforming the way projects are delivered worldwide.
Our expansion into Europe is supported by our proven capabilities in services such as Revit Architecture, Structure, and MEP Modeling, Clash Coordination, Point Cloud to BIM, and Rebar Modeling. We are committed to providing European clients with cutting-edge BIM solutions that enhance project delivery, improve collaboration, and reduce costs. By offering tailored services for local needs and regulations, AEODC aims to become a trusted partner for construction firms and developers throughout the region.

Simultaneously, AEODC continues to strengthen its presence in Australia, leveraging its extensive experience in the AEC industry to serve local and international clients with innovative BIM solutions. Our established track record in Australia, coupled with our recent expansion into Europe, positions AEODC as a global leader in the BIM and VDC space, ready to support the construction industry worldwide with efficient, high-quality solutions.





AEODC Inc.

AEODC Inc. is a premier BIM firm specializing in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for the AEC industry. Offering services such as Revit modeling, BIM coordination, and clash detection, we serve global clients. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing BIM providers in the USA, AEODC ensures innovative, high-quality solutions worldwide.

The City of Phoenix established the Office of Innovation in late 2021 with the appointment of Michael Hammett as the City’s first Chief Innovation Officer. The Office of Innovation is the central hub for innovation, performance management, and the strategic use of data and performance across the City. The Office identifies national and local grant and technical-support opportunities to address City priorities, and partners with residents and departments to co-create pilot initiatives to reimagine existing City processes and services and implement new ideas to solve the City’s challenges. The Office leads the City Manager’s Performance Dashboard, Valley Benchmark Communities, the Innovate PHX Challenge hackathon series at Venture Café Phoenix, and the Bloomberg Philanthropies, What Works Cities and Smart Cities initiatives.

​The City of Phoenix established the Office of Innovation in late 2021 with the appointment of Michael Hammett as the City’s first Chief Innovation Officer. The Office of Innovation is the central hub for innovation, performance management, and the strategic use of data and performance across the City. The Office identifies national and local grant and technical-support opportunities to address City priorities, and partners with residents and departments to co-create pilot initiatives to reimagine existing City processes and services and implement new ideas to solve the City’s challenges. The Office leads the City Manager’s Performance Dashboard, Valley Benchmark Communities, the Innovate PHX Challenge hackathon series at Venture Café Phoenix, and the Bloomberg Philanthropies, What Works Cities and Smart Cities initiatives.
Our Mission

To partner with residents, City departments, industry experts, community organizations, and universities to develop and implement solutions to the City’s top challenges.

Our Vision

To lead with data, evidence and community collaboration to continue Phoenix’s transformation into an innovative, data-driven, Smart City.



The Office of Innovation partners with residents, City departments, and local and national organizations to advance solutions to some of our City's most pressing challenges — championing the strategic use of data to deliver effective, efficient, and measurable impacts for the City and its communities. ​​​

The Office of Innovation collaborates with Venture Café Phoenix to organize biannual Innovate PHX Challenge hackathons where participants from diverse backgrounds work in teams to address top City priorities. The teams then pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of judges for a chance to win a cash prize and potentially partner with the City to prototype ideas.​​​

Phoenix has achieved Platinum-level What Works Cities certification, the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance. Launched in 2017 by Bloomberg Philanthropies and led by Results for America, What Works Cities Certification recognizes and celebrates local governments for their exceptional use of data to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate the effectiveness of programs, and engage residents. To date, 62 cities in North, Central and South America have achieved certification.

Improving Phoenix with Data and Evidence
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Office of Innovation leads efforts to advance the strategic use of data Citywide, administering the What Works Cities and Valley Benchmark Cities initiatives, and manages and advances the City Manager's Performance Dashboard, among other projects.



Phoenix Office of Innovation

The Office of Innovation partners with residents, City departments, and local and national organizations to advance solutions to some of our City's most pressing challenges — championing the strategic use of data to deliver effective, efficient, and measurable impacts for the City and its communities. ​​​

RPG Squarefoot Solutions, a division of RPG Enterprises, is a trusted provider of advanced Reality Capture, Geospatial, 3D Scanning, Digital Twin, and Visualization solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. With a strong focus on innovation, precision, and project efficiency, RPG helps AEC professionals transform physical spaces into accurate, intelligent, and actionable digital assets.

At the core of RPG’s value proposition is its ability to bridge the gap between the built environment and digital workflows. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as terrestrial laser scanning, mobile mapping, drone-based reality capture, 360° imaging, BIM support, digital twin development, and construction documentation, RPG enables architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and facility teams to make better decisions with higher confidence.

RPG Squarefoot Solutions supports projects across the entire asset lifecycle from pre-design and planning to construction, renovation, operations, and facility management. The company specializes in delivering high-accuracy existing conditions documentation, scan-to-BIM workflows, point cloud data, virtual walkthroughs, as-built documentation, and site intelligence solutions that reduce rework, improve coordination, and accelerate project delivery.

For architecture firms, RPG provides reliable existing conditions data that helps teams design with confidence and avoid costly field verification issues. For engineering and MEP teams, RPG delivers highly detailed spatial data that improves coordination and supports clash-free planning. For contractors and construction managers, RPG enhances field verification, progress tracking, quantity validation, and renovation planning. For owners and facility managers, RPG enables smarter asset visibility through digital twins, interactive site records, and centralized visual documentation.

What sets RPG apart is not just access to high-end scanning and capture technology, but the company’s commitment to making these tools practical, scalable, and outcome-driven for real-world AEC use cases. RPG offers access to industry-leading hardware and workflows, including LiDAR scanning systems, Matterport capture solutions, construction reality capture tools, and advanced spatial documentation services that are aligned with the needs of modern project teams.

In addition to service delivery, RPG also supports the market through technology access and deployment, helping firms adopt powerful reality capture solutions without the friction of high upfront investment. This makes RPG a valuable partner for organizations looking to modernize workflows, improve documentation quality, and gain a competitive edge in bidding, planning, and execution.

RPG’s solutions are particularly valuable for projects involving renovation, retrofit, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, industrial facilities, commercial interiors, healthcare spaces, educational institutions, infrastructure environments, and complex building systems  where accurate field conditions are critical to project success.

With a consultative and solution-oriented approach, RPG works closely with clients to understand project goals, technical requirements, and downstream workflow needs. The result is not just captured data, but usable project intelligence that supports better collaboration between stakeholders, reduces uncertainty, and improves decision-making across teams.

As the AEC industry continues to evolve toward more connected, data-driven project delivery, RPG Squarefoot Solutions stands at the intersection of physical reality and digital transformation. The company is committed to helping AEC firms adopt smarter workflows through precise capture, intelligent documentation, and scalable digital solutions that improve how projects are planned, built, and managed.
Whether the need is 3D laser scanning, digital twin creation, site capture, construction documentation, or geospatial intelligence, RPG Squarefoot Solutions delivers the tools, expertise, and execution support needed to bring clarity, speed, and confidence to every stage of the built environment lifecycle.

RPG Squarefoot Solutions

RPG Squarefoot Solutions is a leading technology solutions provider for the building and environmental graphics industries. We offer advanced services in Managed IT solutions, Reality Capture, and Wide-Format Printing Equipment.


Hitech BPO is a globally recognized outsourcing company with a strong legacy dating back to 1992, built on a foundation of quality, reliability, and continuous innovation. Over the decades, the company has evolved to meet the dynamic needs of modern businesses, specializing in transforming fragmented, unstructured, and complex data into reliable, structured, and insight-ready assets. By doing so, Hitech BPO empowers organizations to make faster, smarter, and more scalable decisions in an increasingly data-driven world.

At its core, Hitech BPO partners with enterprises, technology firms, startups, and data-centric organizations to streamline data operations and unlock the true value of information. The company’s expertise lies in delivering end-to-end data services that support both traditional business processes and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) initiatives. With a strong focus on accuracy, scalability, and efficiency, Hitech BPO ensures that clients can rely on high-quality datasets to power their business strategies and technological innovations.

One of the key strengths of Hitech BPO is its comprehensive suite of services. The company offers advanced data annotation and labeling solutions tailored for AI and ML models, enabling businesses to train algorithms with precision and consistency. In addition, Hitech BPO provides robust data collection services, sourcing high-quality datasets from diverse channels to meet specific project requirements. This is complemented by data cleansing, validation, and enrichment processes that enhance data integrity, eliminate inconsistencies, and improve overall usability.

Beyond core data services, Hitech BPO also excels in web scraping and data extraction, helping organizations gather valuable insights from large volumes of online information. These capabilities are particularly valuable for companies looking to monitor market trends, analyze competitor activity, or build data-driven products and platforms. The company’s ability to handle large-scale data processing projects with speed and accuracy makes it a trusted partner for businesses seeking operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

Hitech BPO’s industry-focused approach further sets it apart. The company delivers customized solutions for sectors such as real estate, eCommerce, technology, and digital platforms, ensuring that each client receives services aligned with their unique business requirements. Whether it’s processing property data, optimizing product catalogs, or managing large datasets for tech applications, Hitech BPO combines domain expertise with advanced tools and methodologies to deliver measurable results.

With a global client base spanning the USA, UK, Canada, and other international markets, Hitech BPO has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and cost-effective service delivery. The company’s commitment to process optimization, quality control, and continuous improvement enables clients to enhance data accuracy, improve AI model performance, and drive sustainable business growth.

In an era where data is a critical asset, Hitech BPO stands as a strategic partner, helping organizations transform raw information into actionable intelligence and long-term value.

It is an integrated BPO company, assisting companies worldwide in effectively managing their data to drive business success. As one of the leading business process outsourcing companies in India, our extensive domain expertise across various industry verticals enables our clients to scale rapidly and adapt to the evolving needs of the digital world.

Hitech BPO’s consistent efforts at building long-term relationships with our clients backed by a commitment to delivering on-time and qualitative services have been pivotal to our consistent growth above market standards.

Hitech BPO

Hitech BPO is a leading global outsourcing company, established in 1992, specializing in transforming fragmented data into reliable, insight-ready assets for businesses worldwide.

OTJ Architects is a premier architecture and design practice that partners with leading organizations at pivotal moments of transition in their growth and development. With a national presence and a diverse portfolio, OTJ delivers enduring, human-centered solutions that promote diversity, wellness, and sustainability across a wide range of sectors, including commercial real estate, corporate workplaces, government, life sciences, multifamily residential, arts and culture, education, and nonprofit organizations.

At the core of OTJ’s philosophy is a commitment to aligning design with each client’s mission, operational needs, and long-term goals. The firm’s intelligence-based approach leverages industry-specific research, data-driven insights, and evidence-based strategies to inform design decisions. Rather than relying solely on intuition, OTJ grounds its work in measurable outcomes, ensuring that each project maximizes the value of the built environment and supports organizational performance.

OTJ’s digitally native process further distinguishes its practice. As early adopters of emerging technologies, the firm integrates artificial intelligence, advanced visualization tools, and robust data management systems into its workflows. This digitally integrated approach accelerates project delivery, enhances collaboration, and reduces uncertainty throughout the design process. Clients are empowered with clearer insights and more informed decision-making, resulting in higher confidence and better outcomes.

The firm’s brand-driven design methodology ensures that every space communicates a client’s identity and culture with clarity and impact. OTJ approaches each project holistically, weaving together architecture, interiors, and experiential design to create environments that resonate with users and reinforce brand values. From workplace strategy to specialized environments such as laboratories, secure facilities (SCIF), and theaters, OTJ tailors its services to meet complex and evolving client needs.

Human-centered design remains a guiding principle across all OTJ projects. The firm prioritizes the wellbeing, productivity, and experience of the people who inhabit the spaces it creates. By fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, OTJ designs environments where individuals and organizations can thrive. This commitment is reinforced by a strong focus on wellness and sustainability, supported by a team of LEED and WELL Accredited Professionals who develop solutions that balance environmental responsibility with economic viability.

OTJ’s impact is reflected not only in its design work but also in measurable client outcomes. Firm-wide studies show that 94% of clients report improved efficiency, 93% report increased productivity, and 92% note enhanced brand image as a result of OTJ’s design solutions. These metrics underscore the firm’s ability to translate strategy into tangible value.

Signature projects highlight OTJ’s breadth and expertise, including innovative workplaces for organizations such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Five Guys, PBS, Adobe, BMW, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The firm has also led transformative projects like the adaptive reuse of Visitation Frederick into a mixed-use and hospitality destination, the design and delivery of the Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, and the renovation of the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C.

Through a combination of strategic thinking, technological innovation, and a deep commitment to people and the environment, OTJ Architects continues to shape spaces that drive performance, reflect identity, and create lasting impact. For more information, please visit otj.com.

OTJ Architects

OTJ Architects is a leading architecture and design firm partnering with organizations during key moments of transition. With offices nationwide, OTJ delivers human-centric solutions that promote diversity, wellness, and sustainability across commercial real estate, corporate, government, life sciences, multifamily, arts, culture, education, and nonprofit sectors.

ADU Pilot is an AI-powered property feasibility and planning platform built to help homeowners, architects, contractors, real estate professionals, and ADU companies evaluate whether a property can support an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and what it may take to move a project forward. Our mission is to simplify one of the most confusing early stages of the ADU process: understanding local zoning rules, site constraints, permitting risks, timeline considerations, and preliminary project feasibility before significant time and money are spent.

Building an ADU in California can be highly attractive, but the path from idea to approved project is rarely straightforward. Property owners often start with basic questions such as: Can I build an ADU on my lot? What are the setback requirements? How do easements affect buildability? What will the project likely cost? How long will permitting take? The challenge is that the answers are rarely universal. ADU rules vary by jurisdiction, lot conditions, overlays, topography, access, and existing site constraints. In many cases, homeowners and small builders spend hours or days collecting fragmented information from city websites, municipal codes, planning counters, GIS portals, and consultant conversations just to form an initial opinion.

ADU Pilot was created to make that process faster, clearer, and more actionable. Instead of forcing users to manually research zoning rules, interpret code updates, compare jurisdiction requirements, and piece together feasibility assumptions on their own, our platform organizes relevant property and regulatory information into a more structured decision-making workflow. We help users move from uncertainty to an informed next step.

At the core of ADU Pilot is the belief that early-stage feasibility should be more accessible, more consistent, and more machine-readable. Our platform is designed to analyze property-specific and jurisdiction-specific factors that may affect ADU potential, then present the findings in a way that is easier for users to understand and apply. Depending on the use case, this can include zoning context, lot configuration considerations, setback issues, site constraints, jurisdictional rules, general project risks, and preliminary guidance on what to review next. The goal is not to replace licensed architects, engineers, surveyors, or legal professionals. Instead, ADU Pilot helps users reduce ambiguity earlier in the process so they can approach design, permitting, and consultant coordination with better information.

We serve multiple types of users across the ADU ecosystem. For homeowners, ADU Pilot helps answer the first major question: whether a property is worth pursuing for an ADU project and what the likely constraints may be. For architects, designers, and contractors, the platform can support client intake, pre-design screening, and faster turnaround on early feasibility conversations. For ADU-focused businesses, real estate teams, and operators evaluating multiple addresses, ADU Pilot can help create a more repeatable and scalable research process. This is particularly valuable in markets like California, where local code interpretation and jurisdiction differences play a major role in project viability.

Our work is especially focused on California, where ADU demand continues to grow and state legislation has created new opportunities while also introducing complexity in implementation. We pay close attention to evolving ADU laws, local ordinance differences, building code changes, and practical permitting considerations that affect real projects. By translating this complexity into more usable outputs, ADU Pilot aims to support better planning and more confident decisions.

In addition to feasibility analysis, ADU Pilot is building a broader knowledge layer around ADU regulations, jurisdiction-specific guidance, and property evaluation workflows. We believe the future of this space will depend not only on better software, but also on clearer information architecture: structured content that helps both people and systems understand what is allowed, what is risky, and what deserves closer review.

ADU Pilot stands at the intersection of AI, housing, property intelligence, and the built environment. We are building tools for a real-world workflow where accuracy, clarity, and jurisdiction-specific understanding matter. Whether a user is exploring a backyard ADU for the first time or evaluating multiple properties at scale, ADU Pilot is designed to make the earliest phase of ADU planning more efficient, more transparent, and more decision-ready.

ADU Pilot

We help architects and builders get instant ADU and SFH regulatory analysis, cost estimates, and more.

The Practical Starting Point for AEC AI Strategy

For most AEC firms, the biggest obstacle to adopting AI isn’t the technology itself it’s the “data mess.” Project files, CAD standards, and Revit models are often scattered across disconnected servers, legacy systems, and inconsistent folder structures. Before any meaningful AI strategy can take shape, firms need to first understand how their teams actually interact with this fragmented information environment on a day to day basis.

Our application is a lightweight Windows-based tool that sits directly on individual workstations. It addresses one of the most common and overlooked inefficiencies in AEC workflows: the “file hunt.” Instead of navigating through multiple layers of folders or relying on tribal knowledge, an engineer can simply type a request such as, “Open the latest Highway 99 drainage standards,” and the application locates and launches the correct file instantly.

This may seem like a small improvement, but when multiplied across teams and projects, it represents a meaningful shift in how work gets done.

How This Builds Your AI Strategy

While your team is saving 15–20 minutes of billable time each day, the system is simultaneously performing two critical background functions that lay the foundation for a scalable AI strategy.

Mapping Your Corporate Memory
The tool continuously identifies where valuable resources actually live across your firm’s network. Over time, it transforms what is typically a “dark” and unstructured file system into a searchable, navigable map of your organization’s expertise. Instead of relying on individuals to know where things are, the system begins to surface that knowledge automatically.

Recording Workflow DNA
At the same time, the application captures anonymized data on how your team works. You gain visibility into which standards, templates, and files are used most frequently, and where inefficiencies or bottlenecks exist. This “user interaction layer” becomes incredibly valuable. It provides a data-driven understanding of your workflows, which is essential when deciding where automation or AI can have the most impact.

In other words, before you automate, you need to understand and this is how that understanding is built.

Zero-Risk, Local Execution

One of the biggest barriers to AI adoption in AEC is concern around data security and compliance. This approach removes that barrier.

Because the AI operates entirely on the user’s local machine, no project data leaves your environment. It respects your existing permissions, folder structures, and security protocols. There is no need for a major IT overhaul, cloud migration, or lengthy security review process.

Firms can begin implementing and seeing value almost immediately, without introducing additional risk.

Shape the Future by Fixing Today

What makes this approach powerful is that it does not require a dramatic shift in how teams work. It simply improves what they are already doing.

By solving a very real, everyday problem finding the right file you are also laying the groundwork for something much bigger. You are building the data layer, visibility, and insight needed to support future AI initiatives.

In many ways, this is the most practical entry point into AI for AEC firms. Start by reducing friction today, and in doing so, quietly collect the intelligence needed to shape tomorrow’s strategy.

Rhombic

This is the starting point of your AI strategy roadmap, start shaping your firm's future today.

This platform integrates natural language into existing AEC workflows, boosting efficiency while capturing usage patterns. By identifying how your company accesses project resources, you build the essential data foundation for long-term AI adoption.

Bimrock AI is a construction technology company building automation tools for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) designers and engineers working in Autodesk Revit. Our mission is to eliminate repetitive manual workflows that consume engineering hours - replacing them with intelligent, profile-based automation that lets MEP professionals focus on design, not documentation busywork.                                                   

The Problem We're Solving

MEP engineering teams spend a disproportionate amount of their project time on repetitive, low-value tasks. Annotation alone - placing tags on ductwork, piping, electrical panels, fixtures, and equipment across dozens of floor plan views - can consume entire workdays on a single building. Multiply that across disciplines, floors, and projects, and firms lose thousands of billable hours annually to work that follows predictable, repeatable patterns. These are exactly the kinds of workflows that should be automated, but until now, haven't been - at least not without custom Dynamo scripts, manual workarounds, or expensive enterprise platforms that require months of implementation.

Bimrock AI exists to close that gap. We build tools that are powerful enough for complex MEP workflows but accessible enough that any Revit user can adopt them immediately — no scripting, no code, no lengthy onboarding process.

Our Flagship Product: Autotag by Bimrock AI

Autotag by Bimrock AI is our first product, focused on automating MEP annotation in Autodesk Revit. It replaces manual tag placement with a profile-based system: users define tagging rules once - selecting MEP categories, tag families, filters, and placement preferences - then apply those rules to any number of views. The tool handles intelligent tag positioning, automatic overlap avoidance, and batch processing across entire building documentation sets.

Key capabilities include:

- Profile-Based Automation — Create reusable annotation profiles that work like View Templates but for tags. Define standards once, enforce them consistently across every project and every team member.

- Automatic Overlap Avoidance — Intelligent algorithms analyze element positions and adjust tag placement to eliminate overlapping labels. No manual cleanup required after placement.

- Batch View Processing — Queue 40 or more views and process them in a single operation. Tag an entire building's documentation set — across all MEP disciplines and floor levels — while you focus on higher-value design work.

- Full MEP Discipline Coverage — Supports Mechanical (ducts, air terminals, equipment), Electrical (panels, fixtures, devices, cable trays), and Plumbing (pipes, fixtures, equipment), plus general architectural elements.
- Linked Model and Workshared Support — Designed for real-world BIM coordination workflows, Autotag works seamlessly with Revit linked models and workshared projects.

- Custom Family Support — Tag any parameter on any element, including custom Revit families. Not limited to out-of-the-box content.

- Post-Placement Editing Tools — Bulk-edit tags, align leader line elbows, and reorganize annotations after placement for precise control over final output.

- Team Profile Sharing — Share and distribute annotation profiles across team members to maintain consistent documentation standards firm-wide.

Autotag saves MEP teams 30–60 minutes per floor plan on annotation tasks. When batch-processing full documentation sets, teams report saving 2–4 hours per building. For firms producing dozens of projects annually, the compounding time savings translate to hundreds of recovered billable hours.

Autotag supports Revit 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, runs on Windows 10 and later, and includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

Our Platform Vision: Automated MEP Design

Autotag by Bimrock AI is the starting point - not the destination. We are building toward a comprehensive Automated MEP Design platform that covers the full spectrum of MEP engineering workflows within Autodesk Revit:

1. Documentation Automation: Autotag by Bimrock AI (live in Revit today). Automates annotation, tagging, and documentation workflows that consume hours of manual effort on every project.

2. Sketch-to-BIM: Converting early-stage design sketches and schematics into fully modeled BIM elements, accelerating the transition from conceptual design to detailed engineering.

3. Rapid Design: Computational and generative design tools for MEP system layout, including HVAC network analysis, pressure drop calculations, and system optimization. These tools bring building performance intelligence directly into the design workflow - enabling engineers to evaluate and iterate on MEP systems faster than traditional manual methods allow.

4. Coordination: Automated clash detection analysis, spatial coordination, and cross-discipline alignment tools that reduce RFIs and rework during construction.

Each product in the platform shares the same core philosophy: profile-based automation. Define your rules, standards, and preferences once, then let the tools apply them consistently and intelligently across your entire project. This approach scales from solo consultants managing their own workflows to enterprise firms standardizing processes across hundreds of team members and multiple offices.

Who We Serve

Bimrock AI serves the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry - specifically MEP engineering professionals across all project types: commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and data center projects. Our tools are designed for:

  - Solo MEP designers and consultants who need to move fast and deliver high-quality documentation without a large support team
  - Team leads and BIM managers who need to enforce consistent  standards across projects and team members
  - MEP firms looking to standardize documentation quality, reduce QC review cycles, and recover billable hours lost to manual workflows
  - General contractors and design-build firms that need efficient, reliable MEP documentation as part of their integrated project delivery

Technology and Data Security

Bimrock AI's platform runs on Google Cloud Platform with industry-standard security certifications. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Customer data uploaded for processing is automatically deleted within 60 days.

We do not use customer data to train AI models. Customers retain full ownership of all output — tagged views, reports, and exported data remain theirs entirely.

Getting Started

Autotag by Bimrock AI is available for download with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Pricing starts at $49 per month for individual users, with team plans starting at $199 per month for five floating licenses.

Enterprise pricing is available for larger organizations. Visit bimrock.ai to learn more, explore our documentation library with 13 step-by-step guides, or join our community on Discord.

Bimrock AI

Bimrock AI is building the future of MEP design automation. We help engineers and BIM managers eliminate manual documentation tedium in Autodesk Revit - starting with intelligent annotation, and expanding into full automated MEP design.     

Arbel Designs is a premier interior design firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, widely recognized for its ability to create spaces that are as functional as they are visually compelling. With a reputation built on innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to the client experience, Arbel Designs has firmly established itself as a trusted partner for homeowners, developers, and businesses seeking transformative design solutions.
Our work spans a broad spectrum of project types — from intimate residential renovations that breathe new life into living spaces, to ambitious commercial installations that define brand identity and inspire productivity. What unites all of our projects is a shared DNA: intelligent planning, meticulous craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of how people interact with the spaces around them.
Who We Are
Founded by a team of passionate designers and architects, Arbel Designs was born from a simple but powerful idea: that great design has the power to improve lives. Since our founding, we have grown into a full-service design studio staffed by a multidisciplinary team of interior designers, spatial planners, 3D visualization specialists, and project managers — each bringing a unique perspective and a shared passion for excellence.
Our Bay Area roots give us an intimate understanding of the region's unique architectural landscape, local building regulations, and the evolving lifestyle needs of its residents. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we take pride in contributing to the visual and cultural fabric of one of the world's most dynamic and design-forward regions.
At Arbel Designs, we believe that collaboration is the cornerstone of great design. We work closely with our clients at every stage of the process, ensuring that each decision — from the selection of materials to the placement of light fixtures — reflects the client's vision, preferences, and practical needs. We don't just design spaces; we design experiences.
Our Services
Arbel Designs offers a comprehensive suite of end-to-end services designed to support clients from the earliest stages of ideation through to the completion of construction. Our integrated approach eliminates the friction and miscommunication that often arise when clients must manage multiple service providers, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
	•	Space Planning & Interior Design: Our designers begin each project with a thorough analysis of the space, taking into account natural light, traffic flow, and the functional needs of its occupants. We then develop detailed space plans that balance aesthetics with practicality, creating environments that feel intuitive and effortlessly beautiful.
	•	Technical Drafting & Documentation: Precision is at the heart of everything we do. Our technical drafting team produces detailed architectural drawings and construction documents that serve as the definitive blueprint for every project, ensuring that contractors and builders have the clarity they need to execute the design faithfully.
	•	3D Modeling & Visualization: Using the latest rendering technologies, we create photorealistic 3D models that allow clients to walk through their future space before a single wall is painted or a single tile is laid. This immersive previsualization process empowers clients to make confident, informed decisions at every stage.
	•	Construction Support & Site Management: Our involvement does not end at the drawing board. We provide hands-on construction support, visiting sites regularly to ensure that the design intent is being honored and that quality standards are being met. We act as the client's advocate throughout the build, bridging the gap between design and execution.
	•	Sustainable & Eco-Conscious Design: We are committed to reducing the environmental footprint of our projects. From responsibly sourced materials to energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, our sustainable design practices help clients build spaces that are not only beautiful today but responsible for generations to come.
	•	Residential Design: Whether you are redesigning a single room or undertaking a complete home transformation, our residential design team is dedicated to creating living spaces that reflect your unique personality and support the way you live.
	•	Commercial & Workplace Design: We help businesses create environments that attract talent, impress clients, and foster collaboration. Our commercial design solutions are tailored to the specific culture, brand identity, and operational needs of each organization.

Our Design Philosophy & Approach
At Arbel Designs, we approach every project as a unique opportunity to solve a human problem through design. Our process begins not with sketches or mood boards, but with deep listening. We invest considerable time in understanding who our clients are, how they live and work, what inspires them, and what challenges they face in their current space. This discovery phase informs everything that follows.
Once we have a thorough understanding of the client's needs, our design team begins developing concepts that translate those needs into tangible spatial solutions. We explore a range of design directions, presenting ideas openly and encouraging honest feedback. This iterative dialogue ensures that the final design is not the vision of the designer alone, but a true collaboration between the client and the creative team.
We are passionate advocates for the thoughtful use of materials. Every element we specify — from flooring and wall finishes to furniture and decorative accessories — is chosen with intention. We source from a curated network of trusted suppliers and artisans, prioritizing quality, sustainability, and originality. The result is spaces that feel cohesive, considered, and truly one-of-a-kind.
Technology plays an important role in how we work. We leverage the latest CAD and BIM software, 3D rendering platforms, and project management tools to enhance accuracy, improve communication, and streamline delivery. By combining cutting-edge technology with the irreplaceable human touch of skilled designers, we are able to deliver work that is both innovative and deeply personal.
Why Choose Arbel Designs
In a crowded marketplace of design firms, Arbel Designs stands apart through a combination of talent, process, and purpose. Here is what sets us apart:
	•	Proven Bay Area expertise with a thorough understanding of local architecture, zoning requirements, and design culture.
	•	True end-to-end capability — from initial planning and drafting through 3D visualization and on-site construction support — under one roof.
	•	A client-first culture defined by transparency, accessibility, and a genuine commitment to delivering on our promises.
	•	A multidisciplinary team that brings diverse skills and fresh perspectives to every project.
	•	A strong commitment to sustainable design, ensuring that our projects are as responsible as they are beautiful.
	•	A track record of successful residential and commercial projects delivered on time and within budget.
	•	An unwavering dedication to quality at every stage, from the precision of our technical documents to the finish of our final installations.

Arbel Design

Arbel Designs is a leading interior design firm specializing in innovative, functional, and visually striking residential and commercial spaces. Based in the Bay Area, we provide end-to-end services including planning, drafting, 3D modeling, and construction support. Our team blends creativity with precision to deliver modern, sustainable, and client-focused design solutions.

Negbuy.com – Driving Industrial Innovation & Energy Solutions Worldwide
In today’s fast-evolving industrial and energy landscape, businesses require reliable partners who offer not just products but end-to-end solutions that power growth, efficiency, and sustainability. Negbuy.com stands at the forefront of this transformation — delivering advanced technologies and comprehensive services across multiple critical sectors including turbines, energy, electrical automation, marine systems, oil & gas equipment, EV & solar solutions, and more.

Who Is Negbuy?
Negbuy Private Limited is a globally oriented solutions provider dedicated to helping industries optimize performance, lower operational costs, and accelerate digital maturity. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer-centric service, Negbuy caters to clients across India, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.

What sets Negbuy apart from ordinary suppliers is its diverse portfolio, combining marketplace expertise with deep technical know-how in engineering and industrial systems.

Comprehensive Solutions for Modern Businesses
Energy Management & Turbine Solutions
Negbuy specializes in energy efficiency and power generation solutions, supplying high-quality turbine components and services designed to boost performance, enhance reliability, and reduce maintenance expenses for gas, steam, and wind turbines. Their turbine-based offerings help power plants and industrial facilities run optimally while minimizing fuel costs and downtimes.

Electrical & Automation Systems
Industrial productivity is increasingly dependent on automation and electrical control systems. Negbuy delivers state-of-the-art automation solutions that streamline operations, reduce human error, and improve safety. Their electrical infrastructure products and control systems help businesses transition to smarter, more efficient processes.

Marine & Offshore Technologies
For industries operating at sea, Negbuy delivers robust marine solutions, including advanced automation, navigation systems, and power distribution units. These technologies ensure that vessels and offshore platforms maintain performance, comply with regulatory standards, and withstand even extreme conditions.

Oil & Gas Equipment & Engineering Support
In the complex and highly regulated oil & gas sector, Negbuy supplies engineered solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and operational continuity. From instrumentation and control systems to power backup solutions, their offerings are designed for resilience in the most demanding environments.

EV & Solar Power Solutions
Negbuy is also a key player in the global push toward clean energy and sustainable mobility. Their EV charging infrastructure and solar power systems empower businesses and communities to adopt greener practices while reducing long-term energy costs.

Why Choose Negbuy?
Innovation & Quality
With a strong foundation in engineering excellence, Negbuy continuously adapts to technological advancements and industry trends — ensuring clients benefit from innovative, high-performance solutions.

Customer-Centric Approach
Negbuy’s professional teams focus on understanding client needs and tailoring services that provide the greatest value, whether for small industrial setups or large-scale energy projects.

Global Presence
Operating across multiple international locations, including India, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, Negbuy is well-positioned to serve global business needs with localized expertise.

Connect with Negbuy
For businesses seeking industrial automation solutions, energy management systems, turbine parts, or sustainable engineering technologies, Negbuy offers the expertise and resources needed to power future growth.

Visit: https://negbuy.com
Email: contact@negbuygroup.com | contact@negbuy.com
Phone: +91 7011123269
Head Office: G-21 Sector-3, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India 🇮🇳

Negbuy private limited

Negbuy.com is a leading provider of advanced industrial and engineering solutions, specializing in turbines, energy systems, automation technology, electrical infrastructure, EV & solar solutions, and oil & gas equipment. We deliver innovative, high-performance products and services designed to boost efficiency, sustainability, and reliability across global industries.

Company Overview

Flying Buttress is a specialized managed services provider serving architecture, engineering, and construction firms that rely on complex workflows, high-performance computing, and collaboration across distributed teams. Founded in 2010, the firm was built to address a gap in the market: AED organizations often outgrow generic IT providers but struggle to find partners who understand the operational realities of design and delivery environments.

Rather than positioning itself as a generalist IT vendor, Flying Buttress operates as a vertical-focused technology partner. The company’s work centers on aligning infrastructure, security, and systems architecture with the business objectives of leadership teams. Clients typically engage Flying Buttress when they need more than technical support — they need strategic guidance that supports growth, resilience, and modernization.

Vertical Specialization

Flying Buttress focuses specifically on the AED (Architects/Engineers/Designers) sector, which brings unique demands: large file performance, collaboration platforms, hybrid work environments, data governance, compliance considerations, and uptime requirements tied directly to project delivery. The firm’s specialization enables it to design solutions around tools such as CAD/BIM platforms, rendering workloads, document management systems, and cross-office collaboration models rather than forcing AED firms into generic IT templates.

This vertical depth allows Flying Buttress to speak the language of firm principals, operations leaders, and executive teams — not just IT managers.

Services and Capabilities

Flying Buttress delivers a comprehensive range of services designed for professional services firms that depend on reliable technology:

Managed IT services and infrastructure oversight

Cybersecurity strategy, implementation, and risk reduction

Cloud and hybrid architecture design

Strategic technology advisory for leadership teams

Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Compliance-aligned security practices

Systems optimization for design and collaboration workflows

The firm emphasizes proactive management and long-term alignment rather than reactive support. Client engagements are typically structured as a joint effort rather than transactional vendor relationships.

Strategic Orientation

A defining characteristic of Flying Buttress is its emphasis on executive-level thinking. The firm’s approach treats technology as a business enabler, not merely a utility. This includes:

Translating technical risks into business risk

Supporting leadership decision-making around growth, mergers, and operational scale

Helping firms modernize legacy environments without disrupting productivity

Prioritizing resilience, security posture, and operational maturity

This orientation makes Flying Buttress particularly relevant to firm owners, managing partners, and C-suite leaders who view technology as part of their competitive advantage.

Reputation and Client Relationships

Flying Buttress has built its reputation through long-term client relationships rather than high-volume churn. Clients tend to stay engaged because the firm demonstrates a clear understanding of their industry, their workflows, and their strategic pressures. The company’s growth has been driven primarily through reputation, referrals, and repeat engagements.

Leadership and Perspective

Flying Buttress’s leadership brings both technical experience and a broader intellectual perspective to the firm’s work. This informs Flying Buttress’s positioning not just as a technical provider, but as a thoughtful participant in conversations about the future of work, professional services, technology ethics, and digital transformation.

Market Position

Flying Buttress occupies a deliberate niche:
Not a mass-market MSP.
Not a commodity helpdesk provider.
But a focused, specialized technology partner for AED firms that need depth, not volume.

This positioning allows us to compete on expertise, clarity, and trust rather than price compression.

Flying Buttress

Flying Buttress is an AEC-focused MSP providing managed IT, cybersecurity, and executive-level technology strategy for firms that need their infrastructure to support real-world design and delivery demands

Archdraw Outsourcing – Your Global Partner for CAD, BIM & Architectural Excellence

Archdraw Outsourcing is a globally recognized provider of Architectural Drawing, CAD Drafting & Conversion, Revit BIM Modeling, Structural Detailing, 3D Rendering, and Shop Drawing services. Since our establishment in 2008, we have been supporting AEC firms worldwide by delivering reliable, accurate, and cost-effective digital design and documentation solutions that align with modern construction workflows.

As a specialized subdivision of Archdraw Outsourcing, we combine technical expertise, industry knowledge, and global project experience to help architecture, engineering, and construction professionals seamlessly adopt advanced CAD and BIM technologies. Our mission is to simplify complex design processes, enhance coordination, and improve project efficiency through precision-driven outsourcing services.

With a skilled in-house team of over 20 architects, engineers, BIM modelers, CAD technicians, and drafting professionals, we offer end-to-end support across Architectural, Structural, and MEPF disciplines. Our services are designed to scale according to project requirements—whether supporting small design studios or large multidisciplinary firms handling complex developments.

Comprehensive CAD & BIM Services

We deliver a complete range of drafting, modeling, and visualization services, including:

Architectural CAD Drafting & Construction Documentation

Architectural, Structural & MEP Shop Drawings

Structural Detailing (Concrete, Steel & Rebar)

MEPF Drawings & System Coordination

Revit BIM Modeling (LOD 100–LOD 500)

BIM Coordination & Clash Detection

4D Construction Sequencing & 5D Cost Integration

3D Modeling & High-Quality 3D Rendering

Custom Revit Family Creation

CAD to BIM & Point Cloud to BIM Conversion

Our workflows are built around international standards, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth collaboration with on-site teams, consultants, and stakeholders.

Industry Experience Across Diverse Project Types

Archdraw Outsourcing has successfully contributed to thousands of projects across multiple sectors, including:

Residential & Multi-Family Housing

Commercial & Mixed-Use Developments

Hospitality & Hotel Projects

Healthcare & Medical Facilities

Educational & Institutional Buildings

Retail & Corporate Interiors

Landscape Architecture & Urban Design

Public Spaces, Parks & Recreational Facilities

Transportation & Infrastructure Projects

Stadiums & Large-Scale Developments

Master Planning & Township Projects

Our diverse project exposure enables us to understand regional codes, design practices, and construction methodologies—allowing us to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and practically buildable.

Why Clients Choose Archdraw Outsourcing

What sets us apart is our commitment to quality, transparency, and long-term collaboration. We believe outsourcing should feel like an extension of your in-house team, not a disconnected service. Our structured execution process, frequent communication, and dedicated project coordination ensure clarity at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key strengths include:

Proven experience with over 2,000 global clients

Certified among India’s Top 500 Startup Companies

Strict quality control and accuracy-focused workflows

Flexible engagement models and cost-effective pricing

Strong emphasis on deadlines and turnaround time

Secure handling of drawings, models, and confidential data

We prioritize consistent communication and proactive coordination to ensure projects progress smoothly across time zones and geographic boundaries.

Global Reach, Local Understanding

Archdraw Outsourcing proudly serves clients across the USA, UK, Europe, UAE, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India. Our global presence allows us to adapt to diverse project standards while maintaining a uniform level of quality and professionalism.

By combining technical precision with practical industry insight, we help our clients reduce rework, improve coordination, accelerate approvals, and achieve better project outcomes.

At Archdraw Outsourcing, we don’t just deliver drawings and models—we deliver confidence, reliability, and long-term value. Our goal is to empower AEC firms with dependable CAD and BIM solutions that support smarter design decisions, efficient construction, and successful project execution.

Archdraw Outsourcing

Archdraw Outsourcing provides Architectural Drawing, CAD Drafting & Conversion, Revit BIM Modeling, 3D Rendering, Structural Detailing, and Shop Drawing services.

Quantum Reality Capture LLC is a premier reality capture company delivering advanced 3D scanning, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and digital twin solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), real estate, and asset management industries across North America. The company helps organizations replace outdated site documentation methods with fast, accurate, and scalable construction reality capture solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and accelerate project delivery.

Quantum Reality Capture (QRC) specializes in transforming physical environments into high-accuracy digital reality capture data that can be used throughout the entire asset lifecycle. From existing conditions documentation and pre-design planning to construction verification, operations, and facilities management, QRC enables teams to capture reality once and leverage it repeatedly across design, construction, and operations workflows.

QRC’s 3D reality capture services and technology solutions are trusted by architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty trades, developers, real estate investors, property owners, and facility managers. Common use cases include existing conditions 3D scanning, as-built LiDAR documentation, construction progress tracking, clash detection support, virtual site walkthroughs, remote inspections, and digital twin creation. These applications eliminate guesswork, reduce site visits, improve coordination, and help projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Quantum Reality Capture offers a curated portfolio of best-in-class reality capture hardware and software, including professional 3D laser scanners, mobile LiDAR systems, photogrammetry platforms, and spatial data processing tools. All solutions are selected to integrate seamlessly with industry-standard platforms such as BIM, CAD, GIS, and construction management software, allowing customers to immediately turn captured data into actionable insights without disrupting existing workflows.

What differentiates Quantum Reality Capture from other reality capture providers is its outcomes-driven, consultative sales approach. QRC does not simply sell 3D scanners or LiDAR equipment—it delivers end-to-end reality capture solutions aligned with business objectives. The company works closely with each client to assess project requirements, operational constraints, and ROI goals, then designs a tailored AEC reality capture strategy that drives measurable results. Comprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing technical support ensure rapid adoption and long-term value.

Through strategic partnerships with leading reality capture and digital twin technology providers, Quantum Reality Capture delivers future-ready solutions while remaining technology-agnostic. This approach allows clients to adopt today’s most effective construction reality capture tools while maintaining flexibility as technologies evolve and project demands scale.

Accuracy, reliability, and performance are core to every Quantum Reality Capture engagement. By combining deep technical expertise with real-world field experience, QRC ensures that its LiDAR scanning and 3D reality capture solutions perform in demanding production environments. Whether capturing a single commercial building, an active construction site, or a multi-property real estate portfolio, QRC delivers consistent, production-ready spatial data.

Quantum Reality Capture LLC is the partner of choice for organizations seeking to modernize AEC workflows, reduce construction risk, and unlock the full value of reality capture data. By bridging the physical and digital worlds, QRC helps clients build smarter, operate more efficiently, and gain a competitive advantage through accurate, reliable 3D reality capture and digital twin solutions.

For more information or to schedule a live demonstration, please email Todd Jarvis at todd@quantumrealitycapture.com
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Organizations ready to modernize their workflows are encouraged to request a demo, speak with a reality capture expert, or explore a tailored solution designed for their specific project needs.

Quantum Reality Capture

Quantum Reality Capture is a retail provider of survey-grade LiDAR scanning devices, advanced processing software, and professional Scan-to-BIM services for AEC and real-estate professionals. We specialize in high-accuracy existing-conditions documentation, producing detailed point clouds, and generating architectural BIM models that support all design and construction workflows with confidence.

# BIMBOSS Consultants – Leading BIM Outsourcing & AEC Solutions Provider
BIMBOSS Consultants is a customer-centric BIM consulting and outsourcing company delivering intelligent, technology-driven solutions for the global AEC industry. We specialize in providing high-quality Building Information Modeling (BIM) services that enhance coordination, reduce errors, and improve project efficiency across the entire construction lifecycle.

As an effective multidisciplinary team, we support architects, engineers, contractors, and developers with end-to-end BIM and design services. Our expertise includes Architectural BIM, Structural BIM, MEP BIM (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), Fire Protection Systems, Quantity Take-Offs, Cost Estimation, Quality Analysis, Shop Drawings, Photorealistic Rendering, and Virtual Reality walkthroughs. By integrating all disciplines within a coordinated BIM environment, we help clients achieve accurate, clash-free, and construction-ready models.

Founded in 2014 by Parthesh Soni, BIMBOSS Consultants has grown into a trusted BIM outsourcing partner serving clients in the USA, UK, and India. Our team of over 20 highly skilled professionals consists of Architects, Engineers, BIM Specialists, and CAD Technicians with hands-on experience in international standards, codes, and workflows. From conceptual design to final documentation, we manage projects efficiently from start to completion with a strong focus on quality and delivery timelines.

### Advanced BIM Technology & AI-Powered QA/QC

Innovation is at the core of BIMBOSS Consultants. We utilize AI-powered construction QA/QC systems to identify modeling inconsistencies, clashes, design faults, and compliance issues at early stages. This proactive quality assurance approach minimizes rework, reduces project risks, and improves overall constructability.

In addition, we offer advanced Dynamo automation solutions that optimize BIM workflows by automating repetitive tasks, improving model accuracy, and accelerating project delivery. Our automation expertise ensures smarter modeling, reduced manual errors, and enhanced productivity for complex projects.

### Why Choose BIMBOSS Consultants?

As a leading BIM consulting and outsourcing firm, we are committed to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project’s requirements. Our customer-first mindset, combined with technical excellence, allows us to consistently exceed expectations.

**Key Advantages of Working with BIMBOSS Consultants:**

* High-quality BIM services with industry-leading accuracy
* Professional and experienced multidisciplinary team
* AI-driven construction QA/QC for fault identification
* Fast turnaround times with consistent quality standards
* Cost-effective BIM outsourcing solutions
* Advanced Dynamo automation for efficient BIM workflows
* Expertise in international AEC standards and practices

#Trusted BIM Partner for Global AEC Projects

BIMBOSS Consultants is more than a service provider—we are a long-term BIM partner dedicated to supporting sustainable, efficient, and well-coordinated construction projects. Our deep understanding of BIM technology, combined with AI-enabled quality control and automation, empowers our clients to deliver projects with confidence.

Whether you require BIM modeling, coordination, estimation, visualization, or automation support, BIMBOSS Consultants provides intelligent solutions designed for today’s evolving construction industry. Partner with us to experience precision, reliability, and innovation from concept to completion.
At BIMBOSS Consultants, continuous learning and innovation drive our growth. We regularly upgrade our tools, workflows, and skill sets to stay aligned with evolving BIM technologies, AI advancements, and automation trends within the construction industry.

By choosing BIMBOSS Consultants, clients gain a dependable BIM partner focused on precision, performance, and long-term project success—delivering intelligent solutions that add real value beyond modeling.


BIMBOSS CONSULTANTS

BIMBOSS is a Wyoming-registered, USA local business offering excellent BIM outsourcing services, including BIM modeling and consulting. We serve clients across the USA, Canada, UK, South Asia, and emerging smart cities

Modelo Tech Studio is a distinguished leader in architectural BIM modeling, dedicated to elevating the standards of modern design, construction, and project coordination. With deep expertise and a multidisciplinary team of BIM specialists, we support a wide array of projects across residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and hydropower sectors. Our ability to adapt to varying project complexities while maintaining accuracy and consistency has made us a preferred partner for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners.

At the core of our services is a commitment to delivering highly detailed and intelligent BIM models that enhance decision-making, improve constructability, and streamline execution. Our advanced modeling services span 3D, 4D, and 5D BIM, offering clients a complete digital representation of their project. Our 3D modeling ensures precise geometry and coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP components. Through 4D modeling, we integrate construction sequencing and scheduling data, providing teams with a clear visual timeline that enhances planning and minimizes delays. Our 5D BIM further incorporates cost information, enabling more reliable budgeting, accurate forecasting, and informed financial planning.

In addition to core modeling services, Modelo Tech Studio excels in clash detection and coordination—key processes that significantly reduce rework and field conflicts. By identifying clashes early in the design stage, we help stakeholders avoid costly delays and ensure that construction proceeds smoothly. Our design assist services support architects and engineers by improving documentation clarity, enhancing details, and providing model-driven insights that increase design efficiency and constructability.

We are also experts in quantity take-offs, providing precise estimates that support cost planning, value engineering, and material management. This level of detail allows project teams to make well-informed decisions and maintain greater control over project budgets. For owners and facility managers, our asset data integration capabilities bring tremendous long-term value. We embed essential facility information into BIM models, creating intelligent digital assets that support operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management long after construction is complete.

A major strength that differentiates Modelo Tech Studio is our proficiency in laser scanning and scan-to-BIM technology. Using highly accurate 3D laser scanners, we capture existing site conditions and convert them into detailed, data-rich BIM models. These models serve as the foundation for renovation, restoration, and complex retrofit projects, ensuring that design teams work with reliable, real-world data. This minimizes assumptions, eliminates guesswork, and significantly improves project accuracy from the outset.

Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality, tailored BIM/VDC solutions that drive smarter, faster, and more collaborative construction processes. We combine the latest innovations in digital modeling with proven industry methodologies to deliver results that consistently exceed client expectations. Our approach is grounded in transparency, precision, and a deep understanding of modern building requirements.

Through optimized workflows, enhanced coordination, and comprehensive BIM insights, we help reduce risk, accelerate timelines, and increase design and construction efficiency. Whether guiding conceptual planning, supporting construction phases, or contributing to facility management, our services are designed to add value at every step of a project’s lifecycle.

At Modelo Tech Studio, we don’t just create models—we create digital environments that empower better decisions, improve performance, and support the future of the built environment. With a focus on innovation, client satisfaction, and industry-leading quality, we continue to serve as a trusted BIM partner for organizations across multiple sectors.

To explore our full range of BIM services and see how Modelo Tech Studio can support your project from concept to completion, visit our website at www.modelotechstudio.com

Modelo Tech Studio

Modelo Tech Studio is an architectural BIM modeling expert. Our expert team handles a wide range of projects across residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and hydro power sectors. 



Empowering the Built World Through Technology, Expertise, and Innovation

With more than three decades of innovation and a global footprint spanning 13 countries, Graitec stands as a recognized leader in software solutions that accelerate digital transformation for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), and Manufacturing industries. Since its founding, Graitec has remained focused on empowering firms to design, build, manufacture, and operate more efficiently through advanced digital workflows, automation, and intelligent data-driven tools.

As a long-standing Autodesk Platinum Partner—and one of the largest Autodesk partners globally—Graitec delivers industry-leading software, consulting expertise, and technical support to help teams maximize their investments in Autodesk solutions such as Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion, and Civil 3D. Through comprehensive implementation services, training programs, workflow optimization, and digital advisory, Graitec helps organizations adopt and scale technology with confidence.

Over the past decade, Graitec has evolved from a regional Autodesk reseller to a global technology and innovation leader. A defining part of this expansion has been strategic acquisitions, including Microsol Resources in New York—known for its deep BIM expertise and high-touch client engagement—and Applied Software, a premier Autodesk reseller based in Atlanta. Today, both companies operate under the unified identity of Graitec North America, delivering the combined capabilities of a global organization with the personalized service of a trusted local partner.

Innovation sits at the core of Graitec’s strategy. With a team of more than 200 in-house developers, the company continuously advances its growing portfolio of proprietary technologies designed to complement, enhance, and extend Autodesk and industry workflows. Graitec’s ecosystem of solutions includes:

Ideate Software – A suite of Revit plugins used globally to improve model health, auditing, and productivity.

Strucsoft MWF and Onyx – Industry-leading software for wood and light gauge steel framing workflows, supporting both design and fabrication.

Advance Design – A powerful structural analysis and design platform for reinforced concrete, steel, and timber.

Advance Workshop – A steel and sheet metal fabrication management solution connecting design and manufacturing.

Graitec Data Connect – A platform enabling secure data transfer, automation, and system interoperability within Autodesk and BIM environments.

Together, this portfolio enables greater automation, standardization, and efficiency across every project stage—from concept design and engineering through prefabrication, digital coordination, construction, and facility operations.

What sets Graitec apart is its unique position at the intersection of technology development and expert professional services. Our teams include architects, engineers, fabrication specialists, BIM/VDC managers, and manufacturing technologists—professionals who understand industry challenges because they have worked through them firsthand. This alignment of real-world experience and technical capability enables Graitec to deliver actionable guidance, not just software.

Today, organizations across North America and Europe rely on Graitec as a strategic partner for digital transformation. Whether supporting a single office adopting BIM workflows or a global enterprise scaling connected cloud technology and industrialized construction practices, Graitec delivers proven solutions that improve productivity, reduce risk, and support long-term sustainability goals.

As the AEC and manufacturing sectors continue to evolve—driven by digital twins, artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable construction—Graitec remains committed to helping the industry build a smarter, more efficient, and more resilient future.

Graitec

Graitec is a global AEC and manufacturing software leader, and an Autodesk and Bluebeam Platinum Partner. With operations in 13 countries and strategic acquisitions across North America—including Applied Software and Microsol Resources—Graitec delivers expert services and innovative tools that empower professionals to design, build, and collaborate smarter and faster.

Vavetek AI is a SAAS startup, developing AI co-pilots to help building developers and turnkey contractors to audit and optimize the design of principal engineer at super fast speed to save cost of construction within deadlines.

Our first product, BAMROC, is a patent-protected AI-Copilot that automatically resolves and removes clashes in BIM. BAMROC has already attracted interest from many of the largest global engineering and construction firms.

BAMROC, is 11x faster than manual BIM methods for clash resolution and offer up to 500% ROI in direct manpower savings. It helps principal architects resolve clashes, optimize building height and remove space wastage, leading to major savings in construction costs.

Beyond speed, BAMROC is designed to help principal architects and engineers achieve better design outcomes. The AI does not simply “push elements out of the way”; it resolves clashes while considering building height, space usage, and routing efficiency. This leads to reduced space wastage, more efficient ceiling voids, and opportunities to optimize building height and construction costs without compromising core design intent. BAMROC becomes a true co-pilot: it suggests and executes clash-free, system-aware design changes, while the human expert remains in full control of approvals.

To support the full clash workflow, Vavetek AI offers two additional products:

BAMDOC is an advanced BIM plugin focused on seamless MEP clash detection. It delivers high-quality detection with automated report generation and an intuitive user experience. BAMDOC is built for BIM coordinators and engineers who want reliable, repeatable clash results with less manual setup and post-processing.

CRDR BIM is a streamlined Navisworks plugin that simplifies the creation of Clash Resolution Diagnosis Reports. It turns raw clash data into structured, easy-to-understand reports that clearly communicate which clashes matter, how they can be resolved, and what the impact is on design coordination. This is especially useful for project teams that need consistent documentation for clients, consultants, and contractors.

Together, BAMDOC (detect), BAMROC (resolve), and CRDR BIM (report) form an integrated AI-powered workflow that addresses the end-to-end lifecycle of BIM clashes, from detection to resolution to communication.

Vavetek AI is a global pioneer headquartered in Singapore, transforming the construction landscape through advanced AI technology.

We deliver AI-powered solutions that redefine building design from the ground up. Our reach spans continents, ensuring that wherever you are, you have access to cutting-edge tools designed audit building designs, optimize efficiency, enhance sustainability, and improve user comfort.

BAMROC is just the first step in this roadmap. Vavetek AI is now building on this foundation with a focused roadmap of three additional AI co-pilots. The company plans to capitalize on large global opportunities in value engineering to further save cost of construction across multiple disciplines:

AI Copilot for Global Structure Design Optimization and Audit
AI Copilot for Global Air Conditioning Design Optimization and Audit
AI Copilot for Global Façade Design Optimization and Audit

Our vision at Vavetek AI is to build the most trusted AI co-pilots for the built environment, auditing, optimizing, and automating workflows from design review and clash resolution to reporting and compliance, so projects are on-time, lean, and waste-free.

Vavetek AI

Vavetek AI is a SAAS startup, developing AI co-pilots to help building developers and turnkey contractors to audit and optimize the design of principal engineer at super fast speed to save cost of construction within deadlines.

FIXFORTE is dedicated to providing exceptional interior renovation and fit-out solutions for both residential and commercial spaces across the UAE. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering the highest standards of quality, innovation, and a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every project transforms ordinary spaces into beautifully designed, functional environments. We take the time to understand your unique style, needs, and vision, creating spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical, comfortable, and personalized to suit your lifestyle or business.

Our comprehensive approach starts with an in-depth consultation, where we discuss your goals, preferences, and any specific requirements you may have. We believe that clear communication is key to a successful renovation or fit-out project, and we work closely with our clients throughout every phase of the process. Whether it’s a full-scale renovation or a small transformation, we ensure that we deliver top-tier craftsmanship and service. From the initial design concept to the final touches, we are dedicated to ensuring that every detail aligns with your expectations.

We offer a wide range of services, including:

Full villa and apartment renovations: Our experts specialize in transforming living spaces, creating luxurious, modern homes that reflect your personality and meet your practical needs.

Office fit-outs and commercial space designs: Whether you need to design a corporate office, a retail store, or any commercial space, we ensure that your work environment is both functional and inspiring.

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling: Our renovation services breathe new life into kitchens and bathrooms, creating stylish, high-performance spaces that combine form and function.

Custom furniture and cabinetry solutions: We design and install custom furniture and cabinetry to maximize space and complement the design of your home or office.

Flooring, painting, and structural changes: We offer professional flooring installation, wall painting, and structural modifications to enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of your space.

Lighting design and installations: Our team provides expert lighting design and installation, ensuring that every space is illuminated beautifully and effectively.

With a keen eye for detail, we combine design and functionality to create spaces that not only meet but exceed client expectations. Whether you're looking for contemporary, modern designs or timeless, classic looks, our team is skilled in a variety of architectural styles. We work to create environments that reflect the unique personality and needs of each client, whether it’s a cozy home, a luxurious villa, or a busy business office.

What sets FIXFORTE apart from other interior design and renovation companies is our unwavering commitment to transparency, reliability, and delivering results on time and within budget. Over the years, we have worked with numerous satisfied clients, ranging from individual homeowners to large corporations, consistently earning their trust and positive feedback. We understand the significant impact that a well-designed space can have on your quality of life and business success. That's why we take pride in making those transformations happen with precision and care.

At FIXFORTE, we are driven by the belief that a well-designed space can greatly enhance the functionality and aesthetic appeal of any property. A thoughtful renovation not only improves the environment but also boosts the quality of life for its inhabitants and increases the value of your property. Whether you are looking to renovate your home, modernize your office, or redesign any other type of property, FIXFORTE is here to bring your vision to life with unmatched expertise and dedication.

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Fixforte

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Full villa & apartment renovation​
Kitchen & bathroom remodeling​
Interior design & fit-out​
Outdoor renovation & landscaping​
MEP upgrades​
Office renovations​
Custom outdoor kitchens, bar tops & wall décor​

A&E Design is a Montana-based architectural and design firm founded in 1973. With offices in Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, and Kalispell, the company provides architecture, interior design, and historic preservation services throughout Montana and the Northwest. 

Key historical highlights:

* Founding (1973): The firm was established with the goal of providing innovative design solutions for its clients.

* Expansion: Over its 50-year history, A&E has expanded its presence across Montana, growing to a team of over 90 professionals.

* Merger: A&E Design has now joined forces with fellow Montana firm SMA Architecture + Design to "multiply creativity, momentum, and possibility". 

A&E Design has been involved in several projects centered on historic preservation, including:

* Fort Missoula Alien Detention Barrack: A&E was involved in the restoration of the former WWII internment site at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. The project transformed the barracks into a memorial and exhibit space.

* ALPS Insurance Offices: A&E revitalized the historic Florence Building in Missoula, converting a 1980s law office into a contemporary workspace for ALPS Insurance. The project adhered to National Register standards and integrated historic qualities into the design.

* Delta Gamma Sorority House: The firm restored the Pi Chapter's 1920s Tudor Revival sorority house to preserve its historic architecture and support its continued use by students. 

The primary goals of the merger between A&E Design and SMA Architecture + Design were to combine their respective legacies, expand resources and expertise, and increase their creative impact on Montana communities. The new firm, A&E + SMA Design, aims to become a "powerhouse" by uniting the talent and vision of both firms.

Key objectives of the merger:

* Create a powerhouse firm: By joining forces, the two firms aimed to become a larger and stronger entity with the ability to take on bigger and more complex projects.

* Multiply creativity and momentum: The merger was intended to combine the two firms' complementary expertise and "unstoppable creative energy," leading to bolder and more innovative design solutions.

* Expand resources and services: The newly combined firm has expanded its range of services across multiple disciplines, including architecture, interiors, preservation, environmental graphic design, and landscape architecture. The goal is to connect these services to deliver integrated solutions.

* Increase community impact: By combining decades of community relationships and expanded resources, the merger seeks to create a greater positive impact. This involves designing spaces that uplift identity, strengthen culture, and foster a sense of belonging in the communities they serve.

* Improve client experience: The new firm intends to deliver lasting impact for clients through deeper expertise, seamless collaboration, and a people-first approach.

Before the 2025 merger of A&E Design and SMA Architecture + Design, both firms had a long history of impactful projects across Montana. While information on the new entity's joint projects is still emerging, the combined legacy of A&E and SMA offers a strong indication of their future work. Their respective portfolios include historic preservation, sustainable design, community spaces, and commercial hubs. Examples include:

Historic preservation and community hubs

* ALPS Insurance Offices, Missoula (A&E): A&E revitalized the company's headquarters in the historic Florence Building, transforming a 1980s office into a contemporary, functional workspace. The project, which followed National Register standards, artfully exposed historic elements and incorporated reclaimed wood, concrete beams, and walls to maintain a rustic-modern aesthetic. It also added a new rooftop patio to connect indoor and outdoor spaces.

* Fort Missoula Alien Detention Barrack (A&E): A&E Design was involved in restoring this historic barrack, which now features an immersive exhibit on the unjust incarceration of Japanese and Italian men during WWII. The project's impact lies in its role in preserving history and educating future generations.

* Stock Farm Club and Chief Joseph Ranch (A&E): A&E's historic preservation work is famously featured on the television show Yellowstone, which showcases projects at the Stock Farm Club and Chief Joseph Ranch. This demonstrates the firm's ability to revitalize historic structures while retaining their character and history.

*University of Montana Wayfinding (SMA): In 2024, SMA completed a new 10-foot-tall sign for the entrance of the University of Montana based on a Wayfinding Study and Master Plan. The project improves campus navigation and strengthens the university's brand and visual identity for students and visitors. 

Sustainable and forward-thinking design

* Northwest Pipe Fittings Facility (A&E): For this industrial mixed-use facility, A&E integrated sustainable practices, including a LEED-informed approach. The building features steel and wood elements, extensive LED lighting, and translucent wall panels that create a lantern-like effect at night, emphasizing both function and aesthetics.

* Saddle Peak Elementary School Library & Commons (A&E): This project expanded the school's facilities with a new library and commons area. Design elements, like a focus on natural light and views of the surrounding landscape, were used to create a more flexible and engaging learning environment for students.

* Mass Timber Projects (A&E): In 2024, A&E designed nearly 500,000 square feet of sustainable spaces, including mass timber innovations. These projects show the firm's commitment to using cutting-edge, eco-friendly materials and design techniques.

* VACOM CleanFab Facility (SMA): The Lewistown facility, designed by SMA, represents an expansion of a global vacuum technology company's U.S. presence. This project showcases the firm's expertise in specialized commercial and industrial design that supports economic growth in Montana. 

Community engagement and safety

* Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit (SMA): The merger combines both firms' commitments to community safety. SMA regularly spoke at the annual Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit, addressing school security architecture and designing safer schools. One of SMA's employees was posthumously recognized at the summit with a "Legacy of Safe Schools Award".

* Malta Vehicle Maintenance Shop (SMA): SMA was involved in the groundbreaking for a new vehicle maintenance shop in Malta, Montana, as a representative for the firm. The project supports Montana National Guard operations and highlights the firm's work in the military and public sectors.

A&E Design

We are a firm of creative-minded thinkers driven to push creative boundaries that provide extraordinary experiences and impactful solutions for each other, the environment, and our communities.

Secude is headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland and is a leading global provider of data protection and digital rights management solutions that serve the AEC industry.  Secude’s solutions help extend corporate data governance and data loss prevention (DLP) to CAD and related construction files through the integration with popular systems that work with Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP).  This protection remains attached to the protected files wherever they travel and provides a means for file tracking through real-time activity logs and prevents unauthorized access through encryption technology.  The access controls provided through protection policies can be defined to grant specific users very granular access to various application functions when working with shared documents.       
Secude solutions also provide capabilities for applying digital watermarking, metadata implantation and digital signing technology to CAD and related construction documents.   Using digital watermarking, metadata implantation and digital signing in combination creates many possibilities for proving non-repudiated document ownership and validating the intended parties that documents are shared with.  While this doesn’t completely limit access, it does provide a way to determine accountability should sensitive filed be leaked.
Secude solutions provide additional capabilities for automating compliance markings for CAD and other construction related files.  This includes specific compliance markings for Export Controlled Information (ECI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for CMMC compliance and can also incorporate dynamic watermarking to include the last user to edit the file with a timestamp.
Secude's application suite provides data protection and digital rights management for CAD and other construction related files in several ways:
HaloCAD - Apply Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) sensitivity labels and AES encryption directly to files from within the CAD user interface. This is seamless to the user and allows CAD files to become classified and operate within the Purview Data Governance platform to apply Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies that ensure data can't be stolen. MPIP sensitivity labels also provide rules that can be enforced within the CAD user interface and provide an additional layer of access control defined at the user or group-level by restricting functions such as edit, export and print. The AES encryption that is applied by MPIP also ensures that files are useless to would-be hackers that managed to get them outside of the enterprise. 
HaloSHARE - A workflow tool that performs batch transformation of CAD, MS Office and PDF files to apply various levels of identification and protection. HaloSHARE digital rights management methods include document compliance marking, metadata implantation and digital document signing that can be performed batch style and deliver the transformed documents to multiple local or Cloud data stores including Autodesk Docs. Document marking can include standard watermarking or specially formatted text to identify Export Controlled Information (ECI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or other special compliance markings. Metadata implantation and digital signing ensure that documents can be traced to the original owners or to the parties they were shared with. HaloSHARE MPIP methods can be used to bulk process files to apply sensitivity labels, encrypt or decrypt files and deliver them to multiple local or Cloud-hosted destination storage locations.




Secude

Secude is a leading global provider of data protection and digital rights management solutions for CAD and related files for the AEC industry.

Sullivan Engineering

Shalin Designs is a trusted name in CAD design and drafting services, providing world-class engineering and design solutions to clients across the globe. With a team of dedicated and highly skilled CAD engineers, we specialize in transforming creative ideas into accurate, production-ready designs. Our expertise covers a wide spectrum of industries and applications, making us a preferred outsourcing partner for businesses in the USA, UK, Canada, and worldwide.

Who We Are

At Shalin Designs, we believe that precision, innovation, and efficiency are the cornerstones of great design. Over the years, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality CAD drafting, 3D CAD modeling, product design, and sheet metal design services. Whether you are an architect looking for detailed drawings, a manufacturer needing fabrication-ready models, or a product developer seeking intelligent 3D prototypes, we provide end-to-end CAD solutions tailored to your requirements.

Our Expertise in CAD Design & Drafting

We have earned vast specialization in CAD drafting and CAD conversion services, ensuring our clients enjoy streamlined processes, reduced errors, and significant cost savings. By using advanced tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Revit, we guarantee that every drawing and model is accurate, reliable, and aligned with international design standards.

Our services are designed to assist architects, engineers, manufacturers, and construction professionals with precise 2D drawings and intelligent 3D models. These outputs form the foundation for construction projects, mechanical designs, product development, and furniture manufacturing.

What We Offer

Shalin Designs offers a comprehensive range of CAD design services to meet the diverse needs of global industries:

CAD Drafting – Professional 2D drafting solutions for architectural, mechanical, and structural projects.

3D CAD Modeling – Intelligent models that simplify visualization, prototyping, and manufacturing.

CAD Design & Drafting Services – End-to-end solutions from concept to execution.

CAD Conversion – Transforming hand-drawn sketches, PDF files, and legacy documents into editable CAD files.

Product Design – Creative and functional design support for new product development.

Millwork Drafting – Detailed shop drawings for custom furniture, cabinetry, and woodwork.

3D Furniture Design – Realistic furniture models for production and marketing.

Sheet Metal Design – Accurate layouts and fabrication drawings for sheet metal components.

Why Choose Shalin Designs?

What sets Shalin Designs apart is our ability to balance speed, quality, and affordability. Outsourcing CAD drafting and modeling to us enables clients to:

Save valuable time and reduce overhead costs.

Access specialized expertise in multiple CAD software platforms.

Receive accurate, error-free, and production-ready designs.

Focus on their core business while we handle the technical details.

Our team ensures that every project—whether it’s an architectural layout, millwork detailing, mechanical component design, or furniture modeling—is delivered with meticulous attention to detail and compliance with global standards. From initial sketches to final shop drawings, we make sure that designs are practical, clear, and ready for execution.

Our Client-Centric Approach

At Shalin Designs, we place our clients at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is collaborative, flexible, and customized to meet specific project needs. We listen carefully, understand your vision, and tailor our solutions to deliver maximum value. This dedication to client satisfaction has made us a trusted partner for businesses, architects, engineers, and manufacturers around the world.

Global Reach

With a strong presence in the USA, UK, and Canada, Shalin Designs has successfully delivered projects for clients across multiple industries and regions. Our ability to adapt to international measurement units, industry standards, and regional compliance requirements makes us a reliable CAD outsourcing partner for global businesses.

Shalin Designs

Shalin Designs is a leading CAD design and drafting service provider company. We serve product design, CAD drafting, 3D CAD modeling, or sheet metal design.

Expand your Team & Efficiency 4 Times at the Same Cost You’re Paying for One Drafter!

Welcome to Virtual Building Studio, the trusted partner for Architecture and Engineering firms aiming to scale with excellence. We provide access to over 200 highly skilled remote architects and engineers, specially trained for US-based projects and available for immediate hire.

Top firms like Tesla, AECOM, Jacobs, and Sunway rely on us to expand their teams and boost efficiency for BIM Modeling Services. Leveraging our proprietary BIM Modeling Services and Scan to BIM Services, we help you onboard the top 1% US-trained Licensed experts into your team within just 5 days.

We offer customized services that cater to your unique BIM requirements, regardless of the project size or your firm's expertise. Our clients include architects, construction managers, MEP engineers, structural engineers, contractors, fabricators, sub-contractors, facility managers, owners, and project managers across all types and sizes of projects.

In addition to our BIM services, we offer a range of other services to our clients, including CAD to BIM conversion, Scan to BIM services, and Scan to CAD services, Architecture Design Services covering SD, DD, and CC stages, Construction BID Packaging and Presentation, Cost Estimation, 3D Architecture Visualization, 3D Walkthrough/Flythrough, 3D Rendering Services, Clash Detection and Coordination, Shop Drawings, Fabrication Drawings, Revit Family Creation, and Value Engineering.

Our 'Design-Assist' teams support contractors and designers bidding for design-build projects by providing services such as A,S,MEPF system design, layouts, options, value engineering, and documentation of bid and presentation packages, making their bids more competitive and cost-effective.

We have completed more than 100 million SQ FT of BIM projects across various market sectors and have won numerous awards and accolades from clients and third parties. Our strength comes from our vast experience in handling large and complex projects for some of the world's best and largest architectural firms and construction companies.

We offer customized services that cater to your unique BIM requirements, regardless of the project size or your firm's expertise. Our clients include architects, construction managers, MEP engineers, structural engineers, contractors, fabricators, sub-contractors, facility managers, owners, and project managers across all types and sizes of projects. Our 'Design-Assist' teams support contractors and designers bidding for design-build projects by providing services such as A,S,MEPF system design, layouts, options, value engineering, and documentation of bid and presentation packages, making their bids more competitive and cost-effective.

we help you onboard the top 1% US-trained Licensed experts into your team within just 5 days.

We have completed more than 100 million SQ FT of BIM projects across various market sectors and have won numerous awards and accolades from clients and third parties. Our strength comes from our vast experience in handling large and complex projects for some of the world's best and largest architectural firms and construction companies.

Why Partner with Us?
=> Top 1% US-Trained Talent: Ensure high-quality project outcomes with industry-leading professionals.
=> One-Month Risk-Free Trial: Experience our services without long-term commitments.
=> No Long-Term Contracts: Flexibly scale your team according to project demands.
=> 15-Day Notice Period: Smooth and hassle-free transitions with minimal notice.
=> Extensive Talent Pool: Access a diverse range of 200+ specialized architects and engineers.
=> Cultural Compatibility: Our professionals seamlessly integrate with US-based firms.
=> High Customer Satisfaction: Our Customer NPS of 86 underscores our commitment to quality.
=> 24/7 Productivity: Keep your projects on track with round-the-clock support from our dedicated team.
 
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At Virtual Building Studio, we are committed to delivering superior BIM services that help our clients streamline their workflow, reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve project outcomes.

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Virtual Building Studio

Virtual Building Studio, the trusted partner for Architecture and Engineering firms aiming to scale with excellence. We provide access to over 200 highly skilled remote architects and engineers, specially trained for US-based projects and available for immediate hire.

Milestone PLM Solutions is a trusted engineering design partner committed to delivering high-quality BIM, CAD, and product development services to clients across the globe. With years of experience and a strong foundation in engineering and design, we have established ourselves as a reliable partner for companies seeking accuracy, innovation, and efficiency in their projects. Our team of skilled engineers, architects, and designers collaborates closely with clients to transform ideas into reality, ensuring projects are executed seamlessly from concept to completion.

At Milestone PLM Solutions, our core mission is to provide design and engineering solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations. We understand that today’s industries demand faster project delivery, reduced costs, and high precision in every stage of execution. That’s why we combine advanced technology with engineering expertise to create solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and long-term project success. Whether it’s construction, product development, or infrastructure design, we bring the right mix of creativity and technical knowledge to every project.

OUR EXPERTISE

✅ BIM Services
We provide comprehensive Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions that cover 3D, 4D, and 5D requirements. Our expertise includes detailed modeling, clash detection, coordination, and project management support. By leveraging BIM, we help clients achieve improved collaboration, streamlined workflows, and enhanced project outcomes with reduced risks and errors.

✅ Architectural Services
Our architectural team delivers creative, detailed, and client-focused solutions in design, drafting, and visualization. From concept development to technical drawings, we offer services that cater to residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our approach ensures that designs are not only aesthetically appealing but also functional and practical.

✅ Millwork Services
We specialize in precision-driven millwork drafting and shop drawings that bring furniture, cabinetry, and custom woodwork projects to life. By working closely with manufacturers, contractors, and designers, we ensure every detail is captured with accuracy, enabling smoother production and flawless execution.

✅ Structural Services
Our structural engineering services include modeling, detailing, and analysis, ensuring safe and reliable outcomes for construction projects. We focus on providing efficient designs that meet safety standards while optimizing material usage and construction time. From small-scale structures to large, complex projects, our expertise ensures stability and durability.

✅ MEP Services
We deliver end-to-end Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) modeling, coordination, and design support. Our team ensures that building systems are designed with maximum efficiency, minimizing clashes and delays during construction. By offering integrated MEP solutions, we help create sustainable, functional, and cost-effective building environments.

✅ CAD Drafting & Detailing
Accuracy is at the core of our CAD drafting and detailing services. We provide high-precision 2D and 3D drafting, documentation, and detailing across a wide range of engineering and construction projects. Our attention to detail ensures clients receive production-ready drawings that reduce errors and improve project efficiency.

✅ Product Design & Development
From initial concept to prototype, we offer innovative product design and development solutions. Our expertise helps clients bring their product ideas to market faster with designs that balance creativity, functionality, and manufacturability. By leveraging advanced tools and design thinking, we enable businesses to innovate with confidence.

At Milestone PLM Solutions, we believe in building long-term partnerships by delivering solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Our goal is to empower industries with smarter design solutions that add value at every stage of the project lifecycle.

👉 Check our website to explore more about our services, detailed expertise, and how Milestone PLM Solutions can support your projects with reliable and innovative engineering design solutions.

Milestone PLM Solutions, Inc.

We deliver end-to-end engineering design services for AEC and Mechanical industries. From 2D drafting and 3D modeling to advanced design solutions, our expert team transforms ideas into reality. With a focus on quality, precision, and innovation, our designs empower clients to plan smarter, execute faster, and succeed stronger.

In today’s fast-changing AEC industry, firms face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality projects faster, while controlling costs and staying competitive. BIM Heroes was founded to help architects, home builders, developers, and design firms solve exactly this challenge. We are not a staffing agency that simply fills seats—we are a long-term production partner dedicated to supporting your design and documentation workflows from start to finish.

At BIM Heroes, our mission is clear: to provide scalable architectural drafting and BIM consulting services that allow firms of all sizes to focus on design innovation while we take care of production. By blending deep industry expertise, advanced Revit workflows, and a Global Delivery Center (GDC) model, we help AEC firms deliver projects with speed, accuracy, and consistency.

Why Firms Choose BIM Heroes

Many firms struggle with talent shortages, rising fixed costs, and long hiring cycles. Onboarding new staff often takes months, and training them to follow firm-specific standards requires even more time. At the same time, unpredictable workloads mean that principals and project managers are forced to juggle deadlines while trying to keep teams billable. This is where BIM Heroes steps in.

We act as an extension of your in-house team, offering the flexibility to scale up or down depending on project demand. Our professionals are trained on U.S. building codes, zoning regulations, and Revit standards, ensuring seamless integration into your existing workflows. With BIM Heroes, you gain access to a dedicated team of production experts who can start contributing within days—not months.

Our Services

We provide end-to-end architectural production and BIM consulting services, covering:

Design Documentation: From schematic design (SD) to construction documents (CDs), our teams deliver precise, Revit-based drawings and documentation that match your standards.

Permit & Construction Sets: Fast, accurate, and code-compliant permit drawings to help you meet deadlines.

BIM Consulting: Guidance on template standardization, BIM execution plans, model coordination, and quality control.

Production Support for Home Builders: Drafting, product development, design options, and scalable documentation for firms managing hundreds of homes annually.

Revit & Template Management: Streamlining workflows to reduce errors and improve efficiency across projects.

The BIM Heroes Advantage

Partnering with BIM Heroes gives firms clear, measurable benefits:

Lower Costs – Cut fixed expenses like salaries, benefits, and software licenses.

Scalable Growth – Adjust production capacity as projects ramp up or slow down.

Faster Onboarding – Skilled teams ready to adopt your workflows within days.

Consistency & Quality – Deliverables aligned with U.S. codes, firm templates, and industry best practices.

Long-Term Partnership – We are not a temporary solution. We aim to become an indispensable partner that grows with your firm.

Who We Work With

Our clients include:

Architecture Firms – From small studios balancing multiple deadlines to larger firms handling complex projects.

Home Builders & Developers – Particularly production builders managing 300+ homes per year, who need reliable drafting, design options, and permit sets.

AEC Firms & Contractors – Companies looking for BIM consulting, standardization, and model management support.

Building the Future Together

The AEC industry is evolving rapidly, with technology, talent availability, and project timelines changing every year. Firms that thrive are those who adopt smarter ways of working—ways that reduce overhead, improve efficiency, and allow principals to focus on growth.

BIM Heroes is more than a production outsourcing firm. We are your long-term partner in building scalable systems, delivering accurate documentation, and ensuring your projects meet deadlines without compromising quality.

With our Global Delivery Center model, you gain the best of both worlds: local standards with global efficiency.

BIM Heroes: Building smarter. Delivering faster. Scaling with you.

BIM Heroes

At BIM Heroes, we’re your behind-the-scenes team for digital construction. From design to documentation, we handle the BIM heavy lifting so you can stay focused on what you do best—creating, building, delivering.

Taisei Corporation

FENDER KATSALIDIS

At Designheed, we offer more than design services — we offer solutions.

At Outlook Designheed Consultants Pvt. Ltd., our team comprises experienced architects, engineers, and planners who understand both the broader vision and the finer technical details of every project. From BIM execution and MEP system design to architectural and interior drawings, 3D visualization, and project management consultancy, we collaborate closely with our clients to deliver functional, future-ready, and enduring spaces.

Headquartered in New Delhi, India, Outlook Designheed is one of the most trusted multidisciplinary design firms in the country. Over the past 9 years, we have delivered 340+ successful projects, built a team of 150+ skilled professionals, and partnered with more than 90 clients across sectors.
With an expanding presence in the United States and UAE, our team delivers architecture, 0, interior, and engineering services tailored to both local and international standards.

Designheed specialises in BIM Advisory services that equip architects, engineers, and construction specialists to embrace and optimise the operationalisation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes for the project’s lifecycle. BIM is safely on its way to being perceived as a tool and a strategic technique for maximising efficiency, coordination, and risk management. Our advisory service allows you to confidently transfer effortlessly from conventional workflows to innovative data-enhanced processes. One of the most seasoned BIM consulting companies, Designheed, takes the lead in innovation, with our services going beyond mere experience in architecture and interior design.

Our BIM Advisory Services Include
• BIM implementation plan and roadmap strategy.
 
• Organisational and project-based BIM evaluations.
 
• Standardisation of BIM and making templates.
 
• Integration of BIM with project management systems.
 
• Revit standards implementation and upkeep by professional Revit consulting services.
 
• BIM training courses for team members and stakeholders.
 
• Integrated support for facilities management, construction, and design.
 
• Auditing and enhancing current BIM modeling processes.
 
• Continuous mentoring and tutoring towards team building in BIM.c

Our BIM Advisory Services Include
• BIM implementation plan and roadmap strategy.
 
• Organisational and project-based BIM evaluations.
 
• Standardisation of BIM and making templates.
 
• Integration of BIM with project management systems.
 
• Revit standards implementation and upkeep by professional Revit consulting services.
 
• BIM training courses for team members and stakeholders.
 
• Integrated support for facilities management, construction, and design.
 
• Auditing and enhancing current BIM modeling processes.
 
• Continuous mentoring and tutoring towards team building in BIM.

Our BIM Advisory Services Include
• BIM implementation plan and roadmap strategy.
 
• Organisational and project-based BIM evaluations.
 
• Standardisation of BIM and making templates.
 
• Integration of BIM with project management systems.
 
• Revit standards implementation and upkeep by professional Revit consulting services.
 
• BIM training courses for team members and stakeholders.
 
• Integrated support for facilities management, construction, and design.
 
• Auditing and enhancing current BIM modeling processes.
 
• Continuous mentoring and tutoring towards team building in BIM.

Why Designheed for BIM Advisory?
• Experienced CAD Professionals – Our extensively experienced team is well-versed in everything from small single-family home plans to large multi-unit commercial projects.

• Custom Solutions – Regardless of if it is new construction designed from scratch, a remodeling project, or any other scope, our custom approaches can suit your needs.

• Reliable & Always on Time – We ensure time efficiency without compromising quality. Our clients receive their finished drafts, on average, 30% sooner than the term guarantees.

In addition to precise and accurate layouts, complex architectural projects require a genuine interest in the vision behind the design. At Designheed, we ensure that every detail is in alignment with your goal. This is why so many firms outsource CAD drafting services to professionals. By outsourcing, you can save time, reduce overhead costs, and know that your projects are being handled by expert drafters whose results will exceed your expectations.



Outlook Designheed Consultants Pvt Ltd

We at Outlook Designheed are honored to be an integral part of the esteemed HLK Group—a trailblazer in the construction and infrastructure landscape. Established in 1952 by the visionary Sri Hari Lal Kukreja in Punjab, the HLK legacy began with pioneering government projects.


Milestone PLM Solutions is a USA-based engineering design and BIM services company that has been at the forefront of innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry since 2004. With over two decades of domain expertise, we have consistently delivered reliable, accurate, and scalable solutions to global clients across the AEC and product design industries. Our commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction has earned us a strong reputation as a trusted partner for engineering excellence.

At Milestone, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of services that support the entire design and construction lifecycle. Our capabilities span Building Information Modeling (BIM), Engineering Design, Product Development, Automotive Engineering, and Technical Documentation. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and value-driven solutions, we help clients transform ideas into impactful results.

BIM Services
We specialize in end-to-end BIM Services that enable clients to plan, design, construct, and manage buildings with greater accuracy and efficiency. Our BIM offerings include:

3D BIM Modeling: Creating intelligent digital representations of building components for improved visualization and decision-making.

BIM Coordination & Clash Detection: Ensuring multi-disciplinary model coordination and resolving design conflicts early in the project lifecycle.

COBie (Construction-Operations Building information exchange): Delivering standardized asset data to support operations and facility management.

4D BIM (Construction Simulation): Integrating time-related information to simulate construction sequencing and identify potential schedule risks.

5D BIM (Cost Estimation & Quantity Takeoff): Linking cost data to models for real-time budget tracking and material forecasting.

These services help reduce design errors, minimize rework, and improve communication between stakeholders throughout the project timeline.

Architectural BIM & Drafting Services
Milestone empowers architects with tools and resources that bring their visions to life. Our Architectural BIM Services include:

Detailed 3D Architectural Modeling to enhance design intent

Creation of precise Construction Documentation for project approval and execution

Millwork Drafting Services for custom cabinetry, joinery, and woodwork details

By streamlining the design documentation process, we support faster project delivery and better coordination with consultants and contractors.

Structural BIM Services
Structural integrity is critical to the success of any project, and Milestone ensures accuracy through our specialized Structural BIM Services, which include:

Steel Detailing for fabrication and erection drawings

Precast and Rebar Detailing for accurate reinforcement placement

Preparation of Construction Drawings that comply with international standards

Our structural team collaborates closely with clients to ensure that all models and drawings meet safety, code, and constructability requirements.

MEP BIM & Engineering Services
Our expertise in MEP BIM Services brings together mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure coordination across disciplines. We provide:

MEP BIM Modeling for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems

Clash Detection and Coordination between systems and structures

MEP Shop Drawings for fabrication and on-site installation

These services help eliminate costly on-site clashes and support efficient system integration.

Engineering Design & CAD Services
Milestone has a strong background in providing Engineering Design Services for manufacturers, OEMs, and fabricators. We deliver:

High-accuracy Shop Drawings

Scan to BIM conversion for renovation and retrofit projects

2D/3D CAD Drafting and Modeling for design and production

Reverse Engineering services for legacy parts and assemblies

We use advanced tools and platforms to convert design concepts into production-ready models, ensuring manufacturability and cost optimization.

Product Design, Automotive & Simulation Services
Our product and automotive design capabilities extend our expertise beyond AEC. We offer:

Product Design & Development for consumer and industrial products

Automotive Component Design and detailing

CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for performance testing

Advanced Meshing Services to prepare simulation-ready geometry

Aftermarket Documentation including installation guides, service manuals, and parts catalogs

Our simulation and documentation services support clients in launching safer, more reliable, and high-performance products.

Why Choose Milestone PLM Solutions?
What sets Milestone apart is our ability to blend technical precision with creative problem-solving. We don’t just deliver services—we become an extension of your team. Our engineers, architects, and design professionals bring in-depth industry experience, the latest software proficiency, and a proactive mindset to every project. Whether it’s a complex BIM coordination task, an automotive component design, or high-volume drafting, we ensure quality, transparency, and timely delivery.

Our Commitment
As a strategic outsourcing partner, we are committed to helping businesses scale efficiently and affordably. From startups to Fortune 500 firms, we serve a wide range of clients across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Our flexible engagement models and customer-first approach ensure long-term collaboration and measurable success.

Milestone PLM Solutions is more than a service provider—we’re your partner in innovation, design, and engineering excellence. Let us help you bring your next big idea to life.

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Milestone PLM Solutions is a leading Engineering Design & BIM Services company providing BIM Services, Engineering Design Services to various Architecture Engineering companies in the USA

The company’s core competency lies in the design, planning, and construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Bauwerk AGT provides end-to-end services, from site assessment and concept development to structural engineering, renovation, and project delivery. Operating primarily within regional markets across Germany, Bauwerk AGT distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to German engineering standards, transparent project execution, and sustainable building practices.

Mission and Vision
Bauwerk AGT’s mission is to build environments that are functional, sustainable, and tailored to the needs of clients and communities. The company aims to provide comprehensive and integrated construction services that meet the highest levels of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. While remaining grounded in local values, Bauwerk AGT aspires to deliver projects that match international standards in precision, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

The firm’s vision emphasizes collaborative building, where clients, engineers, architects, and contractors are unified in purpose and execution. Bauwerk AGT envisions a construction process that is not only efficient but also enriching for all stakeholders involved—from investors to end users.

Core Services
Bauwerk AGT Cooperation GmbH offers a full suite of construction and civil engineering services:

General Construction: Includes ground-up construction for residential homes, office buildings, industrial warehouses, and commercial developments. The company handles all structural and architectural aspects, adhering to the latest building codes and safety standards.

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure: Offers technical expertise in foundational and load-bearing structures, including excavation, drainage, water supply systems, and pavement construction. Bauwerk AGT ensures that every project is built on a solid and technically sound foundation.

Renovation and Restoration: Specializes in the modernization of outdated structures and the preservation of culturally significant buildings. The team applies techniques that enhance structural performance while respecting architectural heritage.

Project Management: Provides full project oversight, including planning, procurement, budgeting, timeline management, and subcontractor coordination. Clients benefit from the firm’s ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Quality Assurance and Consulting: Offers engineering audits, structural inspections, damage assessments, and expert consulting to optimize construction outcomes.

Key Strengths and Differentiators
What sets Bauwerk AGT apart is its agile, client-centric approach. As a micro-enterprise, the firm has the flexibility to personalize every project while remaining highly responsive to client needs. Its cooperative model means that Bauwerk AGT works closely with a network of trusted professionals—from architects and engineers to material suppliers and subcontractors—ensuring a seamless, integrated project delivery.

Additionally, the firm is known for its commitment to environmental sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient methods wherever possible. Its focus on safety, accountability, and high-quality workmanship has helped it build a solid reputation within the regional construction industry.
Client Segments
Bauwerk AGT Cooperation GmbH serves a diverse clientele, including:

Private homeowners and developers

Commercial real estate investors

Municipal and regional government entities

Industrial operators requiring specialized construction services

Conclusion
Bauwerk AGT Cooperation GmbH is more than just a construction company—it is a reliable project partner that combines technical expertise, strong ethics, and practical innovation. With a dedicated team and a well-established operational structure, Bauwerk AGT is well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of the German construction sector. Whether developing new properties, modernizing existing ones, or providing critical infrastructure, the company ensures that every project reflects excellence in design, durability, and service.

Bauwerk AGT Cooperation

Bauwerk AGT Cooperation, registered in Gütersloh, Germany, is a micro-sized civil engineering and building construction firm. Focused on local and regional development, the company specializes in general building construction, structural engineering, site planning, and residential and commercial renovations.

ARES Kudo: The Cloud-Based CAD Solution Empowered by AI In the rapidly evolving world of computer-aided design (CAD), ARES Kudo has emerged as a game-changing cloud-based solution. Developed by Berlin-based software company Graebert, ARES Kudo is the first online CAD software to reach feature parity with AutoCAD LT, making it a strong alternative for professionals looking for flexible and collaborative drafting tools. With its modern ribbon user interface and more than 300 CAD features, ARES Kudo enables seamless transitions from traditional CAD environments while introducing innovative cloud collaboration capabilities. One of the most significant recent advancements in ARES Kudo is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Graebert has introduced A3, an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance user experience, optimize workflows, and provide real-time guidance. Unlike generic AI chatbots, A3 is specifically trained in CAD applications, offering expert support tailored to users&rsquo; needs. A3: The AI-Powered CAD Assistant Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of daily life, from navigation apps to automated customer support. In the CAD industry, AI's potential is now being realized through tools like A3. Initially launched within ARES Commander, A3 is now fully integrated into ARES Kudo, bringing AI-driven assistance directly to users working in the cloud. A3&rsquo;s capabilities go beyond simple query responses. The AI assistant helps users locate commands within ARES Kudo&rsquo;s interface, provides step-by-step guidance on using features, and offers best practices for CAD design. For professionals transitioning from other platforms like AutoCAD, A3 simplifies the learning curve by instantly pointing out feature locations. For example, users can type &ldquo;Where is the PDF Import?&rdquo; and A3 will highlight the relevant tool within the interface. A3 also functions as an advanced knowledge source for CAD professionals, offering technical advice, design recommendations, and even industry-specific best practices. Whether users are looking for ways to streamline workflows or need assistance with a particular command, A3 serves as an on-demand expert. Beyond guidance, A3 can perform time-saving tasks such as unit conversions, text translations, and quick calculations. Its multilingual capabilities make it even more accessible, allowing users to communicate with the AI assistant in languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. Unlike traditional customer support, which may take hours or days to provide answers, A3 delivers instant responses, significantly improving productivity. A Cloud-Based Alternative to AutoCAD LT ARES Kudo&rsquo;s introduction of A3 is part of a broader effort to position itself as a leading online CAD platform. With a feature-rich environment and a familiar ribbon UI, ARES Kudo now matches AutoCAD LT&rsquo;s functionality while offering additional benefits unique to cloud-based solutions. One notable enhancement is its support for dynamic blocks, which ensures compatibility with AutoCAD files and facilitates seamless collaboration between different software environments. Additionally, the integration of the Trinity Block Library provides access to over 450 pre-built dynamic blocks, further boosting efficiency. By combining cloud accessibility with AI-driven support, ARES Kudo is redefining the CAD experience. Users can now enjoy a powerful, intelligent, and collaborative design environment, making ARES Kudo a compelling choice for professionals seeking innovation and efficiency in their CAD workflows. Learn more about the powerful solution here: https://graebert.pxf.io/JKJgyv

ARES Kudo now features an AI assistant with extensive CAD knowledge.

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

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 Online CAD with Dynamic Blocks in ARES Kudo 

ARES Kudo: Full-featured 2D Online CAD for your DWG Drawings

ARES Kudo Online CAD for DWG Viewing, Creation and Modification in your Internet Browser

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Cloud-Only Plan (includes ARES Kudo only)

Mobility Pack (includes ARES Kudo and ARES Touch)

ARES Trinity Plan (includes ARES Kudo, ARES Touch, and ARES Commander)

Because ARES Kudo runs in a browser, it can be accessed on any computer.

8600 AutoCAD users migrated to ARES CAD Software at Takenaka in Japan

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Qbiq is reshaping how commercial spaces are planned and visualized by leveraging advanced artificial intelligence. This innovative platform enables landlords, brokers, architects, and developers to generate test fits, floor plans, 3D walkthroughs, and material estimates in just minutes. By automating what typically takes weeks, Qbiq significantly reduces time to lease and design while increasing accuracy and scalability. Designed to work with common file formats like PDFs, CAD, and DWG, Qbiq allows users to upload floor plans, set programming requirements, and instantly receive multiple layout options. Each layout comes with full documentation&mdash;editable CAD files, BIM-ready Revit models, and rendered 3D tours&mdash;making the platform a powerful tool from concept to delivery. One of Qbiq&rsquo;s biggest advantages is its ability to support layout customization based on user-defined rules, including department sizes, adjacency preferences, and branding standards. The AI also provides quantity takeoffs, such as furniture counts and material data, helping teams better understand cost implications from the start. By streamlining both visualization and documentation, Qbiq empowers real estate professionals to move from plan to action faster and with greater confidence. The company has already made a global impact. With over 650 million square feet of AI-generated designs and clients in more than 60 countries, Qbiq has proven its value across markets. Real estate firms using Qbiq report 40% faster leasing cycles and significantly higher efficiency. For example, Colliers Japan reduced its turnaround time for test fits to under 24 hours, dramatically improving client service and deal velocity. Qbiq integrates seamlessly into existing workflows and exports fully editable plans, enabling architects and designers to build on AI-generated layouts rather than start from scratch. It also features enterprise tools like admin dashboards, user management, and custom planning engines tailored to specific corporate or project requirements. Backed by top-tier investors including Insight Partners and JLL Spark, Qbiq recently closed a $16 million Series A funding round, following a $10 million seed round in 2023. The platform is rapidly gaining traction among leading architecture firms, design studios, and property management companies looking to scale operations, improve client engagement, and accelerate space planning. Qbiq&rsquo;s combination of AI automation, customizable design logic, and real-time visualization offers a transformative approach to commercial space planning. Whether used for office fit-outs, coworking layouts, or landlord test fits, the platform delivers fast, data-driven results that align with real-world needs. Its ability to combine speed, accuracy, and design flexibility makes it a standout solution for the modern built environment. As the architecture and real estate industries continue to embrace digital transformation, Qbiq is positioned as a leader in AI-powered design technology. By reducing friction in the planning process and enabling better decision-making, it is helping reshape how commercial spaces are imagined and delivered.

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Featuring Qbiq at the AEC Innovate Conference

Generative AI & Real Estate Innovation (Webinar)

Congratulatory post for the $16M Series A funding round

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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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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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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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.

VIKTOR.AI

VIKTOR Launches App Builder, Automation in Every Engineer’s Hands

The VIKTOR App Builder: Putting Automation into Every Engineer's Hands

The VIKTOR App Builder: Putting Automation into Every Engineer's Hands (Niknaz's LI Post)

Pro & Pro+ Announcement (Niknaz's LI Post)

Viktor.AI welcomed as a pro member of aec+tech

<h1 data-start="260" data-end="340">Ideate StyleManager for Revit: Clean, Standardize, and Optimize BIM Styles</h1>
<h2 data-start="347" data-end="390">Why Revit Styles Become a Hidden Problem</h2>
Managing styles in Autodesk Revit &mdash; including object styles, line patterns, materials, text types, and view templates &mdash; is one of those tasks that quietly affects every project. When unmanaged, styles accumulate from imported content, linked models, and copied elements, leading to bloated files, inconsistent graphics, and coordination headaches.
Over time, even well-structured projects can drift away from office standards without teams realizing it.
<h2 data-start="853" data-end="885">What Ideate StyleManager Does</h2>
Ideate StyleManager is a Revit plugin built to give BIM managers and architects greater control over project styles. Instead of manually hunting through settings or risking accidental deletions, users can analyze, merge, rename, and remove unwanted styles safely.
The tool makes it easier to clean up project files and enforce consistent standards across teams.
<h2 data-start="1256" data-end="1300">Safe Cleanup with Built-In Style Analysis</h2>
One of the biggest risks in Revit is deleting a style that is still in use. That action can trigger unexpected graphic changes throughout the model.
Ideate StyleManager addresses this with detailed usage analysis. Before merging or deleting a style, users can see exactly where it is applied. This visibility allows teams to consolidate duplicate styles, remove clutter, and align projects with office templates without compromising model integrity.
<h2 data-start="1759" data-end="1815">Improving Model Performance and Documentation Quality</h2>
Style clutter does more than create visual inconsistencies. It can also impact file size and model performance.
By reducing redundant definitions and maintaining consistent graphics, teams improve drawing clarity, coordination workflows, and overall BIM health. For firms working across multiple offices, maintaining a unified visual language becomes much easier.
<h2 data-start="2188" data-end="2225">Supporting Long-Term BIM Standards</h2>
Ideate StyleManager is not just a cleanup tool. It supports long-term BIM governance.
As projects grow in complexity and content libraries expand, style management becomes increasingly important. The ability to proactively monitor and standardize styles helps firms protect documentation quality from early design through construction documentation.
For teams focused on Revit efficiency and model reliability, Ideate StyleManager offers a practical solution for maintaining cleaner, healthier BIM environments.

Ideate StyleManager

We lead the construction industry in quality control. No more stumbling blocks. Constructing flawless buildings is now easier than ever. Solibri Office imports building models from all major BIM software using the standardized IFC interface. It identifies potential problems early, preventing issues during construction and beyond, ensuring smooth project execution and long-term building performance. Solibri offers the most advanced and comprehensive library of customizable rule templates to tackle the most demanding quality assurance tasks. Choose from over 70+ predefined rule templates or customize your own to ensure no stone is left unturned. Go beyond clash detection and take your BIM quality to the next level. Solibri offers a wider range of checking capabilities than any other tool in the market: geometry, clearance, accessibility, information &amp; property checking, building code compliance, model revision, fire safety and more. Solibri understands your role and offers you a set of rules, classifications, and reporting templates that you can customize to match your company, project, local, or national needs. Use organizational tools like classifications and filters to streamline model checking, to takeoff quantities and data, or to visualize the BIM data/components in the model. Information takeoff allows you to extract quantities based on different criteria more easily. Share the information using your own customized Excel templates. Information takeoff allows you to extract quantities based on different criteria more easily. Share the information using your own customized Excel templates. Share project information and collaborate seamlessly and reliably through Solibri&rsquo;s integrations, BCF Live Connector and API. Automate tasks, such as running checks, exporting the identified issues as BCF files and creating presentations, and run them at a convenient time with Solibri Autorun. Easily integrate with your workflows: Solibri is founded on openBIM standards to foster interoperability and enable transparent, open cooperation among all project participants. This allows model authors and collaborators to connect Solibri's quality assurance capabilities with the tools of their choice.

Solibri Office

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Checking Revit Models in the Cloud with Solibri

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Solibri CheckPoint & the Future of AEC Model-Checking

The Context
Despite decades of investment in BIM, architectural documentation remains heavily manual. Teams continue to spend significant time on repetitive production tasks, manual QA/QC, and enforcing standards across drawings, views, and schedules.
At scale, this creates inefficiency, late-stage rework, and coordination risk, while contributing to burnout across documentation teams. Existing automation is often fragmented or difficult to apply consistently within live project models, limiting its effectiveness in everyday production work.
SketchPro is being actively deployed at top architecture firms to address this gap by embedding AI directly into architectural documentation workflows.
The Question
How can AI support architectural documentation&ndash; QA/QC, standards alignment, and repetitive production work&ndash; while keeping architects in control, preserving authorship, and respecting firm-specific standards and workflows?
The Approach
SketchPro is an AI documentation copilot embedded directly within Revit, designed to operate on live project models, views, schedules, and sheets. The system is developed around three core principles:
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No workflow disruption Al actions occur inside the same Revit environment already used by project teams for documentation. No exporting, syncing, or parallel tools required.
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Architect-in-the-loop control All actions are previewed, reviewable, and reversible, ensuring professional judgment remains central to decision-making.
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Firm-specific intelligence Rather than applying generic rules, the system adapts to project standards, naming conventions, and documentation logic defined by each practice with an &ldquo;AI Knowledge Base&rdquo; set up by admins from each firm.
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The Collaboration Model
SketchPro is being deployed in collaboration with architecture firms working across a range of scales, typologies, and geographic locations, including educational, multifamily, and commercial projects. Ongoing collaboration ensures the platform addresses real documentation pain points such as QA/QC consistency, annotation cleanup, and standards alignment within live projects.
The Results
Across partner firms, teams report:
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Standardized preferences across projects with AI
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30% reduction in documentation time across major tasks like sheet creation, dimensioning, schedules, and QA/QC
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20% more capacity to do more projects with their current team
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AI is experienced as a support system rather than a replacement. Junior staff report increased confidence and productivity, while senior staff retain full control over technical decisions.
Key Takeaways
Successful AI adoption in architecture depends less on automation alone and more on customization, transparency, and trust in the technology.
By embedding AI directly into documentation workflows and aligning it with the realities of architectural practice, SketchPro illustrates how AI can strengthen existing processes rather than disrupt them, supporting efficiency, quality, and professional judgment.

SketchPro allows you to go from a hand-drawn sketch to a fully rendered design

Firm-specific intelligence based on a custom, internal knowledge base

Mentor mode provides model-specific guidance

QAQC Audit using your firm's standards and checklists

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BAMROC: Revolutionizing MEP and MEP vs. Structure Clash Resolution in the AEC Industry
BAMROC is the first AI-powered software in the AEC industry purpose-built to automate MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and MEP vs. Structure clash resolution inside real-world BIM coordination workflows. Instead of spending countless hours manually reviewing clashes, modifying routes, and iterating on design options, BIM teams can now rely on BAMROC to act as an intelligent copilot that does the heavy lifting with remarkable speed and consistency.
At its core, BAMROC combines advanced AI-powered decision-making to understand how MEP services interact with structural and architectural elements. It doesn&rsquo;t just highlight problems, it actively proposes and applies optimized resolutions that respect design intent, space constraints, and constructability. This allows BIM MEP coordinators, designers, and engineers to move from reactive firefighting to proactive, high-value decision-making.
By streamlining a traditionally time-consuming and repetitive coordination stage, BAMROC helps projects meet the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and efficiency. It reduces the back-and-forth between disciplines, minimizes rework, and cuts down coordination cycles, ultimately supporting faster project delivery and more predictable outcomes. BIM professionals can focus on design quality, system performance, and client requirements instead of being stuck in manual clash-by-clash troubleshooting.
As an advanced BIM clash resolver, BAMROC analyzes design conflicts, explores multiple routing scenarios, and intelligently adjusts MEP systems to create a clash-free environment. The resolutions are generated with precision, preserving clearances, avoiding critical zones, and maintaining the logic of each system. This level of automation and reliability redefines what &ldquo;productive&rdquo; means in BIM MEP design and coordination.
Whether your team is handling dense plant rooms, complex high-rise cores, hospitals with strict service zoning, or large infrastructure projects under aggressive timelines, BAMROC ensures that BIM professionals can achieve lightning-fast coordination with uncompromising quality. Adopting BAMROC is not just a software upgrade, it is a shift toward smarter, AI-assisted project delivery and a more efficient, future-ready AEC workflow.

BAMROC

D5 Render is a leading real-time rendering solution that revolutionizes the architectural and design workflows. Powered by AI-driven and cutting-edge technologies, D5 empowers architects, designers, and visualization artists to work more efficiently and collaboratively, accelerating creation while ensuring consistently accurate and photorealistic results. -Best balance between speed and quality -Seamless integration with your favorite design workflow -User-friendly for designers, architects, visualizers, and archviz animation professionals alike -Free access and a cost-effective teams subscription option D5 Render is transforming the world of architectural visualization by bringing real-time rendering into everyday workflows&mdash;without sacrificing quality. Designed with architects, designers, and visual storytellers in mind, D5 combines high-speed GPU processing with an intuitive interface, allowing users to create photorealistic renderings, animations, and walkthroughs almost instantly. Unlike traditional rendering engines that require long wait times and technical know-how, D5 simplifies the process through real-time preview and rendering capabilities. Users can drag and drop assets, make lighting and material adjustments on the fly, and see results in seconds&mdash;all while working within a seamless, responsive environment. It also supports live sync with popular modeling tools like SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, and Archicad, streamlining the design-to-render workflow. What sets D5 apart is not just its speed, but also its ability to handle large, complex scenes with remarkable performance. Its AI-powered denoising engine and built-in library of assets&mdash;including vegetation, lighting, and materials&mdash;help elevate visualization without external plugins or post-production tools. Architects and design firms using D5 report significant time savings, improved client communication, and enhanced design decision-making. By eliminating the barrier between modeling and rendering, D5 allows teams to visualize concepts earlier and with greater clarity&mdash;ultimately leading to better outcomes. For firms working on tight deadlines or aiming to elevate their presentations, D5 offers a powerful solution that redefines what&rsquo;s possible in real-time rendering. It&rsquo;s not just a tool&mdash;it&rsquo;s becoming a core part of the modern architectural tech stack. Check out our latest article: https://www.aecplustech.com/blog/rendering-redefined-d5-real-time-revolution-architects-design-firms

D5 Render

Featuring D5 Render at the AEC Innovate Conference

Rendering Redefined: D5’s Real-Time Revolution

Tools Leading the Way in the AEC+Tech Community

Why Every Designer Needs Collaborative Rendering (Webinar)

Why Every Designer Needs Collaborative Rendering

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The City of Phoenix is enhancing how residents engage with planning and development through its Office of Innovation. Partnering with inCitu, the City is using mobile augmented reality (AR) to let residents preview future projects by simply scanning a QR code (on-site or from home) without needing to download an app. Phoenix has applied a variety of methods for sharing inCituAR project QR codes with the residents of Phoenix.

Residents can view an ArcGIS StoryMap on the Office of Innovation website; scan the QR code on colorful postcards distributed through community partners, the offices of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and City Council offices and businesses; and by scanning a display at the future location of the development project. The QR codes are also shared via City newsletters and social media platforms

Girasol Apartments: Affordable Housing in focus

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Source: Innovate PHX

The Girasol Apartments, now under construction, will bring more than 115 affordable and market rate units to Phoenix in its first phase, addressing a critical need for quality, secure housing. With inCituAR, residents can see the buildings in 3D before the structure is complete, helping the community connect with the project early on and track progress during construction.‍
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3rd Street Rio Salado Bike & Pedestrian Bridge‍

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Source: City of Phoenix

The Rio Salado Bridge and Pathway, planned for 3rd Street, will connect neighborhoods across the Salt River, creating safer routes for cyclists and pedestrians while improving access to parks and downtown. The project design was chosen from three proposals through a public engagement process, ultimately combining a public art focus from one proposal with the bridge design from another to reflect community input. By sharing the design in AR, the city is ‘closing the loop’, allowing residents and stakeholders to see the results of their engagement, and how this new link will reshape mobility, recreation, and public gathering space in the city.‍
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Phoenix Fire Station #15

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Source: City of Phoenix Office of Innovation Augmented Reality Pilot

Phoenix is utilizing inCitu to enhance community engagement for its General Obligation (GO) Bond-funded projects, including Phoenix Fire Station #15, in West Phoenix. A 1:1 3D model of the station was created and uploaded to inCitu in advance of a ceremonial brick-laying ceremony, to build excitement and engage residents in a new “digital” way. This event was attended by community members, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and members of the Phoenix City Council, Fire Chief Mike Duran III, and other dignitaries. During this event, staff provided a hands-on session with the local community block watch group and students from the nearby elementary school. With 182 views, this event allowed staff to present a 3D model of one of the City’s most important developments, a much-needed fire station, in real time, at the development site.

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"Smart" Chilled Drinking Water Initiative
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The Office of Innovation's Chilled Drinking Water Location Storymap is a resource for locating chilled public drinking fountains in Phoenix.

Phoenix is also leveraging inCitu to advance its “Smart” Drinking Water in Public Spaces Initiative, by creating a 3D model of custom-designed “smart” drinking water and bottle-filling stations. In the past, staff would work with the vendor to haul an actual, steel drinking fountain to community events so that residents could see what made them unique. During a citywide outreach campaign in Summer 2025, the Office of Innovation utilized inCitu to showcase the project and let residents explore the 3D model and see how it will look when placed in their neighborhood, without the heavy lift of bringing the actual fountain. It proved to be more fun for residents, especially youth, and the city plans to continue using the feature to highlight “coming soon” locations.

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A New Model for Participation‍

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With these immersive activations, Phoenix’s Office of Innovation is investing in making city planning more transparent and collaborative. According to staff, incorporating augmented reality into the City’s community engagement efforts has fostered a whole new way to welcome residents into the process. Bringing future projects into the present will continue to help residents engage, provide feedback, and share in shaping a more inclusive and connected city.

Follow the Phoenix Office of Innovation for updates as the projects unfold.


Written in collaboration with Phoenix Office of Innovation

Phoenix Office of Innovation shares Infrastructure, Housing futures with inCituAR

<span id="docs-internal-guid-00ed95ba-7fff-7598-d682-3bf61e8e3fc9" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #202124; background-color: #ffffff; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">inCituAR&reg; is a mobile-based augmented reality (AR) platform that transforms complex construction plans into shared, on-site visualizations accessible to anyone with a smartphone. Already piloting with DDC, our solution enables staff, contractors, consultants, and community members to literally &ldquo;see&rdquo; future projects in their real-world context, breaking down technical barriers and fostering collaboration around urban change. By replacing abstract drawings with tangible experiences, inCituAR&reg; ensures stakeholders align on scope, design, and community impact early in the process. Unlike static renderings or siloed workflows, our tool creates a dynamic, interactive, and inclusive collaboration channel&mdash;improving efficiency, trust, and decision-making across the construction lifecycle.
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When a community is asked to weigh in on a housing development, a transit corridor, or a flood resilience project from a flat rendering or a PDF, they are being asked to make decisions without a shared spatial frame of reference. The models and contextual data exist. The gap is the last mile: when spatial intelligence needs to become something a resident can see and understand, standing on the actual street where it will be built.
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">inCitu's integrations for Esri ArcGIS and Autodesk Forma close the gap by creating a direct, automated connection between Autodesk Construction Cloud, the inCituAR augmented reality platform, and Esri's GIS ecosystem, letting AEC teams take a Revit model and place it at real scale on a real street corner - with no manual file export, no format conversion, and no app download required for viewers. 
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The City of Phoenix distributed QR codes via postcards, city newsletters, and on-site displays so residents could preview the Girasol Apartments, a 115-unit affordable housing development, in 3D from the sidewalk before construction was complete. The Central Ohio Transit Authority integrated inCitu into a guided bus tour along the proposed West Broad Street BRT corridor, generating over 2,000 AR views averaging 80 per week as participants shared the experience between events. In Tampa, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council showed a proposed living shoreline at the actual seawall where it would be developed. In Kauai, the County used inCitu across multiple stakeholder events to support adoption of the island's first wildland urban interface zoning ordinance, which was subsequently passed.
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sarah Vitale, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
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The City of Riviera Beach, Florida faced a challenge common to growing municipalities: planning staff were spending the majority of their day answering routine zoning inquiries instead of focusing on high-value work like large-scale site plan reviews and strategic urban planning.

Senior Planner Juan Suarez was fielding 10+ walk-in and phone inquiries every week — each requiring manual cross-referencing of GIS maps, PDF zoning codes, and Future Land Use maps. Questions like "What is my property zoned for?" or "Can I open a gym at this address?" sound simple but consumed up to 75% of staff time daily.

Conflation Labs deployed a customized AI Site Plan and Zoning Agent that connected the city's authoritative data sources — including ArcGIS parcel layers, Chapter 31 Zoning Codes, and the Comprehensive Plan — into a single conversational interface.

The AI agent enables planning staff to ask complex zoning questions in plain English and receive instant, map-based answers. It also performs automated site plan review, flagging code violations such as parking dimension errors and landscape buffer issues by reading submitted plans directly against municipal regulations.

The result: a 75% reduction in routine inquiry time and 20 hours per week returned to planning staff — time now spent on strategic, high-value work that moves the city forward.

Automating Municipal Planning in the City of Riviera Beach

Architects and landscape architects lose days to a process that should take minutes: checking whether a site plan actually complies with local zoning codes, setback requirements, overlay restrictions, and municipal development standards.
The current workflow is broken.
Your team submits a plan. The planning department reviews it &mdash; days or weeks later &mdash; and sends back redlines for issues that could have been caught on day one. Setbacks are off. A use isn't permitted in that zone. An overlay district adds restrictions nobody flagged. The design goes back. The timeline slips. The client asks questions.
Conflation Labs is the AI site plan review agent that catches those issues before submittal.
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HOW IT WORKS:
Upload your site plan or enter the project address. Conflation Labs cross-references your drawings against the jurisdiction's actual zoning code, parcel data, GIS layers, and development standards &mdash; not a generic database. The AI identifies compliance gaps, flags setback violations, checks permitted uses, and surfaces overlay restrictions that apply to your specific site.
You get a clear, actionable compliance report &mdash; with visual map output &mdash; before the plan ever reaches a planning counter.
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WHAT IT REVIEWS:
 &rarr; Setback compliance (front, rear, side &mdash; including corner lot variations) &rarr; Zoning designation and permitted use confirmation &rarr; Overlay district restrictions (historic, flood, design review zones) &rarr; FAR, lot coverage, and building envelope standards &rarr; Parking minimums and access requirements &rarr; Conditional use permit triggers
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KEY OUTCOMES FOR AEC FIRMS:
 &rarr; Catch plan rejections before they happen &mdash; not after &rarr; Reduce costly redesigns triggered by late-stage compliance surprises &rarr; Cut site plan QC time from days to under an hour &rarr; Give project managers and QC leads instant compliance confidence &rarr; Respond faster to client feasibility questions with authoritative answers
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BUILT FOR:
 - Architecture and landscape architecture firms in pre-design and design development - QC leads and project managers reviewing drawings before submittal - Firm principals who want faster, more defensible compliance decisions - Cities and planning departments streamlining their own plan review intake
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Conflation Labs is accepted into Founder University (top 10% of applicants) and actively running a design partner program with AEC firms and municipalities.
Starting at $350/month. Design partner spots open for firms ready to co-build the solution around their specific review workflow.

Conflation Labs

Altis Lake is a residential development consisting of multiple mid-rise apartment buildings spread across an approximate area of 417,000 square feet. The project includes 300 residential units, designed to provide comfortable and convenient living spaces. Several ground-floor apartments feature attached parking garages, offering residents easy access and added convenience. In addition to residential spaces, the development includes a range of recreational amenities such as a lush green central park, a two-level clubhouse, and a tennis court, creating an active and community-oriented living environment.

AEODC was engaged by the client to deliver the defined project scope with a quick turnaround at LOD 350. Due to AEODC’s successful experience working on several Florida-based projects, the client recommended the firm for this assignment, demonstrating strong confidence in its BIM capabilities and design expertise.

The project scope primarily included structural modeling and structural layout preparation using Autodesk Revit. The AEODC team developed a detailed 3D structural model and produced accurate structural drawings such as plans, elevations, sections, and detailed layouts to support construction and coordination.

During the project, the team faced challenges including tight project deadlines and complex structural detailing. To address these challenges, the team implemented optimized workflows, advanced Revit methodologies, and strong collaboration between the design and construction teams. Additionally, strict quality assurance and quality control procedures were followed to maintain accuracy and consistency throughout the project.

By effectively managing these challenges, AEODC successfully delivered a BIM-enabled solution that enhanced coordination, improved construction efficiency, and helped minimize potential errors and delays on site.

Altis Lake, Florida

Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developed by Autodesk, widely used across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. It allows users to design, model, and document buildings and infrastructure in a single, coordinated environment. In Revit, every element in a project is part of an interconnected database. Changes made to one view&mdash;such as a plan, elevation, or section&mdash;are automatically reflected in all other views of the model. This parametric relationship ensures consistency and reduces the risk of errors in documentation.
<h2 data-start="760" data-end="782">Core Capabilities</h2>
Revit supports both 2D drafting and 3D modeling, but its primary strength lies in its data-rich modeling environment. Each object in Revit is not just geometry; it carries information about its physical properties, materials, and relationships to other components. Revit includes tools for architectural design, structural engineering, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, enabling multiple disciplines to work within the same model.
The software also allows for the creation of schedules, material takeoffs, and detailed construction documentation directly from the model. Because Revit stores all information in one file, edits are reflected across all drawings, schedules, and sheets automatically. This feature is particularly valuable for coordinating complex projects where multiple people and teams are contributing to the design.
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Revit is designed to support collaboration in various forms. Worksharing enables multiple team members to work on a single project file simultaneously, with a central model managing updates. For distributed teams, Revit can integrate with cloud-based platforms like Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, allowing real-time collaboration across locations.
Revit also facilitates interoperability with other software used in the AEC industry. It supports import and export in multiple formats, including DWG, IFC, and DGN, and can connect with analysis tools for energy performance, structural analysis, and daylight simulations. Its API (Application Programming Interface) allows for customization and automation through tools like Dynamo, enabling advanced workflows and repetitive task automation.
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In architecture, Revit is used for conceptual design, detailed design development, and construction documentation. Engineers use Revit for structural analysis and to coordinate MEP systems with architectural and structural elements. Contractors and project managers use Revit models for quantity takeoffs, construction sequencing, and clash detection, ensuring fewer conflicts on site.
Revit is also applied in facility management, as the detailed model can serve as a digital twin of the completed building, providing valuable data for operations and maintenance.
<h2 data-start="3073" data-end="3085">Summary</h2>
Revit provides a unified environment where design, documentation, and analysis coexist in one coordinated model. Its parametric nature, data integration, and multi-disciplinary capabilities have made it a standard in the AEC industry. Whether used for designing a single-family home or a large-scale infrastructure project, Revit enables teams to work more precisely, maintain consistency across outputs, and manage complex building information in an organized way.

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What is Navisworks? Use Navisworks® review and coordination software to improve BIM (Building Information Modeling) project delivery. -- Visualize and unify design and construction data within a single federated model. -- Identify and resolve clash and interference problems before construction begins, saving time onsite and in rework. -- Keep project teams collaborating and connected with Navisworks issues integration in the Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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Architectural Practice Optimization Through Digital Transformation and AI-Enabled Knowledge Management

This case study documents the digital transformation of an architectural practice through the adoption of an AI-enabled knowledge management system designed to optimize design workflows, construction documentation, and institutional knowledge reuse. The project addresses a widespread challenge in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry: the inefficiency caused by fragmented project data, legacy BIM files, and limited visibility into historical construction details.

Traditionally, architectural firms store design intelligence across disconnected Revit models, drawing sets, and file servers, making it difficult to locate, validate, and reuse technical information. This project demonstrates how practice optimization can be achieved by centralizing architectural data into a searchable, AI-powered system that indexes construction details, drawings, and documentation assets across multiple project types and software versions. By ARKI's AI to architectural knowledge management, the firm reduced dependence on manual file navigation and individual staff memory, improving documentation consistency and operational reliability.

From a digital transformation standpoint, the initiative reflects a shift from static file storage toward intelligent data systems that support scalable, repeatable workflows. AI-driven search, automated asset organization, and standardized detail reuse improved construction detailing efficiency, reduced rework, and enhanced quality control across projects. The approach also supported faster onboarding and improved collaboration by enabling team-wide access to approved technical content.

Overall, this case study highlights how AI-enabled knowledge management serves as a foundational layer for architectural practice optimization, enabling firms to improve productivity, reduce documentation risk, and extract long-term value from existing BIM and project data without increasing overhead or staffing levels.

Introducing 906 Studio Architects + Interiors

906 Studio Supercharged Project Delivery with ARKI

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ARKI transforms your firm&rsquo;s past design data (Revit, AutoCAD, PDFs, drawings, etc.) into a centralized, searchable archive.
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Acts as a &ldquo;second brain&rdquo; for your firm, consolidating internal project information into a reusable knowledge base.
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Helps firms retain institutional knowledge and avoid reinventing solutions on every project.
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Tracks changes and version history of design elements, automatically deduplicating redundant assets.
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Provides visibility into how details evolved and keeps teams working with the latest and most accurate visuals.
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Uses AI to automatically categorize drawings and details, so assets are organized without manual effort.
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Allows creation of custom collections by project, category, or client for streamlined collaboration.
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Share organized project collections with team members firm-wide or project-specifically.
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Designed to speed up project delivery - companies report up to 50% faster design workflows by reducing time spent searching, reworking, and recreating details.
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Reduces redundant work: By turning siloed project files into a searchable database, firms save time and reduce errors.
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Improves consistency: Version control and automatic organization help standardize details and workflows.
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AI Visual Search | ARKI’s AI reads your drawings visually even when not labelled and organizes your files, enabling effortless search, retrieval, and reuse

File Live Views | Repurpose and adapt previously used 2D and 3D design assets, reducing redundant work and accelerating project timelines

Compare between Revit Versions | Comparison tools help identify design variations and similarities across projects, improving accuracy and version control

AI Asset Versioning | ARKI Versioning and Snapshot capabilities streamline your design assets, automatically de-duplicating identical details across your firm.

ARKI

Sync Your Data | Automatically synchronize project data across your team and tools, ensuring real-time updates and consistency in every stage of design

This case study showcases how MeltCode, MeltPlan’s Code Research AI, is helping architectural firms dramatically reduce the time, cost, and uncertainty associated with building code compliance. Building code research is one of the most time-consuming and high-risk parts of design, often requiring architects to spend 50–300 hours per project flipping through codebooks, navigating keyword searches, and chasing endless cross-references just to ensure they interpret requirements correctly. 

The case study highlights measurable organizational impact reported by firms after adopting MeltCode, including 30% less spend on code consultants, 45% faster code research, and 25% fewer inquiries from junior architects, meaning fewer escalations to principals and senior staff. 

A key takeaway is that MeltCode is built differently from generic AI tools like ChatGPT, which often hallucinate or cite incorrect sources—forcing architects to double-check everything and sometimes restart research from scratch. MeltCode solves this by using an AI system that only reads building codes (not the internet) and comprehensively interprets code content, including tables and images. It delivers answers in 1–4 minutes, supported by confidence scores and detailed reasoning where each step is backed by direct code citations. 

To validate performance, MeltCode was continuously tested using building inspector exams, where it achieved 95%+ scores across multiple inspector exam types, reinforcing its accuracy and construction-aware reasoning. 

Melt Code AI for reliable building code research

Melt Code is the first building code research AI built for accuracy, transparency, and real compliance decision-making. Unlike generic AI tools that behave like black boxes, Melt Code doesn&rsquo;t just provide an answer &mdash; it shows the full research process so architects and engineers can verify every step and confidently defend their decisions.
Users can ask code questions in plain English and receive reliable, project-specific requirements with:
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Direct citations to exact code sections for full traceability
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Compliance Paths, mapping multiple valid routes to compliance (based on occupancy, construction type, sprinkler conditions, height/area limits, ratings, etc.) so teams can choose the best design approach
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Exception and cross-reference handling, including circular references across multiple chapters
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Table and diagram understanding, ensuring accurate interpretation of code tables and figures
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Built-in calculations, such as occupant loads, egress sizing, travel distances, and fixture counts
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Personalized compliance illustrations, automatically generated to visually explain requirements for a specific project scenario
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Beyond research, Melt Code includes workflow tools that turn compliance into an organizational asset:
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Projects, where teams store project context (location, occupancy, construction type, sprinkler status, etc.) so every question becomes instantly project-aware
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Checklists, allowing firms to build, store, share, and export reusable compliance checklists across teams and project types
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The result is dramatically faster research, fewer senior escalations, reduced consultant dependence &mdash; and most importantly, confidence and peace of mind in every code decision.

Melt Code

MeltPlan is the AI-native planning engine for the built environment, built to help architects, engineers, and contractors plan projects better &mdash; earlier, faster, and with far more confidence. Construction planning today is still fragmented across disconnected tools, spreadsheets, PDFs, and tribal knowledge. Teams are forced to manually connect decisions across code compliance, estimating, scheduling, and value engineering, which leads to slow iterations, missed scope, costly rework, and avoidable project risk.
MeltPlan solves this by creating a unified planning platform that connects the four planning pillars that shape every project: code compliance, cost, schedule, and value engineering. Instead of operating like a black-box AI assistant, MeltPlan is built for accuracy and transparency. It understands real AEC context &mdash; including codes and standards, building assemblies and elements, quantities and scopes, and project-specific conditions. Every output is designed to be defensible, with clear assumptions, step-by-step reasoning, and verifiable sources.
At the core of MeltPlan is the belief that planning isn&rsquo;t just producing a schedule or an estimate &mdash; it&rsquo;s making the right decisions early, before mistakes become expensive field problems. MeltPlan helps teams move from &ldquo;searching and guessing&rdquo; to &ldquo;knowing and deciding.&rdquo;
Today, MeltPlan offers two core products:
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Melt Code is the first building code research AI built to make compliance transparent and decision-ready. Instead of giving a generic answer, Melt Code provides project-specific compliance requirements along with a step-by-step reasoning trail and direct citations to every relevant code section. It also maps out Compliance Paths, guiding architects and engineers through multiple valid routes to compliance based on project variables like occupancy, construction type, sprinkler conditions, height/area thresholds, and fire ratings. Melt Code understands exceptions, cross-references, tables, diagrams, and code math &mdash; and can generate project-specific compliance illustrations to make requirements easier to interpret and communicate. It also includes workflow tools like Projects and Checklists, helping firms capture institutional knowledge and standardize compliance across teams.
<h3 data-start="2326" data-end="2346">Melt Takeoff</h3>
Melt Takeoff is an AI-assisted takeoff service designed for contractors and estimators who need speed without sacrificing trust. It combines AI vision for fast quantity extraction with onshore, field-experienced senior estimators who verify outputs and add detailed allowances for scope not shown on drawings. Melt Takeoff detects hundreds of building elements, flags drawing/spec conflicts, structures takeoffs in MasterFormat&reg;, UniFormat&reg;, or custom standards, and delivers interactive outputs with sheet-linked traceability and clean Excel exports. It enables faster bids, fewer missed scope items, and more confident pricing.
Together, Melt Code and Melt Takeoff form the foundation of the MeltPlan platform &mdash; a connected planning engine that brings clarity, speed, and trust to preconstruction decision-making.

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Corsair Consulting LLC is a Texas-based geotechnical and civil engineering firm with more than 50 employees. As the company grew, spreadsheets and disconnected tools could no longer support consistent project visibility, accurate budgeting, or reliable invoicing. Corsair attempted to implement a large A/E ERP system, but the rollout quickly stalled because the platform was rigid, complex, and difficult to adapt to the way the team actually worked.

Corsair switched to BQE CORE to bring key operations into one place: project setup, time and expense capture, budget and cost tracking, reporting, and invoicing. The firm also preserved its accounting history by integrating CORE with QuickBooks, avoiding disruption to finance records while modernizing day-to-day workflows.

With real-time dashboards and tighter billing controls, leadership can monitor utilization, backlog, burn rate, and project margins at any moment. That visibility helps managers identify issues earlier, make faster decisions, and keep projects aligned with performance targets. Overall, BQE CORE enabled Corsair to run leaner, reduce administrative friction, protect profitability, and build a more stable foundation for long-term growth. Teams in the office and field collaborate on the same data, reducing rework, improving accountability, and ensuring clients receive timely, accurate invoices backed by clear documentation each month.

Beyond Growth: How Smarter Systems Helped Strengthen Profit and Stability

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.
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Lloyd Architects is a Salt Lake City–based architecture firm of 15–20 employees focused on custom residential design, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and hospitality work. As the firm grew, leadership wanted stronger financial clarity and better operational control without sacrificing the small-firm culture that keeps the team close to clients and to each other. After years of using ArchiOffice for time tracking and invoicing, Lloyd Architects adopted BQE CORE to modernize how the business runs day to day and to create a more reliable foundation for planning and profitability. With several years of data now in CORE, the firm relies on reporting to understand project performance, track where time is being spent by project phase and type, and support employee reviews and long-term staffing decisions. CORE also plays a practical role in monthly operations, including invoicing workflows, payroll support, and clearer visibility into the project pipeline so leadership can plan ahead with confidence. A major improvement came from built-in ACH payments, which reduced payment processing time by 75 percent and eliminated the hassle of paper checks and bank trips. More than half of monthly payments now arrive via ACH, often before the due date, which improves cash flow and reduces administrative drag. Overall, CORE helps letting the firm operate at a higher level while staying personal, organized, and sustainable.

Lloyd Architects Brings Financial Clarity and Faster Payments with BQE CORE

Goldstream Engineering Inc. (GEI) is a civil engineering firm based in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving both rural and urban communities across the state. The firm provides structural, geotechnical, and environmental design services, along with construction management, supporting projects such as utility infrastructure planning, water and wastewater systems, municipal and rural roads, buildings, airports, erosion control, site development, and off-grid work. Before adopting BQE CORE, GEI managed bookkeeping in QuickBooks while relying on a separate custom-built website database and email to handle project tasks, time entry, and project tracking. Over time, that patchwork system became a bottleneck. It required ongoing IT maintenance, and frequent website crashes and data loss disrupted workflows, slowed reporting, and created frustration across the team.

GEI needed a more reliable, all-in-one platform that could consolidate time and expense tracking, project management, billing, and reporting, while also improving accessibility for staff working in the office, from home, or in the field. After several months of evaluating options and running trials, GEI selected BQE CORE because it met their feature requirements and was more affordable than competing solutions. With CORE, the firm centralized key project and financial information, reduced reliance on multiple disconnected systems, and improved remote access through the mobile app. CORE also made it easier to gather information for billing and reporting and helped GEI produce reports faster, supporting smoother operations and better coordination across the team.

Goldstream Engineering Inc. Finds Remote Work Success and Improved Employee Accessibility with BQE CORE

The KFC Outlet located in Kentucky is a single-storey, 4,255 SF retail restaurant undergoing a strategic redesign to align with the brand’s modern visual identity and functional standards. While the architectural language remains consistent with KFC’s established design vocabulary, the project places strong emphasis on refreshing the exterior environment. Key architectural features include the iconic KFC logo integration, stylized decorative windows with shading elements, and distinctive stack walls that enhance the façade. The client finalized the internal layout in advance, enabling AEODC to focus on elevating the exterior architectural expression and ensuring the updated elevations met both brand and structural requirements.

Drawing from our extensive experience in hospitality and QSR BIM projects, AEODC was entrusted with delivering the complete architectural BIM package at LOD 350 on BIM 360 within a tight timeline of under three weeks. Our scope involved developing a precise Revit architecture model of the as-built conditions, enhancing it with the proposed architectural upgrades, and extracting a comprehensive CD set including plans, elevations, sections, and architectural details.

The project came with notable challenges, primarily the accelerated timeline and the requirement to model intricate parametric families such as decorative windows, sun-shades, louvers, cornices, and other façade elements. Additionally, the project needed to be delivered in two distinct phases—existing and new—which demanded exceptional accuracy, planning, and communication to prevent clashes or misalignments during the redesign process.

To overcome these constraints, AEODC implemented optimized workflows by reusing and customizing previously developed stack wall families from other KFC projects, ensuring consistency and speed. Close collaboration between AEODC’s design team and on-site stakeholders led to proactive issue resolution and enabled the early delivery of the existing phase, giving the client ample time for on-site verification before green-lighting the new design phase.

Through strategic coordination, rigorous QA processes, and efficient BIM execution, AEODC successfully delivered a high-accuracy architectural Revit model that supported seamless phased construction, reduced rework, and helped the client achieve a faster, more cost-effective build cycle.

KFC Outlet | Located in Kentucky 

pyRevit (with lowercase py) is a Rapid Application Prototyping (RAD) environment for Autodesk Revit®. It helps you quickly sketch out your automation and add-on ideas, in whichever language that you are most comfortable with, inside the Revit environment and using its APIs. It also ships with an extensive set of powerful tools that showcase its capabilities as a development environment. Download and install pyRevit, launch Revit, and note the new pyRevit tab that includes these tools. pyRevit also ships with a handy CLI utility for customized configuration and deployment of your tools, and a telemetry server to monitor pyRevit usage across your teams.

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