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 There is no shortage of new ideas in AECO or FS right now. But the real challenge is not coming up with ideas it is actually using them. How do you take an idea and turn it into something that people actually use on real projects?
That is exactly the gap the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge is trying to close. This program is not a competition for startups. It is designed to help new companies connect their solutions to workflows, real platforms and real users across the built environment.
At its core the program helps startups build and integrate their solutions directly into Trimbles ecosystem. This includes software like SketchUp, Tekla and Trimble Connect well as field technologies such as GNSS and laser scanning. The goal is simple: make new solutions usable within existing industry workflows.
We sat down with German Aparicio, who leads the program at Trimble to better understand how it came to life what makes it different and what founders should know if they are thinking about applying.
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">The Problem It&rsquo;s Solving</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Q: What is the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge really trying to tackle?</h3>
According to German Aparicio the industry has reached a turning point.
"We do not have a shortage of solutions anymore " he says. "What we are missing is people actually using them."
He explains that this shift is happening across the industry. Companies are actively looking for solutions they can use today.. Ai and automation are quickly moving from experimentation into practice. The biggest challenge is no longer coming up with ideas it is getting those solutions used in real workflows.
The Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge is trying to solve this problem. Startups often struggle not because their solutions are not valuable. Because they lack access to real platforms real users and real integration opportunities.
For Aparicio success is not just about launching a product. It is about whether that product can be used in workflows and deliver value in practice.
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">From Idea to Platform: How 0&ndash;60 Came to Life</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Q: How did the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge come to life, and how has your role shaped it?</h3>
German Aparicio explains that the idea behind the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge was simple but powerful.
"There are a lot of startups in AEC " he says, "but very few have access to the right ecosystem to actually grow."
"The goal was not to create another startup competition " he adds. "It was to build a bridge connecting early-stage companies into real workflows, real products and real users."
The program has evolved into an initiative supporting startups building solutions across Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Owner-Operator workflows. It also includes Field Systems, such as civil, earthworks and geospatial technologies.
At its core the focus comes down to three areas: Connected Data, Connected Design and Connected Field and Jobsite. In words solutions that bridge the gap between digital and physical workflows.
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<figcaption>Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge was to build a bridge connecting early-stage companies into real workflows, real products and real users.</figcaption>
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">Why Integration Matters</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Q: A big differentiator is integration with Trimble tools, why does that matter?</h3>
This is where the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge really stands apart.
Startups are not building in isolation. They are building on top of tools that teams already use every day. This includes Trimble Connect, SketchUp, Tekla and ProjectSight well as hardware like GNSS receivers, total stations and laser scanners.
"That level of integration changes everything " German Aparicio says.
Of asking users to adopt something entirely new startups can fit into tools that teams already rely on.. In AEC that is critical.
Adoption does not happen because something is new. It happens because it fits into existing workflows.
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">What Makes This Program Different</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Q: What makes the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge unique?</h3>
German Aparicio is very clear on this point.
"A lot of programs focus on ideas. We focus on execution."
That focus shows up in how the program's structured. It is about building solutions that plug into tools that teams already use, solving workflow challenges rather than hypothetical ones.
The value is not mentorship it is access. Access to platforms to customers and to the Trimble ecosystem.
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<figcaption>The value is not mentorship. It is access to platforms to customers and to the Trimble ecosystem.</figcaption>
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">What Happens During the 12-Week Program</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Q: The program is intense, how do you make sure founders walk away with real progress?</h3>
The 12-week journey is designed to push startups beyond theory and into execution.
Each team works closely with Trimble experts, product teams and industry stakeholders. There are check-ins, structured feedback loops and milestone demos throughout the program.
"It is not about polishing a pitch " German Aparicio says. "It is about building something that connects and scales."
By the time startups reach Demo Day at Trimble Dimensions they have gone through iterations, not just internal ones but with actual users and real constraints.
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<figcaption>The 12-week journey is designed to push startups beyond theory and into execution.</figcaption>
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">What Makes a Strong Application</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Q: What catches your attention when reviewing applications?</h3>
German Aparicio looks for teams that understand one thing: where their solution actually fits.
"We are not just looking for ideas we are looking for solutions that can connect to real problems in the field."
The strongest applications tend to focus on an specific pain point show strong potential for integration and demonstrate how the solution could scale across projects or firms.
At the same time, the cohort is intentionally diverse, spanning everything from data platforms and design tools to field technologies, while still being connected through a shared focus on real-world impact.
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">Looking Ahead: AI, Digital Twins, and What&rsquo;s Next</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Q: How do you see the program evolving with AI and digital transformation?</h3>
As AI, digital twins and automation become more central to AEC, the role of programs like the 0&ndash;60 Challenge becomes even more important.
"We are going to see convergence between the digital and physical worlds " German Aparicio says. "The challenge will be making those connections usable and scalable."
For founders the advice is simple.
"Think beyond your product. Think about how it fits into the ecosystem."
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">Who Should Apply</h2>
This program is especially relevant for teams building AI tools for AECO or FS workflows. It is also relevant for teams working on automation, robotics or field technologies or developing solutions that integrate with existing platforms.
It&rsquo;s particularly valuable for those looking to move from prototype to real-world deployment, and for teams thinking seriously about how their solution fits into actual industry workflows, not just standalone innovation.
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<figcaption>It&rsquo;s valuable for teams thinking seriously about how their solution fits into actual industry workflows, not just standalone innovation.</figcaption>
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">What You Gain</h2>
Startups that go through the program gain more than visibility.
They have the opportunity to present their solution to an audience at Trimble Dimensions. They also gain access to technical and business mentorship throughout the program.
There is also support in turning ideas into scalable real-world solutions along with potential pathways to investment and industry partnerships.
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">Key Dates for 2026</h2>
&bull; Applications Close: May 22, 2026  
&bull; Finalists Selected: June 12, 2026  
&bull; Kick-Off Event: June 17&ndash;18, 2026  
&bull; Demo Day (Trimble Dimensions): November 9&ndash;11, 2026
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<h2 style="line-height: 1.5;">Final Thoughts</h2>
At aec+tech, we see every day how difficult it is for new solutions to move from proof of concept to real adoption.
The gap between innovation and implementation remains one of the biggest challenges in AECO and FS.
Programs like the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge are helping close that gap, not just by focusing on ideas, but by creating real pathways into the industry.
For teams building in this space, this is one of the programs worth paying attention to.
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This interview was conducted with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/germanapariciojr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">German Aparicio</a>, who leads the Trimble 0&ndash;60 Challenge at Trimble Inc., a global program supporting early-stage startups across AECO and Field Systems, with a focus on helping them integrate into real-world workflows and scale within the built environment.
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A behind-the-scenes look into the Trimble 0–60 Challenge, a worldwide accelerator program that helps early-stage companies go from concept to implementation by incorporating their ideas into current AECO processes and technology.

Inside the Trimble 0–60 Challenge: Where AECO Innovation Meets Real-World Application

LEED v5 is raising the bar for sustainability. This article explores what these changes mean in practice, and how tools like One Click LCA are evolving to support them. Its updated LEED v5 tool helps teams navigate new requirements by covering expanded lifecycle modules, automating credit documentation, and supporting both whole-building LCA and EPD-based compliance pathways.

LEED v5 and the Future of Life-Cycle Assessment: Where Tools Like One Click LCA Fit In

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Fig .1) Flying Buttress - Technology Services for Architecture, Engineering, and Design
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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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Fig 2.) Flying Buttress at a glance: the scale and experience behind the world's largest MSP dedicated to AED firms
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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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"A combination of ACC 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." -&nbsp;Michael Donahue, Founder &amp; CEO, Flying Buttress
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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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"We don't believe in strict five-year plans. Our outlooks cap at three years. Things are changing too quickly." -&nbsp;Michael Donahue, Founder &amp; CEO, Flying Buttress
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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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Conclusion
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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Fig 4.) From workstation support to Virtual CIO oversight, Flying Buttress covers every layer of an AED firm's technology environment
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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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"As DOTs and the FHWA started to realize the benefits of data-rich 3D models and vendors started to create software products that could deliver things in the transportation space, it got fascinating. The world opened up." &ndash; Michael Warren, Digital Growth Lead, AECOM
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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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Semantically: standardized naming conventions, compliant object libraries, and IFC-based data structures so every stakeholder, from the contracting agency to the smallest subcontractor, can read and use the model in their own platform.&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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To learn more, visit <a href="../../tools/solibri-checkpoint">Solibri&rsquo;s official page</a> on aec+tech or explore the latest features and request access on the <a href="https://www.solibri.com/">Solibri website</a> 
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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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<h2 dir="ltr">Automation, Without Losing Control</h2>
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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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;
<div><hr>To learn more, visit <a href="../../tools/bamroc">Vavetek's official page</a> on aec+tech or explore the latest features and request access on the <a href="https://vavetek.ai/bamroc/">Vavetek website</a> </div>
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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

Advenser is a leading engineering service provider specializing in VDC, BIM, and CAD solutions for the construction industry. With a team of over 300 skilled engineers across architectural, façade, structural, and MEP domains, Advenser supports contractors, architects, engineers, and construction companies in effectively integrating BIM technology into their projects. The focus is on delivering solutions that align with project timelines, industry standards, and budget constraints while ensuring optimal return on investment.

Established in 2007, Advenser has built a strong presence in the global AEC industry. The company offers tailored and customized engineering solutions that cover the entire project lifecycle, from design development to as-built BIM modeling. With its primary engineering center in India and operations extending across the USA, UAE, and Australia, Advenser combines technical expertise with cost-effective delivery, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in every project undertaken.

By leveraging advanced technologies and modern practices such as Integrated BIM Project Delivery (IPD), Advenser enables clients to achieve project goals within predefined timelines and quality benchmarks. The company works with a wide range of clients, including construction firms, general contractors, architects, and product manufacturers, helping them streamline workflows, reduce errors, and enhance overall project coordination.

With more than a decade of experience in the industry, Advenser understands that each client has unique requirements. The team invests significant time in understanding project specifications, standards, and workflows to deliver solutions that are aligned with client expectations. The delivery approach bridges the gap between design concepts and real-world constructability through detailed virtual modeling, enabling better visualization and decision-making.

Advenser follows a system-driven production process supported by a well-defined quality assurance framework. This ensures that every project meets the highest standards of accuracy and consistency. By functioning as a virtual extension of the client’s team, Advenser provides the flexibility needed to scale resources and adapt to changing project demands, allowing clients to focus on their core operations without concerns about drafting, modeling, or detailing requirements.

The Advenser Advantage

Partnering with Advenser at any stage of the project lifecycle provides access to a highly experienced engineering team with expertise across multiple disciplines. The team’s proficiency in advanced modeling and detailing software enables them to handle complex project requirements with precision and efficiency. Their cross-functional capabilities allow seamless collaboration across architectural, structural, and MEP domains, ensuring integrated project delivery.

The combination of a strong knowledge base, extensive project experience, and modern infrastructure makes Advenser well-equipped to support diverse project needs. The company has successfully delivered over 5000 projects, demonstrating its capability to handle projects of varying scale and complexity.

Why Advenser

Advenser offers a comprehensive range of BIM solutions tailored to the AEC industry. The organization is supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and follows a structured “Best Project Practice” (BPP) production process to ensure efficiency and consistency. A refined quality assurance system further strengthens the reliability of deliverables.

The team consists of well-qualified professionals with deep domain expertise and exposure to international BIM standards. Continuous technology upgrades ensure alignment with the evolving demands of the construction industry. Additionally, Advenser provides flexibility in resource allocation, enabling clients to scale teams based on project requirements.

Through a combination of technical expertise, process-driven execution, and client-focused delivery, Advenser continues to support the construction industry with high-quality engineering solutions that enhance project efficiency and overall performance.

Advenser

ADVENSER is a leading engineering service provider specializing in VDC, BIM, and CAD solutions for the construction industry.

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.

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.

Think what's possible
The sky’s the limit with exceptional design and teams that outperform expectations.

Imagine:

Greater sustainability from the inside out.
Inspiring workplaces people want to return to.
Learning environments that attract world class students.
Health centers designed to make care and lives better.
Research centers that speed innovation from lab to life.
Now you’re thinking...Let’s get to work.

At Page, we’ve always believed that design has the power to transform the world around us. With more than 125 years of history, our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation is stronger than ever. From reducing carbon emissions to fostering inclusive communities, Page is committed to creating designs that are not only sustainable but transformational. We’re just getting started. Join us as we continue to Think What’s Possible—one project, one partnership, and one community at a time. 

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We pair the art and science of possibility with how to make it happen. Expect powerfully imaginative and collaborative architecture, engineering and design that makes you ready for today and what comes next. From thought to finish, Page experts—of all disciplines—think outside the box, figure the best way forward, and deliver solutions to complex projects in new, inventive and amazing ways.

We’re a multidisciplinary design, architecture and engineering firm with 1,300+ talented staff and offices in the U.S. and abroad. Our work consists largely of complex projects that benefit from our integrated disciplines and that make a significant impact on the communities they serve.

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We believe our people make Page different. We recruit and hire the best talent, and make space for our teams to celebrate their individuality, to bring bold, new ideas to our process, and create work that makes our lives better.

The Power of Design

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History

In 1898, Charles Henry Page and his brother Louis Page formed Page Brother, Architects and focused on designing courthouses and public schools. Charles's son, Charles Henry Page Jr., joined the firm following Louis's death in 1934. A year later, Louis's son, Louis Charles Page Jr., partnered with his college roommate, Louis Southerland, to form the Austin-based firm Page and Southerland. Louis's brother, George Page, would join the firm in 1939 and the name changed to Page Southerland Page. The firm changed its name to just Page in 2013.

In 2022, Page bought the architectural and planning firm, EYP, merging the former Albany-based company's national offices and design portfolio. In 2023, Page acquired Davis Brody Bond, a former New York City-based architecture firm with notable projects including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the Portico Gallery at the Frick Collection, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

As of 2024, Page operated 21 offices in the US, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates.

Page

We’re a multidisciplinary design, architecture and engineering firm with 1,300+ talented staff and offices in the U.S. and abroad. Our work consists largely of complex projects that benefit from our integrated disciplines and that make a significant impact on the communities they serve.

About BLT SMRT – A Trusted Technology Partner for AEC Firms

BLT SMRT is a forward-thinking consulting and software development firm that specializes in optimizing workflows, enhancing design technology, and developing custom automation solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. Founded in 2018, our roots run much deeper. Our journey began nearly 20 years ago as CADD technicians in high school, driven by curiosity and a desire to make design work more efficient. Today, we operate at the intersection of design and technology, supporting AEC firms through every phase of the project lifecycle.

As a trusted AEC technology partner, we help our clients navigate the complexities of digital transformation by designing and implementing systems that improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and accelerate project delivery. Whether it’s a boutique architecture studio or a multinational engineering firm, our mission remains the same: enable teams to do their best work with tools that work better.
We are passionate about solving the most challenging problems in the AEC industry. From automating repetitive tasks to improving software interoperability, we empower design and construction professionals to focus on creative and strategic work by eliminating the friction in their daily processes.

AEC Consulting Services: Empowering Teams With Better Workflows

BLT SMRT provides a full suite of consulting services tailored to the unique demands of AEC firms. Our expertise spans workflow optimization, advanced BIM strategies, and digital automation solutions.

We work closely with your team to identify inefficiencies, uncover bottlenecks, and reimagine your workflows for maximum impact. Whether you’re starting a new BIM implementation or refining long-standing standards, we offer expert insights, on-demand guidance, and ongoing technical support. Our clients rely on us for everything from feasibility studies for automation ideas to high-level BIM project consultation.
If your team is already using tools like Python, Dynamo, or Grasshopper, we provide code reviews, optimization strategies, and help you build smarter scripts. We also support data extraction and dashboarding, allowing you to turn project data into actionable insights and better decision-making.

AEC Consulting Services Include:
•	Workflow analysis and creation
•	Automation ideation and feasibility studies
•	BIM execution plans and strategy development
•	BIM project support and technology integration
•	Data interoperability and dashboarding
•	Computational design optimization
•	Software selection and troubleshooting
•	Emerging technology research and evaluation

No matter your current tech stack or level of BIM maturity, BLT SMRT can help you elevate your capabilities and prepare for what’s next.

Custom AEC Software Solutions: Build Tools for the Way You Work

Sometimes, off-the-shelf software just doesn’t cut it. That’s where our custom solutions come in. We create tailored tools that align with your firm’s unique workflows and project requirements. Our team builds everything from standalone desktop software to intelligent Revit add-ins, Dynamo graphs, and Grasshopper scripts.

By automating manual tasks, integrating siloed systems, and developing new digital tools, we help your team move faster, work smarter, and reduce errors across the board. Whether you need a one-off tool or a platform-wide solution, our team will partner with you from ideation to implementation.

Custom AEC Solutions Include:
•	Custom desktop applications
•	Revit and Navisworks add-ins
•	No-code and low-code solutions (e.g., PowerAutomate, Zapier, Dynamo, Grasshopper)
•	Computational design workflows
•	Proof-of-concept scripts and tool prototypes
•	Custom Revit families and parametric content

If there's a task in your daily workflow that feels slow, repetitive, or frustrating—let’s invent a better way together. Your team will thank you, and your bottom line will too.

Let’s Work Together

With over two decades of experience immersed in AEC technology, BLT SMRT combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge development skills. We don't just understand your tools—we help you transform them. Whether you need help today or are planning for the future, we’re here to be your long-term technology partner.

BLT SMRT, LLC

Make your team more efficient by bending technology to your needs. We create pipelines, scripts, apps and content for faster and easier workflows.

In Kansas City and within the Midwest region, StructSure Projects has amassed an extensive portfolio of projects representing a variety of scopes, industries and services. As a member of nine national Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) programs through the federal government, StructSure Projects has carved out a reputation of excellence in the government sphere that includes work at nearly every Army and Air Force base in the country.

With project management practices and a safety record that is superior to the industry standard, our team has garnered numerous industry awards. When it comes to efficiently and intelligently delivering vital structures, StructSure Projects thrives.

StructSure

As a performance-driven general contractor, StructSure Projects has experienced project managers and engineers, superintendents, safety officers, quality control managers and estimators dedicated to delivering successful projects on time, within budget and with complete customer satisfaction.

BIMWERX

We provide a wide range of comprehensive and integrated BIM services to meet our Client’s needs.

Trammell Crow Company’s teams are dedicated to building value for its clients with professionals in 26 major cities throughout the United States and Europe. 

Trammell Crow Company

Trammell Crow Company (TCC), founded in 1948, is a global commercial real estate developer having developed or acquired nearly 2,900 buildings valued at $75 billion and over 655 million square feet

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

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

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

A design, engineering and advisory company

Reer is building the leading CAD agent for core Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) workflows. Reer automates repetitive, uncreative tasks directly inside the CAD platforms professionals already use, freeing them to spend their time on higher-value creative and technical decisions. Instead of replacing existing software, Reer enhances it. Our agentic workspace links directly to local CAD files (without requiring any uploads to external servers) ensuring that teams maintain full control and data privacy while unlocking powerful AI capabilities that streamline their daily work.
Our journey begins with the &ldquo;killer AEC workflow&rdquo;: Rhino to Revit. This workflow is the backbone of design-to-documentation pipelines across the industry, yet it remains fragmented and error-prone. Translating geometry, preserving metadata, and maintaining parametric relationships across the two platforms are notoriously difficult. Reer&rsquo;s domain-specific CAD agent bridges these gaps seamlessly. It understands the context of both tools, automates the handoff between them, and helps architects and engineers generate design variations, update documentation, and validate models in real time&mdash;all without leaving their familiar environments.
By embedding AI directly within CAD environments, Reer empowers professionals to deliver projects up to three times faster. More importantly, it preserves the integrity and precision that the AEC industry demands. Unlike generic AI tools, our system is designed specifically for the spatial, geometric, and regulatory constraints of design practice. Reer&rsquo;s agents learn from design intent, not just text prompts, and operate through a shared design context that connects multiple platforms. This enables truly bespoke, cross-platform workflows&mdash;where automation assists rather than overrides, and where collaboration becomes frictionless across disciplines.
Looking ahead, Reer is building the foundation for a new category: AI-Aided Design (AAD). We envision a future where CAD tools are intelligent collaborators&mdash;able to suggest, simulate, and synchronize in ways that make design both faster and more expressive. Starting with Rhino and Revit, we&rsquo;re expanding to other major platforms like SketchUp, Fusion 360, and more. Each integration brings us closer to a unified, agentic workspace that enhances the creative potential of every designer and engineer.
We believe that in the era of AI, the real revolution isn&rsquo;t about replacing the tools professionals rely on, it&rsquo;s about redefining how we use them. New AI tools will continue to emerge, but our mission is not to add another layer of complexity to the already sophisticated software stacks of AEC teams. Instead, we build AI that enhances productivity, amplifies creativity, and protects the designer&rsquo;s role at the center of the process.

Reer

Quire &ndash; The Leading Technical Report Management Platform for AEC Firms
Quire is the first-of-its-kind Technical Report Management (TRM) platform purpose-built for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. It replaces outdated tools like Microsoft Word and static PDFs with a single, cloud-based system that connects every stage of the reporting process&mdash;from field data collection to final client delivery.
Trusted by leading environmental consulting firms, engineering teams, and commercial real estate professionals, Quire enables you to produce higher-quality deliverables in less time, helping your business scale without sacrificing accuracy or brand consistency.
Key Capabilities &amp; Benefits
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Faster Turnaround &ndash; Reduce development time by up to 70% with automated templates, standardized content, and AI-powered editing.
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Real-Time Collaboration &ndash; Enable simultaneous editing, commenting, and approvals across distributed teams.
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Common Report Types
With 80+ customizable templates, Quire supports virtually any technical deliverable, including:
Phase I ESA &bull; Phase II ESA &bull; Geotechnical Investigation Reports &bull; Property Condition Assessments (PCA) &bull; Reserve Studies &bull; As-Built Reports &bull; Inspection &amp; Compliance Reports &bull; Environmental Audits &bull; Structural Assessments &bull; Appraisal Reports &bull; Construction Progress Reports &bull; Safety Reports &bull; Regulatory Submittals
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Why Leading AEC Firms Choose Quire
With more than 1.3 million technical reports created and $1.5+ billion in revenue impacted, Quire has proven to be the most efficient, scalable, and user-friendly reporting platform in the AEC space. Whether you manage Phase I ESAs, geotechnical studies, appraisals, or complex engineering deliverables, Quire empowers your team to work smarter, deliver on time, and exceed client expectations.
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Quire for Technical Report Management for AEC

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KlashBIM is a next-generation clash management tool designed to enhance efficiency in BIM-based construction projects. Unlike conventional clash detection software, KlashBIM not only identifies conflicts but also streamlines the documentation and reporting process, ensuring a seamless workflow for MEP and structural coordination. 1. Automated Clash Detection for Accurate Model Validation KlashBIM precisely detects clashes within BIM models, ensuring that conflicts between MEP and structural components are identified before construction begins. By automating clash detection, KlashBIM helps teams create more reliable designs, minimizing errors and reducing costly rework on-site. Its accuracy ensures that potential issues are flagged early, allowing project teams to make informed decisions during the design phase. 2. Customizable Documentation &amp; Reporting KlashBIM enhances project documentation by generating detailed and structured reports tailored to specific project needs. These reports provide a clear overview of detected clashes, their locations, and project-wide coordination insights. With customizable reporting options, project teams can extract relevant data efficiently, ensuring all stakeholders have the necessary information for effective collaboration. 3. AI-Powered Integration with BAMROC for Enhanced Clash Management While KlashBIM specializes in identifying and documenting clashes, it integrates seamlessly with BAMROC to facilitate AI-powered clash resolution. This integration enables smarter processing of detected clashes, ensuring that conflicts can be analyzed and resolved efficiently when used alongside BAMROC. The synergy between KlashBIM and BAMROC creates a streamlined workflow for managing design conflicts in BIM projects. 4. Seamless BIM Workflow Integration KlashBIM is designed to work effortlessly within existing BIM environments. It is compatible with major BIM platforms, allowing construction teams to incorporate its clash detection and documentation features without disrupting their workflows. This seamless integration ensures smooth coordination between different project disciplines, improving communication and reducing project delays. 5. Enhancing Project Efficiency Through Advanced Clash Management By focusing on precise clash detection, structured documentation, and seamless BIM integration, KlashBIM optimizes construction workflows and reduces inefficiencies. It ensures that all detected clashes are well-documented, improving collaboration and preventing oversight in project execution. With its advanced capabilities, KlashBIM is an indispensable tool in modern construction management, helping teams maintain accurate designs, minimize errors, and improve overall project coordination.

KlashBIM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARES Trinity by Graebert

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

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

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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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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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Revit professionals keep their models clean and accurate with the Ideate Explorer Revit add-on software. When using this model browser, as opposed to a project browser, users decrease the time they spend on model management, increase the accuracy of their models, and reduce file space by: Finding and deleting incorrect, obsolete, and hidden problem items, including DWGs Finding, refining, and revising elements, even those excluded from the project browser Getting a full view of any Revit model and understanding all elements in the model Easily complying with standards Auditing and removing Revit warnings The following components included with the Autodesk Revit add-in, Ideate Explorer, provide additional ways to ensure model accuracy: Warnings Manager - Easily review and manage Revit warnings Navigate - Navigate through view-based elements within Revit&mdash;legends, schedules, sheets, and views&mdash;and quickly customize the browsing experience Query - Search on parameters, such as elements assigned a certain size or modeled as in-place families, sheets based on Issuance numbers, and dimensions that have been overridden Boost the Power of Ideate Explorer with Ideate Automation Ideate AutomationFree your staff to do more meaningful work by adding Ideate Automation to your subscription*. This scripting solution runs time-intensive tasks in the background, so staff can continue using the computers to perform higher value tasks. Not only does task automation free staff for higher level engineering and design work, but automation also has the benefit of ensuring that your task outcomes are highly predictable and standardized. The scripts can be run manually or scheduled to run at specific times, including at night. Example: Exporting Model Health Data With Ideate Automation, staff no longer needs to stop what they are doing so their computer can export critical information about the Revit project. Instead, the script will run in the background and deliver actionable data that can be used to increase project health. *Ideate Automation is included in the cost of an Ideate Software Enterprise subscription. Others can purchase it as a separate subscription. View subscription options or contact your account manager for more information. Attend FREE online training courses on all of our products. Visit our Events Page for details. &ldquo;Switching from an office with [Ideate] Explorer to without is a jarring experience. This app puts the filter tool in Revit to absolute shame - it is simply THE tool for finding elements in Revit models.&rdquo; ~Gavin Crump, BIM Guru

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

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Melt Takeoff is built for estimators who need takeoffs that are not just fast, but truly bid-ready and reliable. Unlike fully automated takeoff software that only measures what&rsquo;s drawn, Melt Takeoff is designed around a simple truth: winning bids requires accounting for what&rsquo;s missing from plans &mdash; the scope gaps, incomplete details, coordination conflicts, and implied work that experienced estimators catch through judgment.
Melt Takeoff combines AI vision with expert estimator validation to deliver takeoffs with both speed and accuracy. The workflow is simple: upload plans, the AI measures and identifies scope, flags drawing/spec conflicts, adds allowances, and then senior estimators validate everything before delivery. This hybrid model is what makes Melt Takeoff dependable &mdash; AI accelerates measurement, but real estimators ensure completeness and constructability.
Key capabilities include:
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AI Vision measurement detecting 800+ building elements with counts, lengths, perimeters, areas, and volumes
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Automated scope recognition across architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
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Detailed allowances for scope not shown, added as itemized ROMs based on code requirements and real project benchmarks
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Drawing&ndash;spec conflict detection, with estimator-led resolution before it hits your bid
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Estimator-verified outputs, reviewed by onshore senior estimators with 20+ years of field experience, including delivery of multi-million to billion-dollar projects
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Flexible classification standards, supporting MasterFormat&reg;, UniFormat&reg;, or custom structures, so takeoffs drop directly into your estimating workflow
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Interactive takeoff output, with side-by-side plan review, traceable quantities, and clean Excel exports ready for pricing and bidding
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Melt Takeoff is designed for speed without sacrificing trust. Quantities aren&rsquo;t just dumped into a spreadsheet &mdash; they&rsquo;re delivered in a structured, reviewable format so teams can validate quickly, collaborate internally, and confidently move into bid submission. The output stays fully in your control: review, adjust, and export clean files without messy reformatting.
Melt Takeoff delivers a takeoff process that is 40% more accurate, 20% faster, and 10% cheaper, with turnaround times ranging from 2&ndash;3 days for small projects to 7&ndash;8 days for extra-large projects. The result is fewer missed scope items, stronger bid coverage, reduced risk of underbidding, and significantly more confidence in your numbers &mdash; so estimators can bid faster and win more work.

Melt Takeoff

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.
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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.
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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.

Revit

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.

NavisWorks

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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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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Provides visibility into how details evolved and keeps teams working with the latest and most accurate visuals.
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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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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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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.

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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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A&E Design is an architecture and design firm with a portfolio of exciting projects, including a renovation of the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park. 

While relatively modest in size, the company manages enormous volumes of data. To keep that data accessible to stakeholders across the state of Montana and beyond, it was paramount to minimize silos and data sprawl. 

To address this need, ARKANCE—A&E’s partner for technology solutions such as Autodesk and Bluebeam—pointed the company toward Egnyte. A&E’s subsequent adoption of Egnyte has eliminated the barriers standing in the way of their hybrid work model and enabled future growth.  

Challenge: A&E Struggles to Access Files on Its Own Terms

With workers spread across multiple offices, enabling everyone to access and share data using A&E’s on-premises data storage platform was a major headache. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, as many staff members began working from home, further straining the firm’s existing infrastructure.  

To connect these sites and remote workers, the firm relied heavily on VPNs. This proved unsustainable, especially for Mac users. Wesley Miller, IT Director at A&E Design, explained: “Our Branding and Marketing teams are all on Apple devices, and the VPN just wasn’t working. People kept getting frustrated trying to access their files. The issue got a lot worse during COVID when everyone went remote.” 

Sharing files under such circumstances required convoluted workarounds. With no reliable way to gain timely access over a VPN, users had to download files to their local machines to edit. Thumb drives and external hard drives were used to share exceptionally large files with consulting firms. 

Solution: ARKANCE Brings in Egnyte’s Cloud-Hosted Platform

A&E’s technology partner ARKANCE was aware of the issues the company was facing. So when Miller reached out to his contact there about renewing A&E’s subscription to another data platform, ARKANCE recommended looking at Egnyte. “The thinking was that Egnyte had proven really successful in the AEC space, could easily meet our heavy cloud data storage needs, and was great for sharing and accessing files on any device,” Miller explains. “That made it easy to sell to my leadership team.” 

Egnyte serves as a cloud-hosted file management system that eliminates file access barriers for users in any location. In testing Egnyte, users found that they were able to open Adobe Creative Cloud files and other content directly in Egnyte and share them with internal and external stakeholders via secure links with granular access permissions. Brian Smith, Cloud Solutions Specialist at ARKANCE, elaborates on why this was so significant for A&E: “The brain of many data platforms focuses on their filers. Egnyte’s brain is in the cloud. A&E's current solution didn’t have a lot of great options for remote file access, and A&E started to feel the sting from that when they went remote during the pandemic. Egnyte is perfect for that, and for the hybrid in-office and work-from-home model A&E has now.” Critically, all file sharing now happens through Egnyte, completely eliminating the need to copy files between systems like Windows and multiple data silos—all of which were previously in use—and then having to share those files as email attachments, creating further security risks and contributing to data sprawl.  

A&E Design Builds the Hybrid Work Model of Its Dreams

Revit architecture modeling in Florida is transforming the way AEC professionals design ,collaborate, and execute projects. From parametric components that allow flexible, complex geometries to real-time cloud collaboration, Revit delivers unmatched value across all project phases.

What stands out the most is how Revit seamlessly integrates Building Information Modeling (BIM) into daily workflows. Professionals can now visualize in 3D, run structural and energy simulations, and manage costs with pinpoint accuracy—all from a single platform. In fast-paced and high-demand markets like Florida, this kind of efficiency is a game-changer.

Additionally, the interoperability of Revit with multiple file formats makes it easy to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and clients alike. Real-time updates, clash detection, and data-driven facility management ensure that everyone is on the same page from concept to completion.

One of the most compelling features is Revit’s focus on visualization. Whether it’s for residential or commercial projects, clients are increasingly relying on photorealistic renders to better understand project outcomes—and Revit delivers just that.

Revit architecture modeling isn’t just a tool—it’s a strategic asset for construction firms looking to stay competitive, reduce errors, and maximize collaboration in Florida and beyond.

With Revit, the transition from design intent to construction reality becomes smoother and more reliable. It empowers Florida’s AEC professionals to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable projects.




Revit Architecture Modeling in Florida– 7 Reasons Why It’s Crucial

Kobi Toolkit for Revit is a powerful plugin that enhances BIM workflows and boosts your productivity. With nine sets of tools and over 40 individual tools, it streamlines complex design processes, automates tasks, and improves efficiency in areas like BIM management, QA &amp; QC, annotation, scheduling, and more. Kobi Toolkit is designed to extend the capabilities of Revit in key areas, and providing more accurate and efficient modeling and analysis of your projects. Some of the most popular tools included in the Kobi Toolkit for Revit are: * BIM Query - BIM Query streamlines property management in your Revit model. It lets you edit Type and Instance properties of selected Categories using the built-in spreadsheet editor, with Excel functionalities like sorting, filtering, and copying parameters. * Filtering tool &ndash; It gives the user the control over the selection of specific elements project, grouped according to the users&rsquo; selection (e.g. by Category, by Level, by Workset). * Power BI Export - With Power BI Export you can use Revit data for creating tables, graphs and visual representations even faster. Power BI allows you to efficiently review and manipulate data without needing to open the Revit file. Perfect for meetings, creating reports or quick reviews. * Project Cleanup - This set of tools provides the ability to create a lightweight file. You can clean up a project, from removing unplaced rooms to purging unnecessary line types or materials, object styles, and views. * Material Legend and Legend by Category automate the time-consuming process of creating legends in Revit. With just a few clicks, you can create a legend for materials or for selected categories. This feature simplifies the workflow and saves you valuable time, allowing you to focus on more important tasks. * Content Admin Kit provides advanced parameter management tools. It simplifies managing shared parameters in tables, converting instance parameters to type and vice versa, and automatically creating and importing multiple parameters from one family to another. This feature streamlines content creation by allowing you to upgrade whole folders of families to the current version, manage calculated parameters, and perform many other tasks. With Content Admin Kit, you can efficiently manage your Revit content and enhance your workflow. ---------------------------------------------------- KobiLabs is the developer of Kobi Toolkits. They take a user-driven approach and build tools around what&rsquo;s needed in the marketplace. Learn more about them and their tools at kobilabs.com.

Kobi Toolkit for Revit

Revizto unifies BIM intelligence and makes it immediately accessible and actionable for the entire project team. With Revizto’s advanced Issue Tracker predefined workflows project team members can identify and manage model-based issues in the 3D space and 2D sheets, including addressing clash groups. Revizto provides unified access to a project’s data both for 2D and 3D workflows, so anyone can use it depending on project requirements.

Revizto Clash Automation - Step 1 - The Building Blocks of Clash Automation

Revizto

Egnyte decreases the design schedule of a top design and engineering firm by six to seven months.

Challenges
Page needed to find a solution to work together more efficiently. With projects that can have an extensive employee team and up to a hundred external consultants located in multiple cities, Page had files spread across various systems and locations, making finding, sharing, and collaborating on files extremely challenging.

Solution
Now, Page’s plan is to take all the content (that is contractually permissible) off their file servers and move it to Egnyte. To date, they have entirely transitioned their Marketing content to the platform and are now focusing on Accounting, Human Resources, and IT. The goal is to get to the point when all new projects begin in Egnyte.

Results
Page was recently awarded a large healthcare project and their use of Egnyte resulted in significant improvements in file sharing, collaboration and data security.

Egnyte helped shorten the design schedule by 6-7 months, saving 3-4 hours per week through easier coordination.

Brian Walters, Project Manager at Page, stated, "If you had to add it up, Egnyte is one of the many factors that has saved us time on the project...how projects are set up in Egnyte is critical to that success."

Page Saves Time and Improves Security with Egnyte

Bergman, Walls & Associates (BWA), a prominent architecture firm based in Las Vegas, engaged BLT SMRT to modernize their approach to design technology through the implementation of Maestro. Although Revit was well-established within their workflow, BWA had no internal automations or scripting infrastructure. This lack of tools made it difficult to share standards, reduce repetitive tasks, or respond quickly to recurring coordination issues. The firm needed a solution that would allow them to build and scale their own tools without relying on full-time software developers.

Maestro offered an accessible path forward. With built-in AI-assisted code generation, BWA’s BIM Manager could quickly produce customized scripts to tackle internal challenges. These tools, once tested and refined, were deployed to the full team using Maestro’s deployment platform. To streamline access and adoption, the team also used Maestro’s Ribbon Manager to build a custom Revit ribbon, embedding tools, resources, and documentation into the daily workflow.

The result was a cultural and technical shift. BWA’s staff now view repetitive tasks as automation opportunities rather than unavoidable effort. Maestro has empowered BWA to evolve from a static software environment to one that is flexible, responsive, and increasingly self-sufficient across its design teams with minimal effort from the team.

Scaling Design Technology Through Accessible Automation

Maestro is an AI-powered automation platform designed to enhance efficiency and collaboration within Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firms. By integrating seamlessly with Autodesk Revit, Maestro offers a suite of tools that streamline repetitive tasks, facilitate code deployment, and promote team-wide productivity. Key Features: • Revit Ribbon Manager: Maestro introduces a customizable ribbon interface within Revit, allowing users to tailor their workspace with frequently used tools and scripts. This personalization accelerates workflow and reduces time spent navigating through menus. • Integrated Python IDE: With its built-in Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Maestro empowers users to write, test, and deploy scripts directly within the platform. This feature simplifies the automation of complex tasks and enhances scripting capabilities without the need for external applications. • AI-Driven Automation: Leveraging artificial intelligence, Maestro automates routine processes, minimizing manual input and the potential for human error. This intelligent automation leads to more consistent outcomes and frees up time for creative and critical tasks. • Deployment Platform: Maestro facilitates the deployment of tools and scripts across teams, ensuring that all members have access to the latest resources. This centralized approach promotes consistency and simplifies the management of project assets. Benefits for AEC Professionals: • Enhanced Productivity: By automating repetitive tasks and providing quick access to essential tools, Maestro significantly reduces the time required for project completion. • Improved Collaboration: The platform's deployment capabilities ensure that teams work with uniform tools and scripts, fostering a cohesive working environment. • Scalability: Maestro's modular design allows it to adapt to firms of various sizes, making it a versatile solution for both small teams and large organizations. • User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive design of Maestro ensures that users can quickly become proficient, reducing the learning curve associated with new software adoption. Incorporating Maestro into your workflow can lead to significant improvements in efficiency, consistency, and overall project quality. Its integration with Revit and focus on automation make it a valuable asset for any AEC firm aiming to modernize its operations.

Maestro

Construction of the campus began in September 2019, and work was completed in late 2021. Public spaces have been raised to the fourth floor making the campus specific to conventional office buildings.
The building is shaped by stacking - vertical arranging of different functions on top of each other: a parking lot on the ground floor, three floors of office spaces, a public floor with a restaurant and a conference room, and three floors with accommodation units. 

An important feature of this project is the pioneering application of the VOLUM3 platform for the cooperation of all participants in design, construction and site supervision phases.  
Every day, 139 users joined the platform and by creating (and completing) more than 1700 individual tasks, they generated more than 200 meeting reports. More than 1200 drafts were made and their delivery, alongside complete documentation, was submitted through VOLUM3. 
Thanks to VOLUM3's modules, better overview of activities, faster and better decision-making process, the completion of tasks on time, and detailed reporting were provided. This increased the overall satisfaction of all project stakeholders and reduced the risk of failure.

Campus Infobip

VOLUM3 enables construction professionals to collaborate on projects from any Internet-connected device with access to all project documents, contracts, RFIs, submittals, schedules, drawings and more. We tested VOLUM3 with large architecture companies - they were amazed by the fact it allows them to very quickly ramp up their project and start using it for their project team(s). Most of their subcontractors were also interested in seeing VOLUM3 in action, finding it extremely easy to use and learn. Even if you are a small company VOLUM3 enables you to compete with much larger firms by showcasing the quality of produced work directly from within the VOLUM3 Collaboration Platform.

VOLUM3

Located in rural North Yorkshire in England, the project was considered a large residential luxury development. It started with the demolition of a traditional 1970's home, followed by a custom design of new, energy efficient, contemporary home equipped with multiple garages, workshops and stables. All of these elements were designed to have the same consistent aesthetic. Its budget sat around £2 million, including land costs. The design and construction team consisted of five separate parties, including Struct-sure, so there many voices needed to heard during the design and construction process. Inside the main building there is a suspended mezzanine floor as well as a steel spiral staircase with glass balustrades.

What makes this project especially unique is the "three-sided glazing". The glass panels shown in the project photos are the largest available glazing panels for fabrication in Europe, and stand at 5.5 meters (18 feet) tall! These panels were the centerpiece of the design, but also caused some interesting design challenges.

Suspended elevated floor hung from roof steel with steel tubes

Unique Connection between CHS columns and exterior channel members

The SkyCiv Structural 3D rendering of the project. This accelerated the design process and made collaborating a breeze

How Struct-Sure Limited Designed a House with 18ft high Glazed Windows

Facade of the structure showing the 5.5m record setting glazing

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

SkyCiv

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Enterprise: Best for medium-large companies with specific needs

Peacock Construction

Contractors setup and manage new projects by creating a poster with a project QR code with your company logo and check-in instructions. Employees, subcontractors, vendors and visitors will scan the QR code poster or use a personal QR badge and a tablet when entering or leaving. Daily log and project management updates are automatic. Safe Site Check In is a web app accessed using any device without downloads or installs for paperless site management. Affordable monthly subscriptions are by jobsite for an unlimited number of users. Free trials and volume discounts available. Experienced jobsite superintendents, project, safety, personnel and cost managers are hard to find and keep. SSCI’s paperless digital automation saves them hours a day and allows them to be builders, not bureaucrats or paper pushers: 1. Field operations -- Field operations managers all need to know who's on site, why, for what reason, for how long, and approved by whom. SSCI automates field operations data capture, distribution, archival and integration for a savings of at least 2.50USD per jobsite check-in. 2. Daily log creation and archival -- Paper records are terrible for operations and compliance. SSCI eliminates daily log data entry and makes compliance archival and retrieval automatic. 3. Worker onboarding, badging & initial training – The time spent by field managers to onboard workers adds to overhead and distracts from construction. SSCI makes onboarding employees, subcontractors and vendors mostly self-service. 4. Worker profiles – Jobsite workers can be employees, subcontractors or vendors but field managers rarely know their employers, skills and legal employment status. SSCI makes worker profile data, images and documents available to field managers. 5. Jobsite security – Security and safety plans require jobsite access controls that prevent unauthorized access. Theft losses are up, untrained workers are a safety risk, and publicly funded projects like schools often require background checks, and more and more states are requiring proof of all workers' legal employment status. SSCI enhances jobsite security control by alerting superintendents of check-in screening failures and/or the arrival of new or unauthorized workers. 6. Remote jobsite monitoring -- Not all jobs are big enough to need full-time onsite superintendents and safety managers, and managers can't be everywhere at once. And superintendents can’t be onsite everyday anyways. SSCI makes remote & multi-site jobsite management possible by automating so many management tasks and making the data available in real-time with costly travel between sites. 7. Project management – Project management software needs timely jobsite workforce updates to assure schedules are on track. but superintendents are overburdened and dislike data entry tasks. SSCI makes daily project plan updates mostly automatic and easy for superintendents and field engineers. 8. Subcontractor management – Jobsites are staffed by workers from multiple companies and all such workers need to comply with the project, safety and security plans. SSCI makes onboarding in the field easy and subcontractor compliance verifiable. 9. Safety screening -- Safety plans require training before building begins and frequent reminders as construction proceeds. OSHA expects evidence that training was delivered and safety plans enforced. SSCI makes jobsite safety requirements, reminders, change notices and visitor waivers an automated part of every check in. 10. Safety training – Safety plans require training in the field and proof it was delivered. SSCI tracks who viewed safety videos and attended field training (aka “tool talks”). 11. Safety alerts – Safety plans require jobsite emergency communications if there’s an incident or accident. SSCI can notify everyone checked-in onsite what they need to do. 12. Safety reference documents – Safety plans require documents at every jobsite describing how to handle or treat hazardous substances. SSCI makes paperless Safety Data Sheets available to everyone on all jobsites. 13. Wage and invoice validation -- Wage and invoice overcharges or false claims can add up if timesheet data cannot be validated and only relies on a superintendent’s memory. Having a second source of data helps with prevailing wage cases too. SSCI makes hourly pay validation possible by providing a comparison to timecard data which is often not entered everyday at the end of the shift. SSCI also captures subcontractor or vendor attendance making t&m invoice processing easier. 14. Safety and incident claims – Safety and risk management plans require workers to notify management immediately after any incident, and management needs good contemporaneous data to defend against claims. SSCI makes both possible by requiring workers to “check-out without incident” and recording all their screening questions and answers.

Safe Site Check In

Vizcab has deployed a security and continuous improvement system in partnership with Cogedim:

LCA campaign on more than 12,000 homes and 40,000 m² of offices
A series of regional training sessions to disseminate feedback from the campaign and make it easier to learn how to use the tools
Deployment of a series of Vizcab tools customised for Cogedim:
Vizcab Library integrating Cogedim's library of building systems (macro-components + regional scenarios) developed by its technical department
Vizcab Explo to estimate the carbon performance of a project at an early stage
Vizcab Exam with a personalised alert system in the event of an anomaly in a study at an advanced stage
Vizcab Analytics to visualise and monitor the organisation's carbon trajectory
Inies Explorer for real-time access to industry data to guide large-scale decarbonisation choices
And regular exchanges to share knowledge and ideas.

Cogedim : Ensuring the environmental transition of its organisation

We are the leading 360° Building Carbon Platform, focusing on the embodied carbon impact of materials and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), offering comprehensive solutions from carbon budgeting to regulatory accounting and reporting. Our services benefit the entire construction value chain, with a primary focus on empowering developers to formulate high-ROI carbon-to-cost strategies. Vizcab harnesses an ever-expanding building carbon data lake encompassing 12 million square meters of construction, simplifying data science and machine learning. We prioritize collaboration and cooperation, exemplified by our API strategy connecting the entire construction ecosystem to our cutting-edge technologies.

Vizcab

BIMWERX currently have 25 projects utilising ReviCheck to improve their services to their clients.

At BIMWERX, are committed to providing clients with the best possible services. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the key to improving the construction industry, and they are constantly looking for new ways to use BIM to deliver better results for clients. One of the ways that have been able to improve our services is by using ReviCheck. ReviCheck is a cloud-based software solution that helps construction teams ensure that they are always working with the latest versions of their drawings. This is essential for avoiding costly mistakes and delays. ReviCheck works by using QR codes to identify each drawing uniquely. 

BIMWERX: How ReviCheck Helps Us Provide Better Services to Our Clients

ReviCheck is a game-changer in construction document management. It seamlessly integrates QR code technology with Autodesk Revit, ensuring all stakeholders access the latest data. The problem of outdated drawings, which plagues construction sites with 25% of drawings being out of date, is solved through real-time document status checks using the ReviCheck mobile app.

ReviCheck Tutorial 02 - Web Portal Settings

ReviCheck Tutorial 03 - Revit Plugin Tutorial

Revit Plug-in that Saves Money - ReviCheck Revit Plug-in Tutorial

ReviCheck

This client came to us looking for a multifunctional space where they could entertain and host family. Our 350-square-foot Mighty Studio checked every box. Plus, the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors would mean that they could take full advantage of the California sunshine.

Mighty Buildings is committed to environmentally-friendly design. Our units are sustainable and energy efficient. This client also opted for the solar panel upgrade, which means that they can reduce their carbon footprint even further.

Read more: https://mightybuildings.com/projects/studio-livermore

Studio in Livermore

Giraffe was rolled out to all of TCC’s offices in the U.S. Having Giraffe accessible to TCC’s development team will save weeks of work across hundreds of projects a year.

Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global real estate developer, engaged Giraffe to save their development teams valuable time when assessing dozens of sites for potential development.
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“We were in need of a tool set that gave our team an edge when exploring new development opportunities, especially since we would often review dozens of sites at a time to find the best option. By implementing Giraffe, our team was able to move at a faster speed when analyzing opportunities – our ability to assess a site went from weeks to hours with virtually no consultant involvement. Having this time back is incredibly valuable to our team and our business.” – Andrew Wallace, Senior Development Manager, TCC

After a six-month pilot program, Giraffe was rolled out to all of TCC’s offices in the U.S. The system is used to save TCC’s team valuable time and as a powerful communication device, bringing visual clarity to the firm’s pursuit process and stopping ideas from getting lost in
translation.

While Giraffe has unlocked significant success at TCC, this could only have been made possible by TCC’s appetite for continuous innovation. Having Giraffe accessible to TCC’s development team will save weeks of work across hundreds of projects a year, which translates into several years worth of development time in a single year.

Learn more at: 

https://www.giraffe.build/post/trammell-crow-company-weeks-to-hours?utm_campaign=Trammell%20Crow%20Use%20Case&utm_content=239562773&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-29334840

Trammell Crow Company - Andrew Wallace, Senior Development Manager

Trammell Crow Company 'Weeks to hours'

Giraffe allows you to draw, automate parts of your design, analyze your design outcomes and accelerate your processes. Map, Pencil, Calculator Quick and Precise. Follow your instincts. Draw a massing in position in seconds. Smart and connected. Easily manage your assumptions and define custom metrics. Instant Analysis. As you sketch, Giraffe shows you up-to-date yields to assess your design. Collaborate Seamlessly. Work together in real time. See your team’s updates instantly. Supercharged workflows. Generative drawing tools automate tedious tasks. Data driven decisions Contextualize success. Host, style, and share map data easily. Add filters and tools to bring your data alive. A world of knowledge. Connect to any geodatabase, internal or external, effortlessly. Giraffe handles the authentication. Nimble Calculations. Define and share quantitative analytics with a low-code, spreadsheet-like syntax. Extensible capability. Use the SDK to build beautiful custom apps, in hours. Captivate your audience Simple, engaging, and attractive. Clearly communicate projects from all angles. Engagement Assets. Illustrate, annotate and share with a few clicks. Tell your story. Give your stakeholders an immersive view of the potential you see for a site. Include everyone. Increase community engagement with viewer-level access that includes context and images. Portfolio scale Structure corporate knowledge. Complement your existing knowledge base with Giraffe's simple spatial knowledge base. Track projects or opportunities on a map or a kanban board. Unlock potential. Every design, assumption, data layer, and calculation is usable in any other project for anyone with permission. Democratize Knowledge. Designers, cost planners, and portfolio managers - everyone sees the data they need in the way they want. Safe and structured. Workspaces, teams, templates, and permissions are carefully designed, making data management simple and secure.

Giraffe Technology

The Brigade Group, a leading property developer in India, wanted to reduce the turnaround time for commercial testfits significantly. To do this, they realised that the client-facing sales team had to be empowered to make minor design changes without the intervention of the design team to speed up decision-making. 

The Client
The Brigade Group is one of the largest property developers in India, with well over 70 million sqft of developed space across the country. Their portfolio boasts developments across diverse property segments, including commercial, residential, retail and hospitality. They recently launched their own co-working brand 'BuzzWorks' with a portfolio of over 5 million sqft.



Commercial Testfits Created Rapidly with Snaptrude

BoQ of a Commercial Interior Project Auto-Generated on Snaptrude

Commercial Testfits Delivered in 90mins 

Snaptrude is a collaborative design tool for architects and interior designers. Design teams can build efficient buildings, with data & automation,  saving weeks’ worth of effort. Collaborate with your team in real-time for faster feedback and approvals. As Snaptrude works on a web browser, you can work on any device, from anywhere in the world. Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, 3DSMax, ArchiCad, Vectorworks

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Learn how Ware Malcomb saved $200-$300k in non-billable hours

In this case study, we explore:

Developing a multifamily market
Reducing site planning time
2D to 3D modeling

How Ware Malcomb uses TestFit as a marketing tool

TestFit is the real estate feasibility platform that makes it easy to do site planning for developers, architects, and contractors who want to maximize site potential and get the right deals done faster. TestFit takes care of tedious tasks like counting parking stalls, drafting iterations, and calculating yield on cost by generating rapid concept iterations based on your parametric input. Our AI configurators optimize the best design solutions for every site with real-time insights into design, constructability, and cost so you can save time on site planning, reduce risk on acquiring deals and increase potentials for all your sites.

TestFit

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

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

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

Data Grows in Volume and Complexity

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

Conclusion

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

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

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

Streamlining Seismic Mitigation Work with Ideate BIMLink

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Why choose Ideate BIMLink?
Linking Revit and Excel with Ideate BIMLink enables you to export data from Revit to Excel, streamlining data management tasks and dramatically reducing the time they take to perform. By creating a bidirectional connection between the model and a spreadsheet environment, teams can extract large volumes of element data, edit parameters in bulk, validate information, and apply changes using Excel&rsquo;s powerful sorting, filtering, and formula tools. This eliminates the need to manually open and edit individual elements in Revit, significantly reducing repetitive work and the risk of human error.
Importing data from Excel back into Revit means that your models are instantly updated with approved changes, helping ensure they remain clean, coordinated, and accurate. Ideate BIMLink provides access to nearly all instance and type parameters, including many that are difficult to manage efficiently using native Revit schedules alone. This expanded access gives teams greater control over project data, improves consistency across models, supports internal standards, simplifies model auditing, and strengthens overall data governance practices. It also enables collaboration with stakeholders who may not work directly in Revit but can safely contribute through structured Excel-based workflows.
Boost the Power of Ideate BIMLink with Ideate Automation
Add Ideate Automation to your subscription* to reduce the cost of repetitive BIM tasks by letting them run in the background while your staff focuses on higher-value work. This scripting solution can be run manually or scheduled to operate at convenient times, providing just-in-time insight into key Revit model metrics while automating essential workflows such as:
Producing document issue records Exporting PDFs Exporting health check data Preparing COBie data drops Generating quantity takeoff data
By automating these recurring processes, teams improve efficiency, strengthen data accuracy, increase consistency, reduce risk, and deliver more predictable project outcomes without interrupting daily production workflows across projects.
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Construction Phase

InspectMind AI helps engineers review hundreds of pages of drawings in minutes instead of hours.
InspectMind AI is an AI-powered plan review and code compliance platform built for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The platform automatically analyzes construction drawings, engineering plans, and technical documents to identify code violations, design inconsistencies, and constructability issues before projects move into permitting or construction.
Traditional plan review and QA processes require engineers, architects, and reviewers to manually analyze hundreds or thousands of pages of drawings. This process is time-consuming, expensive, and prone to human error. InspectMind AI accelerates this process by using advanced artificial intelligence models trained on construction drawings, building codes, and engineering standards.
Users upload their project plans directly to InspectMind, and the AI system analyzes the drawings sheet-by-sheet. The platform detects issues such as missing details, dimension conflicts, structural inconsistencies, accessibility violations, and code compliance risks. InspectMind then generates a structured report highlighting the detected issues along with visual references to the affected drawings.
The platform is designed for engineers, architects, developers, contractors, plan reviewers, and government agencies who want to reduce risk and improve design quality. By catching issues early in the design process, InspectMind helps teams avoid expensive rework, delays during permitting, and construction change orders.
InspectMind AI supports a wide range of building codes and standards including IBC, ADA, NFPA, and local jurisdictional codes. The system can analyze architectural drawings, structural plans, engineering reports, and construction documentation.
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InspectMind AI dramatically reduces manual review time, improves plan quality, and helps project teams move faster from design to construction.

InspectMind AI

Catch construction mistakes before they get built

AI-Powered Site Documentation: An InspectMIND Case Study

Featuring InspectMind AI at the AEC Innovate Conference

Featuring InspectMIND at the AEC Innovate Conference

Tools Leading the Way in the AEC+Tech Community

Using AI to Automate Building Inspections

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

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

ARES Commander includes BIM drawings automation features.

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

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

DWG Drawings Automation for BIM - ARES Commander Product Review | Niknaz Aftahi of aec+tech

BIM Drawings Automation: From Revit & IFC to DWG in ARES Commander

450+ Dynamic Blocks in Tool Palettes and Trinity Block Library in ARES Commander

AI for CAD in DWG: ARES AI Assist (aka A3) 

Switch from AutoCAD or other AutoCAD Alternatives to ARES effortlessly

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AEC Companies "9 results"

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