BIM_Tools_Matrix

Revit Architecture Autodesk Creating and reviewing3D modelsAutodesk® Revit® technology is Autodesk’s platform for building informationmodeling. Built on the Revit platform, Autodesk® Revit® Architecture softwareis a complete, discipline-specific building design and documentation systemsupporting all phases of design, from conceptual studies through the mostdetailed construction drawings, documentation and schedules.Architectural Modeling and parametricdesign.DProfiler Beck Technology Conceptual Design andCost EstimationThe company’s flagship program, called DProfiler™, integrates conceptual 3Dmodeling with cost estimating intelligence enabling project teams to evaluatemore alternatives in less time with better clarity before moving into designdevelopment3D conceptual modeling with real-time costestimatingBentley Architecture Bentley Systems Creating and reviewing3D modelsBentley's fully integrated multi-disciplinary products empower architects,structural engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanicalengineers, energy assesors, site designers, and other professionals to design,Architectural Modeling SketchUp Google Conceptual 3DModelingA 3D sketching software for the conceptual phases of design. Conceptual Design Modeling ArchiCAD GraphisoftConceptual 3DArchitectual ModelArchiCAD was the first object oriented BIM Architectural application availablein the commercial market, and the only BIM architectural application runningon the MAC platform, as well as WindowsArchitectual Model Creation Vectorworks Designer Nemetschek Conceptual 3DModelingFrom design concept to construction documentation and every design phasein between, Vectorworks Designer marries precision 2D drafting and flexible3D modeling with state of the art technology.Architectual Model Creation Tekla Structures Tekla Conceptual 3DModelingTekla Structures is primarily a structural authoring tool, however it is possibleto create conceptual models, as well.A structural 3D Model Application Affinity Trelligence Conceptual 3DModelingTrelligence Affinity focuses on architectural progamming and schematicdesigns that fast-forward BIM into the pre-design phase, thereby providingboth time and rom design concept to construction documentation and everydesign phase in between, Vectorworks Designer marries precision 2D draftingand flexible 3D modeling with state of the art technology.A 3D Model Application for early conceptdesignVico Office Vico Software Conceptual 5DModelingVico Office allows GCs to combine BIMs from Revit, Tekla,ArchiCAD, CAD-Duct, and IFC files. The “whole model” (whatever its level ofdetail) can then be coordinated, scheduled and estimated5D conceptual model which can beused to generate cost and schedule dataRevit Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture AutodeskArchitecture and sitedesignAutodesk® Revit® technology is Autodesk’s platform for building informationmodeling. Built on the Revit platform, Autodesk® Revit® Architecture softwareis a complete, discipline-specific building design and documentation systemsupporting all phases of design, from conceptual studies through the mostdetailed construction drawings, documentation and schedules.Architectural Modeling and parametricdesign.Revit Structure Autodesk Structural Same as above, but for Structural design Structural Modeling and parametric design Revit MEP, AutoCADMEPAutodesk MEP Same as above, but for MEP design, modeling to support analysis MEP modeling Bentley BIM Suite -Includes MicroStation,Bentley Architecture,Bentley Structural,Bentley BuildingMechanical Systems,Bentley Building Electrical Systems,Bentley Building Electrical Systems for AutoCAD, Generative Design and Generative Components Bentley Systems Multi-disciplineEach discipline-specific application provides an informed work environment tosupport the design and documentation process throughout all phases of theproject lifecycle–from conceptual design and construction documentation tocoordination and construction and allow distributed teams to“build as one”within a managed environment. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a wayof approaching the design and documentation of building projects – bymodeling and managing not just graphics, but also information. Thisinformation allows the automatic generation of drawings and reports, designanalysis, schedule simulation, facilities management, and more – ultimatelyenabling the building team to make better-informed decisions and to producebetter buildings. Generative design enables architects and engineers to pursuedesigns and achieve results that were virtually unthinkable before. Usingassociative parametrics and computational methods, designers can explore abroad range of "what-if" alternatives for even the most complex buildings,quickly and easily. Prerequisites: MicroStation® v8.5.2 or higher , MicrosoftWord & Excel (for reporting), Supports DGN,DWG,DXF, PDF, IFC, SKP,3DS,CIS2,gbXML and more..Architectural, Structural, Mechanical,Electrical and Generative Components - allwithin the 3D modeling environmentDigital Project Gehry Technologies Multi-discipline Gehry Technologies combined PLM's 3D design and management capabilitieswith project experience gained with using Dassault Systemes' 3D solutionsover the years to create Digital Project, a CATIA-based building informationmodeling (BIM) system. A platform which combines Dassault Systemes'solutions and dedicated software developed by Gehry Technologiesspecifically for building industry systems, Digital Project generates a singledigital model which can be accessed and modified by all teams participating inthe same building projects.Digital Project Designer is a high-performance 3D modeling tool forarchitectural design, engineering, andconstruction. Designer provides anextensive set of tools for creating andmanaging building information throughoutthe building lifecycle.Digital Project MEP Systems Routing Gehry Technologies MEPDigital Product Systems Routing is a design application that enables systemplanners to reserve the space needed for functional and detail layouts ofHVAC, raceways, and plumbing. MEP planners can optimize their designsanalyzing spatial needs and installation sequencesMEP Design SketchUp Google Multi-discipline In addition to conceptual sketching, SketchUP can be used to create multi-disciplinary 3D models and basic site design.3D Architectural and Structural modeling ArchiCAD Graphisoft Architecture, MEP andsite designArchiCAD was the first object oriented BIM Architectural application availablein the commercial market, and the only BIM architectural application runningon the MAC platform, as well as Windows3D Architectural Modeling Vectorworks Nemetschek Architecture From design concept to construction documentation and every design phasein between, Vectorworks Designer marries precision 2D drafting and flexible3D modeling with state of the art technology.3D Architectural Modeling Fastrak CSC (UK)Structural Fastrak Builiding Designer provides the most comprehensive range ofsolutions available for structural steel building design. The complete physicaldesign model can be created, incorporating timber and concrete members, aswell as steel.3D Structural Modeling SDS/2Design Data Structural SDS/2 is the only product with the built-in intelligence to automatically designconnections using a 3D model with a multitude of options for beams, columns,bracing and joists. A full station of SDS/2 gives you the power to get the jobdone.3D Structural Modeling and Detailing RISA RISA Technologies Structural RISA is a full suite of structural design and analysis applications, in both 2D and3D.Full Suite of Structural Design Applicationsfor steel, wood, concrete, and masonryTekla Structures Tekla Structural Tekla Structures is Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that enablesthe creation and management of accurately detailed, highly constructable 3Dstructural models regardless of material or structural complexity. Tekla modelscan be used to cover the entire building process from conceptual design tofabrication, erection and construction management3D Structural Modeling, Detailing,Fabrication and Construction ManagementCadpipe HVAC AEC Design Group MEP CADPIPE HVAC provides contractors with the ultimate mechanicaldrafting tool. This AutoCAD based program has a full range of rectangular,oval, and round fittings. CADPIPE HVAC contains animperial database based on SMACNA standards and a metric database basedon British standards.3D HVAC Modeling MEP Modeler Graphisoft MEP Where the MEP engineer can provide 3D data, architects are able to importthe consultants MEP model into ArchiCAD using IFC format. In addition tothis generic IFC interface, the MEP Modeler package provides an improvedconnection with AutoCAD MEP 2008/2009 via IFC, using an export plug-incalled ArchiCAD Connection3D MEP Modeling Fabrication for ACADMEP East Coast CAD/CAM MEPEast Coast CAD/CAM, together with Autodesk has developed the first fullyembedded fabrication toolset for HVAC and Piping inside AutoCAD MEPsoftware, the version of AutoCAD® software designed specifically formechanical, electrical and plumbing designers and drafters.MEP detailed Modeling, for Fabrication CAD-Duct Micro ApplicationPackages Ltd.MEPCAD-Duct is a 3D Drafting Software Package that loads as an Application inAutoCAD® or ADT®. The Software provides the Product Libraries andProductivity Tools that allow accurate, detailed Services to be quickly drawnby a competent draftsmen. CAD-Duct contains HVAC, Mechanical, PublicHealth Fitting and Equipment Libraries based on Leading ManufacturersProducts. There are also Electrical Containment and Structural Steel Libraries.3D MEP detailed Modeling, for Fabrication DuctDesigner 3D, PipeDesigner 3DQuickPenInternationalMEPQuickPen's state-of-the-art 3D CAD systems extendAutoCAD functionality to provide sheet metal andpiping-specific detailing solutions. Increase detailingproductivity and accuracy, integrate with fabrication,and reduce costs.3D MEP detailed Modeling HydraCAD Hydratec Fire Protection HydraCAD is a fully integrated 3D software package specialized toward thedesign of fire sprinkler systems and is the most complete and integrated CADpackage available.3D Fire Sprinkler Design and Modeling AutoSPRINK VR M.E.P. CAD Fire Protection AutoSPRINK VR is a stand-alone Fire Sprinkler CAD program for theMicrosoft Windows family of operating systems. AutoSPRINK VRrequires no additional CAD software; it has its own 3D CAD designengine based on object-oriented technology.3D Fire Sprinkler Design and Modeling FireCad Mc4 Software Fire Protection FireCad is a professional software which has been created to design fire netsystems, to calculate fire loads and to verify the stability, seal and thermalinsulation structure coefficient. The program is able to size the sprinklers andhydrants pipe net in any configuration. It is also able to calculate the pumppressurein any pipe net form. FireCad can effectively simulate the realperformance of a fire pipe net.Fire piping network design and modeling AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Civil & Infrastructureand Site LogisticsAutoCAD Civil 3D uses BIM to help civil engineering project teams evaluatemore what-if scenarios earlier in the design process and get transportation,land development and environmental projects done faster and moreefficiently.Site development PowerCivil Bentley Systems Civil & Infrastructureand Site LogisticsPowerCivil for North America automates site design field to finish,with relationship modeling for real-time scenario exploration.Designers, engineers, and surveyors share a single environment.Site development Site Design Site Planning Eagle PointCivil & Infrastructureand Site LogisticsSite Design is a toolkit for situations when a project requires complex sitemodeling and analysis. Site Planning provides a set of tools that professionallandscape architects can use to set up and design elements for a site planSite development Synchro Professional Synchro Ltd.Site Logistics Synchro can be used to display and sequence time-based activitiesto include placement of temporary equipment and material,Scheduling (4D), sequencing Tekla Structures Tekla Site Logistics Tekla Structures software provides fully detailed models forcentralizing essential planning and management data. Construction managerscan visualize the building in its 'as-built' condition, locate the task in thebuilding, and show their team the exact way to proceed.A fully integrated BIM solution based upona structure-centric approachRobot Autodesk Structural Analysis Autodesk® Robot™ Structural Analysis Professional softwareprovides a scalable, country-specific analysis solution forthe structural engineer to analyze many types of structures,including buildings, bridges, civil, and specialty structures.Bi-directional link with Autodesk RevitStructureGreen Building Studio Autodesk Energy Analysis The Autodesk® Green Building Studio® web-based energy analysisservice can help architects and designers perform whole buildinganalysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbonneutrality earlier in the design process.Measure energy use and carbon footprint Ecotect Autodesk Energy Analysis Autodesk® Ecotect® Analysis green building software is acomprehensive sustainable analysis tool that delivers awide range of simulation and analysis functionalitythrough desktop and web-service* platforms.Weather, energy, water, carbonemission analysisStructural Analysis/Detailing-(STAAD.Pro, RAM,ProStructures), Building Performance-(Bentley Hevacomp, Bentley Tas)Bentley SystemsStructuralAnalysis/Detailing,Quantity Take-off,Building PerformanceBentley's fully integrated multi-disciplinary products empower architects,structural engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanicalengineers, energy assesors, site designers, and other professionals to design,analyze, construct and manage buildings of all types and scales. Each discipline-specific application provides an informed work environment to support thedesign and documentation process throughout all phases of the projectlifecycle–from conceptual design and construction documentation tocoordination and construction and allow distributed teams to“build as one”within a managed environment. . Building Information Modeling (BIM) is away of approaching the design and documentation of building projects – bymodeling and managing not just graphics, but also information. Thisinformation allows the automatic generation of drawings and reports, designanalysis, schedule simulation, facilities management, and more – ultimatelyenabling the building team to make better-informed decisions and to producebetter buildings. Generative design enable architects and engineers to pursuedesigns and achieve results that were virtually unthinkable before. Usingassociative parametrics and computational methods, designers can explore abroad range of "what-if" alternatives for even the most complex buildings,Measure, assess and report buildingperformance.Solibri Model Checker Solibri Model Checking &ValidationSolibri Model Checker is a rules-based model checking application. It ispossible to check 3D models for an unlimited number of behaviors, fromegress analysis to ADA compliance, spatial coordination and spatial validationvs. existing specifications.Rules-based checking for compliance andvalidation of all objects in the modelVE-ProIntegratedEnvironmentalSolutions (IES)Energy &Environmental AnalysisIES offers a wide range of energy-related analytical tools for use on 3D models.All aspects of energy analysis and simulationin many areasRISA RISA Technologies Structural Analysis Links to Autodesk Revit Structure Full suite of analysis tools for steel, wood,concrete and masonryDigital Project Gehry Technologies Structural Analysis Digital Project is a suite of tools that include design and analysis of 3D modelsforstructural, mechanical and building behavior.Comprehensive suite of BIM tools basedupon the CATIA CAD engine.GTSTRUDL Georgia Institute ofTechnologyStructural Analysis Structural Analysis tool developed at Georgia Tech Structural Analysis Energy Plus U.S. Department ofEnergy & LBNLEnergy AnalysisEnergyPlus models heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating,and other energy flows as well as water in buildings.Energy Simulation DOE2Lawrence BerkeleyNational Lab (LBNL)Energy AnalysisDOE-2 is a widely used and accepted free warebuilding energy analysis program that can predict the energy use and cost forall types of buildings.Energy Simulation FloVent Mentor Graphics Air Flow/CFD FloVENT is a powerful Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)software that predicts 3D airflow, heat transfer, contamination distributionand comfort indices in and around buildings of all types and sizes.Environmental simulation and analysis Fluent Ansys Air Flow/CFD ANSYS FLUENT software contains the broad physical modelingcapabilities needed to model flow, turbulence, heat transfer, and reactions forindustrial applications ranging from air flow over an aircraft wing tocombustion in a furnace, from bubble columns to oil platforms, from bloodflow to semiconductor manufacturing, and from clean room design towastewater treatment plants.Environmental simulation and analysis Acoustical Room Modeling Software ODEON Acoustical AnalysisOdeon software for simulating the interior acoustics of buildings.From geometry and surface-properties acoustics can be predicted,illustrated and listened to. Sound reinforcement is easilyintegrated in the acoustic predictions. Odeon useimage-source method combined with ray tracing.Acoustic Simulation and Analysis www.odeon.dkApache HVAC IES MEP Analysis ApacheHVAC enables you to simulate heating, ventilation andair-conditioning systems quickly and easily. It uses a flexible component-based approach which enables you to assemble systems on-screen asdesigned.HVAC Plant Simulation Carrier E20-II Carrier MEP Analysis Individual programs are available to assist in heating & coolingload estimating, annual building operating cost estimating, refrigerant pipingsystem design, and economic life cycle analysis.HVAC system analysis TRNSYS Solar Energy Lab/U ofWisconsin & U ofColoradoThermal EnergyAnalysisTRNSYS is a well respected energy simulation tool undercontinual development by a joint team made up of the Solar EnergyLaboratory (SEL) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, The CentreScientifique et Technique du Batiment (CSTB) in Sophia Antipolis, France,Transsolar Energietechnik GmBH in Stuttgart, Germany and Thermal EnergySystems Specialists (TESS) in Madison, Wisconsin.Simulation of performance of thermalenergy systems.CADPIPE CommercialPipe AEC DesignShop Drawing &FabricationAutoCAD-based program with full range of materials, connectiontypes, and fittings for plumbing, pressure, waste and copper pipe.Fabrication Revit MEP Autodesk Shop Drawing Creates detailed shop drawings Detail Design for Shop Drawings SDS/2Design Data Shop Drawing SDS/2 is the only product with the built-in intelligence to automatically designconnections using a 3D model with a multitude of options for beams, columns,bracing and joists. A full station of SDS/2 gives you the power to get the jobdone.Detail Design for Shop Drawings Fabrication for AutoCADMEP East Coast CAD/CAM FabricationEast Coast CAD/CAM, together with Autodesk has developed the first fullyembedded fabrication toolset for HVAC and Piping inside AutoCAD MEPsoftware, the version of AutoCAD® software designed specifically formechanical, electrical and plumbing designers and drafters.Interact with AutoCAD MEP for customlibraries and fabricationCAD-Duct Micro ApplicationPackages Ltd.FabricationCAD-Duct is a 3D Drafting Software Package that loads as an Application inAutoCAD® or ADT®. The Software provides the Product Libraries andProductivity Tools that allow accurate, detailed Services to be quickly drawnby a competent draftsmen. CAD-Duct contains HVAC, Mechanical, PublicHealth Fitting and Equipment Libraries based on Leading ManufacturersProducts. There are also Electrical Containment and Structural Steel Libraries.Use AutoCAD geometry, for fabrication PipeDesigner 3D & Duct Designer 3DQuickPenInternationalFabricationQuickPen's state-of-the-art 3D CAD systems extendAutoCAD functionality to provide sheet metal andUse AutoCAD geometry, for fabrication Tekla Structures Tekla Shop Drawing It streamlines the entire workflow from sales, bidding, costestimation, and conceptual design to detailing, fabrication,erection, and follow-upStructure-centric fabrication Navisworks Manage Autodesk Clash Detection Manage provides facility to import models from wide range of file formats, toperform clash detection and to generate reports in multiple formats (html,xml, viewpoints) as desired.Model-based Clash Detection betweentradesProjectWise Navigator Bentley Clash Detection ProjectWise creates a seamless foundation environment for all Bentleyapplications to extend interoperability.Coordination between models anddisciplinesDigital Project Designer Gehry Technologies Model Coordination Full range of capabilities, from takeoff to estimating, to scheduling and projectmanagementFull featured suite, based upon CATIAapplicationSolibri Model Checker Solibri Spatial Coordination Model Checker is a true BIM application focused on the Informationassociated with model objects and their compliance with established rules orstandards.QA/QC of models based upon rulesets andspatial requirementsSynchro Professional Synchro Ltd.Planning & Scheduling BIM for Delivery from concept to commissioning (versus BIM forDesign or Facilities Operations); Integrated and collaborative3d model based scheduling, budgeting/cost and supply chainmanagement.Schedule-driven site coordination Tekla Structures Tekla ConstructionManagementTekla Structures for construction management is an informationmodel-based software solution that supports contractors, sub-contractors,and project management professionals by helping them to centralize andvisualize project data.Structures is a very broad BIM offering froma structure-centric perspectiveVico Office Vico Software Multiple function Vico Office allows GCs to combine BIMs from Revit, Tekla,ArchiCAD, CAD-Duct, and IFC files. The “whole model” (whatever its level ofdetail) can then be coordinated, scheduled and estimatedAs the level of detail increases,the schedule and estimate become moreprecise.QTO Autodesk Quantity Takeoffs With QTO, cost estimators can create synchronized comprehensive projectviews that combine information from Autodesk Revit applicationsGenerating takeoffs from multipleenvironments both 2D & 3DDProfiler Beck Technology Conceptual Estimates The company’s flagship program, called DProfiler™, integrates conceptual 3Dmodeling with cost estimating intelligence enabling project teams to evaluatemore alternatives in less time with better clarity before moving into designdevelopmentConceptual 3D modeling with costestimating and life cycle operational costsforecastingVisual Applications Innovaya Estimating Innovaya Visual Quantification performs object quantity takeoffaccurately, quickly, and intelligently from Autodesk’s ADT/RevitExtracting quantities and building estimatesfrom ADT & Revit filesVico Takeoff Manager Vico Software Quantity Takeoffs Vico Takeoff Manager™ generates quick and highly accuratemodel- and location-based quantity takeoffs derived from 3D models createdwith leading BIM authoring tools. Since quantity takeoff is a live view, newlypublished and activated model versions result in automatically updatedquantities.Quantity Takeoffs, feeding into estimatingand schedulingNavisworks Simulate Autodesk Scheduling Simulate allows the user to link popular project software with selected objects(or sets of objects) in the 3D model, then to simulate the project's progress.Linking 3D model to popular projectschedule applications (e.g. MS Project orPrimavera)ProjectWise Navigator Bentley Scheduling Schedule Simulator allows the linkage between the major project softwareand selected objects (or sets of objects) in the 3D model, then to simulate theproject's progressLinking 3D model to popular projectschedule applications (e.g. MS Project orPrimavera)Visual Simulation Innovaya Scheduling Visual Simulation makes it possible to link the Revit model with the leadingproject software, then to simulate the progress of the projectLinking 3D model to popular projectschedule applications (e.g. MS Project orPrimavera)Synchro Professional Synchro Scheduling BIM for Delivery from concept to commissioning (versus BIMfor Design or Facilities Operations); Integrated andcollaborative 3d model based scheduling,budgeting/cost and supply chain management.Bi-directional linking to popular projectschedule applications (e.g. MS Project orPrimavera)Tekla Structures Tekla Scheduling It is a model based solution that supports contractors,sub-contractors and project management professionalsby centralizing project data into a visual 3D and 4D context.Schedule driven by link betweenmodel and project softwareVico Control Vico Software Scheduling Using Control, planners can design significantly compressed schedules withoutincreasing risk. The incorporation of locations, estimated quantities andproductivity rates early in the planning phase yields clear, accurate, andfeasible schedulesSchedule is scientifically derivedfrom the resource-loaded, cost-loaded,location-based BIMDigital Exchange Server ADEPT ProjectDeliveryFile Sharing andCommunicationA user friendly environment for file sharing which can be customized for eachuser/project. Allows setting of security/access levels and versioning of allmodel (or generic document) files.Project-centric, auto-tracking, supportsBIM protocol in collaborative processBuzzsaw Autodesk File Sharing Autodesk Buzzsaw collaborative project management streamlines the wayyour project teams work together.A repository for all project relateddocuments and files.Constructware Autodesk Collaboration Delivered on-demand, helps construction organizationsstandardize and optimize business processes and controlcostsWeb-based suite of management tools forconstruction projectsProjectDox Avolve File Sharing A central repository for all project communication and documents electronic plan submission,review, tracking and archiving。