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BIM for Construction

Autodesk
Autodesk Construction Solutions
Discover the benefits for BIM for Construction!  By leveraging digital design data and content across project teams, construction firms can use information to perform quantity takeoffs, visualize and analyze constructability through 4D simulation and clash detection, and win more clients by reducing change orders, accelerating project schedules, and reducing project costs. Visit the Construction Solutions site for free access to webcasts, tutorials, screencasts, whitepapers and more.

Selvaag Bluethink AS
Bluethink Applications
Bluethink Applications include three software solutions for architects, consultants, contractors and owners: Bluethink House Designer automatically applies knowledge to support design decisions, engineering detailing and analysis. Bluethink Supervisor brings knowledge to the construction process through digital building information models and quality documentation. Bluethink Experience captures and organizes experience and knowledge.

Beck Technology
DProfiler with RSMeans
Beck Technology has developed a first of its kind macro BIM solution, called DProfiler. Using included RSMeans data or Timberline data, DProfiler combines conceptual estimating, modeling, energy analysis, and scope definition into a single platform. Beck Technology offers DProfiler software and cost modeling services to contractors, architects and owners.

Solibri
Solibri Model Checker

Solibri Model Checker analyzes Building Information Models for design integrity, quantities, accessibility, and constructability. It includes visualization, walkthrough, interference detection, model aggregation and collaboration. The building model is checked for design flaws, while validating that the model complies with building codes and organizational best practices. Solibri offers flexible licensing options.


Vela Systems
Vela Systems Field BIM™ Software

Vela has partnered with Autodesk and Tekla to extend the information contained within BIM to the field, a concept called Field BIM. Processes like materials tracking, work list, punch list, and commissioning are all Field BIM applications.  Construction teams benefit from time savings, Owners benefit from BIM-enabled handover documents.


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