Renovation of Existing Buildings
Planning with existing structures is a recurring challenge for designers. In Revit, a timetable (phases) is used for this purpose to make it easier for users to navigate the...
Data Storage for Model-Based Communication
To quickly locate documents and files within each project, it is recommended to use a consistent folder structure.This process standard explains the best practices for saving...
4D Planning
In 4D planning, this refers to the ability to incorporate and simulate schedules and construction processes into a model. This provides a better basis for alternative planning and...
3D Section
One of the advantages of Revit is that it uses components. This simultaneously creates a three-dimensional model.This article explains all the possibilities within Revit’s 3D...
Safety zone
Exporting DWG files from Revit
Getting Started with a TGA Central Model
All Revit files relevant to the project should be central models (central project models), as only central models allow a project team to work on them simultaneously.This article...
Issue Manager in ArchiCAD
In the following article, we will describe the features and structure of ArchiCAD’s new Issue Manager. We’ll explain how to create or edit new issues and how you can use this tool...
Parts lists and view templates
This article describes how to use the component lists and view templates preconfigured in the template for structural engineering, architecture, and building services engineering,...
BIM Standard Austria
The Austrian BIM Standard was originally one of the most widely recognized BIM guidelines in the world—but unfortunately, it has yet to find widespread practical application. This...
Copy and Monitor
This process standard describes Revit's built-in "Copy/Track" and "Coordination Check" features, which allow changes to Revit objects to be propagated across files and tracked.On...
Solibri | Create a classification rule
Solibri (Office), an IFC validation software, offers a "Classification" feature that allows users to perform user-friendly recategorization based on existing model information—or...
Linear Configurators
General Parameters
Parameters are the carriers of information for model elements. They are the "I" in BIM and are used for communication and control.This article describes the wide variety of...
Using Revit Families in Linear
Classification Manager in ArchiCAD
This article describes the Classification Manager and its function in ArchiCAD (AC). In ArchiCAD, model elements or building materials should be classified according to one or...
Sizing cables
"Dimension Piping" allows you to adjust the dimensions of piping in building services design, thereby streamlining a time-consuming step in Revit. This feature enables you to...
Open BIM and Closed BIM
The construction industry in German-speaking countries (and especially the design sector) is highly fragmented—most design firms (e.g., 90% of all architectural firms) have fewer...
Visualization
In the context of BIM, visualization software refers to plug-ins or standalone solutions designed to provide high-quality graphical representations of digital building models....
Template
The cornerstone of successful BIM implementation and efficient processes is the extensive set of presets that control the software’s internal automation and workflows—commonly...