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BIM content management for AEC teams

Content management platform that bridges content silos so AEC design teams can search, find, and reuse any file type across project lifecycles through visual interface and automated indexing.

Not publicly disclosed raisedGrowth Stage
Founded 2016 · Gensler, Perkins&Will, IMEG, LEO A DALY, Populous
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

AEC teams waste 30+ minutes daily searching for files across content silos, with projects involving 100,000+ digital files (50x higher than a decade ago). Information becomes trapped in .RVT files and scattered across multiple cloud storage systems.

The Solution

Visual content management platform indexes all file types (BIM, CAD, images, documents) without moving files from original locations. AI-powered search with thumbnails, tags, and filters helps teams find content in seconds across network storage and cloud platforms.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSDesktop AppPlugin
Integrations
Autodesk RevitAutoCADCivil 3DSketchUpRhino3ds MaxBIM 360Microsoft OneDriveSharePointGoogle DriveBoxDropbox
Disciplines
Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mep Engineering, Construction
Workflows
Visualization & Presentation
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use, Industrial
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Digital files to index, Network or cloud storage access
Optional:BIM models, Project schedules, Tags and metadata
Formats:RVT, DWG, SKP, 3DM, MAX, PDF, JPG, PNG, Office files, Any file type
Output
What you get
Format:Visual content library with search and preview capabilities
Fields:File thumbnails, Metadata tags, Search filters, Usage analytics, Content organization
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary content indexing and search engine
Accuracy:File-agnostic indexing (methodology not published)
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project-based retention (duration not publicly specified)
Training:Not used for AI model training (content remains in original locations)
Compliance:Claims enterprise security standards (SOC compliance not verified)
API
Integration
Endpoint:Limited API access (Thumbnails API for virtualized content)
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Centralized BIM content library management
  • ·Cross-project asset reuse and standardization
  • ·Revit family and template organization
  • ·Multi-discipline content collaboration
  • ·Project handoff and knowledge transfer
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Free plan: 1 publisher, unlimited consumers, up to 2 channels, 1,500 items/channel
Pro
AVAIL Plan: $25/user/month or $250/user/year (unlimited channels, 50K items/channel)
Enterprise
Enterprise Plan: $250/user/year (multi-year terms, SSO, analytics, Stream automation)
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-02-01
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Fields Checked (9)
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