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Cloud-based requirements and space planning platform for AEC/O collaboration

Centralized data management platform that consolidates building requirements, room data, equipment specifications, and design standards across the entire project lifecycle. Enables real-time multi-disciplinary collaboration through bi-directional integrations with Revit, ArchiCAD, IFC, and other BIM tools. Supports design validation, change management, and facility operations with 70+ built-in PDF reports and Excel exports.

Not publicly specified (Acquired by Nemetschek in 2017 for €24.5M) raisedEstablished
Founded 2011 · Dominant position in healthcare and airport projects; used by major AEC firms across Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia (39 countries, available in 18 languages)
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Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architecture, engineering, and construction teams struggle to maintain a single source of truth for building requirements across multiple models and disciplines. Design teams spend hours manually tracking room data, equipment lists, and specifications across disconnected Revit, ArchiCAD, and Excel files. Change management becomes chaotic as different stakeholders work with outdated information, leading to costly rework during design and construction.

The Solution

Cloud-based platform that centralizes all building data (room requirements, equipment, specifications, design standards) into a single synchronized database. Bi-directional integrations with Revit, ArchiCAD, IFC, and Solibri enable automatic data synchronization across multiple models. Real-time access, change logging (who changed what and when), and 70+ automated reports eliminate manual data consolidation and ensure all team members work from current information.

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSWeb-basedDesktop/PluginCloud-based
Integrations
Autodesk RevitGraphisoft ArchiCADIFC (openBIM)SolibriAutodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)Catenda HubOMNITWINStreamBIMdTwinHyparTwinfinity
Project Phases
Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration, Operations/FM
Project Types
Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, Industrial, Hospitality, Aviation, Government, Mixed-Use

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Room lists, Design standards, Equipment specifications, Project requirements
Optional:Building programs, Equipment schedules, Design guidelines, Performance criteria, Cost data
Formats:IFC (import/export), Revit (via plugin), ArchiCAD (via plugin), Excel (import/export), PDF specifications
Output
What you get
Format:Centralized building database with multi-format reporting
Fields:Room data sheets, Equipment lists, Material schedules, Design specifications, Change logs, Validation reports, COBie outputs, Custom reports
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Collaborative data management platform (not AI-based)
Accuracy:Real-time synchronization ensures data consistency across all BIM models and stakeholders
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project-based retention (duration determined by organization; data retained indefinitely until project deactivation)
Training:Not publicly specified (no AI model training)
Compliance:ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2+), CSA STAR Level 1 Self-assessment available upon request, Daily backups with disaster recovery (4-hour RTO), SOC 2 compliance via hosting provider (AWS)
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API documentation
Method:REST API (Admin System API and Database API)

Use Cases

  • ·Healthcare facility planning with equipment room data and infection control requirements
  • ·Airport and transportation hub planning with technical specifications and operational standards
  • ·Multi-disciplinary design validation ensuring compliance with client requirements across Revit, ArchiCAD, and MEP tools
  • ·Design-to-operations handover with COBie outputs and facilities management data
  • ·Large complex projects requiring centralized requirements management across 20+ stakeholders
  • ·Public building projects requiring standards compliance and public procurement documentation

Pricing

Free
Not publicly specified
Pro
Subscription-based ($163-€150/month for small projects; pricing scales with project area)
Enterprise
Enterprise agreements available for multiple projects with custom features and support
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-04
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