Best Building Design & Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software to use
1. Autodesk
AutoCAD including specialized toolsets and get access to
industry-specific functionality, greater mobility with the new web and
mobile apps, and the latest feature updates. Speed up your work with
specialized features & libraries for mechanical design,
architecture, 3D mapping, and more while working in a familiar AutoCAD
interface. Only AutoCAD, with the new web and mobile apps, gives you the
freedom and flexibility to work on anything, anywhere, at any time.
Design and draft using the latest features and functionality included in
subscriber-only updates.
2. Revit
Revit software is built for Building Information Modeling (BIM),
helping professionals design, build, and maintain higher-quality, more
energy-efficient buildings. Using the information-rich models created
with Autodesk Revit software, architects, engineers, and construction
firms can collaborate to make more-informed decisions earlier in the
design process to deliver projects more efficiently. Any design changes
made in Revit models are automatically updated throughout the model,
keeping designs and documentation coordinated and more reliable.
Autodesk Revit includes features for architectural design, mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing, structural engineering, and construction,
providing a comprehensive solution for the entire building project team.
3. SketchUp
SketchUp is the most popular 3D modeling and design tool in the world, SketchUp users
model everything from treehouses to intricate, energy-efficient
buildings, SketchUp is
both intuitive and powerful for professionals and creatives of all
kinds.
The suite of tools within the program enhances workflows and creative
concepts across a variety of industries including architecture,
engineering, construction, woodworking, interior design, film. Popular products like 3D Warehouse, LayOut, and Viewer
are what make SketchUp tick. Design it, make it and enjoy the process.
4. Navisworks
Navisworks is a project review software designed to allow architecture,
engineering, and construction professionals to review integrated models
and data with stakeholders to better control project outcomes. Navisworks Used primarily in construction industries to complement 3D design packages allows users to open and combine 3D models; navigate around them in real-time; and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances the package adding interference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing.
5. Archicad
Archicad is a professional building information modeling software solution
complying with all digital-delivery requirements, offering an intuitive
design environment, accurate building information management, open
collaboration and automated documentation. Archicad offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment buildings, interiors, urban areas. It is a complete design suite with 2D and 3D drafting, visualization and other building information modeling functions for architects, designers and planners.
6. Vectorworks
Vectorworks Architect is the industry’s only BIM modeling, drafting and
documentation software built with the design process in mind. As the
architect’s BIM tool, the software enables you to tackle complex ideas
in 2D and 3D, refine construction details, increase your energy
efficiency and streamline costs. Additionally, high-quality renderings
can be created with ease and directly inside files thanks to default
textures within thousands of Vectorworks content library objects and our
easy-to-use Renderworks features.
7. SolidWorks
SolidWorks Electrical 3D enables you to place electrical components and use SolidWorks routing technology to automatically interconnect electrical
design elements within a 3D model. 2D schematics and 3D models are
synchronized bi-directionally in real time so any changes are
automatically updated SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering computer program that runs primarily on Windows, MacOS, It is a solid modeler, and utilizes a parametric feature-based approach which was initially developed by PTC (Creo/Pro-Engineer) to create models and assemblies.
8. DataCAD
DataCAD is a computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software for 2D and 3D architectural design and drafting, it runs exclusively on Windows-based operating systems, and was one of the first PC-based CADD programs developed specifically for architects. It is a professional-level Architectural CADD program for design,
presentation, and documentation. DataCAD is one of the few software
applications that are developed specifically for Architects, and it is
the only CADD software ever to be endorsed by the American Institute of
Architects.
9. BIM Track
BIM
Track is a web-based communication platform that empowers your team
with better coordination workflows. BIM Track provides a central hub
for collaboration from design to construction. With direct integrations
information is always at your fingertips, you can get access to your
data anytime, anywhere, either from a desktop or mobile device. Powerful
analytics help understand issue tracking performance through precise
KPIs. They promote OpenBIM workflow solutions by supporting IFC (Industry
Foundation Classes) and BCF (BIM Collaboration Format).
10. MicroStation
MicroStation advanced parametric 3D modeling and intelligent drafting capabilities
enable infrastructure professionals of any discipline to collaborate on
and deliver projects of any scale and complexity. You and your team can
aggregate work in MicroStation, including designs and models created
with Bentley’s discipline-specific modeling applications. As a result,
you can create comprehensive, multi-discipline BIM models,
documentation, and other deliverables. MicroStation and all Bentley BIM
applications are built on the same comprehensive modeling platform. You
therefore can easily progress your MicroStation work into
discipline-specific workflows with Bentley’s design and analytical
modeling applications. With this flexibility, each member of your
project team has exactly the right application for the work they need to
do.
