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Discover how Revit models enhance project planning through better visualisation, collaboration, clash detection and cost estimation.
Specifiers are asking for your products in multiple file formats, but which ones should you actually invest in? This comprehensive guide breaks down the essential BIM formats (Revit, Archicad, AutoCAD, SketchUp, IFC, and 3DS), explains when each is used, and provides strategic recommendations for building product manufacturers looking to maximise their digital content ROI while meeting specifier needs.
While the industry gets excited about impressive 3D renders and VR walkthroughs – what some call “Hollywood BIM” – the reality is that 2D construction details still do much of the heavy lifting in real project delivery. Yet most manufacturers overlook this critical component when developing their BIM strategy. For products like waterproofing membranes, flashings, and structural interfaces, well-crafted 2D details showing exactly how products integrate with surrounding elements can be more valuable to specifiers than any 3D family.
“We already use AutoCAD for all our projects – isn’t that BIM?” At IGS Group, we hear this question with surprising frequency. It represents one of the most persistent and costly misconceptions in the AEC industry today: the idea that simply using AutoCAD constitutes a Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow. Let’s explore the distinction and how this confusion can hinder your chances of getting specified.
Virtual Showroom files package an entire manufacturer BIM library into one Revit project for faster browsing, selection and implementation. Learn what they are and why we use them to the benefit of both manufacturers and specifiers.
BIM content isn’t just a technical requirement anymore, it’s become a powerful marketing channel that smart building product manufacturers are using to build stronger relationships with specifiers and drive more specifications. But creating great BIM content is only half the battle. The real value comes from integrating it strategically into your broader marketing efforts.
Many designers and specifiers often ask ‘is it free to download from BIMcontent.com?’ Learn how and why quality-controlled BIM content can be free.
Having a Revit license can be a solid investment for manufacturers who have specific use cases in mind. But did you know there’s actually a ‘light’, far cheaper version of Revit called Revit LT? Could this be a viable option for you? Let’s take a look!
Creating Revit content isn’t just about modelling geometry. While both CAD and BIM software such as Revit includes geometric modelling capabilities, the primary use case – and therefore the requirements of the object-based models – are very different.
Instead of creating BIM content for your entire product offering in one go, breaking it into pre-planned phases offers some unique advantages. Let’s explore why a phased approach can sometimes be the best strategy for manufacturers looking to develop a BIM content strategy.
When downloading Revit content from manufacturers there’s a few things that can give an indication for quality, potential usability and the capabilities of the creator, similar to the factors of buying a house. Are the foundations strong, or is the house/library falling over?
Wanting to view Revit files but don’t have a Revit licence? This is the article for you! In this post we’ll provide a couple of alternative ways to open Revit files without having to buy a Revit license.
With BIM content (such as Revit families), content quality and standardisation is everything. But why does it matter, and what can go wrong when quality is lacking?
What is BIM content? Understand the fundamentals of BIM content characteristics, creation, usage and purpose.
Why is Revit family creation such a specialised field of expertise? What skills are required? What makes creating Revit families different to modelling in CAD? Let’s take a look!
Creating Revit families suitable for use in real-world projects is a complex task. Here we take a look at some of the most common manufacturer-based Revit family creation mistakes and how to avoid them.
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