BIMcollab, the industry leader in model quality assurance, and VenturisIT, provider of innovative 3D CAD software for building services engineering and plant design, are pleased to announce their new integration, aimed at revolutionizing communication in BIM construction projects. This integration brings together the efficiency of BIMcollab’s issue management platform and the advanced MicroStation to promote collaboration and efficiency among the various stakeholders involved in construction projects.
TRICAD MS BCF Manager is already an industry staple, and now VenturisIT also offers BCF connectivity to non-TRICAD MS users only using a pure MicroStation, creating more options to connect with BIMcollab.
With this integration, we bring together various disciplines and companies involved in a construction project to create a more fluid and productive collaborative environment.
– Erik Pijnenburg, CEO of BIMcollab
TRICAD MS already offered BCF (BIM Collaboration Format) capabilities in its software for the areas of building services engineering and plant design, available as an add-on to its IFC interface. From now on, users have the flexibility to use the BCF Manager separately for MicroStation, regardless of the IFC interface, allowing architects, structural engineers, and other professionals to enjoy the benefits of BCF directly in their models.
BCF is an open file format that goes beyond the IFC model layer, allowing the addition of text comments, screenshots, and other elements to enhance communication among project stakeholders. This enables a clear separation between communication and the actual model, streamlining the issue resolution process.
This integration enhances project efficiency, most notably by facilitating uninterrupted collaboration in the interface that users are already accustomed to.
“We remain committed to openBIM and believe that open formats are the key to the success of any construction project. By offering the BCF Managers, we are supporting professionals in collaborating efficiently and achieving the best results for their projects,” stated Erik Pijnenburg.
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