Design firms often consider market share when choosing BIM software. Below are the recommended BIM software configurations tailored for the design phase:
(1) Design Modeling
Responsibilities: BIM modeling for architecture, structure, electromechanical systems, landscaping, and more.
Recommended Software: Autodesk Revit, Jianyan Technology Pbims, Nemeschek Allplan, Dassault Catia, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley ProStructures, Trimble Tekla Structures, Autodesk Civil 3D.
(2) Structural Analysis
Responsibilities: Conceptual design and stress analysis of structures based on BIM models.
Recommended Software: PKPM, YJK, Trimble Tekla.
(3) Building Performance Analysis
Responsibilities: Analyze building performance using BIM models, including energy consumption, lighting, and ventilation analyses.
Recommended Software: Ecotect Analysis, Simulation CFD, Fluent, IES series software, Cadna, Soundplan, Ansys.
(4) Design Collaboration
Responsibilities: Facilitating collaborative work through BIM software.
Recommended Software: Bentley ProjectWise, Lizheng BIMspace.
(5) Multi-party Collaboration
Responsibilities: Cross-departmental and cross-regional collaboration using BIM software or platforms.
Recommended Software: Autodesk Vault, Bentley ProjectWise, China Construction Technology Prefabricated Intelligent Construction Platform, Guanglian Da Xiezhu, Tongwang Collaborative Platform, Beijing Dingpan Technology BIM Collaborative Platform, China Civil Construction Friend Idrawin Digital Platform.
(6) Design Review
Responsibilities: Perform clash detection and interference checks among major design disciplines within BIM models, and generate issue reports.
Recommended Software: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, Bentley Navigator.
(7) Pipeline Integration
Responsibilities: Coordinate various professional pipelines comprehensively based on BIM models.
Recommended Software: Autodesk Revit.
(8) Net Height Analysis
Responsibilities: Conduct spatial net height analysis and inspection using BIM models.
Recommended Software: Autodesk Revit, Bentley AECOsim Building, Altium Designer, GraphiSoft ArchiCAD.
(9) Drawing Assistance
Responsibilities: Create construction drawings derived from BIM models.
Recommended Software: Autodesk Revit, Hongye BIMSpace.
(10) Quantity Takeoff
Responsibilities: Calculate engineering quantities at each project stage based on BIM models, adhering to national or local standards.
Recommended Software: Autodesk Revit, Sver, BIM5D New Point, BIM5D Tea Tasting, BIM Quantity Calculation.
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