Today, Professor Liu from BIM Architecture Network will introduce the leading BIM software available both domestically and internationally.
1. Digital Project
Digital Project (DP) is a 3D building information modeling software developed by Gehry Technologies, with Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA serving as its core management tool. It is capable of handling large volumes of construction project data efficiently. Digital Project consists of two main components: (1) Digital Project Viewer and (2) Digital Project Designer. Additionally, there are several related software extensions such as Photo Studio, Specialized Translators, Knowledgeware, Imagine & Shape, Primavera Integration, and MEP/Systems Routing.
The key strength of Digital Project lies in its full parametric object capabilities and its ability to directly integrate large, complex model objects for precise control and operation. Most detailed design and operational tasks within DP are managed through 3D parametric models.
2. Revit
Revit was originally developed by Revit Technology but was acquired by Autodesk in 2002. Today, it stands as Autodesk’s flagship BIM software, with Revit Architecture at its core. Revit Architecture holds a leading position in the BIM market and can be used alongside Revit Structure and Revit MEP for structural analysis and pipeline design. Autodesk, a globally renowned software vendor, offers a suite of interoperable tools that integrate seamlessly with Revit, including Autodesk Quantity Takeoff, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, and Autodesk Ecotect Analysis, enabling comprehensive building information integration.
Revit is known for its relatively straightforward learning curve and its well-organized, user-friendly interface. The software includes a vast database of objects, many developed by third-party providers. Revit allows users to generate and manage project information from multiple perspectives by updating drawings and viewing different model angles. It supports simultaneous multi-user collaboration on the same project and features an extensive object library to meet diverse user needs.
3. AECOsim
AECOsim is an integrated BIM software developed by Bentley Systems. It supports over 1,000 third-party applications across various disciplines, including civil engineering, architecture, transportation, structural, mechanical, electrical, pipeline management, drawing coordination, and geographic information systems. The core BIM application, AECOsim Building Designer V8i, includes four main modules: AECOsim Architecture Design, AECOsim Structural, AECOsim Mechanical, and AECOsim Electrical.
Bentley Architecture, launched in 2004, facilitates coordinated design and construction documentation, helping to eliminate errors and omissions. This enables architectural and engineering firms to deliver high-quality building projects on schedule and within budget. Bentley’s acquisition of Triforma software in the 1990s accelerated its shift toward object-oriented technology and emphasized the importance of “Integrated Project Models.”
Bentley’s distinctive advantage is its extensive range of building information tools designed to meet the needs of most construction, engineering, and architectural projects. Its software supports complex curved surfaces and includes customizable parametric objects that facilitate the development of sophisticated model classes.
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