OPEN BIM is a progressive, future-proof approach to AEC collaboration. It helps connect stakeholders such as software vendors, software users (architects, engineers and builders) as well as clients/owners to co-create great buildings. OPEN BIM ensures workflow transparency, longevity and accessibility of data for built assets.

OPEN BIM is based upon open standards such as IFC from buildingSMART. Graphisoft and the Nemetschek Group fully support buildingSMART’s openBIM program. We are also fully dedicated to the high quality standards defined by our OPEN BIM Charter and represented by our OPEN BIM logo.

We believe that

  1. Interoperability between project stakeholders must not be used as grounds for competition.
  2. Free choice of software in project work must be a basic right for any project stakeholder.
  3. Proprietary format mandates must not be used to exclude candidates from project work.
  4. Interoperability should be facilitated via development and support of open standards.
  5. Rigorous testing and certification criteria is a must for quality support of open standards.
  6. Industry stakeholders must publicly endorse and promote OPEN BIM in the AEC community.
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Archimatika, Ukraine

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Archimatika, Ukraine

Archimatika was founded in Kyiv 14 years ago with four people. Today, they are one of Ukraine’s largest architectural practices, with 260 employees, including structural and MEP engineers.

Archimatika’s workflow has been based on OPEN BIM ever since they designed a giant shopping mall back in 2008.

OPEN BIM Case Study from the Netherlands

The new, Dutch construction project, Amersfoort Buyten, is a highly complex project due to the short lead time and design choices available to each individual owner. MAD Modeling and Design used Archicad, while the construction partners worked with various, specialized software. Thanks to the use of OPEN BIM, this project is a huge success.

Project: 480 Hay Street

480 Hay Street, Perth is a $500 million mixed-use redevelopment offering a luxurious five-star Westin hotel, office, retail, and dining space options for locals and visitors alike. The project, managed by BPi, is the first of its kind in Australia to adopt a true Open BIM approach.

The project relies on Archicad, BIMx, Solibri, Revit and Tekla for modeling and documentation. Model files are coordinated and information is shared using Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) and BIM Collaboration Format (BCF). This Open BIM approach has eliminated proprietary lock-in and is reducing inefficiency and waste across the project.

Software partners

GRAPHISOFT®, Tekla® and other members of the alliance launched a global program to promote OPEN BIM for the benefit of the AEC industry. The OPEN BIM community is constantly growing since then. Here, you will find a list of the major partners of OPEN BIM. To enjoy all these benefits, you are most welcome to join the OPEN BIM community today!