When it comes to discussing the various facets of working on a BIM project, any Revit user will come to the same basic conclusions:

These conclusions have doomed many a BIM project from the start. With ever-shrinking resources to devote to accurate Revit content creation and management, this problem will only fester and grow over time.

The solution to this multi-faceted issue is now available – BIMXchange. Simple to download and install, the web-based browser offers users easy access to thousands of pieces of data-rich content in an easily navigable and searchable format.

As fellow practitioners, CADworks has created the functionality of the browser with an engineer’s interests in mind. The user will be able to locate content within the browser one of three ways: a manufacturer specified tree view, an alphabetically listed scroll bar of all pieces, and a search filter for quick results of specific requests. There are also preview renderings of all content, so the user is able to visually approve of the selection.

BIMXchange runs from within the Revit application itself. Since the browser is web-based, these factors translate to easy downloading of content and instant placement into any Revit project. Further, as the application evolves (browser enhancements, content additions and updates) users will benefit via email alerts in real-time. All content is stored in the CADworks Cloud, so no effort is needed from the engineer’s part to organize or manage data.

CADworks is a member of the ACN, and is considered a Premier Provider of Revit MEP Content. The user benefits from this knowledge by understanding that all certified MEP content available will be of the highest quality, and the data generated from it will genuinely assist in the design of the systems for which it’s downloaded and inserted. This is the essence of using Revit for your BIM project.