Catalog with and without BIM

Record the cost bearer for each component in the model so that base building and tenant fit-out can be clearly separated and checked in drawings,...

Carry procurement packages per component in the model and colour them - forgotten parts at contractor interfaces become visible.

Procure the common data environment directly through the client so that control of the data and project access remain intact in the event of insolvency or...

Procure the spatial reference and terrain as a binding design basis so that every discipline model uses the same coordinates, elevations, and parcel...

Capture the built condition early as a georeferenced point cloud without rebuilding a complete existing-condition model before the concept direction is clear.

Model the building and structural shell selectively once the concept direction is clear, so that only the existing-condition information required for...

Procure planning services against the required capabilities, results, and data deliveries instead of ordering BIM wholesale as an additional working method.

Define rooms and their requirements in a structured form as part of the order so that every designer works from the same stable data basis from day one.

Procure circularity information as a targeted extension of the existing-condition model so that reuse, remediation, and recovery can be assessed early.

Procure a coordinated existing-condition model of the structural shell, fit-out, and MEP so that conversion and change of use rely on known components,...

Test operations, functions, and areas spatially before procurement without predetermining the later building solution.

Represent concrete works in the structural model with tender-relevant information so that quantities and the specification can be derived from a common basis.

Maintain floor coverings, areas, and perimeter by room in the model so that quantities and the specification correspond to the design and do not have to be...

Capture fire-rated penetrations with their requirements, types, and areas so that firestops can be tendered reliably.

Connect the design, bill of quantities, and component costs through shared product and type information so that quantities, descriptions, and unit prices...

Evaluate competition entries comparably with minimal modelling effort and focus detailed development on one aspect that is critical to the brief.

Procure design and construction together on a functionally clarified basis and compare the proposed solution, scope, and offer price consistently.

Provide window information in the architecture model as a verifiable basis for quantities and tendering.

Procure design and construction under an IPD model against a shared functional base reference and market-indexed reference costs, tie fees to that...

Provide door information in the architecture model as a verifiable basis for quantities and tendering.

Represent furniture in the model so that options, furniture schedules, and spatial requirements can be coordinated early and reused reliably for procurement.

Engage a timber contractor early and coordinate further design with its construction and production system.

Provide interior partitions and reinforcement zones in the architecture model as a verifiable basis for quantities and drywall tendering.

Provide masonry walls in the architecture model as a verifiable basis for quantities and tendering.

Engage the elevator contractor once the building permit has been granted and coordinate the shaft geometry with the selected installation before design...

Plan reinforcement for wall-mounted fixtures explicitly so it can be tendered and installed before drywall partitions are closed.

Provide the location and principal dimensions of steelwork components in the model as a verifiable basis for quantities and tendering.

Label rooms consistently on site from the model so that orientation, deliveries, and defect reports use the same room reference.

Derive element unit prices from NPK costing and post-calculation, and anchor them in the cost database for follow-on projects.

Provide floor and wall tiling by space as a verifiable basis for quantities and tendering.

Provide wall finishes and areas by space as a reusable basis for the painting tender and invoice checking.

Prepare reinforcement and edge strips from the formwork and reinforcement model for construction execution.

Plan fastenings and suspensions on the basis of the coordinated structural and MEP models so that they do not have to be improvised on site.

Make current drawings, models, and project data directly usable on every active storey, at the place of work.

Provide precast concrete parts from the structural model for ordering and delivery planning.

Procure temporary Wi-Fi amplifiers so that tablets reach the project platform in every work area, including basements without mobile reception.

Derive formwork and reinforcement plans for concrete execution from the structural model.

Derive the layout file for robotic slab marking directly from the architecture model and print it on the structural slab - so fit-out can start without...

Record construction progress on a route repeated every week and compare it with the schedule.

Derive final quantities from the updated construction model so that contractors' final accounts can be checked and approved faster.

Capture defects directly at the affected location using a room QR code so that each report is assigned unambiguously without searching a drawing or...

Extract quantities early in design and iterate cost alongside the model.

Derive the basis for heating demand verification to SIA 380/1 from the architecture model without manually remodelling the thermal envelope.

Model and evaluate gross volumes by storey so that urban design options and metrics can be compared directly.

Derive the apartment schedule from gross volumes and net spaces and update it reliably when the design changes.

Create visualizations manually or with generative AI from a fit-for-purpose geometric basis without overloading the design and construction models with...

Represent parcels relevant to building law in the model so that boundaries, easements, and cadastral references remain verifiable at all times.

Represent suspended ceilings in the model from early room assignment through construction-ready layer modelling so that fit-out and MEP can be coordinated...

Deliberately bring together the lighting concept, architecture, and technical fixture design so the approved design intent is implemented correctly in the...

Maintain the building envelope in the model - simple build-ups as a multi-layer component, complex build-ups with individually modelled facade layers.

Coordinate drainage and wastewater early in the model - before clashes in risers and below the base slab trigger costly design changes.

Model floor build-ups as areas so finish, subfloor, joints, and quantities can be evaluated reliably for execution.

Deliver space, door, and window lists plus FM-relevant building services as structured data at handover to the operator - without full 3D plant modelling.

Model the layout with spaces only and derive schematic floor plans - change walls with few clicks.

Derive the door-design basis from the model so that door schedules and discipline coordination do not rely on scattered individual details.

Agree with the operator which objects they actually manage - and hand over only those with the agreed master data and documents in the 3D model.

Package and check native discipline models so that they can still be opened, exported, and, where required, maintained years later.

Hand over operationally relevant master data so that the operator can check it in the target system and import it using the open COBie format.

Link product-passport information unambiguously to installed product types by GTIN without duplicating the complete manufacturer data in the model.

Bring together space, floor-build-up, and heating-load information early for underfloor-heating design.

Represent and evaluate parking spaces in the model so that parking verification can be kept aligned with the design and traffic study.

Coordinate sanitary fixtures jointly, from first placement through to detailed plumbing design, so that connections and service linings match the approved...

Derive floor areas from the space model so that planning-law and economic metrics remain aligned with the design state.

Assign product-passport information to an individual installed product by GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) and serial number, keeping its individual life...

Carry component quantities, materials, and product class so LCA and grey energy via KBOB are possible without parallel quantity lists.

Anchor materials, detachability, and reuse potential in the model - so building material passports and LCAs are possible without manual re-entry.

Derive construction volume from gross volume, net spaces, and air spaces so material use can be compared already in early phases.

Record usage and structural requirements from the usage agreement per space in the model and derive readable visualizations from them.

SIA 416 area verification from the space model - derive the area class from the standardized room use.

Record agreed room conditions and usage assumptions in the model and present them in readable thematic plans.

Derive the SIA D0165 area verification from the space model so that area classes and uses can be evaluated and checked traceably.

Carry design responsibility per component in the model and colour it - forgotten parts at design interfaces become visible.

Derive eBKP-H codes for major architecture and MEP positions from a few model properties - instead of classifying by hand.

Maintain and update signage room numbers in operation - separate from the technical planning room number.

Derive drawings from the 3D model and use them to check that geometry and components are complete and consistent with the design.

Extract an alteration area from the approved overall IFC model in a controlled manner and reinsert it after completion - without gaps, duplicates, or...

Translate the approved fire protection concept into a rule-based requirements model so requirements can be assigned unambiguously and continuously checked...

Capture the completed asset as a classified point cloud and use it directly for FM processes - without maintaining a complete existing-condition model.

Translate the approved building physics concept into a spatially assigned requirements model so sound and thermal insulation can be checked unambiguously...

Permanently identify, inspect, and update firestops during alterations so that the required fire resistance is maintained in operation.

Combine fire protection and building physics requirements for each wall to create unambiguous requirement profiles and suitable wall types.

Support building operation during the first years with actual use and measurement data so deviations from the operating concept are identified and effective...

Compile the building application from the coordinated design state so that forms, evidence, and permit drawings are complete and consistent.

Develop MEP system and riser schematics and formally approve them before construction.

Formally approve the fire cause-and-effect matrix for detectors, dampers, actuators, and suppression equipment before construction.

Keep residents informed continuously via letter or notice with a QR code about measures and site installation, so those affected can inform themselves...

Continuously check traffic study requirements against the model - parking and turning radii stay aligned with the planning status.

Involve affected neighbours and authority representatives in a structured way before submission, so objections surface early rather than only in the formal...

Assess the volume model and the planned trees on site with AR glasses, so urban design decisions are not taken on a figure-ground plan that omits the third...

Prepare the environmental impact assessment from the current design state so that impacts can be demonstrated consistently to authorities and in the...

Define coordination zones in the model and assign them to meetings so that not every model has to be checked against every other model.

Align concept and feasibility early in the model - comparable to a sketch design, without execution detail.

Represent humus as a layer that can be designed, so that stripping, reinstatement, and surplus quantities can be evaluated for cost and construction...

Coordinate building services in construction-ready detail from the building-design phase onward so that clashes, connections, and spatial conditions can be...

Represent the designed terrain in the model so that connections, drainage, and height references to the building can be checked.

Adopt the coordinated dimensions of the coarse structural components in the architecture model while no detailed structural model exists yet.

Keep the structural engineer's binding exclusion zones as planning boundaries so that architecture and building services leave those volumes clear.

Coordinate MEP routes, equipment, and space requirements with architecture and update both discipline models consistently.

Coordinate load-bearing components between the architecture and structural models so that geometric deviations are detected before construction and do not...

Coordinate MEP opening requirements with structural engineering and, once approved, adopt them as binding openings in the structural model.

Sketch special rooms roughly in the model and coordinate them with future users before accurate modelling begins in the overall model. The aim is to obtain...

Coordinate embeds and cast-in architectural components with reinforcement before concrete placement and maintain them as binding objects in the formwork and...

Coordinate non-load-bearing interior masonry walls executed by the main contractor with structural engineering and adopt them as binding objects in the...

Locate in the 3D model where each standard detail applies and check that everything is detailed, before gaps only show up during execution.

Coordinate recurring outlet types and their typical locations with users so electrical design is based on clear decisions without requiring approval for...

Visualize and assess assembly options and temporary construction states with simplified models before they cause conflicts on site.

Do not develop security-critical areas in the federated overall model; keep them in a separate insert model with restricted access.

Visualizations help design teams make decisions and their impacts spatially understandable and reach binding decisions in good time.

Automatically check the architecture model against the approved fire protection requirements model so deviations become visible after every relevant design...

Automatically check the architecture model against the approved building physics requirements model so sound and thermal insulation deviations become...

Carry the installation access paths to be kept clear in the model and prove that equipment can be brought in - before large plant or components force...

Maintain clear maintenance spaces in the model and prove them clash-free - before plant becomes unmaintainable.

Account for the space required by service linings in the model and verify their impact on floor area - before wet rooms become too small, trigger redesign,...

Design review at the end of each project phase - check planning quality and maturity, record open points, and document release for the next phase.

Prove furnishability of interior rooms so clients can decide and approve without being able to read plans.

Represent trees to be preserved in the model with their crowns and root zones and check for conflicts before construction work puts the existing trees or...

Continuously reconcile the ordered room programme with the model - so it is always clear whether the ordered rooms are still fulfilled.

Model root space, infiltration, and retention in the outdoor area so rainwater stays on site instead of flowing into the sewer, and trees receive a root...

Make binding external requirements visible early in the model and check the design against them - before options become locked in.

Assign hazardous-material findings to the affected existing components and use them as a basis for planning remediation, deconstruction, and protection...

Plan site logistics volumetrically and keep them current across phases - before ramps, slopes, and space needs surprise on site.

Make deviations from the accessible route visible before the permit submission, instead of discovering them only during the permit procedure.

Fall-protection systems are safety-critical components and require particular care in planning and coordination. Their location, height, connections, and...

Calculate the effective glazed area for each space from the architectural model so that spaces with insufficient daylight are identified before the permit...

Check the designer's unit prices against schema.pragmaticbim.ch and the cost database - by product class and type.

Verify shop and installation design against the agreed design-relevant interfaces without remodelling the contractor's solution in detail in the...

Compare a project or its variants with comparable building tasks by indicators, so that deviations from the usual become visible.

Identify eligible measures early and maintain traceable evidence through to payment.

Compare agreed requirements and verified design values for each space so that structural and MEP deviations become visible before approval.

Check the architecture model against the approved security concept so that security zones, protection data, and burglary resistance remain traceable.