{"id":35917,"date":"2022-11-24T14:05:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T08:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/?p=35917"},"modified":"2024-09-27T13:59:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T08:29:59","slug":"free-bim-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/free-bim-software","title":{"rendered":"Top 11 Free Building Information Modelling or BIM Software List of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The use of BIM modeling in the construction industry has increased over the years and there are multiple available BIM tools in the market. With BIM virtual reality, 4D imaging, and 3D modeling, BIM software has simplified the design process for building infrastructure. It assists engineers and contractors to improve design decisions, eliminate modeling inefficiencies, perform advanced simulations, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-building-information-modelling-software\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_building_information_modelling_software\"><\/span>What is Building Information Modelling Software?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121145\/What-is-Building-Information-Modelling-Software-.jpg\" alt=\"What is Building Information Modelling Software\" class=\"wp-image-35924\" style=\"width:525px;height:353px\" width=\"525\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121145\/What-is-Building-Information-Modelling-Software-.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121145\/What-is-Building-Information-Modelling-Software--300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121145\/What-is-Building-Information-Modelling-Software--260x175.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/building-information-modeling-bim-software\"><strong>BIM software<\/strong><\/a> is a building information modeling software used to create, manage, and document designing work in engineering, architecture, construction, and other industries. The software gathers data and presents a real-life view of a building\u2019s infrastructure before, during, and after construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be used to design, visualize, and simulate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/3d-design-software\"><strong>3D designs<\/strong><\/a> for buildings. This software simulates various physical aspects of a building such as electrical components, plumbing fixtures, and ventilation effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list-of-11-free-building-information-modelling-software\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list_of_11_free_building_information_modelling_software\"><\/span>List of 11 Free Building Information Modelling Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Discord\" href=\"#discord\">Discord<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Reddit\" href=\"#reddit\">Reddit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Minds\" href=\"#minds\">Minds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Aether\" href=\"#aether\">Aether<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Gab\" href=\"#gab\">Gab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Amino\" href=\"#amino\">Amino<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Mastodon\" href=\"#mastodon\">Mastodon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Parler\" href=\"#parler\">Parler<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Plurk\" href=\"#plurk\">Plurk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Micro.blog\" href=\"#micro.blog\">Micro.blog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"GETTR\" href=\"#gettr\">GETTR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Cohos\" href=\"#cohos\">Cohost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"WT.Social\" href=\"#wt.Social\">WT.Social<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Peeks Social\" href=\"#peeks Social\">Peeks Social<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"CounterSocial\" href=\"#counterSocial\">CounterSocial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Raftr\" href=\"#raftr\">Raftr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will look at some of the best free BIM software along with their pros and cons. This would help you to choose the right solution according to your BIM modeling requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/free-mlm-software\">top free BIM modeling software<\/a> you can consider for your project-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"navisworks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"navisworks\"><\/span>Navisworks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a project review and designing software for AEC professionals. Navisworks enables users to identify clash detection, create 3D animated imagery, collaborate with stakeholders, etc. With 5D analysis and simulation, the software analyzes project details and shares it with your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Navisworks Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Supports NWD and 3D DWF files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can control project schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform 4D and 5D simulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps perform preconstruction analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>You can create models in 60+ supported formats.<\/li>\n                <li>It comes with reality capture capabilities to scan and identify objects present on the site.<\/li>\n                <li>You can use it to render all your 3D projects on the cloud.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>No mobile application available<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"infurnia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"infurnia\"><\/span>Infurnia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/detail\/infurnia\"><strong>Infurnia software<\/strong><\/a> is used to incorporate Building Information Modeling (BIM) in 3D models, collaborate on projects, and manage all the project data easily. It lets you collaborate with stakeholders by sharing the file link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, every changed design is saved as the new version, and you can go back to the previous version easily. It allows you to create your own custom design documentation library with Infurnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Infernia Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Design version control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time pricing quote generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design documentation Detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/project-management-software\"><strong>project management<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Save your time and effort by auto-generating design plans and elevation views.<\/li>\n                <li>It lets you share and add comments to the design.<\/li>\n                <li>You can create parallel design versions with its branching feature.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>It takes time to load bigger design files.<\/li>\n                <li>You can access it only from the chrome browser<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4e4e4\"><strong>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/internet-things-transforming-construction-industry\">How Internet of Things Is Transforming Construction Industry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"autocad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"autocad\"><\/span>AutoCAD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121129\/cad.jpg\" alt=\"cad\" class=\"wp-image-35920\" style=\"width:525px;height:353px\" width=\"525\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121129\/cad.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121129\/cad-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121129\/cad-260x175.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/brand\/autocad\"><strong>AutoCAD<\/strong><\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/engineering-cad-software\"><strong>CAD software<\/strong><\/a> for creating 2D and 3D designs and models. Its multiple features, such as blocks pallets, text settings, data linking, and model documentation help automate designing tasks. With this software, you can also insert geographical location info in your sketch and display map via an online map service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AutoCAD Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Easily export your data to other Autodesk products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It supports 3D mesh modeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Count geometrical blocks in your designs with Count command<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can check the drawing history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>It lets you create or change the objects in multiple circular and rectangular patterns.<\/li>\n                <li>You can complete your project faster with helpful tips through My Insights feature.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Limited files formats<\/li>\n                <li>You cannot easily edit lines and locations in the drawings<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"autodeskrevit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"autodesk_revit\"><\/span>Autodesk Revit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/detail\/autodesk-revit\"><strong>Autodesk Revit<\/strong><\/a> is a BIM software that helps engineers to create high-quality buildings and infrastructure. It accelerates project delivery with built-in automation tools for design documentation. With the work sharing functionality, you can collaborate with your team and ensure the project is on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Autodesk Revit Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>3D massing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interoperability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parametric components designing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project scheduling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Easily add annotations, comments, illustrations into your 3D designs.<\/li>\n                <li>Control the visibility in your design by highlighting, hiding, or revealing infrastructure elements.<\/li>\n                <li>You can customize toolbar, keyboard shortcuts, and ribbons to fit your requirements.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>You cannot open the past design version in the latest one<\/li>\n                <li>No option to track the changes.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"allplan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"allplan\"><\/span>ALLPLAN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121151\/ALLPLAN-BIM-software.jpg\" alt=\"ALLPLAN BIM software\" class=\"wp-image-35926\" style=\"width:525px;height:353px\" width=\"525\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121151\/ALLPLAN-BIM-software.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121151\/ALLPLAN-BIM-software-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121151\/ALLPLAN-BIM-software-260x175.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/detail\/allplan-architecture\"><strong>ALLPLAN BIM solution<\/strong><\/a> caters to different industries such as architecture, structural engineering, MEP and civil engineering. It helps users with building and infrastructure designing, project collaboration, construction planning, design changes management, and more. ALLPLAN helps to manage the entire project cycle from conceptualization till its completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALLPLAN Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open BIM project collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost estimation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D precast model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>You can create presentations with rendering tools.<\/li>\n                <li>It lets you generate information directly from 3D models for documents creation.<\/li>\n                <li>Change your stair sketches into parametric precast stair models with fixtures and reinforcements through converter.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Slow design editing with big data files.<\/li>\n                <li>Data recovery is slow when software is used on a different computer.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4e4e4\"><strong>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/best-floor-plan-software-for-real-estate-developers\">10 Best Floor Plan Software for Real Estate Developers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"trimbleconnect\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trimble_connect\"><\/span>Trimble Connect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/brand\/trimble\"><strong>Trimble Connect<\/strong><\/a> is a collaboration tool designed for AEC professionals. It helps them to stay connected with all the stakeholders during the pre, during and post project creation. With it, users can share 3D designs and documents, review the project design, define project steps, schedule projects, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trimble Connect Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced user-permission management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited storage space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real time project collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project sequencing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>It lets you adjust the view of your 3D designs.<\/li>\n                <li>You can use various visibility tools such as model transparency, ghost mode, grid selector, etc., to adjust your model visibility.<\/li>\n                <li>You can generate or use existing camera, view or select shortcuts to simplify tasks<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Steep learning curve<\/li>\n                <li>Frequent occurrence of technical glitches<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"sketchup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sketchup\"><\/span>SketchUp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/detail\/trimble-sketchup-pro\"><strong>SketchUp<\/strong><\/a> is a 3D modeling software to create intricate 3D models of any building\u2019s infrastructure. It lets you create 2D presentations directly from your 3D models, create content with prebuilt 3D contents, customize the platform with various plugins, etc. Furthermore, you can use the library of render-ready photorealistic 3D objects to create 3D images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SketchUp Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>3D visualization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texture rendering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2D documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>You can view and share your project on unlimited cloud storage.<\/li>\n                <li>It lets you generate photorealistic renders, panoramas, and animations for VR viewing.<\/li>\n                <li>Import and export your designs in various formats such as DWG, DXF, DAE, KMZ, 3DS, etc.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>No default rendering options available.<\/li>\n                <li>Limited shortcuts to perform key designing functions<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4e4e4\"><strong>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/best-open-source-and-free-architecture-software\">Best Free and Open Source Architectural CAD Software<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"archiad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"archicad\"><\/span>Archicad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121126\/Archicad-BIM-software.jpg\" alt=\"Archicad BIM software\" class=\"wp-image-35919\" style=\"width:525px;height:353px\" width=\"525\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121126\/Archicad-BIM-software.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121126\/Archicad-BIM-software-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121126\/Archicad-BIM-software-260x175.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/detail\/archicad-22\"><strong>Archicad<\/strong><\/a> is a 3D <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/architecture-design-software\"><strong>architectural design software<\/strong><\/a>. The software promotes project synchronization among members and engineers via real-time changes tracking. Further, you can use it to create non-photorealistic renderings, construction sequence animations, export the model to VR solution. It also lets you create documents of your model directly from Archicad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Archicad Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Algorithmic design tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parametric custom profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built in Pro Surface textures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project collaboration tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in MEP modeler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>It lets you design the complex elements with stair and curtain tools.<\/li>\n                <li>You can track changes in the design in real time.<\/li>\n                <li>It supports open BIM to promote design interoperability.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Limited options for features customization.<\/li>\n                <li>Costly subscription as compared to other software.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"civil3d\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"civil_3d\"><\/span>Civil 3D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/detail\/autodesk-civil-3d\"><strong>Civil 3D<\/strong><\/a> is a design and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/document-management-software\"><strong>documentation software<\/strong><\/a> to create and manage design for civil infrastructure. It can be used for creating construction documents, pressure network designs, corridor modeling, etc. Moreover, with visual programming, you can create scripts to automate repetitive design tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Civil 3D Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Site and survey workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terrain modelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drainage design and analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geotechnical modelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>It lets you import and export your AutoCAD models to IFC files.<\/li>\n                <li>You can create 2D and 3D models of various utility systems.<\/li>\n                <li>You can generate models for 3-way or 4-way intersections along with roundabouts with Civil 3D.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Requires strong computer processing power<\/li>\n                <li>Window crashes frequently<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"microstation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"microstation\"><\/span>MicroStation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>MicroStation CAD software is used to design, visualize, and document the infrastructure of any scale. With MicroStation, you can create 3D models, visualize and analyze models, automate repetitive tasks with ease. Further, it lets you manage and control permissions for all your 3D designing projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MicroStation Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Geospatially 2D and 3D design creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workflow customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reality mesh support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>You can track and manage all the changes made to a project in real time.<\/li>\n                <li>It lets you create real world visualizations through built-in luxology rendering option.<\/li>\n                <li>You can create high quality digital design documents with this solution.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Steep learning curve<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><h3 id=\"solidworks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"solidworks\"><\/span>SolidWorks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121133\/SolidWorks.jpg\" alt=\"SolidWorks\" class=\"wp-image-35921\" style=\"width:525px;height:353px\" width=\"525\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121133\/SolidWorks.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121133\/SolidWorks-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121133\/SolidWorks-260x175.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/detail\/solidworks-cam\"><strong>SolidWorks<\/strong><\/a> is a solid modeling CAD and computer-aided engineering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/cae-software\"><strong>(CAE) application<\/strong><\/a>. It can be used to create accurate 3D models and control their design revisions through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/data-management-software\"><strong>data management tools<\/strong><\/a>. With stress analysis tools, SolidWorks allows you to find errors with the current model and rework on it as per your designing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SolidWorks Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2D and 3D complex assembly designing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project cost estimation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real time project collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finite element analysis (FEA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-afpb-props-cons\">\n    <div class=\"afpb__props_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #027000; background: #f1ffd4;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #027000;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-up\" style=\"color: #027000;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__props_list\" id=\"afpb__props_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>You can share your 3D designs with CAD and non-CAD users<\/li>\n                <li>It helps measure the real-life performance of your design through CAD structural analysis.<\/li>\n                <li>Analyze and measure the project cost with the cost estimation tools.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afpb__cons_box\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #a5001a; background: #fff4f5;\">\n        <div class=\"afpb__icon\" style=\"border: 1px solid #a5001a;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-thumbs-down\" style=\"color: #a5001a;\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <div class=\"afpb__cons_list\" id=\"afpb__cons_e0e17ed1\" style=\"color: #333333;\">\n            <ul>\n                <li>Limited 2D functionality<\/li>\n                <li>Frequent technical glitches<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4e4e4\"><strong>Suggested Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/top-3d-modelling-software\">15 Top 3D Modeling Software: Free and Paid<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-bim-software-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_bim_software_work\"><\/span>How Does BIM Software Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BIM architecture software works in the following steps-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Planning:<\/strong> Start the project planning by creating contextual models of the natural surroundings by capturing reality and using real-world data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designing:<\/strong> The preconstruction procedure begins by creating conceptual design, analyzing it, detailing it, and creating documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building:<\/strong> You can start fabricating your project model. All the documents related to the project are shared with stakeholders, project managers, engineers, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operating:<\/strong> Work with collaborators on the infrastructure design simultaneously and optimize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-choose-free-bim-architecture-software\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_choose_free_bim_architecture_software\"><\/span>Why Choose Free BIM Architecture Software?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121148\/Why-Choose-Free-BIM-Architecture-Software-.jpg\" alt=\"Why Choose Free BIM Architecture Software\" class=\"wp-image-35925\" style=\"width:525px;height:353px\" width=\"525\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121148\/Why-Choose-Free-BIM-Architecture-Software-.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121148\/Why-Choose-Free-BIM-Architecture-Software--300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.techjockey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/24121148\/Why-Choose-Free-BIM-Architecture-Software--260x175.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons to choose free BIM architecture software, such as-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improved Collaboration:<\/strong> BIM software comes with various collaboration tools to collaborate and work on the project in real-time. It helps in sharing design updates, reviewing models, detecting clashes in the designing models, perform simulation, and much more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preconstruction Project Visualization:<\/strong> These solutions help in simulating and visualizing the entire project during its preconstruction phase. The space-use simulations and 3D visualizations help stakeholders and engineers to know what the building would look like post construction. It can also help in finding possible issues with the current 3D models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detection of Project Errors:<\/strong> BIM software lets engineers detect any potential issues with the existing design project during the planning and design process. This eliminates design errors and improves the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safer Construction Sites:<\/strong> BIM solution detects and highlights all the hazards that may occur after the site is constructed through simulation and visual risk analysis. This helps to avoid any physical risks and ensure the building is safe post construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIM technology has become popular for creating and designing a building\u2019s infrastructure. It has made the designing and project collaboration much easier for engineers and stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This web blog has provided a complete overview of top BIM modeling software available for BIM modeling and designing. If you want to incorporate BIM modeling in your 3D projects, you can choose a reliable BIM software after analyzing your designing needs and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e4e4e4\"><strong>Suggested Categories: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/plm-product-lifecycle-management-software\">Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/general-purpose-cad\">General-Purpose CAD Software<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/groundwater-modeling-software\">Groundwater Modeling Software<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/electrical-design-software\">Electrical Design Software<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/category\/product-data-management\">Product Data Management (PDM) Software<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h5 class=\"saswp-faq-question-title\">What is the most popular BIM software ?<\/h5><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">There are multiple types of BIM software to work on your building\u2019s project modeling. Some of the most popular ones include Revit, SketchUp, Autodesk BIM 360, ARCHICAD, Tekla BIMsight, and more.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h5 class=\"saswp-faq-question-title\">How to use BIM software?<\/h5><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">You can start using BIM software by creating a 3D model for your project. After that, create conceptual design, analysis it, perform simulation, etc. Secondly, you can share this project with your team members for collaboration. Lastly, you can use it to work on your project data and make necessary changes to it.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h5 class=\"saswp-faq-question-title\">Who uses BIM software?<\/h5><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">BIM software can be used by civil engineers, architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers to create and manage the building\u2019s infrastructure project.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h5 class=\"saswp-faq-question-title\">How does BIM software work?<\/h5><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">BIM solution works by integrating structured and multi-disciplinary information to create a 3D representation of any building\u2019s infrastructure. It starts from planning the design till its construction and completion.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h5 class=\"saswp-faq-question-title\">How much does BIM software cost?<\/h5><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The pricing of any BIM software would depend on the type of features it offers to its users. However, you can buy BIM software for as low as INR 800 per month.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h5 class=\"saswp-faq-question-title\">How do different BIM software interact ?<\/h5><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Different BIM design software interacts with other BIM software through integration. Most BIM software offers integration capability to easily migrate data among other software for better project collaboration.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h5 class=\"saswp-faq-question-title\">What is BIM software used for?<\/h5><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">BIM software is used to develop 3D modeling designs, design projects collaboration in real-time, create photorealistic materials designs, and decide project\u2019s cost.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The use of BIM modeling in the construction industry has increased over the years and there are multiple available BIM tools in the market. With BIM virtual reality, 4D imaging, and 3D modeling, BIM software has simplified the design process for building infrastructure. 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