Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized the way architectural, engineering, and construction professionals collaborate and manage projects. BIM software offers powerful tools and capabilities to create, visualize, and analyze 3D digital models of buildings and infrastructure.
In this article, we will explore a comprehensive list of BIM software options available in the market, along with their system requirements. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or construction manager, finding the right BIM software is essential to streamline your workflow, improve project efficiency, and enhance collaboration. Let's dive into the world of BIM software and discover the tools that can transform the way you design and construct buildings.
Here is a list of some popular BIM (Building Information Modeling) software
1. REVIT 2022
Ways to access:
- Purchase a full version (1-year access)- Click Here for more details.
- Activate a trial version (30-day access)- Click Here for more details.
- Install a Student version (1 year access) You can find more details here.
System Requirement :
The minimum system requirements for Revit 2022 are as follows -
- Operating System: 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11. See Autodesk's
- Product Support Lifecycle for support information.
- CPU Type: Intel® i-Series, Xeon®, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5GHz or Higher.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Video Display Resolutions: 1280 x 1024 with true colour
- Video Adapter: Display adapter capable of 24-bit colour
- Disk Space: 30 GB free disk space
2. TWINMOTION - ARCHITECTURE
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Ways to access:
- Operating System: Windows 10 and 11, 64 bit
- Graphic Card: 6 GB dedicated memory or card with benchmark score over 10000
- CPU: CPU with a benchmark score of 2000 or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Disk Space: 30 GB free disk space
3. ETABS - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
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Ways to access:
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 8.1, 10, or 11
- Graphic Card : Supporting 1024 by 768 resolution and 16 bits colours for standard (GDI+) graphics mode
- CPU : Intel i5/i7, AMD Athlon X4/Ryzen, or better. A 64-bit CPU is required
- Memory : 8 GB RAM
- Disk Space : 6 GB to install the software. Additional space will be required for running and storing model files and analysis results, dependent upon the size of the models
4. NAVISWORKS 2022
Ways to access:
- Purchase a full version (1-year access)- Click Here for more details.
- Activate a trial version (30-day access)- Click Here for more details.
- Install a Student version (1 year access) You can find more details here.
System Requirement :
- Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit)
- CPU Type : 3.0 GHz or faster processor
- Memory : 2 GB RAM
- Video Display Resolutions : 280 x 800 VGA display with true color (1920 x 1080 monitor and 32-bit video display adapter recommended)
- Graphic Card : Direct3D 9® and OpenGL® capable graphics card with Shader Model 2 (minimum)
- Disk Space : 15 GB free disk space for installation
5. BIM COLLAB ZOOM
Ways to access:
- Activate a trial version (30 day access). Click Here for more details.
System Requirement :
- Operating system : Microsoft® Windows® 10 or 11
- Internal memory : 16GB RAM or more (8GB minimum)
- Mouse : A mouse with scroll wheel is highly recommended
- Graphics : A dedicated video card with support for OpenGL 3.3 graphics
6. BIM INTEROPERABILITY TOOLS
Ways to access:
- Download the tools for free from the Autodesk website. Click Here for more details.
System Requirement :
- Operating System PC / Tablet : Windows 7 or newer
- CPU Type : 2 GHz CPU
- Internal Memory : 4 GB of free RAM
- Graphics : GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card class or a suitable
- Disk Space : 1GB of free hard disk space
- For automatic updates Internet connection is required
- PDF browser for viewing help files
7. BIM TRACK
Ways to access:
- Activate
a trial version. Click Here for more details.
System Requirement:
- Graphics : 2GB Graphics card (for 3D viewer only)
- Operating System : Microsoft® Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.12, Android 7.0
- WebGL compatible Browser (Mozilla Firefox 75+, Google Chrome 80+, Safari 13.1 (limited), Microsoft Edge 78+)
- Internet Explorer is not supported
- High-speed Internet connection
8. DYNAMO
Ways to access:
Dynamo comes as a built-in component within revit. You do not need to install any
additional software.
System Requirement:
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 and above
- CPU Type : Single- or Multi-Core Intel® Pentium®, Xeon®, or i-Series processor or AMD® equivalent with SSE2 technology
- Memory : 4 GB RAM
- Video Display 1,920 x 1,080 with true color or higher
- Video Adapter Basic Graphics: Display adapter capable of 24-bit color
- Disk Space : 1 GB and above free disk space
- Pointing Device : MS-Mouse or compliant device
- Connectivity : Internet connection for licence registration and prerequisite component download
9. GREEN BUILDING STUDIO
Ways to access:
Activate a trial version (30 day access). Click Here for more details.
System Requirement:
- Operating System: 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11. See Autodesk's Product Support Lifecycle for support information.
- CPU Type: Intel® i-Series, Xeon®, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5GHz or Higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
10. PRIMAVERA
Ways to access:
Activate a trial version (30 day access). Click Here for more details.
System Requirement:
- CPU Type : Intel compatible CPU, 1 GHz or above
- Internal Memory : 4GB of Memory or greater
- Operating System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Professional or Ultimate Software Requirements
11. CIVIL 3D
Ways to access:
Activate a trial version (30 day access). Click Here for more details.
System Requirement:
- Operating System : 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10
- Processor : 2.5–2.9 GHz processor
- Memory : 8 GB
- Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080 with True Color High Resolution
- Display Card Basic: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 12 compliant
- Disk Space : 16 GB
- Pointing Device : MS-Mouse compliant
- .NET Framework : .NET Framework Version 4.8 or later
12. BIM Vision
Ways to access:
- Download the free viewer for private use. Click Here for more details.
System Requirement :
- Operating System PC / Tablet : Windows 7 or newer
- CPU Type : 2 GHz CPU
- Internal Memory : 4 GB of free RAM
- Graphics : GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card class or a suitable
- Disk Space : 1GB of free hard disk space
- For automatic updates Internet connection is required
- PDF browser for viewing help files
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