GRAPHISOFT Launches Archicad 24, in Malaysia and Singapore together with major updates on BIMx and BIMcloud

SINGAPORE,Oct. 6,2020 -- GRAPHISOFT,the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solution for architecture has made available locally Archicad 24,the latest version of its award-winning BIM software; the latest release of BIMcloud,the AEC industry's first and most advanced cloud-based team collaboration solution; and BIMx,the most popular mobile and web BIM app.

Archicad 24 unites architects and engineers in a shared BIMcloud environment to deliver integrated design. The transparency provided by the shared model and team-oriented workflows increases trust among team members and eliminates model duplication and redundant work between architects and structural engineers.Archicad's powerful set of built-in tools and its user-friendly interface make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring algorithmic design workflows and large model support,highly automated documentation,one-click publishing,photo-realistic rendering,and leveraging best-in-class analysis,Archicad lets architects focus on what they do best: design great buildings.

BIMcloud

BIMcloud delivers secure,real-time collaboration between project team members regardless of the size or complexity of the project,the location of the offices,or the speed of the Internet connection. Available in both private and public cloud configurations on standard hardware means even smaller offices can take advantage of BIMcloud's fast,efficient,and secure access to shared projects in real-time.

BIMx

Extending the BIM experience to include all stakeholders in the building design,delivery,and operations lifecycle is award-winning BIMx,the most popular presentation and coordination app for all project stakeholders. BIMx features the 'BIM Hyper-model' – a game-like navigation experience that helps anyone explore the building model and understand project deliverables. Real-time model cut-throughs,in-context measuring and project markups in the model context make BIMx the architects' best on-site BIM companion. Powerful APIs allow BIMx to connect to 3rdparty ecosystems to offer access to and control of external datasets managed in the context of the building information model.

What's new in GRAPHISOFT Flagship Solutions

Together,Archicad 24,BIMcloud,and BIMx now provide further advantages in design and analysis,collaboration,documentation,and visualization as follows:

DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

Archicad 24 unites architects and engineers,who can now work on a shared model with brand-new analytical model integration. The benefits of this integrated design environment include:

Elimination of redundant models

Removal of coordination errors

Structurally correct models ready for construction

Better building designs achieved in a significantly shorter amount of time

COLLABORATION

GRAPHISOFT's BIMcloud technology gets a major upgrade with version 24. Architects and structural engineers can now co-design the loadbearing structure of the building thanks to the powerful "BIM Track Changes" workflow. Major benefits to core architectural workflows include:

Smart Model Compare: Compare any two BIM models — including two different versions of the same design — to view various design options and compare content from consultants.

Updated Issue Management: Suggest design variations,organize the results of the smart model compare into smart issue lists with assignment names,prioritize tasks,create an issue log — all integrated and managed in the cloud.

DOCUMENTATION

Complete documentation sets,combined with a powerful publishing workflow that follows local BIM requirements,means architects canfocus on their designs,leaving the paperwork to the software. Archicad'sautomatic drawing and layout generation,automatic dimensioning,andother tools have long been recognized by industry experts as superior.

Archicad 24 raises the bar on documentation with the introduction of higher-level programming languages like Python. Architects can now easily create automation scripts in Archicad,and complete command chains from outside Archicad.

VISUALIZATION

Immersive presentations engage clients,providing a deeper understanding of the building design from start to finish. Archicad's built-in palette of visualization tools and workflows with the world's leading rendering and VR solutions make it easy for architects to show off their designs in informative and inspiring ways,ensuring that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the project deliverables.

Thanks to over 500 revamped materials in Archicad 24,architects can create even richer,more compelling renderings. Projects of any size are now easily experienced on a mobile device with the brand-new BIMx 3D engine. Residential library updates add state-of-the-art modern furniture to the BIM model.

Archicad 24 offers powerful improvements,including Dark Mode support on macOS and a brand-new node-based interface to custom GDL content creation – called Param-O.

"With BIM software gaining ground in Malaysia,Archicad 24 and the latest versions of BIMcloud and BIMx have come at an opportune time," said Edmund Lau,Managing Director,GRAPHISOFT Singapore and Malaysia.

"In Singapore,we are excited to be able to help our clients gain enhanced value with GRAPHISOFT software and solutions. With Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) as the main thrust of the Building and Construction Authority's (BCA) Construction Industry Transformation Map,the AEC firms that embrace IDD will save time and resources. "BIM is leveraging the benefits of digitization in the design process. It's no surprise that BIM software will transform the way architects work now and will continue to do so in the future," he added.

GRAPHISOFT Learn

The new learning platform makes critical knowledge readily available to architects and engineers alike,helping AEC industry professionals get the most out of BIM by shortening the BIM learning curve and growing their competitive edge with important skills.

Organized in learning paths to match skill levels,roles,and interests,GRAPHISOFT Learn offers a quickly growing catalog that includes on-demand,self-paced lessons,and detailed,instructor-led courses. All online training includes step-by-step instructions,narrated video clips,and ready-to-use Archicad project files for hands-on experience.

Courses are available in person through GRAPHISOFT-certified Learning Centers and online throughlearn.graphisoft.com.

The Archicad 24 local packages are availablefor download on the official download site.

For more information about Archicad 24,please visit graphisoft.com/sg/archicad and contact GRAPHISOFT Singapore at https://graphisoft.com/sg/contact-us/get-in-touch.

About GRAPHISOFT

GRAPHISOFT® empowers teams to create great architecture,through award-winning software solutions,learning programs,and professional services for the Architecture,Engineering,and Construction industry. Archicad®,the architects' BIM software of choice,offers a complete end-to-end design and documentation workflow for architectural and integrated architectural and engineering practices of any size. BIMx®,the most popular mobile and web BIM app,extends the BIM experience to include allstakeholders in the building design,and operations lifecycle. BIMcloud®,the AEC industry's first and most advanced cloud-based team collaboration solution,makes real-time collaboration possible across the globe regardless of the size of the project and the speed or quality of the team members' network connection. GRAPHISOFT is part of the Nemetschek Group. To learn more,visit https://graphisoft.com/sg

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