Module 01
BIMBridge
Integrated management of BIM/IFC models, objects and related documents — bridging the gap between architectural design and operational reality.
Background
From 1999 to today — a native BIM heritage
The predecessor of the ArchiPM facility management software was originally developed in 1999 as a native BIM-based solution alongside ArchiCAD. Modern Building Information Modeling (BIM) supports the efficient execution of operational and maintenance tasks — the longest-lasting and most costly phase of the building lifecycle — through the digital representation and 3D model of the real building. In ArchiPM, any CAD (Computer-Aided Design) based BIM (Building Information Modeling) model can be uploaded using the IFC (Issued for Construction) file format. The loaded IFC files must be mapped to the database fields, and the data is read directly into the system in the corresponding structure.
Main Features
What BIMBridge does today
Operation BIM integration
Plan 3D/2D visualization
Bidirectional display of selected elements' drawings and properties
Asset synchronization with external systems (REST API, e.g. SAP)
3D BIM Model, IFC loading and visual display (preferably from ArchiCAD plans)
3D equipment viewer, floor plan coloring
Custom properties from IFC/Excel, or manually uploaded form
Integration with building survey systems for continuous facility surveying
IFC model upload — import Archicad and Revit IFC files to automatically generate building, floor and space structures
The Problem
Billions invested in BIM — yet 90% of that data never reaches operations.
BIM models created during design are abandoned after handover — valuable data is lost forever.
Facility teams operate from outdated floor plans and spreadsheets while BIM files sit unused.
No connection between the architect's digital model and the building's operational reality.
Costly rework and guesswork during maintenance because asset data lives in disconnected silos.
Coming Soon
Planned capabilities
AI-Assisted Space Recognition
SoonAutomatically detect and register spaces from BIM/IFC models — no manual drawing of rooms.
Space Utilization Heatmaps
SoonDynamic analytics showing how each space is actually used, based on IoT and access data.
Mobile Indoor Navigation
SoonGuided indoor routing for technicians to the exact space where a work order needs to be executed.
Automated Area Recalculation
SoonWhen a BIM model is updated, affected areas and volumes are recalculated and flagged automatically.
BIM-to-Operations Bridge
SoonAutomatically maps IFC/BIM objects to operational assets — no manual data entry.
Digital Twin Repository
SoonCentralized, version-controlled model store accessible to every stakeholder at every lifecycle stage.
Automated Handover Packages
SoonStructured data packages flow directly from design into operations without friction.
Model Validation
SoonValidate models against operational and regulatory requirements before construction begins.
Performance Benchmarking
SoonCompare design intent vs. actual building performance with real-time dashboards.
Version Control & Audit Trail
SoonTrack every revision, handover, and change order with a full, tamper-proof history.