Compare the Top BIM Software in Africa as of November 2025 - Page 2

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    Vectorworks Architect
    With more support for common file formats than any other BIM solution, Vectorworks Architect can pull together all necessary information to start your project, providing everything you need for conceptual design, site planning, and analysis all in one interface. Quickly confirm design intent while transitioning from massing models to concept models. BIM software isn’t exactly known for promoting creative expression. But Vectorworks is different. We allow you to freely sketch, model, and document your design ideas with precision drafting capabilities and the most flexible 3D modeling engine available, powered by SIEMENS Parasolid. So you’re not limited by presets and strict parameters — you have the flexibility you need to design anything you can imagine. Getting the most out of the “I” in Building Information Modeling is essential for optimizing your designs.
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    SpinalTwin Suite
    SpinalTwin offers a series of modules making it possible to access all the building data from a web browser, to manage the allocation and use of spaces and equipment, to hypervise all the systems in real-time, to manage maintenance and repair operations and to monitor energy and fluid consumption. Thanks to a better knowledge of a building’s assets, spaces, documentation and blueprints, SpinalTwin’s DataRoom application family makes it possible to reduce collaboration time, make data & documents easily available, manage spaces and streamline real estate transactions by sharing contextualized information. Browse your equipment by type, by zone, by brand, isolate your equipment in the 3D view and access their documents, tickets, attributes, and create as many equipment groups as necessary.
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    VRcollab

    VRcollab

    VRcollab

    VRcollab is a software that converts BIM models for use in design reviews, building requirement approval and construction coordination. Users can merge multiple BIM models that have been modelled on different software and combine them into one model using VRcollab LITE, facilitating an easy workflow for consultants. In addition, Multi-User functionality aids in the seamless communication between groups whether physically in local meetings or remotely via the internet.
    Starting Price: $3000 per user per year
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    UNIFI

    UNIFI

    UNIFI Labs

    UNIFI Labs is the global leader in cloud-based BIM content management, project analytics, content creation, and data insights. Visit us for a free trial to see for yourself why hundreds of brands including Disney, Interior Architects, Katerra, Stantec, Legrand, and Pella trust UNIFI for their BIM-content lifecycle needs. UNIFI delivers a Better BIM experience helping you navigate the dark BIM and gain control of your company's BIM content. UNIFI is the essential cloud platform to create, organize, access and manage BIM & digital building content among leading architectural, engineering, construction and manufacturing organizations. UNIFI was formerly known as InviewLabs. UNIFI Labs currently offers content engagement software for AECOs and content distribution for BPMs. Our roadmap is focused on further developing our cloud platform to facilitate the discover, management and contextualization of content and data used to design, construct and operate buildings.
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    JOIN

    JOIN

    Digi Corp

    JOIN is a BIM tool software developed to freely manage parameters and attributes in the IFC standard. It aims to manage all the information of a BIM model, extracting data in order to take decision in a construction project. The main features help to manage the Costs (BIM 5D) and Times (BIM 4D) in a construction projects. A 3D viewer is included to help you work with the model and the data. With JOIN the various players in the AEC sector can integrate the model with economic, technical, temporal and managerial data. These are essential to obtain constantly updated and consistent information at all stages of design, construction and maintenance of the building. The data are synchronized bidirectional between the model, the gantt chart and the costs estimate.
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    Ideate BIMLink

    Ideate BIMLink

    Ideate Software

    Autodesk Revit users can easily import/export Revit data to/from Microsoft Excel with Ideate BIMLink. It pulls data from Revit for editing in Excel and then pushes volumes of precise, consequential BIM data back into the Revit model. Linking Revit and Excel with Ideate BIMLink enables you to export data from Revit to Excel, streamlining data management tasks and dramatically reducing the time they take to perform. Importing data from Excel to Revit means that your models will be instantly updated with all changes, making them clean and correct. Ideate BIMLINK is a powerful and progressive tool that enables you to leverage the parametric database within your Revit models by exporting data from Revit to Excel for easy review/editing, and then pushing the edited data back into the Revit model with speed and accuracy. Avoid manual errors, prevent on-site delays, and remove error-based rework by exporting Revit data to Excel for easy editing and then importing the updated data.
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    LIRA-SAPR

    LIRA-SAPR

    LIRALAND Group

    LIRA-SAPR is comprehensive software package that benefits from BIM technology. The software is intended for analysis and design of building and mechanical engineering structures of different purposes. - Static (forces and displacements) and dynamic analyses - Selection and check for sections of steel and/or reinforced concrete (RC) structures - Preliminary drawings of steel structures as well as separate RC elements
    Starting Price: €280/month
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    TeamSystem

    TeamSystem

    TeamSystem

    Access your projects in real-time, increasing efficiency and winning more projects and tenders. It is the ideal solution to share your project's information with employees, suppliers, and clients. You can manage your projects, generate estimates and keep track of public and private accountings in real-time in the cloud. TeamSystem Construction Project Management supports your business in the process of creating and submitting a construction proposal, which requires lists & price management, cost estimation, and quantity takeoffs. It includes also 4D for scheduling and planning and 5D for project and cost control. Completely in the cloud, Estimation in Cloud was specially designed for those who need to manage projects, estimates, price lists, and contracts in collaboration with a team of professionals providing multiple access anytime and everywhere. Through the BIM plugin provided it is possible to connect the estimate measures to the model easily with precision.
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    CellBIM

    CellBIM

    Nomitech

    CellBIM brings your BIM and 2D design files directly inside Microsoft Excel® Spreadsheets. Use Drag and Drop to Interact with BIM Models, perform Quantity Takeoffs in 3D and 2D and generate interactive BIM Data Tables. “Democratize” your BIM and 2D drawing Processes and make BIM and 2D accessible to anyone, everywhere with or without cloud access. Quick and Simple! Work with PDF, DWG, DGN, RVT, IFC, SKP, DWFx, I.DGN and 3D Asset files directly in your Microsoft Excel® Spreadsheets. The easiest and more effective solution for Excel users that use drawings or 3D models for their everyday tasks.
    Starting Price: $1,308/year/license
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    MasterSeries

    MasterSeries

    MasterSeries

    MasterSeries is the UK's leading range of integrated structural analysis, design, drafting, and detailing software with over 10,000 users worldwide. From the industry-leading multi-material BIM-enabled modeling and design environment to a collection of powerful stand-alone modules, MasterSeries features the most extensive range of technically advanced structural engineering software you'll find under one roof. For you, this means you get more done in one package, avoiding the need to swap between different incompatible software and enter the same data multiple times. No two businesses are the same, so why should their software be? That's why the MasterSeries product range is modular in nature, providing an extremely flexible and scalable software solution. In this way you aren't forced to buy a costly single large product, perhaps with many features you don't need. You simply combine the modules you need to create the ideal software solution to meet the demands of your business.
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    EVOLVE Shop
    EVOLVE understands the challenges that a SHOP Foreman faces as they manage large teams, scattered communications, and visibility into the FIELD. Our modules all sync seamlessly on one platform, which streamlines communications between Design, Shop, and Field – leading to less rework and more efficient workflows. -Effective collaboration between your shop, BIM dept. and the field, reducing the time spent on back-and-forth discussions and distractions. -Clear view of what needs to be done, when, and by whom in real-time for your work requests. This enables you to focus on the most critical tasks and deliver results on time. -Easy to learn and flexible to your operational needs and can grow with your business!
    Starting Price: $50/month/user
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    CAD&BIM Free Viewer

    CAD&BIM Free Viewer

    CAD&BIM Free Viewer

    Cad&Bim Free Viewer is a freeware 2D/3D drawings and models viewer. With the unique ability to open multiple file types, it is the simplest and easiest solution for anyone who needs to view drawing files for free. Thanks to the clean and extremely intuitive interface it is the right tool for everybody, from experts to beginners. CAD&BIM Free Viewer allows visualizing models coming from CAD/BIM systems like AutoCAD, Revit, Archicad, BricsCAD BIM, DDS-CAD, Tekla, Nemetschek VectorWorks, Bentley, Allplan, ZwCAD, GstarCAD, SolidWorks and others with no need of commercial licenses. CAD&BIM Free Viewer solution allows uploads of projects from Revit, ArchiCAD, AllPlan, and more. CAD&BIM Free Viewer is the best tool for billions of 2D/3D DWG-DXF-DWF drawings circulating around the world. CAD&BIM Free Viewer is able to directly read models and designs.
    Starting Price: Free
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    FARO Sphere XG

    FARO Sphere XG

    FARO Technologies, Inc.

    FARO Sphere XG is a cloud-based digital reality platform that provides its users a centralized, collaborative experience across the company’s reality capture and 3D modeling applications. When paired with the Stream mobile app, Sphere XG enables faster 3D data capture, processing and project management from anywhere in the world. Sphere XG systematizes every activity while remaining intuitive to navigate, allowing users the ability to better organize their 3D scans and 360° photos alongside 3D models and manage that data across diverse teams around the world. With Sphere XG, 3D point clouds and 360° photo documentation can be viewed and shared all in one place, aligned to a floorplan and viewable over time. Ideal for 4D construction progress management where the ability to compare elements over time is critical, project managers and VDC managers can better democratize data and eliminate the need to use two platforms for their reality capture needs.
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    Cleopatra Enterprise

    Cleopatra Enterprise

    Cleopatra Enterprise

    The #1 Total Project & Turnaround Management Platform. Improve the performance of your next project with Cleopatra Enterprise. Dedicated for complex projects like CAPEX, OPEX, turnaround, and maintenance events. Cleopatra covers the entire project life cycle by including functionalities for different project controls disciplines in one advanced system. With centralized data at its heart, Cleopatra ensures continuous improvement of project performance, and successful digital transformation. Designed to support owners, EPC contractors and engineering firms worldwide, Cleopatra accommodates the specific needs and requirements of demanding projects in several industries.
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    Metacom

    Metacom

    VanMeijel

    With Metacom you have all the functionality in-house to optimally support projects, finances, logistics and maintenance. Fully geared to infrastructure, construction and specialized service providers.
    Starting Price: $1500.00/year/user
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    Causeway Estimating

    Causeway Estimating

    Causeway Technologies

    Causeway Estimating helps contractors and subcontractors manage the bidding and tendering process. An integrated CAD/BIM Measure tool makes for rapid take-off and measurement, while easy to use features allow you to quickly build up and submit estimates using standard pricing information and your own previous estimates. The solution's bid comparison capability also helps you evaluate bids from different suppliers to make the right choice of supplier every time. Underpinning all of this is a shared central database offering collaboration across projects in a secure environment and with an audit trail of changes. Quickly create accurate estimates. Tap into previous estimates to avoid re-work and free up more time to focus on tasks that add value.
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    Archibus

    Archibus

    Eptura

    While most organizations prioritize space in cost-savings initiatives, we know that 51% of assigned seats are unused at any given moment. Unassigned spaces, poor density planning, and spaces that don’t reflect workplace needs further strain real estate portfolios, and so do ballooning maintenance costs, or poorly negotiated leases. Archibus by Eptura provides the insight and automation necessary to optimize your portfolio to support your budget and your people. Foster continuous improvement with insights on workplace performance. Enable integrated metrics and data models that paint a full picture of costs, activities, occupancy, and needs. Identify opportunities for quick savings, stay ahead of trends, and connect stakeholders under a single mission.
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    BIMx

    BIMx

    Graphisoft

    Bridge the gap between the design studio and the construction site with award-winning BIMx, the most popular presentation and coordination app for all project stakeholders. BIMx features the ‘BIM Hyper-model’ – a game-like navigation tool that helps even non-professionals easily 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 your best on-site BIM companion. Simple, game-like navigation makes BIMx the best on-site design and presentation tool on the market. Drive the design narrative on the building site for fast, specific client feedback. A digital model means no more paper on the building site or at client meetings. All the relevant model data is at your fingertips for easy access and sharing. Boost your sales! Promote your design in a unique way by embedding your design on your own website with BIMx Web Viewer.
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    BIMobject

    BIMobject

    BIMobject

    We provide you with the information and inspiration you need to design buildings faster, smarter and greener. A world of architects and engineers rely on bimobject.com to find the right products for their designs. The transition to Building Information Modelling began to spread via “early adopters” more than ten years ago. Fast-forward to today and there are millions of active BIM users across the globe. Architects and construction engineers use BIM to create 3D models of a complete and furnished building – using software such as Revit (Autodesk) and MicroStation (Benley), as well as Graphisoft Archicad, Allplan, and Vectorworks (Nemetschek Group).
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    Cubicost TBQ

    Cubicost TBQ

    MagiCAD Construction Solutions

    TBQ is an innovative, efficient and easy-to-use cost estimating software. It works with Cubicost TAS, TME and TRB. Taking the lead of the era of BIM. Support importing Excel resource library to price, compare and manage BQ items easily. Support auto page layout, flexible format setting to generate report quickly. Provide enterprise cloud services. Built-in email system in TBQ for convenient communication. Fast preparation of BQs by identifying Excel and PDF BQs. Quick search of BQ items with Find and Filter functions. One-click generation of different reports in customized format. Easy calculation of cost per GFA(m2) by element code. Quick analysis of resource costs of projects by trade Intuitive display of cost analysis results in chart and table. Convenient for subcons to quote. Easy to manage subcons. Guarantee the secure and convenient subcontracting. Quick comparison & flexible selection of different suppliers’ quotes.
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    VisualAnalysis

    VisualAnalysis

    Integrated Engineering Software

    Thousands of professionals leverage VisualAnalysis (VA) to meet deadlines. Customers say it is "a great value" and "so easy to learn". You need practical tools; easy on your budget. 3D models of complete buildings, tanks, towers, etc. Static and dynamic response analysis. Design code checks for steel, wood, concrete, cold-formed steel, and aluminum. Complete analysis and design features including automatic plate meshing, command window, nonlinear elements, and dynamic time history analysis. 3D static and dynamic FEA for civil, mechanical, aerospace or any other structural analysis. Optional support of building code load combinations. Easily apply loads. Distribute area loads to members. Gravity and lateral loading in the same project. Create frame, truss, or FEA models of just about any structure. Sketch, generate, and import CAD, or BIM (Revit). Fast static, P-delta, AISC Direct, dynamic, and nonlinear. Proven and validated results.
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    CADMATIC 3D Plant
    Speed up, improve, and simplify your design work with Cadmatic’s intelligent design software. Easily manage work sharing between design teams around the globe. Optimize performance with 3D models of any size or complexity. Use laser-scanned point clouds in the 3D design area. Easily modify and reuse your assets in multiple projects. Save time and minimize errors with automated data handling. Publish designs for review in CADMATIC eShare platform for digital twins. At Cadmatic, we understand the specific engineering needs of the plant industry. Our 3D plant design tools are created to meet the needs of your teams in projects of any size or complexity. With CADMATIC 3D Plant you can generate automatically annotated project documentation and lightweight 3D models, giving you up-to-date project information whenever you need it. Native Cadmatic 3D objects can easily be exported to other file formats and vice versa.
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    ClearEdge3D Verity
    Verity empowers AEC teams to generate accurate quality assessments at scale. Automatically identify deviations between your Autodesk Navisworks or Revit model and as-built point cloud data to verify the placement of installed work or validate the quality of your models. Streamline QA/QC processes, enhance your clash detection workflows, and ensure final construction matches the intended design so that you can reduce rework, schedule overruns, and overall project risk. Easily compare as-built point cloud data with your design & coordination models to identify installation or modeling errors on anything from individual elements to entire scopes of work quickly and accurately. Gain a more detailed and actionable analysis in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Customizable heat maps and color-coded reports intuitively display deviation, bending, and deflection. Precise measuring tools provide you with quantitative data on how installed elements deviate from your model.
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    MTWO

    MTWO

    RIB Software SE

    MTWO is a 5D BIM Construction Enterprise Cloud that connects all project teams along with their processes and data – all on one platform. The solution digitalizes project lifecycle management and enterprise management with its comprehensive functionalities and with 5D BIM, BI and Artificial Intelligence integrated into the processes. The end-to-end platform helps to streamline workflow, improve collaboration and maximize productivity.
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    Vertex BD

    Vertex BD

    Argos Systems

    Vertex BD is a BIM software for medium to large sized residential builders. Architectural and structural drawing sets, fabrication drawings, material reports, manufacturing data, and marketing renderings are generated all from one building model. Vertex BD automates the process of generating lot specific drawing sets, saving production home builders countless hours of having to recreate drawings for each customer's choice of house options. Vertex BD is primarily used as panel prefab software by component manufacturers and panelizers to automate the process of generating wall and floor panel fabrication drawings, structural layouts, cut lists, and other material reports. By automating these processes, manufacturers are saving a considerable amount of design, drafting and estimation time while minimizing errors at the construction site. Available for wood and cold-formed steel construction.
    Starting Price: $380 per month