BIM-Speed file name convention tool

​This tool facilitates the implementation of file naming convention in the project. The tool allows the creation of the rule for a file naming convention for each project. It also checks and warns if the file name doesn't match the file naming convention rule.

The tool is most useful for document controllers, project leaders and project coordinators.

Watch the video to learn how to use the file convention tool.

Access the BIM-Speed platform here to use the file naming convention tool.

Multicriteria decision making tool

The multicriteria decision-making methodology and tool assist the selection of a suitable renovation alternative considering the inputs of all involved in the decision-making process. In the tool, you can establish the assessment criteria for all proposed alternatives, collect the preferences from all involved in the decision process regarding all criteria proposed. The result is a ranking showing the alternatives according to their performance in relation to the preferences collected.

The tool can be used by owners, housing companies, investors, architects, engineers, contractors, building managers, municipalities, and funding institutions.

This tool can be used throughout all the project stages, but it is better suited for the Design renovation and Performance analysis phase.

Watch the video to learn how to use the tool. 

Access the tool here.

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BIM Maturity tool

​The BIM maturity tool is an online tool that scans the BIM maturity level of your company through a questionnaire and provides guidance on what should be improved to achieve specific goals in a renovation project, such as reducing energy consumption or increase the comfort level.

The tool is designed for anyone involved in renovation projects that are interested in implementing BIM-based methodologies.

This tool is better suited to be used at the beginning of the project.

Watch the video and learn how to use the tool.

Access the tool here.

Find the presentation here.

Inhabitants Crowd-Sourcing App

The aim of this App is to collect data on existing Buildings from inhabitants. Question lists can be defined and distribute from the back office. Inhabitants can respond to the question list using a freely downloadable mobile app.

The application can be used by anyone involved in a renovation project, who needs to collect data on existing buildings in order to perform any kind of analysis.

This tool is better suited for the Design renovation and Occupation and maintenance phase.

Watch the video to learn how to use the app.

Access the app here.

Download the installation manual here.

Find the presentation here.

BIM-Speed methodology toolkit

The BIM Speed Methodology Toolkit supports the identification of data to be collected to fulfil the aimed renovation goals for projects. Based on chosen Renovation Phase, RIBA Stage and Business Processes, relevant Use Cases and therefore data to be collected will be listed.

The BIM Speed Methodology Toolkit should be used by everybody responsible to collect specific data to support the renovation process.

This tool is better suited for the beginning of the project.

Watch the video and learn how to use the tool.

Access the tool here (draft version).

Find the presentation here.

Methods for surveying and diagnostic of HVAC systems in existing buildings

The methodology contributes to the identification of the technologies that can be used to collect data related to HVAC systems and developed an image recognition algorithm to show the possibility of using such technology in identifying visible components of HVAC systems. Two Dynamo scripts were developed to assist modellers in checking if equipment and valves, part of the HVAC system, are placed correctly.

The methodology can be used by Engineers and BIM modellers.

This tool is better suited for the Collection of existing building data phase.

Watch the video and learn more about the methodology.

3DASH Tool

​The 3DASH tool automatically detects and creates BIM entities from 3D point clouds acquired by laser scanning or photogrammetry systems.

The tool can be used by any professional who needs to quickly model a building in BIM from point clouds.

This tool is better suited for the Collection of existing building data phase.

Watch the video to learn more about the tool.

Access the BIM-Speed platform here and discover the 3DASH Tool and download the presentation here.

BACN2BIM Tool

The BACN2BIM tool allows users to collect information from sensors (dynamic data) installed in buildings and download this data from the BIM-Speed platform.

This tool can be used by any professional who wants to collect dynamic data from sensors installed in buildings following the IFC standards.

This tool is better suited for the Collection of existing building data phase.

Access the BIM-Speed platform here to use the BACN2BIM tool.

Find the presentation here.

Tools for collecting environmental, climate and surrounding data

​The GIS data provider service and Mereen weather service tools facilitate the collection of surrounding built and natural environmental data and the collection of historical actual weather data. The ready-to-use information provided is essential for building energy simulations.

The tool is designed for Architects, Engineers, Energy consultant and any professional in the field.

This tool is better suited for the Performance analysis phase.

Watch the video to learn how to use the tool.

Access the tool through the BIM-Speed platform here.

Open BIM Analytical Model

​Open BIM analytical Model is a tool for automatically creating high-precision energy models (BEM) which are calculated in other specific thermal and acoustic analysis and simulation applications.

The tool can be used by Architects, Engineers, and Energy experts who need to perform precise energy analysis and simulations taking into consideration information that is not considered in a BIM  model, such as thermal bridges.

This tool is better suited for the Performance analysis phase.

Watch the video and learn how to use the tool.

Access the tool here.

Open BIM Construction Systems

​The Open BIM Construction System is a tool for determining building systems in BIM models in order to prepared the model for energy simulation and analysis.

The tool can be used by Architects, Engineers, and Energy experts.

This tool is better suited for the Performance analysis phase.

Watch the video and learn how to use the tool.

Access the tool here.

CYPETHERM Eplus

CYPETHERM Eplus tool is designed to provide thermal simulations and analysis using a BIM model. It is based on the Energy Plus calculation engine and generates detailed reports on a building's energy performance throughout the year based on the climatic data of its location.

The tool can be used by Architects, Engineers, and Energy experts.

This tool is better suited for the Performance analysis phase.

Watch the video and learn how to use the tool.

Access the tool here.

CYPETHERM Improvements Plus tool

​The CYPETHERM Improvements Plus tool is used for comparing multiple building solutions and their effect on the energy performance of a BIM model. This comparison takes into account the examined building price, its energy savings, and amortisation time. 

The tools can be used by Architects and Engineers.

This tool is better suited for the Performance analysis phase.

Watch the video and learn how to use the tool.

Access the tool here.

Volumetrization Techniques, Thermal Texturing of BIM tool - VT1 Tool

Volumetrization Techniques, Thermal Texturing of BIM tool (VT1 tool), developed by BIM-Speed partner Architectural Spies is a technique of producing 3D thermal models from the 2D thermal scans and the CAD model of the building. The step-by-step guide explains how to do the whole process. This technique does not require knowledge in 3D modelling as even the basics are shortly explained, dependent on their involvement in the process. The tool is demonstrated at the demonstration site in Varna, Bulgaria.

Volumetrization Technique, Thermal Photogrammetry tool - VT2 Tool

Volumetrization Technique, Thermal Photogrammetry tool (VT2 tool), developed by BIM-Speed partner Architectural Spies, is a method of volumetrization of the 2D thermal scans. The process takes advantage of photogrammetry but requires some adjustments and special requirements of the 2D thermal scans. The step-by-step guide presents the workflow starting from the 2D scans, adjusting them, passing through photogrammetry, and finally receiving a 3D thermal model. The tool is demonstrated at the demonstration site in Varna, Bulgaria. 

This tool can be used by architects, structural engineers, W&P engineers, HVAC engineers, clients, developers, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, on-site managers, workers, facility managers, insurance agents.

This tool can be applied in the following renovation phases: Collection of existing building data phase, Design renovation, Performance analysis phase, Construction/renovation phase, Occupation and maintenance.

XRT1 Extended Reality Technologies Set, Part 1 Augmented Reality – Microsoft Hololens 2

XRT1 tool, developed by BIM-Speed partners Architectural Spies, is a methodology for creating holograms from BIM and photogrammetric models by the game engine Unity. It allows users to visualize by Microsoft HoloLens 2 for different renovation scenarios, comparing the existing building with the variants of design solutions. The tool is supported by a primary file with all the needed settings for importing BIM and photogrammetric models. It is demonstrated at the demonstration site in Varna, Bulgaria.

This tool can be used by architects, structural engineers, W&P engineers, HVAC engineers, clients, developers, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, on-site managers.

This tool can be used in the following renovation stages: Collection of existing building data phase, Design renovation, Performance analysis phase, Construction/renovation phase.

Find supporting material here.

XRT2 Extended Reality Technologies Set, Part 2 Virtual Reality – Oculus Quest

​XRT2 tool, developed by BIM-Speed partner Architectural Spies, is a methodology for creating VR models from BIM and photogrammetric models by the game engine Unity. It allows users to visualize by Oculus Quest 2 different renovation scenarios, comparing the existing building with the variants of design solutions. The tool is supported by a primary file with all the needed settings for importing BIM and photogrammetric models. It is demonstrated at the demonstration site in Malko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.

This tool can be used by architects, structural engineers, W&P engineers, HVAC engineers, clients, developers, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, on-site managers.

This tool can be used in the following renovation phases: Collection of existing building data phase, Design renovation, Performance analysis phase, Construction/renovation phase.

Find the supporting material here.

XRT3 Extended Reality Technologies Set, Part 3 Virtual reality – VR Box and Android / iOS

​XRT3 tool, developed by the BIM-Speed partner Architectural Spies, is a methodology for creating VR models from BIM and photogrammetric models by the game engine Unity. It allows users to visualize by VR Box and Android device or iPhone different renovation scenarios, comparing the existing building with the variants of design solutions. The tool is supported by a primary file with all the needed settings for importing BIM and photogrammetric models. It is demonstrated at the demonstration site in Varna, Bulgaria.

This tool can be used by architects, structural engineers, W&P engineers, HVAC engineers, clients, developers, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, on-site managers, workers.

This tool can be used in the following renovation phases Collection of existing building data phase, Design renovation, Performance analysis phase, Construction/renovation phase.

Find the supporting material here.

XRT4 Extended Reality Technologies Set, Part 4 Augmented Reality – 3D Anaglyph Glasses

​XRT4 tool, developed by BIM-Speed partner Architectural Spies, is a methodology for creating desktop AR models from BIM and photogrammetric models by Unity, using Holo SDK. It allows users to visualize by 3D anaglyph glasses at front of the desktop different renovation scenarios, comparing the existing building with the variants of design solutions. The tool is supported by a primary file with all the needed settings for importing BIM and photogrammetric models. It is demonstrated at the demonstration site in Varna, Bulgaria.

This tool can be used by architects, structural engineers, W&P engineers, HVAC engineers, clients, developers, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers.

This tool can be used in the following renovation phases: Collection of existing building data phase, Design renovation, Performance analysis phase, Construction/renovation phase.

Find the supporting material here.

XRT5 Extended Reality Technologies Set, Part 5 Augmented Reality - Mobile

​XRT5 tool, developed by BIM-Speed partner Architectural Spies, is a methodology for creating mobile AR models from BIM and photogrammetric models by the game engine Unity. It allows users to visualize by an Android device or iPhone different renovation scenarios, comparing the existing building with the variants of design solutions. It is demonstrated at the demonstration site in Varna, Bulgaria.

This tool can be used by architects, structural engineers, W&P engineers, HVAC engineers, clients, developers, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, workers.

This tool can be applied in the following renovation phases: Collection of existing building data phase, Design renovation, Performance analysis phase, Construction/renovation phase.

BIM-Speed BIM Library

​BIM-Speed BIM library encompasses the BIMSpeed database covering a number of materials and components useful for energy-efficient renovation of buildings. The library collects a set of parameters and files (BIM models, technical sheets, pdf, etc…). The parameters are divided into four packages: the “Info package”, the “Energy package”, the “LCA package” and the “LCC package”.

The Library can be used as support for professionals (engineers, architects, ...) or companies during the renovation design process providing a list of building components enriched with energy and sustainability parameters.

The Library can be used in the Design renovation phase.

Access the library at the link here.

1st TtT workshop: BIM-Speed platform, tools and Methodology for decision making, user involvement and BIM maturity

​In the 1st Train the trainers’ workshop run on the 21st April 2021, we presented the BIM-Speed project, the BIM-Speed Platform, File naming convention tool, Multicriteria decision making, and the Inhabitants tool.

Find the BIM-Speed project presentation here.

2nd TtT workshop: BIM-Speed tools and methodology for existing Buildings

​In the 2nd Train the trainers’ workshop run on the 27th April 2021, we presented our Spanish demonstration case, the BIM Maturity tool, the BIM-Speed methodology toolkit, the Methods for surveying and diagnostic of HVAC systems in existing buildings, the 3DASH Tool, and the BACN2BIM Tool.

Find the presentation of the demonstration case here.

3rd TtT workshop: BIM-Speed tools and Methodology for BIM-to-BEM and energy simulations

​In the 3rd Train the trainers’ workshop run on the 29th April 2021, we presented our Spanish demonstration case, the tools for collecting environmental, climate, and surrounding data, the Open BIM Analytical Model, the Open BIM Construction Systems, the Cypetherm Eplus, Cypetherm Improvements Plus.

Find the presentation of the demonstration case here.