Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools can automate repetitive tasks in the design process. The document describes 11 such AI tools for building information modeling (BIM) and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries: Alice Technologies, Spacemaker, Reconstruct.inc, Testfit, Cove tool, Plans2BIM, Preplan, Swapp.AI, Higharc, Finch, and ChatGPT. These tools provide features like simulation and optimization, rapid study of design issues, reconstruction of documents, generative modeling alternatives, structural design automation, construction documentation automation, and assistance with algorithm and script development.

1. AI Tools for BIM & AEC
Industry
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning removes bottlenecks in the design
process by automating repetitive tasks.
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2. Top 11 AI tools
AI Tools for BIM & AEC Industry
Alice Technologies
Spacemaker
Reconstruct.inc
Testfit
Cove tool
Plans2BIM
Preplan
Swapp.AI
Higharc – Concept to Construction
Finch
ChatGPT
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3. Alice Technologies
Features
1) It provides a simulation and
optimization platform for the
construction industry.
2) When we don't want to start from
scratch, this tool comes in handy.
3) It walks you through the project by
dealing with limits, providing scheduling
options, and documenting costs and
progress.
4) They also aid in representation. The
building strategies used save a significant
amount of time.
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4. Spacemaker
Features
1) This tool aids in the rapid study of design
issues like as noise, density, regulatory
restrictions, and so on.
2) It produces several possibilities and
allows you to collaborate with the team
in one location.
3) It functions similarly to a machine in that
we enter our requirements, they process
them with their data utilizing AI, and we
receive prospective outputs.
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5. Reconstruct.inc
Features
1) This firm specializes in design
presentation and site analysis. As the
name implies, they deal with the
reconstruction of documents in various
formats.
2) They offer two tools: one for
documentation, such as aligning 360-
degree views to designs, and another for
combining outside and interior
photographs. Another tool provides
extra features such as schedule
integration and reporting, as well as the
ability to visit the site from your desktop.
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6. Testfit
Features
1) This Dallas, Texas-based company has
created a life-saving instrument. This
benefits both architects and urban
planners by providing generative model
alternatives as well as the ability to
manually adjust it to our needs.
2) It provides all features, such as switching
building kinds, managing several sites
simultaneously, altering unit styles,
generative parking, and shadow effects.
3) It also allows you to save your work in
numerous forms such as CAD models,
sketch-up models, and so on.
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7. Cove tool
Features
1) This is a tool with a variety of capabilities
to help your design stand out from the
crowd. It can improve the design in many
ways, including radiation studies,
climate analysis, façade design, machine
learning, energy modelling, daylight
optimization, site context, carbon
emissions, and so on.
2) It provides several construction
templates, features for comparison,
water usage, and even LEED integration.
The nice part is that all of this can be
done with applications like Rhino-
grasshopper, Revit, and Sketch-up.
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8. Plans2BIM
Features
1) From all your scanned or CAD plans
(PDF, PNG, JPEG)
2) Automatic architecture recognition
3) Instant computations on our dedicated
servers
4) IFC files compatible with all your BIM
software
5) Integrated BIM editor and 3D viewer
6) Export of surfaces, volumes and
quantities.
7) 50% time saving, 100% compatibility.
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9. Preplan
Features
1) Automate and optimize your structural design
by characterizing the design challenge rather
than solving it by repetitive drafting.
2) Preplan provides the structural engineers with
AI-based tools that enable them to reduce the
needed concrete in their design, without
changing their workflow and without any
learning curve.
3) The result in numbers:
1. Up to 15% concrete volume reduction.
2. Up to 15% reduction in concrete related
execution costs.
3. Up to 50% design time reduction.
4. Reducing construction emitted Co2
emission - up to 30%.
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10. Swapp.AI
Features
1) SWAPP uses clever, advanced algorithms
to deliver construction documents that
are accurate, thorough, and complete
faster than ever before.
2) Integrate seamlessly with your Revit
files.
3) CDs are difficult and time-consuming,
and errors might occur because they are
organized across numerous disciplines.
By automating the CD process, you will
be able to design and construct more
multifamily projects while increasing
profitability in a shorter amount of time.
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11. Higharc – Concept to Construction
Features
1) Higharc is a design tool, a live
configuration sales tool, a construction
documentation tool, a permit
preparation tool, and the glue to link
design to ERP.
2) In the manufacturing space this would
be called Product Lifecycle Management
(PLM) for buildings.
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12. Finch
Features
1) Optimize building design with AI and
graph technology. Get immediate
feedback on performance, detect errors
and find optimal solutions in the early
stages of design.
2) Maximize what-ifs per hour
3) Immediate feedback
on your designs.
4) No more Excel roundtrips to calculate
key figures. Instantly know how you
match your customers’ demands. Unit
and area distribution, daylight
simulation, carbon footprint and more.
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13. ChatGPT
Features
1) ChatGPT is a large language model developed by
Open AI.
2) Architects and urban designers can benefit from
large language models, such as Assistant, in a
number of ways.
3) These models can help architects and designers
generate ideas for creative projects and assist
them in developing more effective and efficient
design processes.
4) It will assist us in creating sophisticated algorithms
for Dynamo Script and the Revit API.
5) It has a high capability for automating our daily
routines.
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