SketchUp - BIM format

The magic word BIM is sometimes misused by CAD-companies who claim to be the sole provider of it.
But building walls create islands, whereas building bridges connects people. Hence Trimble Connect, were you can share Files of different (CAD) software, view and manage them.

Information is key, so the use of Dynamic Components is the right place to attach to the model, but the IFC-export of the information could be improved.

The iFC exporter plugin let’s you exportthe right information:

BTW, do not think

Think in terms of sharing and exchange.

Yes, a large company might use Revit or Tekla, subcontractors might be using SketchUp Shop or Pro and the client might use this:

Or SketchUp Free.

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