Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionised architectural design, making specification more efficient, and supporting fasting, more compliant, and more coordinated projects. But here’s the catch: not all BIM content is created equal — and cutting corners can cost you. Poor-quality Revit or Archicad families (especially for compliance-critical elements like handrails or balustrades) can introduce errors, slow workflows, and put projects at risk.
What makes high-quality BIM content so valuable?
High-quality BIM content isn’t just about geometry, but also about the data behind the design. Leading firms rely on structured, standardised BIM libraries that deliver:
- Accurate parametric geometry
- Performance data and material specs
- Compliance with AS 1428.1 standards
- Compatibility with major software like Revit and Archicad
How BIM lifecycle integration boosts project efficiency
BIM’s true power shows up when it connects more than just design. Done right, it integrates the entire lifecycle from design, procurement, construction, and facility management. With tools like digital twins and data-driven facility management, BIM (and tools like Revit and Archicad) become the single source of truth for project delivery. But only if the content can keep up.
Why Moddex is leading the way in BIM content excellence
For years, Moddex has partnered with IGS Group to develop a high-quality BIM content library for handrails, balustrades and access systems that sets a new industry benchmark. Our Revit and Archicad files are:
- Lightweight and performance optimised
- Modelled natively, with project-ready formatting
- Rich with compliance data for AS 1428 compliant handrails
- Built for seamless coordination across disciplines
Yet, across the industry, unreliable BIM content remains a critical issue. Our whitepaper on Identifying High-Quality BIM Content For Better Designs explores this challenge and discusses:
- The adoption and evolution of BIM technology
- Understanding the role of BIM content
- The difference between low-quality and high-quality BIM content
- The most common pitfalls with BIM content (and how to avoid them)
- Practical tips for architects, engineers, and project managers
- How to future-proof your workflows with compliant, efficient BIM
Are your BIM files working for you, or against you? Discover the difference Moddex’s optimised BIM content can make.