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Building Information Modeling in CATIA
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a revolutionary digital process that creates a shared, intelligent 3D model of a construction project. More than just geometry, BIM integrates functional characteristics, materials, timelines, and cost estimates into a single source of truth. This supports a fully integrated BIM process that promotes collaboration and visibility across all phases.
Unlike traditional CAD tools, BIM software such as CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure allows architects, engineers, contractors and owners to collaborate in real-time via virtual twin technology. With CATIA and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, BIM evolves from isolated design tasks to a holistic Virtual Twin workflow, merging design, simulation and fabrication. CATIA also facilitates BIM implementation through a secure, collaborative cloud-based platform.
Why Choose CATIA for BIM Projects?
- Go Beyond Traditional BIM
- Collaborate Beyond Traditional Project Delivery Models
- BIM Technology Meets Sustainability
Go Beyond Traditional BIM
Why stop at BIM software when you can reach Virtual Twin?
CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure introduces a new generation of BIM software capabilities. 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA takes BIM further by enabling real-time, cloud-based collaboration through a continuously updated virtual twin. It connects every phase from concept to construction within a Common Data Environment (CDE), allowing architects, civil engineers, contractors, and owners to work together using a single source of truth.
By breaking silos and ensuring digital continuity, CATIA delivers data-driven insights that support modular construction, reduce rework and accelerate decision-making, even on the most complex infrastructure and building projects.
Collaborate Beyond Traditional Project Delivery Models
Complex building and infrastructure projects demand seamless collaboration across disciplines and project phases. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides a unified digital environment where all stakeholders - architects, engineers, owners and public authorities - can work together using a shared, real-time model.
With CATIA, teams move beyond fragmented project delivery. They gain access to advanced 3D modeling and experience tools that support the entire lifecycle - from design to engineering to execution - ensuring full digital continuity and reducing rework. BIM’s shared model improves decision-making across construction teams, architects and engineers working on high-complexity projects.
BIM Technology Meets Sustainability
CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure integrates sustainability at the core of the BIM workflow by enabling teams to assess energy performance and environmental impact as early as the design phase.
Through the Virtual Twin, project stakeholders can simulate and compare sustainable design alternatives, optimize material choices and ensure alignment with green building standards. Lifecycle assessments, carbon footprint evaluations and compliance with complex environmental regulations become part of an integrated, collaborative process.
CATIA turns BIM software into a driver for sustainable decision-making, making it usable, shareable and valuable at every stage of the project lifecycle. This aligns closely with the concept of asset lifecycle and better coordination between design and facility operation.
Key Features of CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure
Parametric BIM at any Scale
With multi-level detail modeling (LOD100 to LOD500) and aerospace-grade precision, CATIA is ideal for: Parametric facades, Large-scale infrastructure, High-variant, modular construction. Unlike many BIM concepts, CATIA handles extremely large, detailed models with speed and stability no compromise between scale and precision.
Generate Smart Documentation and Quantities
Automatically produce associative 2D drawings from the 3D model and extract a complete, accurate Quantity Take-Off (QTO) and Bill of Materials (BOM). This ensures consistency across design and construction documentation.
From Design to Productization
CATIA supports productization in Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. You can define and reuse standardized components across multiple projects. With embedded business rules, these components adjust automatically to context, saving time, enabling consistency in business practices and improves project reproducibility.
Open Interoperability with Industry Standards
CATIA BIM solutions ensure seamless integration by importing and exporting most file formats. It is fully compatible with the IFC standard format to enable interoperability throughout the project lifecycle.
CATIA for AEC Special Offer
Empower Architecture, Engineering & Construction players with generative design, advanced modeling and 2D documentation in a secure and collaborative environment.
CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure Key Benefits
Enable Modular Building & Infrastructure Systems
Transform repeatable design elements into configurable, modular building products. Streamline design-to-fabrication workflows, reduce manual effort, and drive consistency across projects through industrialized construction methods
Capture Knowledge and Know-how
Standardize and reuse design, templates, and processes across projects to accelerate delivery, ensure consistency, and capitalize on engineering intelligence
Collaborate Across Disciplines
Unify architects, civil engineers, contractors, and stakeholders around a shared, always-up-to-date model. Break silos with a common data environment, enabling better coordination, faster decisions, and full traceability from design to delivery
Contextualize the Project
Geolocate the model and manage the construction project in the context of the city or territory while associating territory or city planners
CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure Roles
CATIA Buildings & Infrastructure software products are packaged as Roles to get you up to speed faster and work more efficiently with all needed applications available at your fingertips. Select a package that corresponds to your role in an organization.
Customer Stories
Hear more about our trusted references in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry and Infrastructure.
Bouygues Construction
Bouygues Construction is an international leader in construction and services. They work in construction, infrastructure and industry, with the aim of being an international name present in every area of the construction value chain.
The company rolls out the 3DEXPERIENCE platform across its global business, benefiting from streamlined decision-making, reduced waste, enhanced quality, and the ability to handle increasingly complex projects.
The team was able to work 30% faster when installing the walls on the first floor and 50% faster on the following floors once they were up to speed
Teaching Techniques for BIM Education
CATIA Education offers BIM training programs for students, academia and professionals across the AEC industry. Courses combine theory with hands-on practice using industry-standard tools, covering BIM fundamentals, advanced modeling and collaborative workflows.
Partnerships with universities ensure alignment with industry expectations, while professional programs support upskilling and career development.
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