### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Articles [![10 Best Free BIM Software in 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI1074_Learn_Article_%5BFree_BIM_Software%5D_V1b.png "10 Best Free BIM Software in 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-bim-tools) [ ### 10 Best Free BIM Software in 2024 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-bim-tools) The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry once relied on manual drafting but now finds itself in the throes of a digital revolution. To stay competitive, you need to master innovative tools and technologies.  [ ![Devyani Mehta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devyani Mehta") DM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devyani-mehta) by Devyani Mehta [![Introducing G2’s New Category for Managing Engineering Documents](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/document%20folders.jpg "Introducing G2’s New Category for Managing Engineering Documents")](https://www.g2.com/articles/g2-new-category-engineering-document-management) [ ### Introducing G2’s New Category for Managing Engineering Documents ](https://www.g2.com/articles/g2-new-category-engineering-document-management) Engineering projects involve varied domains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and more. Each has its specific drawings, documents, and designs. Across several engineering disciplines—utilities, metals and mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, and transportation companies—the volume and complexity of a project can make locating critical documents challenging. [ ![Anindita Sengupta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Anindita Sengupta") AS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/anindita-sengupta) by Anindita Sengupta [![Top 5 Home Design and Construction Design Software](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/best-construction-home-design-software.jpg "Top 5 Home Design and Construction Design Software")](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-home-design-construction-software) [ ### Top 5 Home Design and Construction Design Software ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-home-design-construction-software)  G2 Grid® Report · Summer 2026 Best Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Updated May 26, 2026 View full category This guide was last updated on October 23, 2017. A newer report has since been published. The tools below reflect the scores from G2's Summer 2026 Grid® Report. 1 RevitLeader ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 Powerful 3D Modeling Single-Model Coordination Slow Performance 2 AutoCAD ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 Precision Drafting 2D And 3D Flexibility Expensive Licensing 3 SketchUp ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 Intuitive Modeling 3D Warehouse Library Poor Rendering Quality 4 Revizto ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 Real-Time Collaboration Issue Tracking Missing Features 5 Navisworks ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 Clash Detection Multi-Trade Coordination Learning Curve 6 Edificius ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 Quick Project Setup Intuitive Interface 3D Modeling Issues 7 Revit LT ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.0 Affordable BIM Entry Easy To Learn No Worksharing 8 Vectorworks Arch ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 2D To 3D Flexibility Comprehensive Toolset 3D Modeling Issues 9 ArchicadContender ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 Intuitive Interface 2D-3D Integration Missing Features 10 STAAD.Pro ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 Easy Structural Modeling Handles Complex Structures High Memory Usage Show all 10 tools▾ The tools below have also been exhaustively tested and evaluated, and continue to hold their place among the best Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software on G2.   Construction projects are inherently complicated endeavors. [ ![Lauren Fram](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lauren Fram") LF ](https://learn.g2.com/author/lauren-fram) by Lauren Fram ## Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Glossary Terms [![Smart City Infrastructure](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI831_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bsmart_city_infrastructure%5D_V1b.png "Smart City Infrastructure")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/smart-city-infrastructure-definition) [Smart City Infrastructure](https://www.g2.com/glossary/smart-city-infrastructure-definition) Smart city infrastructure is digital technology that makes cities more efficient and sustainable. Learn more about the benefits to having one. by Holly Landis [![Building Information Modeling](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI696_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BBuilding_Information_Modeling_BIM%5D_V1a.png "Building Information Modeling")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/building-information-modeling-definition) [Building Information Modeling](https://www.g2.com/glossary/building-information-modeling-definition) Building information modeling (BIM) is an all-inclusive process of generating and handling information for a constructed asset. Learn more about its types. by Sagar Joshi ## Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Discussions 0 Question on: OpenBuildings Designer [Where can I found OpenBuildings training material?](/discussions/where-can-i-found-openbuildings-training-material) In this link: https://communities.bentley.com/communities/other\_communities/user-success-onboarding-and-adoption/w/onboarding-and-adoption-wiki/54107/openbuildings you can find all the OpenBuildings training material. There are a lot of free video trainings as well as the link to the Bentley Certified Training. Go to Bentley Learn Server and create a free account learn.bentley.com connect.bentley.com Best Wishes, Answered: Raed Hanafieh on June 20, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/where-can-i-found-openbuildings-training-material/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: AutoCAD [Can we add simulation?](/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) Rotation or linear command can we do? you can get your answer with AWS Classes in Pune. https://www.sevenmentor.com/amazon-web-services-training-institute-in-pune.php Answered: saurabh yevale on March 23, 2023 Yes Answered: Neetu Chandra on July 24, 2020 The software comes with various tools to help you finish your projects, big and small! Answered: Antonio Focus Jackson on December 4, 2019 Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility. Answered: Nimesh Meghwal on September 28, 2019 [See more answers (3)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: SketchUp [How to mirror and render sketches](/discussions/how-to-mirror-and-render-sketches) Is there any mirror command in sketch up? Also how to count/select similar faces? rendering in sketchup? You can use scale cmd for mirror your model by scaling it to opposite side and scale it -1. And for rendering you need to use other software's like vray, enscape, lumion etc., I hope you find this helpful. Thank you! 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