Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Resources
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Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Articles
10 Best Free BIM Software in 2024
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.
by Devyani Mehta
The 11 Best Free CAD Software in 2024
Have you always dreamed of bringing your designs to life but felt limited by expensive software? Here’s how free computer-aided design (CAD) software can fulfill those dreams.
by Samudyata Bhat
Introducing G2’s New Category for Managing Engineering Documents
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.
by Anindita Sengupta
Top 5 Home Design and Construction Design Software
Construction projects are inherently complicated endeavors.
by Lauren Fram
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Glossary Terms
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Discussions
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Question on: OpenBuildings Designer
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.
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Go to Bentley Learn Server and create a free account
learn.bentley.com
connect.bentley.com
Best Wishes,
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Question on: SketchUp
How to mirror and render sketchesIs there any mirror command in sketch up? Also how to count/select similar faces? rendering in sketchup?
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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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Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report






