# Which BIM objects platforms let a manufacturer publish and maintain their own product library so specifiers are always accessing current geometry and data?

Hi G2 community,

Researching this from the manufacturer side rather than the specifier side in the BIM objects category. The question is which platforms give manufacturers actual control over their own library, so that when a product changes, the updated object reaches specifiers without going through a third party or waiting months in a review queue.

  1. BIMobject: Reviewers on the specifier side describe being able to reach out directly to the manufacturer through the platform when they have questions, which implies the manufacturer has a presence and control over their listing. The platform specifically positions itself as a marketplace connecting manufacturers with architects and engineers, not just a static repository. For manufacturers, analytics on how their content is used and by whom are considered platform features. How much control does a manufacturer actually have over updating its content when a product specification changes? Is it self-service, or does it go through a BIMobject review process?
  2. Bimstore: The platform has an in-house content creation team that develops and validates content to a defined framework. For manufacturers without internal BIM content capabilities, this means Bimstore can create and host the library on their behalf. Reviewers on the specifier side describe the manufacturer-approved content as something they trust more than generic user-uploaded alternatives. For a manufacturer entering the BIM space, having a partner that handles creation and validation while keeping the content current is a different model than self-publishing.
  3. Polantis: Positioned explicitly for manufacturers to publish and manage their product libraries across multiple formats, including IFC. Coverage is strong in European markets where open BIM requirements are more advanced. G2 review data is limited from the manufacturer's perspective, making direct evaluation worthwhile.
  4. BIM & CO: The platform is built around manufacturers publishing and managing their own libraries, with strong IFC support. The European market focus makes it particularly relevant for manufacturers supplying international or EU projects that require open BIM compliance. How does the self-publishing workflow compare to platforms where content goes through a third-party validation step?

For manufacturers who have published their BIM library through one of these platforms, how long does it typically take for an updated object to go live after you make a product change?

##### Post Metadata - Posted at: 2 months ago - Author title: Writer - Net upvotes: 1 ## Comments ### Comment 1 <p>The decision isn't just about control, it's about whether your team can maintain the library yourself or whether you need a partner. Ask each vendor: if we change a product specification, how long until specifiers see the update? If the answer is "a few hours," publish yourself. If it's "we review first," evaluate whether Bimstore's managed model is better than waiting.</p> ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 8 days ago - Author title: Marketing Executive ### Comment 2 <p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is the question I'd want answered before picking a platform as a manufacturer, not after. A self-publishing model sounds appealing until you realize you're now responsible for catching your own errors before they reach a specifier. Has anyone compared how much internal QA effort that actually requires versus handing content creation to a platform's own team?</span></p> ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 9 days ago - Author title: SEO Content Writer ### Comment 3 <p>I’d expect the fastest updates from a genuinely self-service publishing model, where the manufacturer can revise geometry or specifications without waiting for a third-party production cycle. For frequently changing product lines, I’d want updates live within days rather than weeks, with validation built into the publishing workflow so speed doesn’t come at the expense of accuracy.</p> ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 11 days ago ### Comment 4 From the manufacturer side, the publishing workflow is only half the question. The other half is what happens to discontinued products, and it's the half that creates liability. If an object stays downloadable after the product is discontinued, specifiers keep putting it in projects, and eighteen months later a contractor is trying to order a unit that no longer exists. A library that can only add is a slowly growing risk. So when evaluating these platforms, ask about the removal side with the same energy as the publishing side: can you mark objects discontinued, point people at the successor, and see who downloaded the old one recently? ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 2 months ago - Author title: Tech Consultant ## Related discussions - [How well does Trello scale into a larger team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/1-how-well-does-trello-scale-into-a-larger-team) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 6 - [Can we please add a new section](https://www.g2.com/discussions/2-can-we-please-add-a-new-section) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 0 - [Quantifiable benefits from implementing your CRM](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quantifiable-benefits-from-implementing-your-crm) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 4