BIM to Fabrication – Agacad | Enabling Innovations Together

BIM-to-Fabrication solutions by Agacad are part of construction’s convergence with manufacturing. We enable an easy transition from design (however complex) to precise automated production of building modules and components, which can be efficiently taken to site for a quick, clean build.

Holistic approach

The elements of each solution work as a unified system, generally with Autodesk® Revit® as a common platform. That lets you unlock all the benefits of a controlled factory environment.

Quality assurance

True BIM technology is built into Agacad software. Dynamic updating of models means production data is always accurate and up to date. Direct transmission of that data to CNC machines guarantees very accurate production while also saving resources and avoiding waste.

Access to advances

From robots to AI and beyond, new building technologies require timely data in the right form. Agacad enables that. In data management, classification and exchange, we’re ahead of the industry. So, whatever you design can be fabricated, built and operated in the most effective and modern way.

Expert resources

Solutions draw on not just our own tools and custom development expertise, but also partner technologies. And in-house engineers who know the building industry inside and out. And an impressive international network of expert AEC practitioners and trainer-consultants.

Timber construction

Fabrication solutions are available for traditional wood framing, CLT, SIPS and more. Agacad CNC Exporters automatically assemble framing members as modelled in Revit with Agacad framing tools. They send the data directly to CNC machines and CAD/CAM production lines for flexible manufacturing.

Error reduction

Highly precise data is sent to machines for accurate production. That saves resources and avoids waste.

Enhanced quality control

For greater longevity and life-time energy efficiency.

Data directly to CNC

A paperless building process is made possible. Direct transmission of production data to CNC machines means there is no need to print drawings.

Stakeholders who benefit

CNC Machine Operators, Manufacturers of timber-frame modules and building components, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Contractors, Ultimate Clients, and Project Sponsors all benefit from BIM-to-Fabrication with Agacad solutions.

Metal framing

Fabrication solutions are available for all types of structures with light steel framing, helping to unlock this material’s advantages of near-zero waste, recyclability/reusability, and ease of insulation. Agacad CNC Exporters automatically assemble framing members as modelled in Revit with Agacad framing tools. They send the data directly to CNC machines and CAD/CAM production lines for flexible manufacturing.

Error reduction

Highly precise data is sent to machines for accurate production. That saves resources and avoids waste.

Data directly to CNC

A paperless building process is made possible. Direct transmission of production data to CNC machines means there is no need to print drawings.

Enhanced quality control

For improved longevity and life-time energy efficiency.

Stakeholders who benefit

CNC Machine Operators, Manufacturers of metal-framed modules and building components, Production Managers, Contractors, Ultimate Clients, and Project Sponsors all benefit from BIM-to-Fabrication with Agacad solutions.

Precast concrete

Machinery in precast factories increasingly use data from 3D models. They may produce steel reinforcement (rebar) cages and/or fully reinforced concrete elements. Digitalization enables automation of machines that cut, bend and weld rebar, fabricate and fill forms, cut insulating materials, etc.

Error reduction

Highly precise data is sent to machines for accurate production. That saves resources and avoids waste.

Data directly to CNC

A paperless building process is made possible. Direct transmission of production data to CNC machines means there is no need to print drawings.

Enhanced quality control

For greater longevity and life-time energy efficiency.

Stakeholders who benefit

Manufacturers of precast modules and building components, Machine Operators at precast plants, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Contractors, Ultimate Clients, and Project Sponsors all benefit from BIM-to-Fabrication with Agacad solutions.

Façades

Fabrication solutions are available for envelope types ranging from unitized curtain walls and ventilated façades to sandwich panels, helping to optimize a building’s interface with the world. Agacad CNC Exporters automatically assemble framing members as modelled in Revit with Agacad tools. They send the data directly to CNC machines and CAD/CAM production lines for flexible manufacturing.

Error reduction

Highly precise data is sent to machines for accurate production. That saves resources and avoids waste.

Data directly to CNC

A paperless building process is made possible. Direct transmission of production data to CNC machines means there is no need to print drawings.

Enhanced quality control

For greater longevity and life-time energy efficiency.

Stakeholders who benefit

CNC Machine Operators, Manufacturers of building envelope elements and panels, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Contractors, Ultimate Clients, and Project Sponsors all benefit from BIM-to-Fabrication with Agacad solutions.