PriMus-IFC

PriMus-IFC is a software solution specifically designed for the automatic and visual generation of Quantity Takeoff tasks using BIM models saved in the IFC format. This powerful 5D BIM software is targeted at companies of all sizes in the construction industry, catering to professionals such as architects, quantity surveyors, construction project managers, building contractors, and structural engineers.

Key Features

Automatic Quantity Takeoff: PriMus-IFC leverages Artificial Intelligence to automatically identify entity types within a 3D BIM model. It guides users in creating measurement rules, enabling the software to generate quantity takeoffs for all entities in the project without the need for manual calculations.

5D BIM Support: PriMus-IFC goes beyond traditional 3D BIM software by incorporating the fifth dimension, which includes material cost information and construction site building tasks. By associating costs with the geometric dimensions of the BIM model, users can quickly determine project costs and easily detect changes in costs when design modifications are necessary.

Quantity Takeoff Templates: Users can create and save quantity takeoff templates with predefined measurement rules. These templates can be reused across multiple projects, ensuring consistency and saving time in the quantity takeoff generation process.

IFC Model Import and Viewing: PriMus-IFC allows users to import and view BIM models saved in the IFC format, regardless of the software used to create them. The software provides a built-in IFC BIM Viewer, enabling users to examine the model's features and properties.

Automatic Entity Identification: PriMus-IFC automates the identification of similar entities within the BIM model. Users can also define custom conditions to identify and highlight specific items, providing a more precise and efficient accounting process.

Measurement Rule Definition: Users have the flexibility to define measurement rules that contain both descriptive and metric information. These rules can be created using predefined templates or by creating new ones, allowing for customization and adaptability to different project requirements.

Dynamic Quantity Takeoff Update: PriMus-IFC ensures that the quantity takeoff is continuously updated as the IFC model undergoes revisions or modifications. When an updated IFC file is imported, the software automatically recalculates the quantity takeoff based on the defined measurement rules, providing accurate and up-to-date information.

Classification Recognition: PriMus-IFC recognizes and displays the classifications associated with the entities within the IFC project. This feature facilitates the identification of entities for quantity takeoff, streamlining the process and ensuring accuracy.

Structured Breakdown of Quantity Takeoff: Users can define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with multiple levels to provide a structured breakdown of the quantity takeoff. Individual measurement entries or blocks can be assigned to the WBS structure, enhancing organization and clarity in the quantity takeoff.

Export of Quantity Takeoff: PriMus-IFC allows users to save the quantity takeoff in the PriMus standard DCF format and export it to widely-used file formats such as Word DOCX and Excel XLSX. This enables easy sharing and compatibility with other software applications.