Today, BIM data is considered a basic prerequisite for participating in future construction projects. Yet many manufacturers face the same question: How can BIM data be provided efficiently, scalably, and in a technically correct way? The answer does not lie in using more tools, but in smarter processes. In this article, we show what makes high-quality BIM data, how manufacturers can prepare their data intelligently, and what role classifications and systems like CADClick® play in this process.
For architects, planners, and building owners, three factors matter most: usability, compatibility, and structure. Usable BIM data is technically correct, machine-readable, and ready for immediate use in real-world planning processes. In BIM, geometry is primarily a means to an end. Much more important are the attributes: product information, materials, performance data, installation locations, and more.
Key criteria for usable BIM data include:
Manufacturers who meet these requirements make life easier for planners—and secure the inclusion of their products early in the project lifecycle.
One of the biggest challenges in BIM projects is finding a common “language” across all disciplines involved. This is where classification systems come into play. Depending on regional focus and use case, different systems take priority.
The overarching goals of these classification systems are:
We support you in implementing the classification system that best fits your products and target markets.
Many companies focus on tools instead of well-thought-out processes. This leads to typical mistakes:
The result is high manual effort, slow processes, and limited reuse of data across systems and workflows. Companies that invest early in standards and automation save significant time and resources in the long run.
The formula is simple: parametric + rule-based + system-integrated.
Instead of manually creating every variant, leading manufacturers rely on intelligent configuration logic. Technical parameters, variants, and product rules are maintained centrally. From this single source, all required formats are generated automatically—including BIM data, CAD models, dimensioned drawings, and data sheets.
Key success factors:
This approach allows changes to be made once and distributed consistently across all output channels.
BIM must not become a parallel data stream. It needs to be part of the company’s digital core. How well BIM processes scale and remain sustainable depends largely on integration with existing systems.
Relevant systems include:
System integration enables:
The key to efficient BIM data provision lies in the intelligent combination of data structure, parametrics, and system integration. With the CADClick® software platform, manufacturers can generate all relevant data—from BIM models to dimensioned drawings or 3D PDFs—from a single, consistent data source.
The advantage: Once product data is maintained, it can be automatically converted into numerous output formats and reused across many other processes and systems—far beyond BIM alone.
Key features at a glance:
BIM is more than an additional data service for planners—it is a strategic key to the digitalization of the construction industry. Manufacturers who provide integrated and standardized product data today secure not only access to public tenders but also greater visibility and planning reliability in the private sector.
Read also “BIM as the key to digitizing the construction industry” to understand why the provision of BIM data is so essential.
MANFRED MAYER
Senior Sales Representative
INA ROGALEV
Junior Marketing Manager
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