📱 Construction Field, Progress Monitoring & AI in BIM

Autodesk Build launched in 2021 as the field and project-management product of Autodesk Construction Cloud, absorbing PlanGrid and BIM 360 Field. In 2026 the product help and product pages carry the name Forma Build under Autodesk's Forma platform brand; the functionality is the same. The core modules are Sheets, Issues, Forms, Photos, RFIs, Submittals, Meetings, Schedule, Assets and Cost Management, backed by the shared Autodesk Docs document environment. Site teams use the iOS and Android apps offline; office teams use the browser. An in-product Autodesk Assistant provides AI help with project data.

Vendor

Autodesk

Current version

Forma Build (cloud service, continuously updated) · 2026

First release

2021

Official site

autodesk.com/products/forma-build/overview

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Subscription

Exchange formats

PDFRVTIFCNWCNWDDWG

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Models are viewed through the Autodesk Construction Cloud viewer, which accepts IFC alongside Autodesk native formats. Issues can be exchanged with coordination tools; native BCF export is not documented in the field modules.

Automation & APIs

Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Construction APIsData Connector exportsBridge (cross-project data sharing)Autodesk Assistant (AI, in-product)

Learning curve

Medium — Field users are productive in a day; administrators need training on project templates, permissions and module configuration.

Typical users

General contractorsSite engineersProject managersTrade contractors

Works with

Autodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)Autodesk BIM Collaborate / BIM Collaborate Pro (Model Coordination)Autodesk RevitAutodesk Navisworks (Manage / Simulate / Freedom)OpenSpaceGAMMA ARDusty Robotics FieldPrinter

Alternatives

ProcoreFieldwire by HiltiDalux FieldNovade

Best for: Contractors already standardised on Autodesk Construction Cloud who want one field app connected to the same documents, models and issues used in coordination.

Market notes: Widely used by general contractors in North America and by Autodesk-standardised firms worldwide; adoption follows Autodesk Construction Cloud enterprise agreements.

Official training & certification

• Forma Build Help (Autodesk) · documentation

Sources: autodesk.com/products/forma-build/overview · help.autodesk.com/view/BUILD/ENU · Last verified 2026-09-15

Fieldwire is a jobsite management app acquired by Hilti in 2021 and now branded Fieldwire by Hilti. It is built around tasks pinned to plan locations, with sheet viewing, markups, punch lists, inspections and forms, daily reports and a simple lookahead schedule. The Business tier adds a BIM viewer that merges trade models, supports sections and measurements, and lets tasks be created in 3D. It is popular with trade contractors and smaller general contractors because the free tier and per-user pricing are easy to adopt.

Vendor

Fieldwire (Hilti Group)

Current version

Fieldwire (cloud service, continuously updated) · 2026

First release

2013

Official site

fieldwire.com

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Freemium — Vendor pricing page (Sept 2026): Basic USD 0, Pro USD 39, Business USD 64, Business Plus USD 89 per user per month billed annually; custom enterprise contracts. BIM viewer from the Business plan.

Free tier

Basic plan, free, limited users and sheets (verified on vendor pricing page)

Exchange formats

PDFIFC

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

The 3D viewer loads federated models from uploaded files (up to 1 GB) and lets tasks be pinned to model coordinates. The full list of accepted model formats is kept in the Fieldwire Help Center; IFC is the open route in.

Automation & APIs

Fieldwire REST API (Business plans and above)

Learning curve

Low — Crews learn tasks and sheets in hours; administrators need a short setup for categories, forms and permissions.

Typical users

Trade contractorsSite supervisorsSmall and mid-size general contractorsOwners' representatives

Works with

ProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)Autodesk RevitAutodesk Navisworks (Manage / Simulate / Freedom)

Alternatives

Autodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build / PlanGrid)Dalux FieldProcoreNovadeLetsBuild (now Aproplan by Causeway)

Best for: Trade and mid-size contractors that want a fast, low-cost field tool with an optional model viewer rather than a full project-management platform.

Market notes: Strong in North America and Europe among trade contractors; distributed through Hilti's sales channel since the 2021 acquisition.

Official training & certification

• Fieldwire Help Center · documentation

Sources: fieldwire.com/pricing · fieldwire.com/bim · Last verified 2026-09-15

Dalux Field is the on-site module of the Copenhagen-based Dalux platform, which also includes the Dalux Box common data environment, Dalux FM and a free BIM Viewer. Site managers, quality and safety managers and subcontractors use it for issues, checklists, inspections, punch lists and health-and-safety workflows, with drawings and the 3D model available offline. The company reports 1.7 million users and 23 supported languages. A free Field Basic tier covers snagging, and the paid tier is quoted per project or enterprise.

Vendor

Dalux

Current version

Dalux Field (cloud service, continuously updated) · 2026

Official site

dalux.com/dalux-field

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Freemium

Free tier

Field Basic (free snagging tool) and the free Dalux BIM Viewer, unlimited users (verified on vendor site)

Exchange formats

IFCPDF

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Dalux's viewer is IFC-centred and the same engine serves the free BIM Viewer, Dalux Box (CDE) and Dalux Field, so a model federated in the CDE is the model seen on site.

Learning curve

Low — Field users need an hour; setup of checklists, roles and locations is the administrator's main effort.

Typical users

Site managersQuality and safety managersBIM managersSubcontractors

Works with

Dalux BIM Viewer / Dalux BoxAutodesk RevitGraphisoft ArchicadSolibri (Starter / Essential / Advanced / Premium)BIMcollab (Nexus / Zoom / BCF Managers)GAMMA AR

Alternatives

Fieldwire by HiltiAutodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build / PlanGrid)ProcoreNovadeLetsBuild (now Aproplan by Causeway)

Best for: European projects that want a model-first site app tightly linked to a common data environment, with a free tier for subcontractors.

Market notes: Dominant in Denmark and strong across the Nordics, Germany and the UK; customers named on the vendor site include Skanska, Vinci, WSP and Jacobs.

Official training & certification

• Dalux product pages and help · documentation

Sources: dalux.com/dalux-field · dalux.com · Last verified 2026-09-15

OpenSpace, founded in San Francisco in 2017, records a jobsite from a 360 camera on a hard hat while someone walks the floor, then automatically pins the images to the drawing so anyone can revisit any location on any date. Capture also comes from drones, smartphones and capture services. BIM Compare shows the model next to the built condition, Field Notes turn observations into issues synced with Procore and Autodesk, and OpenSpace Track, powered by Disperse, uses AI to measure progress against the schedule and BIM. Subscriptions are priced on annual construction volume in Core and Enterprise tiers.

Vendor

OpenSpace Labs

Current version

OpenSpace Core / Enterprise with OpenSpace Track add-on (2026) · 2026

First release

2017

Official site

openspace.ai

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Subscription — Priced on annual construction volume and tier (Core or Enterprise); OpenSpace Track is an add-on per project or portfolio. No list prices published (vendor pricing page, Sept 2026).

Exchange formats

360 imagesIFCRVTNWD

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

BIM Compare places design models beside captured reality; models typically come through the Autodesk Construction Cloud or Procore integration. Field Notes sync two-way with Procore and Autodesk issues.

Automation & APIs

OpenSpace API (imagery, Field Notes, usage; Enterprise tier)Robotic capture partners (ALPHAZ, FieldAI, Teleworker AI)

Learning curve

Low — Walking a capture takes minutes to learn; setting up schedule mapping for Track is the specialist task.

Typical users

General contractorsOwnersProject managersVDC teams

Works with

ProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)ReviztoAutodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build / PlanGrid)Disperse (now OpenSpace Track, powered by Disperse)

Alternatives

BuildotsDoxelReconstructDalux Field

Best for: Contractors that want low-effort visual documentation of every site walk and, optionally, AI progress measurement without preparing the model in detail.

Market notes: One of the most widely deployed reality-capture platforms in North America; vendor reports roughly USD 200 million raised.

Official training & certification

• OpenSpace product and pricing pages · documentation

Sources: openspace.ai · openspace.ai/pricing · openspace.ai/progress-tracking · openspace.ai/company · openspace.ai/integrations · Last verified 2026-09-15

Disperse was a London-based company that combined regular 360 site captures with computer vision to report progress against the programme, using a managed-service model with human review. In 2026 its website redirects to OpenSpace, and OpenSpace markets Progress Tracking as OpenSpace Track powered by Disperse, analysing over 700 visual components across 200 or more schedule tasks. The Disperse name survives only as the technology label inside OpenSpace. Existing users should refer to OpenSpace Track documentation.

Vendor

Disperse (OpenSpace Labs)

Current version

OpenSpace Track powered by Disperse (2026) · 2026

Official site

disperse.io

Platforms

Web

Deployment

cloudweb

Pricing model

Subscription

Exchange formats

360 imagesIFCRVT

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Disperse compared 360 captures with the BIM and schedule at component level; the same engine now runs OpenSpace Track.

Learning curve

Low — Reports are delivered; the customer's effort is capture and schedule mapping.

Typical users

General contractorsProject controls teams

Works with

OpenSpaceProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)

Alternatives

BuildotsDoxelReconstruct

Successor

OpenSpace

Best for: Historic reference; new buyers should evaluate OpenSpace Track.

Market notes: Used mainly on UK and European projects before folding into OpenSpace.

Sources: disperse.io · openspace.ai/progress-tracking · openspace.ai/company · Last verified 2026-09-15

Buildots, founded in Tel Aviv in 2018, uses 360 cameras mounted on hard hats, drones and laser scans to capture the site, then applies computer vision and deep learning to compare each captured element with the BIM and the schedule. It reports progress, production pace and predicted delays, and the Pace Control module drives weekly trade meetings from measured rather than reported data. Buildots Field adds workforce, safety and logistics intelligence, and Capture Services provide fully managed site walks. The company reports USD 297 million raised and more than 350 staff.

Vendor

Buildots

Current version

Buildots platform with Buildots Field and Capture Services (2026) · 2026

First release

2018

Official site

buildots.com

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Exchange formats

360 videoDrone imageryLaser scansIFCRVT

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Progress is measured at building-element level against the BIM and the schedule; the Data Connector passes results to scheduling and financial systems.

Automation & APIs

Buildots Data Connector

Learning curve

Medium — Capture is easy; interpreting pace dashboards and linking them to schedule logic takes a few weeks of coaching.

Typical users

General contractorsProject controls managersData-centre and healthcare owners

Works with

ProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)Bentley SYNCHRO 4DAutodesk Revit

Alternatives

DoxelOpenSpaceReconstructDisperse (now OpenSpace Track, powered by Disperse)

Best for: Large, model-rich projects such as data centres, hospitals and multifamily where measured pace and delay prediction justify a managed service.

Market notes: Deployed in more than 12 countries across data-centre, commercial, healthcare and airport projects.

Official training & certification

• Buildots platform pages · documentation

Sources: buildots.com · buildots.com/about-us · buildots.com/platform · Last verified 2026-09-15

Doxel, founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, tracks construction progress with computer vision. Crews wear a 360 camera during normal walks, the video is analysed against the BIM and the schedule, and the platform reports planned-versus-actual by trade and component, flags out-of-sequence or incomplete work, and forecasts schedule and budget impact. Named customers include DPR, Layton, Sundt and QTS Data Centers. The company has raised USD 57 million from investors including Insight Partners and Andreessen Horowitz.

Vendor

Doxel

Current version

Doxel platform (2026) · 2026

First release

2015

Official site

doxel.ai

Platforms

Web

Deployment

cloudweb

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Exchange formats

360 videoIFCRVTNWD

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Customers submit BIM files with minimal VDC preparation; Doxel measures work in place per component and system against the schedule and budget.

Learning curve

Medium — Capture is simple; project controls staff need time to align Doxel reporting with their schedule and cost structures.

Typical users

General contractorsOwnersProject controls teams

Works with

ProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)Autodesk Revit

Alternatives

BuildotsOpenSpaceReconstruct

Best for: Contractors and owners running large commercial, healthcare and data-centre programmes who want objective earned-value data with little model preparation.

Market notes: Primarily United States, with references in data centres, healthcare and commercial construction.

Sources: doxel.ai · doxel.ai/about · doxel.ai/contact · Last verified 2026-09-15

Trimble SiteVision is an outdoor AR system that combines a smartphone or tablet with the Trimble Catalyst DA2 GNSS receiver to display design models at true scale in their real-world position, with about 1 cm horizontal and 2 cm vertical positioning accuracy. Models are shared through Trimble Connect. Users can visualise underground utilities, road designs and building models, capture lidar point clouds, measure volumes, slopes and cut-and-fill, and record progress and tasks. It is used mainly on civil, utility and site-works projects where GNSS coverage exists.

Vendor

Trimble

Current version

Trimble SiteVision 2026 · 2026

First release

2019

Official site

geospatial.trimble.com/en/products/software/trimble-sitevision

Platforms

AndroidiOS

Deployment

mobilecloud

Pricing model

Subscription

Exchange formats

IFCSKPDWGLandXMLTrimBIM

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Models are published to Trimble Connect and opened in SiteVision; IFC is the main open route for building models, LandXML and DWG for civil designs.

Learning curve

Medium — Surveyors adapt in a day; the harder part is preparing correctly georeferenced models.

Typical users

Civil contractorsSurveyorsUtility ownersSite engineers

Works with

Trimble ConnectTekla StructuresAutodesk Civil 3DSketchUp (Pro / Studio)Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Alternatives

GAMMA ARXYZ Reality Atom

Best for: Outdoor infrastructure and site works where a survey-grade AR check of alignments, utilities and earthworks is needed.

Market notes: Adopted by civil and utility contractors in North America, Europe and Australia through Trimble's geospatial dealer network.

Official training & certification

• Trimble SiteVision product page and resources · documentation

Sources: geospatial.trimble.com/en/products/software/trimble-sitevision · trimble.com/en/products/building-construction-field-systems · Last verified 2026-09-15

GAMMA AR, from GAMMA Technologies in Luxembourg, overlays the BIM model on the real site through an iPad, iPhone or Android device. Users align the model without reference points or QR codes, compare planned and built elements, and create component-based issues and RFIs with photos that sync to Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Procore or BIMCollab. Models are prepared in the web-based GAMMA BIM Portal and work offline on site. Named customers include Turner, DPR, Arup and WSP.

Vendor

GAMMA Technologies S.à r.l.

Current version

GAMMA AR with GAMMA BIM Portal (2026) · 2026

Official site

gamma-ar.com

Platforms

iOSAndroidWeb

Deployment

mobilecloudweb

Pricing model

Mixed — User package (annual subscription, re-assignable seats), Project package (one-time payment, unlimited users) and Enterprise contract; 30-day free trial. No list prices published (vendor pricing page, Sept 2026).

Free tier

30-day free trial (verified on vendor site)

Exchange formats

IFCRVTNWDBCFPDFCSV

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Imports IFC, Revit and Navisworks models, exports issues to BCF, PDF and CSV, and syncs with Autodesk ACC/BIM 360, Procore and BIMCollab.

Learning curve

Low — Aligning and walking a model takes an hour to learn; model preparation for size and origin is the key skill.

Typical users

Site engineersBIM coordinatorsMEP contractorsQuality managers

Works with

Autodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)ProcoreBIMcollab (Nexus / Zoom / BCF Managers)Autodesk RevitAutodesk Navisworks (Manage / Simulate / Freedom)Dalux Field

Alternatives

XYZ Reality AtomTrimble SiteVisionDalux Field

Best for: Interior and structural QA/QC where a coordinator wants to check built work against the model with a tablet rather than a headset.

Market notes: Vendor cites more than 70 construction and engineering firms across Europe and North America.

Official training & certification

• GAMMA AR features and help pages · documentation

Sources: gamma-ar.com · gamma-ar.com/pricing · gamma-ar.com/features · Last verified 2026-09-15

XYZ Reality, headquartered in London, makes the Atom, a safety-certified hard hat with built-in AR displays that positions the BIM model on site to millimetre accuracy using a fixed coordinate system anchored by reflective targets. The company calls this Engineering Grade AR and pairs it with XYZ Cloud and a Project Controls Platform for progress and validation data, plus 360 validation capture. It is delivered as a service with dedicated experts and is aimed at data centres, pharmaceutical plants, airports and offsite fabrication. The company holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 and ISO 45001 certifications.

Vendor

XYZ Reality

Current version

XYZ Atom headset with XYZ Cloud and Project Controls Platform (2026) · 2026

Official site

xyzreality.com

Platforms

Proprietary headsetWeb

Deployment

desktopcloudweb

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Exchange formats

RVT (via XYZ Revit plugin)

IFC

import: Not verified · export: No

openBIM notes

Models are exported from Revit with an XYZ plugin; support for IFC or Navisworks input is not documented on the vendor site.

Learning curve

Medium — Users learn the headset quickly; setting out control targets and preparing models is done with XYZ specialists.

Typical users

Data-centre and pharma contractorsMEP installersProject controls teams

Works with

Autodesk RevitAutodesk Navisworks (Manage / Simulate / Freedom)Autodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)

Alternatives

GAMMA ARTrimble SiteVision

Best for: Mission-critical projects where verifying installation against the model to a few millimetres before the next trade arrives avoids expensive rework.

Market notes: Partners named on the vendor site include Mace, PM Group and Autodesk; focus on data-centre and life-science projects in the UK, Europe and the US.

Sources: xyzreality.com · xyzreality.com/atom · Last verified 2026-09-15

Reconstruct, founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, turns photos and video from smartphones, 360 cameras and drones into measurable 2D plans and 3D reality models using photogrammetry. Its Visual Command Center overlays these models on the design and the construction schedule so teams can compare planned and actual work, measure remotely, pin issues and keep a dated as-built history. Co-founder and CTO Mani Golparvar comes from academic research on vision-based progress monitoring. The company partners with Oracle Construction and Engineering.

Vendor

Reconstruct Inc.

Current version

Reconstruct Visual Command Center (2026) · 2026

First release

2015

Official site

reconstructinc.com

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Exchange formats

360 imagesDrone imageryVideoIFCRVTNWD

IFC

import: Yes · export: No

openBIM notes

Reality models built by photogrammetry are overlaid on the design model and schedule (4D) for progress and quality review; Oracle Construction and Engineering is a named partner.

Learning curve

Medium — Capture planning and schedule mapping take training; browsing the command centre is straightforward.

Typical users

General contractorsOwnersProject controls teams

Works with

Oracle AconexProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)Bentley SYNCHRO 4D

Alternatives

OpenSpaceBuildotsDoxel

Best for: Projects with large exterior or infrastructure scope where drone and 360 data must be compared with a 4D schedule.

Market notes: Used in the United States on commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects; Oracle partnership extends reach to Aconex and Primavera users.

Sources: reconstructinc.com · reconstructinc.com/about · Last verified 2026-09-15

Novade is a field-management platform from Singapore used on more than 10,000 sites in 25 countries. Its modules cover quality (inspections, test plans, punch lists, handover), safety (permits to work, toolbox talks, incidents), project control (site diaries, progress, tasks) and maintenance. It runs on iOS, Android and the web, with a free tier for small teams, a Standard plan, and Premium and Enterprise plans. Recent additions are Novade Lite for small teams, an AI Suite embedded in workflows, and Novade Connect for linking field data to planning systems.

Vendor

Novade Solutions

Current version

Novade, Novade Enterprise and Novade Lite (2026) · 2026

First release

2014

Official site

novade.net

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Freemium — Vendor pricing page (Sept 2026): Free tier up to 5 users and 5 projects; Standard from USD 39 per user per month; Premium and Enterprise quoted.

Free tier

Free plan, up to 5 users and 5 projects (verified on vendor pricing page)

Exchange formats

PDFExcelCSV

IFC

import: No · export: No

openBIM notes

Novade is form- and location-based rather than model-based; no IFC or BIM viewer is documented on the vendor site.

Automation & APIs

Novade Connect integration layerCustom scripts (Enterprise)Novade AI Suite

Learning curve

Low — Form-based workflows are familiar to site staff; template design is the administrator's task.

Typical users

Main contractorsQuality and HSE managersDevelopersFacility managers

Works with

ProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud (Autodesk Forma)

Alternatives

Fieldwire by HiltiDalux FieldLetsBuild (now Aproplan by Causeway)Autodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build / PlanGrid)

Best for: Contractors in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East that need strong quality and safety forms with a low-cost entry point, without a model-based workflow.

Market notes: Strong in Singapore, South-East Asia, Australia and the Middle East; vendor reports 150,000 monthly users.

Official training & certification

• Novade pricing and product pages · documentation

Sources: novade.net · novade.net/pricing · Last verified 2026-09-15

LetsBuild was formed from the Belgian snagging app Aproplan and the Danish planning tool GenieBelt. In 2026 the letsbuild.com domain redirects to aproplan.com and the product is marketed as Aproplan by Causeway Technologies, following the December 2025 acquisition by the UK construction-software group. The app covers defect management, digital inspections with offline checklists, snagging, document management, QHSE forms and handover. Its headquarters remain in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.

Vendor

Aproplan (Causeway Technologies)

Current version

Aproplan (cloud service, 2026) · 2026

Official site

aproplan.com

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Exchange formats

PDFExcelCSV

IFC

import: Not verified · export: No

openBIM notes

Aproplan is drawing- and form-based; a Bricsys integration is listed, but native IFC model viewing is not documented on the current site.

Automation & APIs

Integrations with SharePoint, Power BI, Excel, Microsoft Dataverse, Dropbox and Cooperlink

Learning curve

Low — Site users learn snagging in an hour; administrators set up forms and document structures.

Typical users

Main contractorsSite managersFacility managersDesign and engineering firms

Works with

BricsCAD BIM

Alternatives

Fieldwire by HiltiDalux FieldNovadeAutodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build / PlanGrid)

Successor

Aproplan by Causeway Technologies

Best for: Benelux and European contractors needing straightforward snagging and compliance forms, now within Causeway's product family.

Market notes: Used mainly in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the UK; future roadmap depends on Causeway Technologies.

Sources: aproplan.com · aproplan.com/about-us · letsbuild.com · Last verified 2026-09-15

Sablono, from Berlin, positions itself as an Active Quality Management System: every activity in the construction sequence carries its quality requirements, inspection and test plans and approvals, so progress is only recorded when the checks are done. Site teams update status and photos on mobile, and the platform produces real-time progress, trade coordination, commercial valuation and handover documentation with an attributed audit trail. It is used on residential, commercial and solar projects and the vendor cites 70 percent less rework among users.

Vendor

Sablono GmbH

Current version

Sablono Active Quality Management platform (2026) · 2026

Official site

sablono.com

Platforms

WebiOSAndroid

Deployment

cloudwebmobile

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Free tier

30-day free trial (verified on vendor site)

Exchange formats

ExcelPDF

IFC

import: Not verified · export: No

openBIM notes

Sablono tracks progress and quality at activity level per location or element; model integration is not documented on the current vendor site.

Learning curve

Medium — Site staff use it easily; building the activity and quality templates needs a planner familiar with lean methods.

Typical users

Main contractorsQuality managersLean and takt plannersDevelopers

Alternatives

NovadeLetsBuild (now Aproplan by Causeway)Dalux FieldFieldwire by Hilti

Best for: Repetitive projects, such as residential towers or solar farms, run with lean or takt planning where quality gates must control progress reporting.

Market notes: Mainly Germany, the UK and Europe, with growing use in solar construction.

Sources: sablono.com · Last verified 2026-09-15

SWAPP automates construction documentation and BIM modelling inside Revit and Archicad. It generates dimensioned, tagged views and sheets, converts 2D drawings to 3D, adds finishes and parameters, runs ADA accessibility checks and enforces each firm's drafting standards and QA rules. Frank, its agentic assistant, reads and writes the live model to place dimensions, resolve collisions and run checks. Pricing is credit-based on usage. The company is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified and plans preconstruction and field-execution signals for 2026.

Vendor

SWAPP

Current version

SWAPP with Frank agentic assistant (2026) · 2026

Official site

swapp.ai

Platforms

Windows (inside Revit and Archicad)Web

Deployment

desktopcloud

Pricing model

Enterprise quote — Credit-based usage pricing with custom quotes by firm size and project mix; no list prices (vendor pricing page, Sept 2026).

Exchange formats

RVTPLN

IFC

import: No · export: No

openBIM notes

Works directly on native Revit and Archicad files; vendor states models stay on premises and are not sent to third-party LLM providers.

Automation & APIs

Frank agentic AI assistant reading and writing the live BIM model

Learning curve

Medium — Setting up firm standards and QA rules is the main onboarding effort, done with SWAPP's team.

Typical users

Architecture firmsBIM managersDesign-technology leads

Works with

Autodesk RevitGraphisoft Archicad

Alternatives

AugmentaDynamo

Best for: Architecture practices producing large repetitive documentation sets who want to reduce drafting hours without changing authoring tools.

Market notes: Vendor cites more than 35 million square feet of documents delivered, mainly for US architecture firms.

Sources: swapp.ai · swapp.ai/pricing · Last verified 2026-09-15

Augmenta, based in Toronto, applies generative design to building systems, starting with electrical. It produces fully coordinated, clash-free conduit and electrical BIM models in hours for projects such as data centres and hospitals, and describes its aim as a foundation model for construction. Mechanical and plumbing are listed as coming soon. In June 2026 it released ACP 2.0, described as an AI-native design environment, and in September 2026 reported an 8.5x acceleration with E-J Electric on a 1.1 million square foot hyperscale data centre model.

Vendor

Augmenta

Current version

Augmenta ACP 2.0 (June 2026) · 2026

Official site

augmenta.ai

Platforms

WebWindows (Revit)

Deployment

clouddesktop

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Exchange formats

RVT

IFC

import: Not verified · export: Not verified

openBIM notes

Outputs coordinated 3D electrical BIM models for existing Revit workflows; open-format export is not documented.

Learning curve

Medium — VDC teams need to learn constraint set-up and review of generated routes.

Typical users

Electrical contractorsVDC teamsMEP engineers

Works with

Autodesk RevitAutodesk Navisworks (Manage / Simulate / Freedom)

Alternatives

SWAPP

Best for: Electrical contractors with large, repetitive conduit scopes who need coordinated models faster than manual Revit routing allows.

Market notes: Early adopters are North American electrical contractors on data-centre work.

Sources: augmenta.ai · Last verified 2026-09-15

The Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter is a mobile robot, positioned by a total station, that prints layout lines, text and symbols from the BIM directly onto the concrete floor. One operator can lay out 10,000 to 15,000 square feet per day at up to 1/16 inch accuracy and 600 DPI, printing all trades' layouts at once and within 1.75 inches of obstacles. Layout data comes from Revit and AutoCAD through Dusty plugins. Customers named by the vendor include Turner, Skanska, DPR and Truebeck; the system is currently available in North America.

Vendor

Dusty Robotics

Current version

FieldPrinter (2026) · 2026

Official site

dustyrobotics.com

Platforms

RobotWindows (Revit and AutoCAD plugins)Tablet

Deployment

desktopmobile

Pricing model

Enterprise quote

Exchange formats

RVTDWG

IFC

import: Not verified · export: No

openBIM notes

Layout is prepared from Revit or AutoCAD through Dusty plugins; open-format input is not documented.

Automation & APIs

Dusty Revit and AutoCAD plugins

Learning curve

Medium — Operators are trained by Dusty; the office side needs Revit or AutoCAD layout preparation skills.

Typical users

General contractorsFraming and MEP contractorsLayout and survey teams

Works with

Autodesk RevitAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk Navisworks (Manage / Simulate / Freedom)Autodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build / PlanGrid)

Alternatives

Trimble SiteVision

Best for: Interior fit-out on large floor plates where multi-trade layout speed and model fidelity matter more than robot cost.

Market notes: Used by major US general contractors; competing robotic layout options include HP SitePrint and Civ Robotics for outdoor staking.

Sources: dustyrobotics.com · Last verified 2026-09-15