dRofus
Desktop data environment
dRofus / Data-centric BIM
dRofus
Data-centric BIM for planning, requirements and lifecycle building information
dRofus helps building owners, architects, BIM managers, contractors, engineers and specialist planning teams manage requirements, room data, equipment information, BIM collaboration and lifecycle building information from a centralised data environment.
Space planning · Requirements management · Room data · BIM collaboration · Lifecycle information
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A data-centric BIM platform for planning and building information
dRofus is a planning and data-management solution for the building industry. It supports space planning, requirements management, data management and BIM collaboration by connecting structured project information such as owner requirements, room data, equipment, documents, model information and lifecycle data.
- Part of the Nemetschek ecosystem.
- Supports data-centric BIM workflows.
- Supports planning, data management and BIM collaboration.
- Supports integration with Revit, Archicad and IFC workflows where configured.
- Supports dRofus desktop and dRofus Web environments where applicable.
From Oslo, globallyCompany story
From Norwegian healthcare planning expertise to global data-centric BIM
dRofus AS was established in Norway in 2011. The first version of the software originated from Nosyko AS, a Norwegian hospital and equipment-planning consultancy founded in 1970. In 2017, the Nemetschek Group acquired 100% of the dRofus company shares.
dRofus has its software development team in Oslo and operates subsidiaries in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.
Vendor-stated figures from dRofus company materials
- 18Languages
- 39Countries
- 40,000+Users
- 23 yrsIn the AEC industry
- 24hSupport
Note: "23 years in the AEC industry" reflects the broader dRofus / Nosyko software lineage, not the legal age of dRofus AS, which was established in 2011. Figures are reported by the vendor and not independently verified by SIMBIM.
Nemetschek ecosystem
Part of a wider AECO software ecosystem
dRofus is part of the Nemetschek ecosystem, which brings together software brands serving architecture, engineering, construction and operations. Within that ecosystem, dRofus has a specialist role in planning, requirements management, data-centric BIM and lifecycle building information.
- Nemetschek ecosystem context adds AECO credibility.
- dRofus retains a specialist focus on data-centric BIM and requirements.
- Availability, packages and licences are confirmed by SIMBIM proposal.
Data-centric BIM
dRofus connects requirements, rooms, equipment and model information
Selected areas where dRofus supports structured project information — scope varies by package, configuration and project requirements.
Owner requirements
Capture and manage requirements so project teams understand what must be delivered before design and construction decisions harden.
Room and equipment data
Connect room data, equipment needs, standards and planning information in a structured data environment.
BIM collaboration
Connect planning information with BIM workflows such as Revit, Archicad and IFC where integrations and project configuration support it.
Lifecycle information
Support a more consistent information path from planning and design through construction, handover and operations.
Core differentiators
Why dRofus is different
Data Centric
dRofus supports a data-centric approach where structured building information is managed in a centralised environment instead of scattered across disconnected files.
Design Integration
dRofus can connect planning and requirements data with design tools and BIM workflows where integrations are configured.
Single Source
dRofus helps teams work from a shared source of structured project information for requirements, rooms, equipment and reports.
Track Changes
dRofus supports change tracking so teams can understand how project information evolves over time.
Reports & Exports
dRofus supports reports and exports so structured data can be communicated, checked and shared with stakeholders.
Product ecosystem
dRofus, dRofus Web and dRofus API
The dRofus ecosystem covers desktop data work, web access to project information and API-based integration and automation. Availability varies by package, licence and project configuration.
dRofus Web
Web access to project information
dRofus API
Integration and automation
Availability of every capability is not guaranteed in every package. API and integration work may require separate scoping. SIMBIM confirms the appropriate package during proposal review.
Organisations using dRofus
dRofus is used across the building industry
dRofus materials show that the platform is used by organisations across architecture, engineering, construction, public-sector and owner/operator contexts. Organisations publicly associated with dRofus are referenced as the vendor's public customer base — not as SIMBIM customers.
Organisations publicly associated with dRofus include architecture practices, engineering consultancies, contractors, public-sector building owners and healthcare planning agencies across the Nordics, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. SIMBIM displays client logos only where documented per-logo publication rights are in place; references on this page do not imply that listed organisations are SIMBIM customers or that they purchased dRofus through SIMBIM.
Why SIMBIM
Why evaluate dRofus through SIMBIM?
Workflow scoping before purchase
SIMBIM helps determine whether the real need is planning, requirements management, room data, equipment, BIM coordination, handover or portfolio governance.
Package and use-case guidance
SIMBIM helps customers understand how dRofus packages and workflows relate to owner, designer, contractor, engineer and facility-management requirements.
BIM information management expertise
SIMBIM connects dRofus evaluation to BIM information requirements, data governance, room data, asset information and lifecycle information needs.
Proposal-led commercial process
SIMBIM confirms scope, assumptions, onboarding needs and commercial terms through a written proposal instead of immediate checkout.
Onboarding and adoption support
SIMBIM supports activation guidance, first-use orientation and adoption planning so teams start with clearer data workflows.
Support beyond purchase
SIMBIM provides a support path for workflow questions, technical guidance and adoption issues after purchase.
SIMBIM holds organisation-level ISO 9001 and ISO 19650 certifications. These certifications apply to SIMBIM as an organisation, not to dRofus software or to project deliverables.Learning and support
Learning access and SIMBIM support
Commercial path
No immediate checkout. dRofus through SIMBIM is proposal-led.
SIMBIM confirms the appropriate dRofus package, workflow scope and final commercial terms through a written proposal. This helps ensure package fit, seat/user assumptions, onboarding needs and integration requirements are understood before purchase.
- Final terms confirmed in SIMBIM proposal.
- No immediate checkout.
- Licence delivery after signed contract and payment confirmation.
- Availability varies by package, modules, licence conditions, integrations, project scope and region.
- Integration or API work may require separate scoping.
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