Solibri Essential
Bring structure to BIM coordination.
Solibri Essential introduces predefined rule-based checking, structured clash detection and connected issue workflows — moving coordination from visual inspection into disciplined validation.
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Solibri Essential brings structured coordination into the model-validation workflow through federated model control, predefined checking, practical clash detection and connected issue workflows.
Federated model control and predefined checking
Solibri Essential enables teams to open, combine and manage multiple IFC and Revit models in a federated environment. Model positioning, updates and version handling are streamlined so coordination reviews begin from a stable foundation.
- Open and combine multiple IFC and Revit models
- Preserve alignment across disciplines
- Apply predefined validation logic
- Support model health, data validation and geometry checks
- Includes model health, information validation aligned with LOI/IDS, and geometric/accessibility checks
Practical clash detection
Solibri Essential includes rule-based clash checking and quick clash functionality directly within the 3D viewer. Conflicts can be visualised, filtered and reviewed efficiently before coordination meetings become overloaded.
- Rule-based clash checking
- Quick clash functionality
- Visualise and filter conflicts
- Reduce repeated coordination cycles
Advanced clash matrix control is reserved for higher Solibri tiers.
Measurement and inspection clarity
Beyond clash detection, coordination requires deeper inspection. Essential includes measurement tools, filtering and data viewer capabilities, hyperlink view, company and project libraries, and space grouping functionality.
- Measurement tools
- Filtering and data viewer capabilities
- Hyperlink view
- Company and project libraries
- Space grouping functionality
Connected BCF issue workflows
Solibri Essential supports structured issue workflows through presentations, local issues, issue sorting and management, coordination reporting and integration with major BCF servers and common data environments.
- Create and edit presentations and local issues
- Sort and manage issues
- Support coordination and general reporting
- Connect findings to BCF servers and common data environments
Native file integrations for shared BIM workflows
Modern BIM coordination operates within shared digital ecosystems. Solibri Essential supports integrations with Autodesk Forma/BIM360, Procore, OneDrive, SharePoint, Trimble and more, subject to plan, version and integration conditions, helping teams access and validate models within established project environments.
Structured BIM coordination beyond visual review
Solibri Essential is designed for coordination teams that need repeatable validation logic, federated model control, clash detection and connected issue workflows. It formalises validation before coordination meetings, helping teams move from informal visual review to structured checking and issue management.
Five reasons coordination teams pick this product
Move beyond visual review
Use structured validation before meetings instead of relying only on manual inspection.
Control federated models
Open, combine and manage IFC and Revit models across disciplines in a coordinated environment.
Apply predefined checks
Use predefined rule-based checking for model health, data validation and geometry conflicts.
Reduce coordination noise
Detect and filter practical clashes before they multiply into repeated coordination cycles.
Connect issues to workflows
Use BCF issue workflows and reporting to move findings from detection to resolution.
Essential is not the right Solibri plan for every team
Use this guidance to confirm whether Essential is the right coordination tier — or whether Starter, Advanced or Premium is more appropriate for your workflow.
Essential is suited to teams that need
- Structured BIM coordination
- Federated IFC/Revit model control
- Predefined rule-based checking
- Practical clash detection
- Measurement and inspection tools
- BCF issue workflows
- Operational accessibility without advanced governance complexity
Essential is not the right choice when teams need
- Full custom rule editing
- Advanced governance
- Advanced clash matrix control
- Custom integrations and automation
- Enterprise-wide validation governance
- Portfolio-level automation
Solibri Starter
For individual professionals and smaller teams that need independent inspection and access to validated results before coordination begins.
Solibri Advanced
For organisations requiring expanded validation control, structured enforcement and rule-based governance beyond Essential.
Solibri Premium
For organisations requiring enterprise-wide validation, governance and scalable automation.
Bring discipline to BIM coordination before rework grows
Common problems
- Coordination depends too much on visual review.
- Federated models become difficult to control across disciplines.
- Property inconsistencies surface too late.
- Duplicate or missing classifications disrupt coordination.
- Clash lists expand without clear filtering.
- Issue communication becomes disconnected from validation results.
How Solibri Essential helps
- Applies predefined rule-based checking.
- Controls federated IFC and Revit models.
- Supports structured clash detection.
- Provides measurement and inspection clarity.
- Connects issues through BCF workflows.
- Helps teams move from reactive coordination to repeatable validation.
Pricing confirmed by SIMBIM proposal
SIMBIM confirms final commercial terms in a written proposal. There is no immediate checkout.
- Final terms confirmed in SIMBIM proposal.
- No immediate checkout.
- Manual licence delivery targeted after signed contract and payment confirmation.
- Availability varies by product plan, version, licence conditions and region.
SIMBIM reviews scope, seats and workflow before confirming commercial terms. Public Solibri price numbers are not shown on this product page.
SIMBIM targets manual licence delivery within 24 hours after the signed contract and payment confirmation. This is an operational target, not a guarantee, and timing may depend on vendor processing and licence conditions.
Availability varies by product plan, version, licence conditions and region. SIMBIM confirms the appropriate subscription path during proposal review.
From proposal to productive use
SIMBIM manages the subscription, guided evaluation, licence delivery, onboarding and adoption support — so your team can stay focused on project delivery.
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Request proposal
Select Solibri Essential and submit your company, contact and seat requirements.
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Evaluate your workflow
SIMBIM invites you to a guided evaluation session to understand your BIM coordination workflows, federated model requirements, predefined checking needs and adoption context.
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Confirm scope and seats
SIMBIM confirms the subscription scope, seat count, commercial conditions, onboarding requirements and support needs.
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Approve and activate
SIMBIM issues the proposal. You review, sign and pay according to the agreed commercial terms.
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Deliver licences
SIMBIM places the vendor order. SIMBIM targets manual licence delivery within 24 hours after the signed contract and payment confirmation. This is an operational target, not a guarantee, and timing may depend on vendor processing and licence conditions.
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Onboard your team
SIMBIM supports initial setup, licence activation guidance and early user onboarding so the team starts correctly.
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Support adoption long-term
SIMBIM continues supporting your team with adoption guidance, product questions, workflow support and renewal coordination.
Explore the Solibri portfolio
Solibri Starter
For independent inspection, IFC model viewing and access to validated results before full coordination workflows.
Solibri Advanced
For organisations requiring expanded validation control, structured enforcement and governance beyond Essential.
Solibri Premium
For enterprise-wide model validation, governance and scalable automation.
Solibri brand
Learn more about Solibri's role in BIM quality, coordination and model validation.
Frequently asked questions
Need structured BIM coordination for your team?
Request a SIMBIM proposal and we will confirm whether Solibri Essential is the right fit for your coordination, predefined checking and issue-workflow needs — or whether Starter, Advanced or Premium is more appropriate.