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SOLIBRI WORKFLOWS

Core Solibri workflows

BIM quality workflows across design, coordination, handover, operation, renovation, IDS and large-scale validation.

Solibri supports structured model validation across the building lifecycle — from early design review and BIM coordination to construction handover, operation, renovation, data validation, accessibility checks, IDS workflows and large-scale model-quality control.

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Why workflows matter

Model quality is not one task. It is a lifecycle workflow.

BIM quality depends on when and how model information is checked. Design teams need early review, coordinators need federated validation, contractors need handover-ready information, owners need reliable asset data, and mature organisations use repeatable IDS and large-scale validation workflows.

Building lifecycle

Solibri workflows across the building lifecycle

Design & Architecture

Source: Design & Architecture

Use Solibri to support early model-quality review, design coordination and issue discovery before downstream coordination becomes more expensive.

Typical users

Architects, BIM coordinators, design managers, model authors.

Related editions

Starter, Essential, Advanced.

Typical Solibri value
  • Early model review
  • IFC inspection
  • Issue identification
  • Property and classification review
  • Design-quality feedback before coordination escalation

BIM Coordination

Source: BIM Coordination

Use Solibri to support federated model review, clash detection, model coordination, issue communication and coordinated decision-making across disciplines.

Typical users

BIM managers, BIM coordinators, design teams, consultants, contractors.

Related editions

Essential, Advanced, Premium.

Typical Solibri value
  • Federated model coordination
  • Clash review
  • Discipline coordination
  • Issue communication
  • IDS and information review where configured

Construction & Handover

Source: Construction & Handover

Use Solibri to support construction-stage quality control, issue review, information validation and handover-readiness checks.

Typical users

Contractors, construction managers, BIM / VDC teams, handover teams.

Related editions

Essential, Advanced, Premium.

Typical Solibri value
  • Construction coordination checks
  • Quality-control support
  • Model-based issue review
  • Handover information validation
  • Improved readiness for downstream use

Operation & Maintenance

Source: Operation & Maintenance

Use Solibri to support reliable asset information, validated model data and more trustworthy model handover for operational use.

Typical users

Owners, facility managers, asset-information managers, operators.

Related editions

Advanced, Premium.

Typical Solibri value
  • Asset information review
  • Model data validation
  • Handover data confidence
  • Operational information quality
  • Structured information checks

Renovation & Refitting

Source: Renovation & Refitting

Use Solibri to support review of existing building information, model checking for renovation decisions, coordination of proposed changes and lifecycle reuse of model information.

Typical users

Architects, renovation teams, owners, contractors, BIM coordinators.

Related editions

Starter, Essential, Advanced, Premium.

Typical Solibri value
  • Existing model review
  • Renovation coordination
  • Issue discovery
  • Change-impact review
  • Reuse of validated model information
BIM quality assurance

Core validation workflows for quality-focused BIM teams

Clash Detection

Use Solibri to support rule-based spatial conflict detection, model coordination, clash review and issue prioritisation as a structured validation workflow rather than only visual clash hunting.

  • Spatial conflict detection
  • Coordination review
  • Clash prioritisation
  • Issue communication
  • Reduced coordination noise where rule sets are configured to fit the project
Related editions: Essential, Advanced, Premium.

Data Validation

Use Solibri to support validation of model information, properties, classifications, information requirements and consistency of BIM data.

  • Baseline property and information validation
  • Property checking
  • Classification review
  • Information requirement validation
  • IDS-related validation where configured
  • More reliable downstream information handover
Related editions: Essential for baseline property and information validation; Advanced and Premium for structured data validation, IDS workflows, governance and broader validation control. Specific rule-set availability is confirmed during guided evaluation.

Accessibility

Use Solibri to support accessibility-focused model review, including checks related to routes, circulation, free floor space, clearances, ramps, stairs, doors and other model-based accessibility considerations where rule sets and local requirements are configured.

  • Accessibility route review
  • Circulation review
  • Free floor space checks
  • Clearance checks
  • Ramp / stair / door review
  • Model-based validation support
  • Professional accessibility review remains required
Related editions: Essential for baseline accessibility-focused and geometric checks; Advanced and Premium for custom accessibility rule creation, governance and broader validation control. Rule-set scope is confirmed during guided evaluation.

Solibri supports accessibility-focused review and validation workflows. It does not guarantee legal accessibility compliance and does not replace professional responsibility.

Information requirements

IDS workflows for structured BIM information delivery

Use Solibri to support Information Delivery Specification workflows, structured information requirements and rule-based validation of required model data.

  • Define information requirements
  • Validate required model data
  • Support IDS workflows
  • Connect requirements to checking logic
  • Improve clarity on what information must be delivered
Related editions: Advanced, Premium. Specific IDS features are confirmed during guided evaluation.

IDS is a structured information-requirement and validation workflow. It does not automatically prove project compliance and does not replace professional responsibility.

Large-scale validation

Large-scale validation for complex digital construction environments

Use Solibri to support large-scale model validation where consistency, information control, repeatable checking, secure workflows and lifecycle reliability matter.

  • Repeatable validation logic
  • Large-scale model quality control
  • Secure workflow considerations
  • Information requirement consistency
  • Lifecycle reliability for complex project environments
Related editions: Premium and Security+, depending on deployment context. Deployment fit is confirmed during guided evaluation.

Security+ is relevant where offline, air-gapped, no-telemetry or restricted operational requirements exist. It is not automatically required for every large-scale project.

Edition fit

Which Solibri edition supports which workflow?

Edition fit depends on licence, version, deployment context and customer environment. SIMBIM confirms the appropriate edition during proposal review.

WorkflowTypical needLikely starting editionWhen to consider a higher tierSIMBIM next step
Design & ArchitectureEarly model review and issue discoveryStarterEssential or Advanced for coordination and rule governanceRequest workflow evaluation
BIM CoordinationFederated coordination and clash reviewEssentialAdvanced or Premium for rule governance and portfolio controlRequest workflow evaluation
Construction & HandoverQuality control and handover readinessEssentialAdvanced or Premium for structured validation and information governanceRequest workflow evaluation
Operation & MaintenanceReliable asset informationAdvancedPremium for portfolio-level validation infrastructureRequest workflow evaluation
Renovation & RefittingExisting model review and change coordinationStarter / EssentialAdvanced or Premium for structured validationRequest workflow evaluation
Clash DetectionRule-based spatial conflict detectionEssentialAdvanced for clash matrix and custom rule setsConfirm during proposal review
Data ValidationProperty, classification and information checksEssential (baseline)Advanced or Premium for IDS, governance and depthConfirm during proposal review
AccessibilityAccessibility-focused model reviewEssential (baseline / geometric)Advanced or Premium for custom accessibility rule creationConfirm during proposal review
IDS WorkflowsStructured information requirement validationAdvancedPremium for extended IDS managementConfirm during proposal review
Large-scale BIM ValidationLarge-scale repeatable validationPremiumSecurity+ where offline / no-telemetry / air-gapped deployment is requiredTalk with SIMBIM
SIMBIM support

From workflow diagnosis to Solibri adoption

SIMBIM helps AECO teams confirm the appropriate Solibri path before committing to a subscription, then supports onboarding and early workflow configuration.

Identify the workflow problem
Map workflow needs to the appropriate Solibri edition
Confirm licensing and proposal requirements
Support onboarding
Support early workflow configuration
Advise on practices aligned with the principles of ISO 19650 for BIM information management where relevant
Commercial path

Workflow evaluation before proposal

SIMBIM confirms the appropriate Solibri edition and final commercial terms in a written proposal. There is no immediate checkout.

  • Final terms confirmed in SIMBIM proposal.
  • No immediate checkout.
  • Licence delivery is manual, with a 24-hour operational target only after signed contract and payment confirmation. This target is not guaranteed, and vendor processing and licence conditions may affect timing.
  • Availability varies by product plan, version, licence conditions and region.
  • Workflow fit may require guided evaluation before edition selection.

Why proposal-first?

Solibri edition fit depends on workflow, model environment, licence conditions and deployment context. A guided proposal protects budget, scope and adoption from edition mismatches.

SIMBIM process

From workflow question to productive use

Licence delivery is manual, with a 24-hour operational target only after signed contract and payment confirmation. This target is not guaranteed, and vendor processing and licence conditions may affect timing.

  1. 1

    Identify the workflow

    Select whether the need relates to design review, coordination, handover, operation, renovation, clash detection, data validation, accessibility, IDS or large-scale validation.

  2. 2

    Request evaluation

    Send SIMBIM your company, project context, model workflow and intended Solibri use case.

  3. 3

    Review edition fit

    SIMBIM reviews whether Starter, Essential, Advanced, Premium or Security+ is the appropriate starting point.

  4. 4

    Confirm scope and proposal

    SIMBIM confirms subscription scope, seat count, licence conditions, onboarding requirements and support needs.

  5. 5

    Approve and activate

    SIMBIM issues the proposal. You review, sign and pay according to the agreed commercial terms.

  6. 6

    Deliver licences

    Licence delivery is manual, with a 24-hour operational target only after signed contract and payment confirmation. This target is not guaranteed, and vendor processing and licence conditions may affect timing.

  7. 7

    Support adoption

    SIMBIM supports setup, activation guidance, onboarding and long-term adoption support.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Need help mapping Solibri to your BIM workflow?

Request a SIMBIM workflow evaluation and we will help confirm whether the team needs inspection, coordination, data validation, accessibility review, IDS workflows, portfolio validation or restricted deployment support.