PARS-BIM: Architectural Tools

From the Autodesk Design and Make Marketplace:

Built on years of hands-on modelling experience, this plugin is designed to dramatically speed up your workflow while saving both time and costs. With powerful automation tools and smart features, it takes the repetitive, time-consuming tasks out of your hands—so you can focus on design.

Here’s what it can do for you:

Common Tools (Included in all versions)

• View & Template: Rapidly duplicate views and standardize templates across projects.
• Sheet Automation: Re-number, manage, and batch-create sheets from Excel.
• Family Placement: Precision-place families on CAD blocks or ceilings automatically.
• Selection & Filtering: Save selection rules, automate V/G filters, and group elements by level/type.
• Clash Coordination: Sync Navisworks clash reports or manage internal model collisions with instant navigation.
• Annotation & Data: Automate Marks, sync parameters, batch-tag elements, and clean up schematic line intersections.

Architecture Tools (Exclusive)

• Room & Interior: Auto-generate wall/floor finishes and visualize ceiling height legends.
• Auto-Modeling: Convert 2D CAD files to 3D BIM elements (walls/doors/windows) and auto-join structural components.
• Magic Dimensioning: One-click auto-dimensioning for Grids, Windows, and Wall openings.
• Level Automation: Instant creation of single or multi-level building structures based on custom rules. 

Qbitec: Frictionless Point Clouds in Revit

Qbitec enhances Revit workflows by enabling seamless point cloud streaming, visualization, and QA/QC validation for as-built data.

It supports large point clouds from many vendors and formats without requiring file splitting, detail reduction, or local copies.

Users can stream NavVis IVION point clouds and panoramas directly into Revit, including data from public URLs.

Its Quality Analysis tools compare point clouds against Revit geometry to check flatness, deviation, tolerances, clashes, and completeness.

Visualization features such as colored X-ray views, clipping regions, custom point cloud colors, and intensity blending make it easier to inspect model conditions.

Integrated panoramas can be displayed directly in the Revit 3D view and aligned with the model.

Geo-referencing and measurement tools help users align models to real-world coordinates and place reference points from point cloud data. 

Management of huge point clouds and panorama images

Kestrel Compliance Platform: Code Compliance Inside Revit

Kestrel integrates building code compliance checking directly into Revit, analyzing BIM models against applicable code requirements and highlighting potential issues early in design. It maps results to model elements, links each issue to cited code references, and includes Kestrel Chat, an AI assistant for exploring code questions. Built with licensed code content and ICC collaboration, Kestrel supports continuous compliance feedback, helping architects reduce rework and approach permitting with greater confidence while preserving professional judgment. 

Review compliance results directly within Revit.
Kestrel organizes identified issues by category

Understand why an issue was flagged. Kestrel provides
detailed explanations, relevant project context, code citation

We're Back... Again!

It's been awhile. Those familiar with Revit Add-ons might know that I suspended it when I joined Bentley Systems in 2020 (that proved to be an ill-advised career departure). My buddy Cord Ellison took over for a couple years, but that, unfortunately, ended. 

Back in 2024, I prematurely announced the return of the blog. That's because I had joined Woolpert as a BIM Coordinator (working on Mission Critical projects) and was free to post again. In fact, my hiring was in large part thanks to my past work here on Revit Add-ons! As such, this blog has continued to reward me. But, over those past two years, after an initial spurt, I've only posted sporadically (five times in 2025). What can I say? It's been hard man...

As you may know, we offer ad space here on Revit Add-ons. But, for convoluted reasons I won't go into here, I've been unable to collect revenue from those ads for years. And, as I got older, that revenue had become a prime motivator. Without it, it was hard to find the impetus. Fortunately, that all changes next year (2027), so I figured I'd better get my butt back to work!

Time has marched on. Although mostly fallow, Revit Add-ons has continued to tick up in pageviews, now totaling nearly 8.5 million! Thanks to all of you—it means more than you know.

Free BIMify Add-in: Convert 2D DWG Data into 3D Revit Elements

BIMify is a productivity tool that converts linked 2D AutoCAD DWG data into native 3D Revit elements by reading CAD layer information and automatically generating geometry such as walls and columns. It helps architects, engineers, and BIM managers migrate legacy CAD work or coordinate with 2D consultants while reducing repetitive manual modeling. Users cited include WSP, AECOM, JLL, Arup, and Jacobs.

Conserve Box — A Free Annotation Productivity Suite

From the Autodesk App Store:

Description

The following tools and scripts enhance Autodesk® Revit® user's ability to manage annotations, dimensions, and tagging efficiently within their projects:

Grid Annotation: Manage grid bubble visibility and create dimensions for orthogonal grids, ensuring clear and precise grid representations in your project views.

Pirros—the Detail Management Software—is Adding Family Support

Pirros is introducing its new Families module, integrating Revit detail and family workflows into one platform. This early release offers users the ability to:

• Reveal connections between details and families
• Streamline tools into a single solution
• Fast family search with smart filters and 3D previews
• Confident placement with version control and traceability
• Precise loading from ACC, local files, or Revit 

More details to follow as they become available...

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Pirros is brought to you by Pirros. Pricing was not available at press time, but it appears that family management will be available for an additional fee beyond the cost of detail management.

Questions? Contact the developer »

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ClimateStudio — Advanced Daylighting, Electric Lighting, and Thermal Analysis

ClimateStudio is the fastest and most accurate environmental performance analysis software for the Architecture,  Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. Its simulation workflows help designers and consultants optimize buildings for energy efficiency, daylight access, electric lighting performance, visual and thermal comfort, and other measures of occupant health.

FAST AND ACCURATE

Built on EnergyPlus and a novel RADIANCE-based path tracing technology, ClimateStudio is the fastest and most accurate simulation software on the market. Yes, faster than cloud-based tools. Finally, reliable results at 1000x the speed.

Product Roundup – CTC Software Part 1: BIM Project Suite

About CTC Software

We’ve been working as a Revit Solutions Provider since before Autodesk acquired Revit Technologies. Our team of architects, engineers, and software developers work to create leading productivity tools on top of the Revit, Civil 3D and Autodesk Forge platforms. Custom application development and software integration keep our deep bench of full-stack developers sharp, working exclusively on AEC industry solutions. CTC is a member of the Autodesk Developer Network and has been making add-ins available for Revit and Civil 3D since 2010.

Our software development services can help your company maximize productivity with custom applications and tools. Our experienced development team can create plug-ins, standalone applications, or entire platforms which integrate Autodesk technology, including Forge, into existing workflows and processes. We work with your team to identify and create the right solution for your needs and budget. Our vast experience in the AEC space, along with our full-stack development team ensures you are working with the right company to deliver your project on-time, to specification, and on budget.

BIM Project Suite

BIM Project Tools Make Everyday Revit® Tasks Easier. The BIM Project Suite™ for Autodesk Revit contains over 19 of the best Revit add-ins available. This collection helps users automate routine tasks, analyze complex modeling scenarios, extract model data and much more in a lot less time, all within the Revit environment. BIM Project Suite is meant for everyday users of all skill levels, and is used by firms of all sizes. | USD 410.00/year

• Update parametric data in Revit® models as easily as editing a spreadsheet 
• Manage project revisions more efficiently 
• Create schedules and tables just Ike Microsoft® Excel® 
• Quickly and accurately apply standards to all Revit® project models 
• Manage rooms and spaces more easily and effectively 
• Analyze Revit® project models for occupant safety and efficiency 
• Find and select Revit® project elements quickly 
• Renumber doors, rooms and other elements

This product is compatible with Revit® 2025 as well as 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

Purchase or download a free trial of the BIM Project Suite for 14 days. After the trial period, the free tools will continue to work.

IMAGINiT Utilities for Revit 2025 Includes More than 50 Tools!

From the IMAGINiT website:

IMAGINiT Utilities for Revit

The Indispensable Time Savers for the Autodesk Revit Platform

All of the IMAGINiT Utilities for Revit are designed to enhance your capabilities within Autodesk Revit. Created by IMAGINiT’s software development team in response to common client requests, these utilities seamlessly integrate into Revit, streamlining tasks and eliminating the need for manual, time-consuming work. The IMAGINiT Utilities are available in Standalone or Network versions, each available as a subscription or perpetual license. Annual licenses are available free to clients who have an annual or multi-year subscription to Autodesk products with IMAGINiT.

More Than 50 tools to Improve your Revit Experience!

Schedule from Excel

The new Excel Import feature caters to a wide range of Revit users, allowing easy integration of nonBIM data into the building information model (BIM). This tool effortlessly incorporates Excel checklists, abbreviations, general notes, keynotes, and other data into the model, with fast and precise calculations, eliminating countless hours to recreate data

Project/Template Report

Power users, such as BIM managers and project coordinators will appreciate the Project/Template Report tool which automatically documents necessary data, eliminating manually running comparisons and documenting standards

Speckle – The Free Platform For 3D Data

From the Speckle website:

The world runs on 3D: designers, engineers, hackers and entire organizations rely on us for interoperability, automation and collaboration to deliver better, together.

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RV DeepClean – All Revit Model Cleaning Functions in One Place

From the RV Boost website:

Is your Revit file size getting out of control? Use RV DeepClean to make your Revit model light, fast and easy to share again! Get a free trial below to enjoy:

Over 40 (and growing!) battle-tested cleaning functions, All in one place,

Options to clean your Revit file as much or as little as you want,

Applying your BIM standards while reducing file size.

GET IT FREE HERE!

Pirros – Serious Detail Management

From the Pirros website:

It’s time to modernize your firm’s detail management

Pirros is a modern approach to detail management – analyzing the thousands of new details you design every year, and aggregating the right ones into a cloud-based library of details.

Your details have the potential to be your firm’s superpower

Only a fraction of information gets captured in your firm's detail library. Pirros unlocks all the information that you currently can only access by digging through past projects.

Efficiency

Our advanced search engine allows you to search all the metadata associated with a detail to locate it in under a minute, then pull it into Revit just as quickly — no waiting for a model to open or upgrade.

Autodesk Content Catalog – Centralize BIM Content with Cloud-Based Digital Asset Management

From the Autodesk website:

Improve efficiency and reduce rework

How can Content Catalog help you?

Content Catalog is a cloud-based digital asset management tool that enables customers to easily manage, distribute, and find the most up-to-date versions of their BIM content, like Revit families and AutoCAD blocks. It’s a single source of truth for storing, versioning, and accessing content and data—accessible at no cost to users with existing subscriptions that include Autodesk Docs.

Why use Content Catalog? 

Centralize digital assets 

Gain better control and accessibility by connecting your assets in a common data environment.

Unlock reliable data 

Avoid unnecessary rework by ensuring team members have access to the latest approved version of each digital asset.

Find content faster

Save time with a robust search system that uses a variety of filters and display options to locate BIM content quickly.

Autodesk Informed Design for Revit – Design with Known-Manufacturable Building Products

From the Autodesk website:

Autodesk Revit 2024 or a more recent version, as well as Autodesk Docs are required to use Informed Design for Revit.

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What is Informed Design for Revit?

Empower your designs with customizable, manufacturable building products for unparalleled certainty and quality. 

• Template Discovery: Explore building product templates for seamlessly incorporating manufacturing-level detail into your design files.
• Customization: Tailor building products to align with your building's requirements, ensuring compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Certainty: Confirm design decisions are accurate and manufacturable to reduce project risk and prevent errors. 

See Revit 2024 system requirements: