Software for Architecture Firms

Dutch architecture firms operate in a complex environment where creative design, technical feasibility, and strict regulations converge. From initial concept to handover, a construction project passes through dozens of steps involving multiple stakeholders: clients, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and municipalities. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become the standard, but integration with project management, cost estimation, and permit applications often remains poor. Custom software connects these disciplines and enables architecture firms to design more efficiently, collaborate better, and obtain permits faster. MG Software builds tools that support the creative process without increasing the technical and administrative burden.

Pain points

• Fragmented tooling where BIM models (Revit, ArchiCAD) are disconnected from project management, scheduling, and budgeting
• Time-consuming permit applications with municipalities involving manual forms and unclear status updates
• Difficult collaboration between architects, structural engineers, and MEP engineers due to incompatible file formats and versions
• Lack of interactive 3D presentation tools allowing clients to experience designs before construction begins
• Inaccurate cost estimates due to manual input rather than automatic linkage with BIM element libraries

Our solutions

• BIM-integrated project management platform linking Revit/IFC models to scheduling, tasks, budget, and document management
• Digital permit workflow with automatic generation of application forms from the BIM model and per-municipality status tracking
• Cloud-based collaboration portal for multidisciplinary teams with version control, IFC viewer, and markup tools
• Interactive 3D web viewer allowing clients to explore designs in the browser, change materials, and leave comments
• Automatic cost estimation module extracting quantities from the BIM model and linking them to current price databases

Benefits

• Up to 25% shorter project timelines through integrated BIM project management workflows and automated reporting
• Faster permit acquisition through digital applications with automatically generated documentation from the BIM model
• Fewer errors and rework through a single centralised collaboration platform with version control and clash detection
• Higher client satisfaction through interactive 3D presentations allowing clients to experience the design before construction

Technologies