Nemetschek Group launches advanced BIM solutions in India

Nemetschek is honoured to have been a leader in integrated BIM solutions in India, establishing new benchmarks for client interaction and project management. Nirmalya Chatterjee , Country VP , Nemetschek Group India

This interaction talks about Nemetschek Group’s launch of integrated BIM solutions for architectural, engineering, and construction to enable effective project management.

Can you provide an overview of Nemetschek Group’s entry into the Indian market and the key factors driving this decision?
Nemetschek, a publicly listed German corporation with a 60-year history, serves millions of customers worldwide, including over 100 in India. We are introducing six of Nemetschek’s 14 brands to the Indian market, including GRAPHISOFT, BLUEBEAM, VECTORWORKS, and Canvas, with plans to expand further. We identified consolidation opportunities based on the expansion of these brands and rising client usage levels. As a result, our corporate headquarters recognised the enormous expansion of the Indian market, of which we are all very proud. Nemetschek wants to be a part of this growth, so we opened our Mumbai office. This office represents two significant milestones: it is our first office in India and the first time Nemetschek has operated under its brand and engaged directly with consumers.

How does Nemetschek Group ensure its BIM software meets the unique requirements of the Indian market, especially considering local regulations and construction practices?  
Although there is awareness of BIM in India, the primary challenge lies in adopting the technology. Many companies mistakenly believe that CAD solutions or 3D modelling are the perfect BIM solutions, a misconception we aim to dispel. We will break down our solutions into various packaging systems tailored to small and large customers to offer a better alternative. Our BIM solutions will be more productive, cost-effective, and customisable based on customer preferences. We meet our customers’ demands by providing perpetual licenses, subscriptions, solution combinations, and product bundles. Unlike our competitors, we offer this level of flexibility, effectively addressing a significant pain point for our customers. 

How do Nemetschek’s BIM solutions provide a cost-effective alternative for Indian construction and infrastructure projects and architects?
When integrating new technology, the primary consideration for EPC firms is often the investment cost. However, costs should be evaluated based on specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. For instance, architects require architectural solutions, while engineers need engineering-focused tools. Unfortunately, many competitors, especially in India, offer combined solutions that lead to unnecessarily high costs.

Our approach addresses this issue. If an architect needs architectural tools and drawing review software, we provide solutions like Archicad or Vectorworks paired with Bluebeam. For clients focused solely on steel or concrete projects, we offer specialised solutions that exclude unrelated elements, thus reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Additionally, we’re localising our products for the Indian market by incorporating Indian design codes and sections, including those from local manufacturers like Tata and Jindal, into our solutions.

How do your BIM solutions contribute to green building practices and compliance with the Indian Green Building Council standards?
We are market leaders in the United States and Europe, and our software solutions are standardised worldwide, including in India. We are members of Building Smart International, the regulatory body for file and data integration, and I am also a member of the Building Smart India initiative. This relationship allows us to promote and support open BIM. The open BIM concept enables continuous data integration. If a customer utilises a competitor’s technology, their data can still be integrated with Nemetschek’s solutions, and vice versa. We aim to ensure our platforms are open, allowing data interchange and complying with all rules.

For more details , Visit : https://www.nemetschek.com/en

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