CAD DATA
BIM DATA
1970s - 2010s
complex data formats
complex API access
vendor lock-in
limited sharing capabilities
Granular | normalized structured | unifed DATA
from 2020s onwards
closedBIM openBIM
2002-2020s
different schemes
slow data processing
lack of interoperability
data loss control
Systems and databases
Business Intelligence
Automate and Process
Visualize and Simulate
Run on any platform
Run the DataDrivenConstruction converter on Windows, Linux and macOS - using the UI, CMD/PowerShell terminal or via a few lines of Python at the beginning of your Pipeline quickly, offline, internet-free and securely
Also self-hosting on your own servers
Take ownership of your data by self-hosting DataDrivenConstruction converter on your own servers or with any cloud service provider. Comply with regulations such as GDPR, CPRA, and HIPAA by not sharing your data with third-party services.
DataDrivenConstruction Clients and Users
...and thousands of professionals in the construction and design industries from
87+
countries around the globe
One Year in Numbers
RVT
53321+
converted Revit® projects of different versions
DWG
45687+
converted DWG projects of different versions
IFC
29542+
converted IFC projects of different versions
DGN
2567+
converted DGN projects of different versions
Chris Andrew
AECOM | Digital Transformation Technical Lead
Most civil design files are basically data prisons. Loads of useful info—alignments, surfaces, quantities—just sitting there, locked inside formats that were never meant to play nice with anything outside their original software.I’ve wasted way too much time trying to answer simple questions like 'how many manholes are in this job?' or 'what’s the volume by phase?'—only to find out the data’s buried five layers deep in a DWG or DGN. DataDrivenConstruction fixes that. Their converters crack open these closed formats and give you structured data you can actually use—in Power BI, in Excel, or even in an LLM prompt if you're doing something fancy.It's not flashy, but it’s insanely useful. If you’re trying to move beyond screenshots and PDFs and actually use your design data, this is the kind of tool that makes it possible. It’s the difference between guessing and knowing. And honestly, it’s saved me more than a few Saturday mornings.
We don’t teach tools — we show how to think in data and processes
Daniel Glober
BIM-Manager | SCHOLZE-THOST GmbH
Revit and IFC reports that used to take me almost weeks to create are now updated in just a few minutes. I was able to quickly understand what the DataDrivenConstruction did and thus extend and modify it to fit projects.The DataDrivenConstruction team showed me examples of blocks and scripts that can automatically generate PDF, XLSX, and DOCX files that mark errors/defects in the model. Additionally, we also now do automatic checks for IFC structure, file naming, etc.
Mohamed Touati
Principal Data Scientist at Pixemantic
As a data scientist, I use data every day in every topic and field and think that data can appear in one format to make it easier to use and explore. After I tried the DDC converter, it became the only solution for me to manage and convert all BIM documents. Thanks to DataDrivenConstruction, I can now work with all IFC and Revit files automatically without having to upload files to the server.
Nicolas Merot
Ingénieur BIM | Caeli Ingénierie
DataDrivenConstruction products revolutionize data management in construction! Their IFC and RVT to Excel converters enable smooth data analysis and extraction, optimizing project management and documentation. A powerful, user-friendly solution for construction professionals (translated from French)
Valerio Spini
Settore RVCS
Great experience: Until now, I used to open IFC files in Blocknote to check the parameters and their structure. Thanks to the DataDrivenConstruction converter I can check the parameters and see their structure directly in MS Excel in an orderly and SMART way, amazing!
Vinod Kumar
BIM Manager | Esttareal solutions
DataDrivenConstruction approach is truly revolutionary and has the potential to transform the construction industry. It's amazing to see how you are empowering users to work with structured data in a user-friendly way, leveraging the power of Excel and open-source tools. I'm sure that your Excel plugin and data management solutions will be a game-changer for construction projects. Keep up the fantastic work!
Abdelrahim (Mohamed) Deghidy
BIM Manager l Consolidated Contractors Company
DDC converter and Plugin is a fantastic and helpful tool for visualisation and quantification the meta data from Revit. Thanks for sharing such helpful tools!
🚀 Open Source CAD/BIM pipeline for conversion, verification, and processing
🚀 Start in 3 Steps
1
Install n8n
Offline workflow automation platform
2
Import workflow
Download workflow from GitHub
3
Launch & Prozess
one click – and your CAD/BIM data becomes a table or document
Let AI build your pipeline
Use ChatGPT or Claude to edit, extend or generate new workflows. Just describe your task — the AI will update your n8n pipeline or create a new one in seconds.
⚡ Example Pipelines
Validate Revit®, IFC, and DWG files against your custom rules — without opening them in any CAD-BIM tool
Fully offline pipeline to extract data and geometry from CAD models into Excel DataFrames and Collada (DAE) — ideal for open data workflows.
Extract quantities by categories (walls, doors, etc.), summarize them into Excel tables, and create automatic HTML dashboards for project tracking.
Why n8n? Why Now?
The way we work with CAD and BIM data is changing.
No more relying on closed ecosystems, cloud-only APIs, or vendor lock-ins.
With n8n, you create automations tailored to your team, your data, and your goals.
Offline. Open-source. Extendable with Python, AI, or any logic you need. This is not just a tool. It’s the foundation for a new kind of digital fluency in construction and design teams.
We don’t teach tools — we show how to think in data and processes
Focus on the DATA, not the software
Functional applications available in the DataDrivenConstruction plugin for Excel
Data Validation, Quantity Take-Off (QTO), Data Grouping, Parameter Manipulation
and Visualization of CAD (BIM) Data Directly in Microsoft Excel®
DataDrivenConstruction Converter converts Revit®, AutoCAD, and IFC files into XLSX and DAE formats, enabling structured data extraction from design projects. It works offline, ensuring security and reliability, and integrates directly with Microsoft Excel®, allowing users to manage drawings and 3D models within a single spreadsheet.
Nils Strumberger
BIM- Coordinator | Fact GmbH
The DDC (Data Driven Construction) Excel Plugin is a game-changer, transforming proprietary CAD models into open source data frames for seamless integration and AI interaction.
It significantly improves workflows and offers exceptional value for money by saving time and boosting productivity. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their projects with data-driven insights.
Marie Annette Kittus
BIM Manager | Esttareal solutions
DataDrivenConstruction Excel Add-In is a wonderful additional tool to help extract data from CAD (BIM) Revit, IFC, DWG files in order to move forward with information validation processes in your workflows.Additionally the possibility to turn the long complex Excel file into easily human-and machine-readable files keep the Add-In modern and compatible with recent developments within IT. As we move forward in the industry it is crucial to think about diversity of data and how to find the most suitable outputs in order to keep said data valuable, up to date and usable.An influential tool with a user-friendly interface helping the construction industry move towards the future!
Jānis Dzenis
BIM Coordinator | Merks, SIA
This is a fantastic tool, haven't seen one like this in a long time. In this era, we have countless tools and methods for creating models, drawings, tables, and other forms of data.The DDC Excel plugin provides me with the capability to manage information in alternative ways.
STRUCTURED DATA is IDEAL SOURCE
for today's processing and analytics tools
Structured data, organized in columns and rows, has become the backbone of modern storage and analysis systems due to its orderliness and ease of processing. For example, only one Pandas library, which works with the DataFrame data format, is downloaded about 12 million times a day. Due to its popularity and ease of use, DataFrame (column based Data) has become the primary format for processing and automating data in ChatGPT, LLaMa and other LLM tools. Modern LLMs and data analytics tools almost always default to Python and Pandas for tasks such as data validation, analysis, visualization, and processing.
LLM becomes an assistant in validation, analytics and automation
CHATGPT ON CAD (BIM) DATA
Revit®, IFC, DGN, and DWG models are created by one specialist, but dozens rely on their data. Optimizing data flow is crucial, and tools like ChatGPT can streamline this process. The DataDrivenConstruction converter and LLMs automate data handling, reducing manual work and boosting efficiency in CAD (BIM) projects.
Dmitri Garbuzenko
BIM and AIM Coordinator | RB Rail AS
With the help of Python and especially the pandas library, as the DataDrivenConstruction team does, we are now able to perform delivery checks four times faster. By turning IFC data into a pandas DataFrame and comparing it with quantification tables or classification databases, we have made our expertise fast and reliable.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Bühler
Co-Owner GemeinWerk Ventures
Be part of the movement with DataDrivenConstruction! Let’s make true freedom in data formats a reality and catalyze a new era of productivity and innovation in construction.The real and necessary journey from closed to “open” formats has not even started: True freedom in data formats—free from proprietary ties and accessible to all—is what we need to unlock innovation and collaboration across the construction industry, particularly benefiting the 99% of construction, i.e. SMEs and unchaining the sector for accelerated growth
Irina Fischer
BIM Coordinator | OBERMEYER Group
The decision to use Jupyter Notebook for results verification turned out to be highly beneficial. Our experience with solutions from Data Driven Construction and Jupyter Notebook has been extremely positive.Overall, the integration of solutions from Data Driven Construction and Jupyter Notebook has greatly improved our workflows. Their combined capabilities and performance have not only optimized data processing, but also produced meaningful results, making them highly recommended tools.
for the engineering and construction industry
INTEGRATE SOFTWARE
Access the power of AI to analyze, summarize and transform data
Use free and popular libraries with out-of-the-box data solutions
Effortlessly integrate with industry-leading development tools
Complete CAD (BIM) Data Lifecycle
Extract | Verify | Rewrite | Store | Analyze | Predict
Building the Future of Construction Data Management
DataDrivenConstruction Workshop
DataDrivenConstruction offers workshops tested and practiced on global leaders in the construction industry to help your team navigate and leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence in your company's decision making.
Stefan Traxinger
Abteilungsleiter | BIM Professional @Lindner Group
What happens when you not only organize construction processes, but also analyse them intelligently? This was the topic of our workshop with Artem Boiko on “Data-Driven Construction”. The focus was on the question of how we can make better use of existing data - to make construction projects more efficient, more transparent and less error-prone.Using specific application examples, Artem showed how structured construction data can help to maintain an overview, identify supplements at an early stage and improve communication between planning and execution. Particularly exciting: how digital tools and models can already be used today to automate processes.Data-driven construction is no longer a topic for the future - we are right in the middle of it. The workshop showed how great the potential is if we work together and really make data work for us.
Data-driven construction is no longer a topic for the future - we are right in the middle of it. The workshop showed how great the potential is if we work together and really make data work for us.
Ralph Montague
Director | ARCDOX
If "data is the new oil", we need to learn to define it, find it, mine it, refine it, to make it valuable. I've found Artem Boiko's research work, his book, and his posts very informative and insightful. He always provides a useful historical background and plain language explanation to his work. His regular contributions to the BIM Heroes community network help to give our AEC members, who are interested in digital transformation, a good understanding of data - how it works, and how it is structured, and how it can be used. Thanks Artem and DataDrivenConstruction for your continuous effort.
Evan Ramenskiy
CRO & Co-founder | Shapemaker
Artem Boiko delivered an outstanding presentation to the entire Shapemaker team, providing deep insights into data migration from engineering software and related topics. His expertise and clear communication made complex concepts easy to grasp, equipping our team with practical knowledge we can apply immediately. Highly recommend his services for anyone seeking clarity and actionable strategies in this space!
Markus Eiberger
Banch Management | Konstruktionsgruppe Bauen
Artem Boiko delivered an impressive presentation at our BIM Cluster BW Day 2024 on the use of data in relation to BIM. His expertise in presenting a new vision for the application of data was truly inspiring. With his passion and deep understanding of the subject, he was able to explain complex concepts clearly while also introducing innovative approaches.Although his presentation was rich in content and full of slides, this density of information highlighted the depth of his vision and his persuasive power. Artem has the ability to captivate his audience with his open and engaging style, effectively leading them through the material. He demonstrates not only remarkable technical expertise but also the skill to communicate his message in a way that sparks reflection and encourages discussion.We sincerely thank Artem Boiko for his valuable contribution and look forward to future opportunities to benefit from his knowledge and visionary perspective.
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