Whatever the BIM question – IFC is the ‘one solution fits all’ answer

CESA answers concerns about BIM, IFC and RevitThere is a lot of discussion relating to BIM with reference to Revit files. To some, incorrectly, Revit has become synonymous with BIM and vice versa – rather like a hoover and a vacuum cleaner. “This is misleading,” says Keith Warren, director of CESA. “Rivet is one the many designer programmes that use BIM models. We have heard of Rivet files being requested, when what is actually needed is a BIM model.” Another misunderstanding is that BIM models made in IFC (Industry Foundation Class) format will not be compatible with Revit. “Again, this