3D Repo
3D Repo is a browser-based BIM coordination platform from Asite 3D Repo that federates models in the cloud, tracks pinned issues and BCF topics, runs geometry-first clash checks, and adds SafetiBase risk data aligned with PAS 1192-6 workflows.
3D Repo targets teams that need a single web destination for the latest federated models, comments, and safety risks without shipping heavyweight viewers to every subcontractor. Uploads can group multiple models into one coordination space while roles gate who may edit, comment, or administer templates.
Marketing pages list native support for Autodesk formats such as RVT, NWD, and DWG, Bentley DGN and Synchro sources, plus open IFC releases 2x3 and 4 alongside BCF exchanges (3D Repo pricing table, 2024). That mix covers many vertical and horizontal contracts that still mix proprietary and openBIM deliveries.
Differentiators include Instant Clash geometry comparisons in the browser, the patent-pending 3D Diff change engine that highlights additions and deletions across revisions even when object IDs differ, and SafetiBase for structured health and safety information tied to model locations. Smart Groups add rules-based validation and grouping so progress dashboards stay tied to model data rather than static spreadsheets.
Asite now operates the commercial offering, so procurement should follow Asite enterprise policies for hosting, identity, and support SLAs. API access, Power BI templates, and game-engine hooks appear as tiered options on the public pricing grid, which means integration-heavy programs need explicit licensing during the quote stage.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Runs entirely in modern browsers with no installer for occasional reviewers
- Combines coordination, safety, and change intelligence in one SaaS stack
- Open format support includes IFC 2x3, IFC 4, and BCF round trips
- APIs and embeddable viewers support custom portals when licensed
Cons
- Pricing is quote-based; table stakes features vary by tier
- Large federations still depend on upload limits, processing time, and fair-use rules
- Advanced API or game-engine integrations may need enterprise approvals
- Support hours are UK-business-time oriented per marketing footers
Key features
Instant Clash: Geometry-only clash checks between arbitrary model pairs directly in the browser.
3D Diff change reviews: Visual diffing between revisions even when underlying schemas or object IDs differ.
Issue Tracker: 3D pins, assignments, color-coded teams, and BCF import or export for external tools.
SafetiBase: Model-linked health and safety risks documented against PAS 1192-6 guidance.
4D sequencing imports: Bring Bentley Synchro schedules into coordinated reviews for hazard walkthroughs.
Smart Groups validation: Rule-driven grouping and checks that feed reporting and progress views.
Pricing
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Contact sales
3D Repo publishes tiered capability tables but directs all buyers to request a tailored quote. Confirm currency, user counts, storage fair-use caps, and API entitlements in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Does 3D Repo support IFC and BCF?
Yes. The public pricing matrix lists IFC 2x3 and IFC 4 plus BCF alongside proprietary formats. You can import BCF issues from other applications and export selections for teams that stay in desktop authoring tools.
What is Instant Clash?
Instant Clash compares two models geometrically inside the browser to mark intersections without relying on a single native format. It helps catch hard clashes early, though soft clearance rules may still need complementary checks in other tools.
How does 3D Diff work?
3D Diff highlights additions in green and removals in red between revisions even when file types differ or persistent GUIDs are missing. It is aimed at design managers who must explain what changed between contractual drops.
What is SafetiBase?
SafetiBase stores collaborative health and safety risks on model elements following PAS 1192-6 structured processes. It connects preconstruction hazard planning with the same geometry the coordination team already reviews.
Can we integrate Power BI or game engines?
Pricing collateral lists Power BI templates and Unity or Unreal integrations as contact-sales items for higher tiers. Plan data residency, refresh rates, and developer effort before promising immersive dashboards to clients.
Who owns 3D Repo now?
Footers on 3drepo.com identify Asite 3D Repo LTD in London, signaling the Asite ecosystem for enterprise buyers. Confirm contract entities, data processing agreements, and support channels with your Asite account team.