BIM&CO
BIM&CO is a collaborative web platform and manufacturer ecosystem for publishing, searching, and downloading BIM-ready product content, including certified generic objects, official manufacturer data, and community uploads tied to LOD filters and multi-host formats.
Specifiers rarely model every radiator or pump from scratch; they pull a library object, drop it into Revit or ArchiCAD, then tune parameters before coordination. BIM&CO positions itself as one of the open catalogues where that hunt happens: a logged-in user can filter millions of entries by manufacturer, software target, LOD band, and geography, then download geometry and datasheets that match a real product line.
The legal terms spell out how the platform stays free at the base tier while still running a business. BIM&CO SAS states that access is available at no charge over the internet, with optional premium memberships for added services, and that publishing or updating content requires registration. The same document separates three content families (certified generic, official manufacturer, and user-uploaded community objects), which matters when you decide whether a download carries a brand warranty or is an unofficial surrogate.
Manufacturers get a parallel story on the company’s marketing site: Onfly is described as a cloud hub to structure product data and push synchronized updates across native files without opening each desktop author, while the public marketplace adds analytics, widgets, APIs, and white-label pages for distribution teams. Corporate facts in the general terms include French incorporation with share capital of 1 666 562 euros and headquarters at Parc Eco Normandie in Saint Romain de Colbosc, useful when procurement asks who owns the contract.
Because downloads can touch competitive bids, read the acceptable-use rules before you script anything. The terms prohibit bulk or automated harvesting, ban republishing catalog material on look-alike sites, and reserve the right to remove data without compensation, so treat the portal as a governed content network rather than a bulk file share.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad mix of official manufacturer objects, certified generics, and community uploads in one search UI.
- Base browsing and downloads are described as free of charge in the general terms, which lowers friction for student and SME users.
- LOD and host-software filters help teams shortlist objects that match their delivery standard.
- Manufacturer-facing services (Onfly, analytics, API, widgets) target teams that need a governed source of truth.
Cons
- Premium manufacturer features require sales-led upgrades; public pages do not list euro amounts.
- Terms forbid automated mass downloading, so IT integrations must use sanctioned APIs rather than scrapers.
- User-uploaded objects are explicitly non-official, so QA responsibility sits with the downloader.
- Content quality varies by author; BIM&CO disclaims systematic verification of every dataset.
Key features
Large public catalog: Search and filter manufacturer, generic, and user objects with LOD and software facets on the English library.
Certified generic objects: BIM&CO or partners supply approved placeholders when the final supplier is unknown.
Official manufacturer channels: Brands publish their own BIM data with traceable authorship per the terms of use.
Onfly for data governance: Cloud workspace to centralize product twins, multi-language files, and team permissions according to BIM&CO’s manufacturer pages.
Synchronized updates: Marketing copy describes one-click refresh from a PIM into published BIM content.
Standards-aware metadata: Product data templates and classification mapping (including Omniclass, Uniformat II, and MasterFormat) appear in manufacturer materials.
Distribution tooling: Analytics, embeddable widgets, browser 3D or VR previews, and API access for downstream apps are listed for manufacturers.
Community collaboration: Registered users can comment, suggest improvements, and chat with authors under the published community rules.
Pricing
Community platform access
Contact sales
General Terms of Use (updated 17/01/2020 on bimandco.com) state the service is accessible at no charge with internet access; registration required to publish or update.
Premium memberships and manufacturer services
Contact sales
Same terms reference optional premium memberships for added value; manufacturer pages route to contact or form flows without public list pricing. Request a formal quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIM&CO free for architects who only download objects?
The BIM&CO General Terms of Use state that the service is accessible at no charge to any user with internet access, while premium memberships unlock additional services. You still need a registered account to publish or refresh content. Treat list prices for paid tiers as sales conversations because the public manufacturer pages emphasize contact-led onboarding rather than a checkout cart.
Does BIM&CO run inside Revit or only in a browser?
The object marketplace is a web application you use to discover files, while BIM&CO’s manufacturer documentation positions Onfly as a cloud application for managing product data without requiring a BIM desktop host. After download, you open native formats such as RFA or DWG inside Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, or other listed hosts depending on each object’s publishing profile.
Which BIM object types and LOD levels can I filter?
The English catalog UI exposes object-type buckets such as manufacturer, generic, and user content, plus LOD bands running from 100 through 500 counts shown in the filter panel. Always open the object detail page to confirm the exact geometry level, parameters, and classification metadata before you bind it to a project BIM execution plan.
How does BIM&CO handle unofficial community models?
The terms define user content as non-official uploads that do not bind the manufacturer, shifting responsibility to the author and to you as the consumer. Certified generic objects follow a different path because BIM&CO or partners approve them for required data completeness. Match the object badge to your risk policy before you place an element in a contract model.
BIM&CO versus keeping a private office library: when should a firm standardize on a public marketplace?
Public marketplaces win when you need manufacturer-maintained updates, marketing analytics, and LOD-tagged SKUs across many brands. Private libraries win when you must lock templates, restrict sources, or offline-package objects for classified work. Many teams blend both: curated office standards for structure, plus BIM&CO downloads for specialist equipment where the vendor owns change management.
Who should manage a manufacturer account on BIM&CO?
Marketing, product data, and BIM authoring leads typically share responsibility: marketing cares about analytics and widgets, product managers keep datasheets truthful, and BIM specialists validate parametric behavior. BIM&CO’s manufacturer narrative highlights teamwork features inside Onfly so external agencies and internal engineers can co-edit without emailing opaque ZIP files.
Can I bulk download the entire catalog for offline use?
No. The general terms explicitly prohibit downloading in large numbers and any automated scraping of content. If you need programmatic access, pursue the API path described in manufacturer materials and negotiate acceptable volume with BIM&CO so you stay inside the contract and avoid account suspension.