Dalux Box
Dalux Box is a cloud common data environment (CDE) that keeps BIM models, drawings, and documents in one Dalux-integrated workspace with ISO 19650-oriented shared and published areas, approvals, metadata-driven naming, and model validation checks tied to the broader Dalux platform.
Dalux Box is Dalux's BIM-centered CDE for managing and distributing project information during design and construction. Dalux states it serves users in more than 147 countries and reports over 1.7 million users company-wide, which reflects the scale of the ecosystem this product sits inside (Dalux, About page).
Where projects must follow structured information delivery, Dalux Box organizes work into interconnected Shared and Published areas with approval gates, plus file naming rules and custom metadata fields that can be enforced at upload. Folder-level permissions, audit logs, optional Microsoft Entra SSO, and multi-factor authentication are described for controlling who sees which information.
Teams can discuss work with 2D and 3D comments and project-specific channels, and they can raise and answer queries from authoring environments using Dalux plugins. Microsoft 365 Online support is offered so common Office formats can be reviewed and edited inside the environment, and version comparison is available for 2D documents and 3D models.
For coordination discipline, Dalux Box supports metadata rules and geometry checks, including hard and soft clash checks between model versions. The vendor also positions integrations such as Box Sync for desktop synchronization and links from approved information into tendering or handover workflows within the Dalux suite.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong alignment with structured CDE delivery and ISO 19650-style shared or published processes.
- Deep integration with other Dalux modules so approved information can flow toward field, tender, and handover use cases.
- Granular access, audit history, and modern authentication options for distributed teams.
- Combines model and drawing comparison with metadata and clash-oriented validation in one vendor stack.
Cons
- Public list pricing is not quoted; budgets need a vendor conversation and trial terms should be confirmed in writing.
- Full value assumes adoption across Dalux products, which may matter if you mix many non-Dalux tools.
- Administrators must invest time in standards, groups, and metadata rules to keep the CDE disciplined at scale.
Key features
CDE structure: Shared, Published, and Files areas with approval paths between them for a single controlled information flow.
ISO 19650-oriented controls: Workflows aligned with shared and published spaces, naming conventions, and information container identification tied to metadata.
Metadata and naming: Custom metadata fields (including mandatory fields), automatic parsing of names into metadata, and project standards templates.
Access and security: Folder-level access through user groups, Microsoft Entra SSO, MFA, and data residency messaging for UK and EU hosting options.
Design communication: 2D and 3D comments, communication channels, and plugin-based coordination with authoring tools.
Office in the cloud: Edit and review Word, Excel, and PowerPoint through Microsoft 365 Online inside Dalux Box.
Compare and validate: Side-by-side comparison for 2D and 3D versions plus metadata requirements and clash-related geometry checks.
Connected workflows: Box Sync for desktop sync and described links toward Dalux Field, Tender, and Handover within the Dalux ecosystem.
Pricing
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Free
Product pages promote a start trial path. Verify duration and eligibility with Dalux.
Commercial (vendor quote)
Free
No public list price on the Dalux Box marketing page as of research; confirm licensing with Dalux for your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dalux Box used for?
- Dalux Box is Dalux's common data environment for storing, reviewing, and approving BIM models, drawings, and project documents. It is built to support structured information management with shared and published areas, metadata, and workflows that connect to other Dalux products such as field and handover tools.
Does Dalux Box support ISO 19650 workflows?
- Dalux markets Dalux Box with ISO 19650-oriented capabilities such as shared and published spaces, approval flows, enforceable naming, and information container identification driven by metadata. Exact mapping to your national or client BIM execution plan still needs configuration and local expert review.
How much does Dalux Box cost?
- Dalux does not publish standard per-user list prices for Dalux Box on the public product pages. You typically request a trial or quote through Dalux sales, and commercial terms can vary by region, bundle, and project size.
Can Dalux Box compare model and drawing versions?
- Yes. Dalux describes 2D and 3D compare so teams can review differences between document or model versions, including color-coded changes and filters for modified parameters on models.
Does Dalux Box work with Microsoft 365 files?
- Dalux Box advertises Microsoft 365 Online integration so teams can review and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files within the platform rather than downloading everything to unmanaged locations.
How does Dalux Box connect to site teams?
- Dalux documents integration between Dalux Box and Dalux Field so information that is approved and published in the CDE can be exposed to field workflows. That linkage is positioned to keep site users on current approved documents and models.
What authentication options does Dalux Box offer?
- Dalux lists Microsoft Entra SSO for easier corporate sign-in and optional multi-factor authentication for higher assurance projects. Folder-level permissions and company-level group templates are also described for repeatable project setup.