NEXT-BIM
NEXT-BIM is mixed-reality field software for iPad and Microsoft HoloLens that registers IFC-based BIM models on site with automatic alignment, built for progress tracking, quality checks, and maintenance walks rather than desktop modeling.
NEXT-BIM is a construction-focused mixed-reality product that overlays BIM geometry on real spaces so teams can review execution, run audits, and support operations without replacing desktop authoring tools. The public marketing site promotes iPad Pro and HoloLens 2 experiences, offline-capable tablet use on jobsites, and alignment of models to the physical environment without markers (NEXT-BIM homepage, 2026).
Feature pages describe measurement tools, visibility filters, checklists, technical data panels, and annotation flows aimed at field crews and project managers. Use-case stories on the same site cover progress tracking, execution control, OPR and compliance reviews, industrial layout checks, digital reconciliation, and preventive or corrective maintenance supported by model-linked routing.
NEXT-BIM states that its proprietary 3D engine targets large, complex models across building types and industrial contexts, and it publishes headline outcome figures on its homepage (for example, citing about half lower rework-related cost in promoted scenarios, about half better cross-team coordination in featured examples, about twice faster client validation in highlighted cases, and large reported savings on control-task time with an example throughput reference for certain reservation checks) (NEXT-BIM homepage, 2026). Customer pages name contractors and developers such as VINCI, Cegelec, and HRS Real Estate as references for field deployment.
Pricing is not listed on the public pages reviewed here; teams normally contact NEXT-BIM for demos and quotes. Hardware expectations include recent iPad Pro tablets for the AR tablet edition and HoloLens 2 for the immersive edition described in marketing, so procurement should budget for devices and training alongside software fees.
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Pros
- Targets real field conditions with tablet and headset options instead of desktop viewers alone
- Emphasizes marker-free registration so crews spend less time preparing physical targets
- Public materials document large-project references across contractors and owners in Europe
Cons
- Requires investment in supported hardware and training for field adoption
- English-only technical detail was limited on some pages at research time; confirm integrations with your BIM stack directly
- No public list price; buyers must negotiate licenses and services with the vendor
Key features
Marker-free overlay: Marketing describes automatic alignment between BIM geometry and the real environment without marker setup
iPad Pro and HoloLens editions: Separate tablet augmented-reality and headset mixed-reality clients for different field roles
Offline-first tablet use: Public copy stresses on-site iPad use without relying on continuous internet
Measurements and filters: In-experience measuring plus visibility controls by category, phase, lot, or system
Checklists and annotations: Guided walkthroughs with object-level validation and rich issue-style notes
Large-model focus: Vendor materials emphasize performance on large IFC-derived projects after conversion
Progress and audit modules: Dedicated pages for progress monitoring, OPR or compliance tasks, and digital punch-style reconciliation
Maintenance and routing: Scenarios for locating equipment and guiding interventions using model-linked data
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No public list price on next-bim.com at research time; request a quote from the vendor.
Frequently asked questions
Does NEXT-BIM replace Revit, Archicad, or Navisworks?
No. NEXT-BIM is positioned for immersive and augmented field review on top of models produced elsewhere. Authoring, clash detection in the coordination sense, and document publishing still happen in desktop BIM or coordination tools; NEXT-BIM focuses on how teams experience the model on site or in headset-based reviews.
What BIM file formats does NEXT-BIM work with?
Marketing emphasizes IFC-centered workflows after conversion into NEXT-BIM's runtime format for performance on hardware. Your authoring team typically exports IFC from Revit, Archicad, or other IFC-capable applications, then prepares models using the vendor's conversion pipeline. Always confirm supported IFC versions and file-size guidance with NEXT-BIM for your program.
Can NEXT-BIM run without internet on site?
The vendor advertises iPad Pro use without depending on continuous connectivity for core augmented-reality viewing. Exact offline behavior, caching rules, and licensing checks can vary by release, so validate against your project's security and connectivity policies during a pilot.
Which devices and operating systems does NEXT-BIM support?
Public pages highlight an iPad Pro augmented-reality release and a Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed-reality release. Treat those as the primary supported hardware families until the vendor publishes additional clients. Headsets imply a Windows-based toolchain for deployment even though field users may never open a desktop BIM editor.
How much does NEXT-BIM cost?
NEXT-BIM does not publish standard per-seat pricing on the homepage reviewed here. Commercial teams should request a proposal that covers software licenses, optional services, and hardware bundles. Budget for HoloLens or iPad procurement, protective cases, and training time separately from the software quote.
Is NEXT-BIM good for clash detection like Navisworks?
NEXT-BIM is marketed for field execution checks, measurements, and overlays rather than multi-model clash automation in the office. Use Navisworks, Solibri, or similar coordination tools for federated clash tests, then bring the coordinated IFC output into NEXT-BIM for immersive verification and site communication.