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Bring structure to BIM coordination

Solibri Essential introduces predefined rule-based checking, structured clash detection, and connected issue workflows — transforming coordination from visual inspection into disciplined validation.

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When coordination requires more than visual review

As projects scale, coordination becomes the defining moment for quality. Multiple disciplines. Multiple model versions. Multiple contributors.

Without structured validation, coordination becomes reactive, clash lists expand and property inconsistencies surface late. Visual inspection alone cannot guarantee model quality.

As federated models grow in size and complexity, manual review leaves room for:

  • Overlooked geometry conflicts
  • Inconsistent property values
  • Duplicate or missing classifications
  • Repeated coordination cycles

Solibri Essential formalizes validation at the coordination stage. Instead of reacting to issues during meetings, teams execute structured checks before discussions begin. This is where coordination becomes predictable.

Federated models under control

Coordination begins with clarity.

Solibri Essential enables teams to open, combine, and manage multiple IFC and Revit models in a federated environment. Model positioning, updates, and version handling are streamlined so that coordination reviews always begin from a stable foundation.

Federated model files preserve alignment across disciplines, ensuring that validation is applied consistently across the entire project model. This structured federation reduces fragmentation and strengthens collaboration.

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Predefined rule-based checking — consistent and repeatable

Solibri Essential comes with a predefined set of coordination checks that covers model health, data validation, and geometry conflicts.

  • Model Health & Consistency: identify structural and consistency issues that compromise coordination, including duplicates, broken or missing relationships between elements and floors, and incomplete naming of components.
  • Information validation (LOI and IDS): verify that required architectural model information is present by checking the existence of mandatory properties against project information requirements and IDS definitions.
  • Geometric and accessibility-focused checks: detect hard clashes between different components and get an indicator of soft clashes where required accessibility conditions are not satisfied.

The emphasis is execution — not customization.

Rule editing and advanced governance remain part of higher tiers. Essential focuses on applying consistent validation logic across projects without adding configuration complexity. This makes structured checking accessible to growing coordination teams.

What Solibri Essential enables

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Practical clash detection that reduces coordination noise

Solibri Essential includes rule-based clash checking and quick clash functionality directly within the 3D viewer. Conflicts can be visualized, filtered, and reviewed efficiently.

By isolating meaningful clashes early, teams reduce unnecessary meeting time and avoid repeated design revisions.

Advanced clash matrix control is reserved for higher tiers. Essential delivers focused, coordination-ready clash detection that supports efficient decision-making.

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Native file integrations for connected environments

Modern BIM coordination operates within shared digital ecosystems.

Solibri Essential integrates natively with widely used file storage and collaboration environments. Models can be accessed, reviewed, and validated within established workflows — supporting distributed teams and structured project delivery. Ensuring that validation does not disrupt existing processes.

Solibri Essential supports native file integrations with: Autodesk Forma/BIM360, Procore, OneDrive, SharePoint, Trimble, and more. 

This allows teams to access and validate models directly within established CDE environments.

Custom integrations and automation remain part of higher tiers. Essential focuses on operational accessibility.

Designed for structured coordination teams

Solibri Essential is suited for organizations formalizing their BIM coordination processes.

Solibri Essential supports:

  • Coordination leads seeking consistent validation
  • Growing firms standardizing model checking
  • Project teams transitioning from informal review to structured workflows

Essential represents the stage where coordination becomes disciplined and repeatable — without introducing governance-level complexity.

Where Essential fits in your quality journey

BIM maturity evolves in stages. Solibri Essential is the turning point where coordination becomes systematic rather than reactive.

Starter

Starter enables independent inspection

For individual professionals and small teams who need reliable model review before coordination begins.

Advanced

Advanced embeds rule-based governance

For organizations requiring expanded validation control and structured enforcement.

Premium

Premium extends validation enterprise-wide

For portfolio-level governance, compliance assurance, and scalable automation.

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Trusted in complex digital construction environments

Structured model validation is essential in complex project delivery.

Solibri solutions support multidisciplinary teams across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects worldwide.

Essential builds on that global validation foundation — bringing structured coordination to growing project environments.

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Solibri Essential provides: 

  • Federated model control
  • Predefined rule-based checking
  • Practical clash detection
  • Connected BCF issue workflows
  • Native file integrations

It brings structure to coordination — reducing rework before construction begins.