ArCADia BIM
Building design and building information modeling (BIM) software
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What is ArCADia BIM
ArCADia BIM is a building design and BIM application used to create architectural and engineering models and produce construction documentation. It targets architects, building designers, and MEP/structural designers who need 2D drafting and BIM-based coordination within a single desktop environment. The product is organized as a core CAD/BIM platform with discipline-specific modules, and it supports common exchange formats (including IFC and DWG/DXF) for collaboration with other design and coordination tools.
Modular discipline add-ons
ArCADia BIM uses a core platform with optional modules for specific disciplines (for example, architectural and building services workflows). This lets teams adopt only the capabilities they need and expand over time. It can be practical for smaller firms that want BIM functions without committing to a single large, all-in-one suite.
IFC and DWG interoperability
The product supports industry-standard exchange formats such as IFC for BIM data exchange and DWG/DXF for CAD file sharing. This helps teams collaborate with external parties that use other authoring or coordination tools. It also supports mixed 2D/3D deliverables where DWG remains a contractual requirement.
Documentation from BIM model
ArCADia BIM supports generating drawings and schedules from the model, aligning with BIM-based documentation workflows. This can reduce duplicated work compared with maintaining separate 2D drafting files. It is suited to projects where consistent model-to-document updates are required across iterations.
Smaller ecosystem and integrations
Compared with the most widely adopted BIM/CAD platforms, ArCADia BIM has a smaller third‑party ecosystem (extensions, content libraries, and prebuilt integrations). This can increase reliance on built-in functionality and file-based exchange. Organizations with standardized toolchains may need additional validation work to fit it into existing processes.
Collaboration features may vary
Advanced multi-stakeholder coordination capabilities (such as issue tracking, model aggregation, and cloud-based review workflows) are often handled by dedicated coordination platforms. Teams may need to pair ArCADia BIM with separate tools for broader project collaboration. The exact collaboration depth depends on the modules and deployment approach used.
Learning curve across modules
The modular approach can introduce complexity in configuration, licensing, and user training across different disciplines. Users may need time to learn both the core CAD/BIM environment and the specific module workflows. This can affect onboarding speed when teams frequently switch between project types or disciplines.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| ArCADia BIM (ArCADia 11) | €795 (one-time) | Base BIM edition (full BIM/CAD functionality). Trial/download available from official site. |
| ArCADia BIM PLUS (ArCADia 11) | €920 (one-time) | Adds ACIS solids creation and extended 3D editing. |
| ArCADia BIM LT (ArCADia 11) | €545 (one-time) | Lower-tier edition for object-oriented 2D building documentation (DWG). |
Add-ons (selected examples, sold separately):
- Architecture module — €490.
- Electrical Installations — €175.
- Energy Networks — €330.
- Distribution Boards — €390.
- Gas Installations — €245.
- External Gas Installations — €460.
- Heating Installations — €245.
- Telecommunications Networks — €710.
- ArCADia-IFC RVT — €245 (where shown) or €100 for certain 3D maker / IFC components on some regional pages.
Notes: prices above taken from ArCADiasoft regional/official product pages (ArCADiasoft.gr) and the vendor's main ArCADia pages. Pricing and available editions vary by country and version; some official pages also advertise time-limited promotional prices for older versions.
