The COBie Data Updater
SharePoint-ready and BIM-compliant. For every built asset, this is the better way to collect equipment data from the entire supply chain
SharePoint-ready and BIM-compliant. For every built asset, this is the better way to collect equipment data from the entire supply chain
BIM4U provides useful, cost-effective alternatives to the feature-bloated apps that blight the AEC industry.
In essence, each BIM4U app is honed do exactly what you’ve paid for. BIM4U apps are built on widely available platforms, such as Microsoft Power Platform and PowerBI.
At BIM4U, we’re laser-focused on streamlining three kinds of digital data processes that leverage BIM, namely:
You don’t want lots of jobs half done. So, we focus on ensuring that each of our apps gets its ‘one job’ completely done. And to make sure we’re getting the job done, we give you 30-day ‘try before you buy’ access to our apps.
Discover why COBie Data Updater is the most cost-effective app for collecting comprehensive asset information from the entire construction/FM supply chain
Built on the Microsoft Power Platform, construction and FM suppliers can update asset records in seconds from anywhere in the world
The 'mobile first' COBie Data Updater makes light work of amending 'as built' asset records
COBie Data Updater is directly connected to your SharePoint site. The two-factor authentication means your data is always secure
Instead of complicated menus, the COBie Data Updater is streamlined. That means your teams get the job done faster
The interface can be completely customised to your project requirement
The COBie Data Updater has undergone extensive user testing. The application will work exactly as you would want
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Each screen is streamlined to ensure you find the right assets quickly. You can then update them with the correct manufacturer data and warranty information.
For BIM4U, form follows function. We identify the key outcomes from the Construction-to-FM data transfer that our customers value most. We then set about creating apps that deliver those outcomes (that get the job done) as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Exported data is compliant with international BIM Standards
Built on the Microsoft Power Platform, construction and FM suppliers can update asset records in seconds from anywhere in the world
The interface can be completely customised to your project requirement
Access the ‘Try before you buy’ version of COBie Data Updater
COBie data is .the essential O&M information about built assets that is structured to facilitate transfer to Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems. COBie stands for Construction (to) Operations Building Information Exchange. COBie is a standard import format for most of the major CAFM systems, such as Archibus, Maximo, Planon, etc. For further information on this information structure, please follow this link: https://www.wbdg.org/bim/cobie There is a British Standard for COBie, which is BS-1192-4: https://www.britishstandard.org.uk/pub/bs-1192-42014-9780580852558.aspx
We build our apps on Microsoft Power Platform because it is the premier cloud environment for building fast, easy-to-use lo-code mobile apps. Power Platform also provides tools that can seamlessly connect our apps to other proprietary and 'on-premise' systems. It's simply the best way to develop easy-to-use apps for the AEC market
Under the license agreement, you can use the 'Try before you buy' version for 30 days
Email support is available - info@bim4u.co.uk
Typically, main contractors and Facilities Managers who are required to collate comprehensive asset information (e.g. manufacturers, product codes, serial numbers, warranty details, etc.) from their entire supply chain. COBie Data Updater is an easy-to-use mobile app that leverages BIM to organise and update room-by-room asset information from every supplier/subcontractor.
For your supply chain, the optimal time for rolling out COBie Data Updater is at the beginning of the commissioning process. The user interface makes it easy to call up a list of every piece of equipment and fixture in a particular room or in a specific work package. The supplier can then update this information with the correct manufacturer, installation date, product code, serial number and warranty details. Once updated, you can download all the data in Excel format. BIM4U provides services and support to validate the asset data and to import the data into CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) systems, like Maximo, Planon and Archibus FM
Collectively, BIM4U staff have been vetted and qualified by Autodesk, the global leader in BIM software. They have over thirty years experience in delivering successful built environment projects via BIM. What differentiates BIM4U is that they have developed a uniquely repeatable and scalable tools and processes for transferring asset data from construction to operations, but without the prohibitive costs associated with other software vendors.
The comparative size of major vendors (annual turnover, number of employees) means that they have little interest in creating apps that command a fraction of the price of their flagship products. Also, they have a vested interest in sustaining the proprietary technologies that have made them wealthy. In contrast, BIM4U's COBie Data Updater is true market disruption which is aimed at the lower tiers of construction supply chains. Typically, they are small firms that have no interest in or budget for investing heavily in construction tech.