How to connect Verifi3D with Procore?

Posted on August 4, 2023January 12, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

How to connect Verifi3D with Procore?

1. Navigate to the login and sign up page

2. Sign up for a new account or log in to Verifi3D with your Verifi3D credentials

3. To see the Projects overview page, click on the “Go To Projects” button

4. Click on the button “Add Project From” and from the dropdown select “Procore”

5. You will need to authenticate yourself with your Procore credentials

6. Once authenticated, your Procore projects will automatically appear in the Verifi3D environment

7. You can find the content of your Procore in Models > Model Browser.

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Standardise checks and process

Posted on August 3, 2023May 2, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Standardise checks and process

ArcDox, the first specialist BIM consultancy practice in Ireland, registered with the RIAI (Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland) has been at the forefront of enabling and supporting the building design process since its establishment in 2009. With over 14 years in practice and a dedicated team of highly qualified BIM professionals, ArcDox offers a comprehensive range of services, including consultancy, production resources to fill the gap, training, implementation and technical support. Having participated in over 500+ projects and trained 3500+ people, ArcDox has implemented Verifi3D to further enhance the building design process and ensure robust quality assurance. Explore how ArcDox continues to raise the bar in the design built industry by leveraging Verifi3D to streamline their model checking process.

Enhanced project efficiency.

ArcDox leverages Verifi3D’s automated model checking capabilities to significantly reduce the time and effort required for repetitive tasks. This allows their project teams to focus on value added tasks and ensures that project timelines are met more efficiently.

Standardized building design process.

Even though BIM models are received from multiple sources with varying quality, Verifi3D supports ArcDox to standardize building design data and ensure consistency with predefined templates, including support for COBie. This streamlined process, aided by Verifi3D, simplifies clash checking for both experts and non experts, facilitating a smoother and more efficient building design workflow without the hassle of mastering a complicated BIM authoring tool!

Streamlined checks.

By harnessing Verifi3D’s advanced rule based engine, ArcDox minimizes the need for extensive manual checking processes. This enables them to have greater control over the quality of building design models, reducing errors and saving time and resources in conducting comprehensive checks.

Flexible and agnostic.

ArcDox benefits from Verifi3D’s flexibility and interoperability as an openBIM solution. This allows them to seamlessly collaborate with leading CDEs such as Procore, Trimble Connect, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft SharePoint and issue trackers in the digital ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and flexibility in their model coordination processes.

“In our role as BIM consultants verifying the accuracy and completeness of Building Information Model data is a key part of our BIM process. The ability to move many manual and time consuming processes to more efficient automatic rule based checks using Verifi3D significantly reduces the time spent on checks and helps identify issues early to ensure that the model and data is accurate.”

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Enhance data quality

Posted on July 17, 2023May 2, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Enhance data quality

Hazenberg Bouw, a subsidiary of TBI, the leading Dutch construction, technology and infrastructure giant, has been at the forefront of shaping the built environment for over a century. With an unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability, Hazenberg Bouw constantly seeks cutting edge solutions to enhance its building design processes. However, amidst the digital revolution, challenges persist in ensuring efficient communication and collaboration, particularly in large scale projects where data quality is paramount. To address this crucial need to maintain consistent data, Hazenberg Bouw has implemented Verifi3D, setting a new industry standard in its pursuit of excellence.

Improved data quality.

Through standardization and the use of predefined templates, Verifi3D was instrumental in significantly improving building data quality and ensuring accurate and reliable models throughout their IFC based workflow.

Enhanced collaboration and model coordination

Thanks to Verifi3D’s user friendly interface, seamless integration with Autodesk BIM 360, and the ability to import and export files in multiple formats, Hazenberg Bouw was able to streamline their model checking workflow, all in a browser. Moreover, real time sync and model coordination features ensured that every team member had access to the latest model, promoting collaboration, transparency, and accountability, thus improving productivity by up to 30 40%.

Data compliance and standards.

By leveraging Verifi3D’s cutting edge automation solution, Hazenberg Bouw remains at the forefront of the industry, setting the benchmark for sustainable construction practices while meeting global and local building standards and codes including ISO 19650 standards.

Reduced rework and errors.

Leveraging Verifi3D’s advanced rule-based engine and powerful cloud and browser-based structure, Hazenberg Bouw optimized their model checking process by detecting and resolving over 10,000 clashes during the design phase. This enabled them to identify and address potential issues early on, leading to reduced reworks, smoother building design processes and significant cost savings.

“Verifi3D has transformed the way we work at Hazenberg Bouw. In a large company setting, accessing the latest model version and ensuring efficient communication in real time has always been a hurdle. However, Verifi3D’s cloud structure disrupts these issues, bringing our model checking workflow to a whole new level. But that’s not all. We haven’t even unlocked its full potential yet!”

TOMMY VAN BEEM

BIM Manager

"Verifi3D has transformed the way we work at Hazenberg Bouw. In a large company setting, accessing the latest model version and ensuring efficient communication in real time has always been a hurdle. However, Verifi3D's cloud structure disrupts these issues, bringing our model checking workflow to a whole new level. But that's not all. We haven’t even unlocked its full potential yet!"

TOMMY VAN BEEM BIM Manager

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Milu Sini Lal

Marketing Executive
Xinaps

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Automate compliance checks

Posted on July 10, 2023May 2, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Automate compliance checks

Change toolkit for digital building permit (CHEK) is an EU initiative on accelerating the digital transformation of the building permit process. By developing standardized procedures, CHEK aims to establish a unified building design validation process throughout Europe. The consortium is led by 19 European partners and comprises municipalities from the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal and the Czech Republic (including the Municipality of Rotterdam, Amersfoort and Den Haag, Comune Di Ascoli Piceno and Camara Municipal de Lisboa ), governmental organizations Rijkswaterstaat and international standardization organizations (Open Geospatial Consortium, buildingSMART ). Xinaps’ advanced rule engine, Verifi3D stands at the forefront of CHEK project.

Eliminate manual work.

Validation of local building codes is streamlined with Verifi3D by automating the manual model checking process using predefined templates based on openBIM workflow. This results in enhanced efficiency throughout the building design process while providing comprehensive support to municipalities’ teams.

Automated and digital process.

With its next generation machine learning capabilities and advanced rule-based engine, Verifi3D supports the building permit process in becoming more optimized and automated, resulting in a 30-40% more efficient process. Furthermore, by ensuring consistent data quality, Verifi3D minimizes rework, thus contributing to reduced carbon (CO2) footprint.

Standardization and consistency.

By automating compliance checks, enhancing collaboration, and streamlining building design processes, Verifi3D stands at the forefront of the CHEK project, revolutionizing the building permit process by setting de facto standards for EU government bodies.

Scalable and agnostic.

Through the standardization of rule sets with reusable templates and integrating with leading CDEs in the digital ecosystem, Verifi3D plays a crucial role in ensuring consistency, compatibility, flexibility and real time flow of information across different projects and stakeholders.

“Now, more than ever, the government bodies are undertaking more work with the same amount of people, and Verifi3D aids in simplifying the intricate process of automated compliance checks.”

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Xinaps announces integration of Verifi3D with Procore, bringing advanced model checking to construction management

Posted on June 22, 2023March 1, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Delft, The Netherlands, June 22, 2023 — Xinaps, the developer of Verifi3D announced partnership with Procore Technologies Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software.

The enhanced integration brings advanced model checking to construction management.

The Verifi3D integration with the Procore platform offers construction teams a streamlined process for clash detection and building design validation. By leveraging the advanced rule-based engine of Verifi3D, users can automate clash, geometric and parametric checking, all in a browser and identify building design errors early in the project lifecycle. With this enhanced integration, users can import and synchronize building information modeling (BIM) models (.rvt and IFC) from Procore into Verifi3D with ease, thus ensuring the latest model versions are used for model checking. The results are then synchronized back to Procore, allowing project teams to easily identify and resolve clashes collaboratively, providing greater flexibility and control over the clash detection and rule-based checking process.

Verifi3D’s launch on the Procore App Marketplace will provide a dedicated clash, geometric and parametric checking solution within the Procore platform, and the first customer (US Based) is already making use of the integration.

''We are thrilled to partner with Xinaps and bring Verifi3D to our userbase. With this integration, users will be able to automate clash and geometric checking of the building designs directly within Procore's platform, giving construction teams greater insight and control over their projects.''

Kristopher Lengieza Vice President of Global Partnerships & Alliances, Procore

“Having a single source for all your project data and ensuring consistency and quality in building designs validated by Verifi3D increases the relevance of project designs for Procore users,” said Frank Schuyer, CEO of Xinaps. “Verifi3D propels the relevancy of project designs for Procore users by providing a model checker for all project data and ensuring consistency and quality in building designs.“

According to Kristopher Lengieza, “Partnering with Verifi3D is the next milestone towards delivering advanced model checking capabilities to our users, allowing them to take more control of the model validation process and to communicate those issues to the broader team.“

Through this integration, users can easily access, sync and collaborate on their building design models between Verifi3D and Procore. Teams can now streamline their building design process, helping minimize rework, and enhance collaboration by leveraging the strengths of both solutions, which can lead to better project deliverables.

To showcase the capabilities of the Verifi3D integration with Procore, Xinaps will be demonstrating Verifi3D at the upcoming Groundbreak event in Chicago on 19-20 September 2023.

About Xinaps:

Xinaps was founded by a team of dedicated industry experts united by the desire to bring greater consistency in building data. Located in the heart of Europe’s biggest incubator, YES! Delft, the Dutch Innovation Xinaps is the developer of Verifi3D, the next generation modelchecking solution for building design validation. We developed Verifi3D keeping in mind the existing challenges of Building Information Modelling (BIM) which is suitable for many people in the industry who are not directly involved in the design process but need to check and clash designs. We are committed to the journey of the AEC industry where processes are automated, risks are managed, and customers are satisfied — let’s build and future-proof the industry together!

About Procore:

Procore is a leading global provider of construction management software. Over one million projects and more than $1 trillion USD in construction volume have run on Procore’s platform. Procore’s platform connects key project stakeholders to solutions Procore has built specifically for the construction industry—for the owner, the general contractor, and the specialty contractor. Procore’s App Marketplace has a multitude of partner solutions that integrate seamlessly with Procore’s platform, giving construction professionals the freedom to connect with what works best for them. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Procore has offices around the globe. Learn more at Procore.com.

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Milu Sini Lal

Marketing Executive
Xinaps

Xinaps and N+P Informationssysteme partner to deliver cutting-edge model checking solution for building and construction professionals.

Posted on March 21, 2023January 12, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Xinaps, der Entwickler von Verifi3D, und das IT-Systemhaus N+P Informationssysteme GmbH (N+P) schließen sich zusammen, um Architekten und Ingenieuren eine innovative Cloud-Lösung zur BIM-Modellprüfung anzubieten. N+P wird als offizieller Value-Added-Reseller von Verifi3D in Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz auftreten.

Mit fortschrittlichen regelbasierten Prüffunktionen für BIM-Modelle, geometrischen Kollisionsanalysen sowie nahtloser Unterstützung des nativen Autodesk Revit-Dateiformats (.rvt) und des globalen buildingSMART-Industriestandards (.IFC) ist Verifi3D die anerkannte Web-Applikation in der Cloud für die BIM-Modellprüfung. Verifi3D wird daher vom IT-Systemhaus N+P als wertvolle Ergänzung für BIM-Projektteams angesehen, die Qualitätsprüfungen automatisieren sowie BIM-Modelle schnell und effektiv optimieren möchten. Durch die einzigartige Integration von Verifi3D mit verschiedenen BIM-fähigen CDEs (Common Data Environment) und BIM-Projektmanagementlösungen können Teams den Modellkoordinations-Workflow in einer einzigen Cloud-basierten Umgebung verwalten. Das ermöglicht Anwendern mehr Kontrolle über ihre Modellprüfung.

Durch die Kooperation mit Xinaps schließt N+P eine Lücke in der Wertschöpfungskette Planen-Bauen-Betreiben und ermöglicht es Anwendern, Verifi3D unkompliziert in bestehende Arbeitsabläufe zu integrieren und so den Bauplanungsprozess zu optimieren und zu rationalisieren.

“Wir freuen uns sehr über die Partnerschaft mit N+P und darüber, dass wir Verifi3D weiteren Kunden in der DACH-Region zugänglich machen können“, sagt Frank Schuyer, CEO von Xinaps. “Ihre Expertise in der Planungs- und Baubranche, kombiniert mit unserer leistungsstarken Cloud-basierten BIM-Modellprüfungslösung, wird den Kunden eine Lösung bieten, die den Standard für genaue, konforme und zuverlässige Gebäudeentwürfe setzt.“

''Wir sind bestrebt, unseren Kunden die besten innovativen Lösungen für ihre Anforderungen im Planungs- und Bauprozess bereitzustellen. Wir teilen die Vision, die Zukunft der Bauplanung zu verändern und die Branche durch den Einsatz moderner Technologien zu verbessern. Durch den Zusammenschluss mit Xinaps können wir eine innovative Lösung anbieten, von der unsere Kunden erheblich profitieren werden. Verifi3D ergänzt die Arbeitsabläufe unserer Kunden, die ihre Effizienz und Produktivität in der Zusammenarbeit steigern wollen. In Kombination mit Autodesk-Lösungen ist Verifi3D eine sinnvolle Erweiterung, um einen integrierten openBIM-Workflow zu implementieren, der die offenen Standards wie IFC und Autodesk Revit in einem gemeinsamen Modell nutzt – von der Entwurfsphase bis zum Betrieb und Wartung von Gebäuden.''

Dr. Frank Neuberg Bereichsleiter BIM/AEC/CAFM bei N+P

“Wir freuen uns, mit N+P einen kompetenten Partner gefunden zu haben, der in der Lage ist, den gesamten Gebäudelebenszyklus auf höchstem Niveau digital abzubilden. Wir sind beeindruckt von dem anwendungsbezogenen Prozesswissen und dem umfangreichen Softwareportfolio, das das Unternehmen seinen Kunden bietet. Wir sind stolz darauf, dass Verifi3D das Portfolio in Zukunft ergänzen wird“, fügt Frank Schuyer, CEO von Xinaps, hinzu.

Durch diese Partnerschaft können Anwender sicherstellen, dass ihre Gebäudeentwürfe der ISO19650 entsprechen und den höchsten Qualitätsstandards für Gebäudeentwürfe genügen. Die Kooperation ist ein bedeutender Schritt nach vorn, um Verifi3D und N+P als Pioniere bei der Neugestaltung des Modellprüfungsprozesses zu etablieren.

Über Xinaps

Excellence by technology: We believe in building better.

Xinaps wurde 2016 von einem Team engagierter Branchenexperten mit dem Ziel gegründet, mehr Konsistenz in die Gebäudedaten zu bringen. Mit Sitz im Herzen von Europas größtem Tech-Inkubator, YES!Delft, war Xinaps zunächst an der Entwicklung von Revit-Plugins für Architekten beteiligt, die weltweit verkauft wurden. Als Entwickler von Verifi3D, der browserbasierten Lösung für die Validierung von Bauplänen, ist es Aufgabe von Xinaps, die Transformation und Digitalisierung der AEC-Branche anzuführen. Die Mitarbeiter von Xinaps glauben daran, dass man besser bauen kann und dass der Bauplanungsprozess mit Hilfe von Technologie vereinfacht und optimiert werden kann. Sie engagieren sich für die Entwicklung der AEC-Branche, in der Prozesse automatisiert, Risiken gemanagt und Kunden zufrieden sind.

Über N+P Informationssysteme GmbH

Die N+P Informationssysteme GmbH ist seit 1990 der kompetente Ansprechpartner für die Digitalisierung der mittelständischen Fertigungs- und Bauindustrie. Für Kunden der Fertigungsindustrie ist die Aufstellung von N+P als Digitalisierungspartner für die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette von Konstruktion (CAD) über Fertigung (CAM), Planung (ERP) und Steuerung (MES) bis zum Datenmanagement (PDM/PLM) im deutschsprachigen Raum einzigartig. Auch für die Bauindustrie ist N+P Anbieter für die durchgängige Digitalisierung des Gebäudelebenszyklus (Planen – Bauen – Betreiben) und verbindet die IT-Systeme von Planung (CAD/BIM), Bauablaufmanagement (BUILD) und Gebäudebetrieb (CAFM). Durch stetige Weiterentwicklung kann das inhabergeführte Familienunternehmen heute auf ein Team von ~200 IT-Spezialisten an sieben Standorten in Deutschland bauen.

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Milu Sini Lal

Marketing Executive
Xinaps

Carolin Müller

Marketing Team Leader
N+P Informationssysteme GmbH

Xinaps and N+P Informationssysteme partner to deliver cutting-edge model checking solution for building and construction professionals.

Posted on March 14, 2023January 12, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Xinaps, the developer of Verifi3D and N+P Informationssysteme GmbH (N+P), a leading provider of information technology solutions in the building and construction industry are joining forces to deliver cutting-edge model checking solution for building professionals. To promote the partnership, N+P will serve as an official value-added reseller of Verifi3D for Germany, Austria and Switzerland by expanding its product portfolio in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction.

The advanced rule-based and geometric checking features along with the support of native Autodesk REVIT (.rvt) file format and the global buildingSMART Industry Standard (.IFC) file format, all in a browser make Verifi3D the authority in model checking. The IT system house N+P has recognized Verifi3D as a valuable addition for project teams who want to check, automate geometric checks and improve BIM models quickly and effectively.

With its unique integration with multiple CDEs and issue trackers, teams can manage model coordination workflow in one environment, giving users more control over their model checking. As part of the cooperation with Xinaps, N+P will therefore expand its product portfolio to include Verifi3D which bridges the gap between design and early construction. This partnership allows users to easily integrate Verifi3D with existing workflows, thus optimizing and streamlining the building design process.

“We are thrilled about our partnership with N+P and bring Verifi3D to more customers in the DACH region,” said Frank Schuyer, CEO of Xinaps. “Their building and construction industry expertise, combined with our powerful cloud-based model checking solution, will provide customers with a solution that truly sets the standard for accurate, compliant and reliable building designs.”

''We are committed to providing our customers with the best innovative solutions for their building and construction needs. We share the vision to change the future of building design and improve the industry through the application of modern technologies. Joining forces with Xinaps will enable us to deliver a cutting-edge solution that will significantly benefit our customers. Verifi3D complements the workflow of our customers who want to increase efficiency and productivity in collaboration. In combination with Autodesk solutions, Verifi3D is a useful expansion to implement an integrated openBIM workflow, leveraging the open standards like IFC and Autodesk REVIT in one merged model, from the design phase to operation and maintenance of buildings.''

Dr. Frank Neuberg Director of BIM/AEC/CAFM business unit at N+P

“We are pleased to have found a competent partner in N+P, who is able to digitally map the entire building life cycle at the highest level. We are impressed by the application-related process knowledge and the extensive software portfolio that the company offers its customers. We are proud that Verifi3D will complement the portfolio in the future,” adds Frank Schuyer, CEO of Xinaps.

Through this partnership, users can ensure that their building designs comply with ISO19650 and meet the highest standards of building design quality. This alliance is a significant step forward to establish Verifi3D and N+P as pioneers in redefining the model-checking process.

About Xinaps

Excellence by technology: We believe in building better.

United by the desire to bring greater consistency in building data, Xinaps was founded in 2016 by a team of dedicated industry experts. Located in the heart of Europe’s biggest tech incubator, YES!Delft, Xinaps was initially involved in developing Revit Plugins for architects which were sold globally. As the developer of Verifi3D, the browser-based solution for building design validation, it is our mission to lead the transformation and digitalization of the AEC industry. At Xinaps, we believe in building better and that the building design process can be simplified and optimized with the power of technology. We are committed to the journey of the AEC industry where processes are automated, risks are managed, and customers are satisfied — let’s build and future-proof the industry together!

About N+P Information Systems GmbH

N+P Informationssysteme GmbH has been the competent contact for the digitization of medium-sized manufacturing and construction industries since 1990. For customers in the manufacturing industry, the positioning of N+P as a digitization partner for the entire value chain from design (CAD) to production (CAM), planning (ERP) and control (MES) to data management (PDM/PLM) is unique in the German-speaking region. N+P is also a provider for the architecture, engineering and construction industry for the end-to-end digitization of the building life cycle (planning – building – operation) and combines the IT systems of planning (CAD/BIM), construction process management (BUILD) and building operation (CAFM/IWMS). Thanks to constant further development, the owner-managed family business can today rely on a team of ~200 IT specialists at seven locations in Germany.

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Milu Sini Lal

Marketing Executive
Xinaps

Carolin Müller

Marketing Team Leader
N+P Informationssysteme GmbH

Verifi3D and Dropbox Integration: The Game-Changer for SMEs in the Construction Industry

Posted on February 28, 2023January 12, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Verifi3D and Dropbox Integration: The Game-Changer for SMEs in the Construction Industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become increasingly important in the construction industry. With the right tooling and processes, it allows architects, engineers, and contractors to create federated BIM models of a building project, which can be used to visualize, analyze, and simulate the performance of the building before it is even built. However, with the increase in BIM and the complexity of so-called capital projects, it’s becoming more and more important to ensure that the BIM data is available, accurate and compliant with industry standards. This is where Dropbox and Verifi3D come in.

Dropbox, the global content collaboration platform, is a cloud-based data storage solution that allows users to store, share and collaborate on files from anywhere.

Verifi3D, developed by Xinaps, is a cutting-edge technology that specializes in providing a comprehensive 3D verification solution. The team really understands the challenges that come with checking BIM model data. Verifi3D is designed to automate the verification process, helping general contractors and designers ensure that all BIM information is accurate and compliant with industry standards.

Sometimes it can be difficult for an SME to afford the costs of a full-fledged common data environment (CDE) that supports BIM models and workflows. This is where the integration with Dropbox comes in. By integrating Verifi3D with Dropbox, you will turn your Dropbox account into a fully cloud-based, BIM-capable CDE based on ISO19650 standards.

This integration gives you the opportunity to access the advantages of a cloud-based CDE for a fraction of the cost of traditional CDE solutions. With Verifi3D and Dropbox, you can start to automate the process of BIM data model checking, ensuring that the BIM data is accurate and compliant with project and industry standards.

Additionally, the integration allows you to collaborate and share files with their team members and stakeholders, just like they would with a traditional CDE.

One additional benefit of the Verifi3D and Dropbox integration that should not be overlooked is that Dropbox has a wide range of security features, including two-factor authentication and encryption, to ensure that your data is always safe and secure. As Dropbox is compliant with industry standards and regulations, this should give you the peace of mind that all your project data is shared, safe and secure.

This a game-changer for SMEs in the construction industry as the integration ensures that their BIM data is available, accurate and compliant with industry standards.

Contact us today to receive a proposal and take advantage of our Verifi3D and Dropbox integration!

To read the article on PBC Today, visit here.

Contributors

Edgar Westerhoven

BIM Manager
QPM – Qatar Project Management

Edgar Westerhoven

BIM Manager
QPM – Qatar Project Management

Get the most out of Dropbox as a Common Data Environment for construction

Posted on February 21, 2023January 22, 2024 by verifi3dadmin

Get the most out of Dropbox as a Common Data Environment for construction

Shirin Arnold, Industry Lead, Construction at Dropbox, and PBC Today discuss how digital technologies such as Verifi3D, the recent collaboration between Dropbox and Xinaps, can help the industry create a powerful Common Data Environment.

How do you see the evolution of construction in the next 3-5 years?

Between 2008 and 2015, the construction industry as a whole went through a difficult period. Less time was available during that time to innovate and digitize procedures. Collaboration and the manner in which partners collaborated on projects were challenging. In this period, we’ve seen significant growth in embracing Dropbox in construction. Now, the pandemic has accelerated digitalization as we see customers starting to embrace a digital workflow, and this trend will not be stopped. More construction data is consequently accessible due to the construction industry’s rising digitalization. You can clearly see that the SME market is quickly following the corporates who first set everything in motion.

As an industry expert, why did you choose Dropbox?

Throughout my career, the people I work with, the problems that need to be solved, and the impact I can have has always been the driving forces in my career. I am so passionate about using all of the brilliant new tools that the industry has access to, but only if those tools are being used correctly by teams that want to collaborate effectively. It’s incredibly satisfying to watch a building come together with the right team, the right process, and the right technology. This is coming from someone who started her career in construction learning about the latest technology in construction and then ultimately becoming the Construction Industry Lead at Dropbox.

So, it looks like you are on a mission?

Yes, for corporates it’s easy to digitize and innovate. To shape the market, they have networks, funds, and teams. Corporate entities use Dropbox. SMEs, however, frequently face challenges with their digital transformation since they lack the resources and skills to keep up with the big players. We believe there is an opportunity to better serve Dropbox’s devoted user base by adding more functionality to our platform. Our partners have been crucial to Dropbox’s success throughout the years. With the Dropbox app center, we make it easier for Dropbox partners to reach a significant group of potential customers. Creating value is what we want for our customers.

Could you please elaborate more on it?

Millions of users have access to Dropbox thanks to our partners, who also put a lot of effort into integrating their products to forge a robust ecosystem. We are dedicated to redistributing our success to benefit our partners. The idea that success is best when shared serves as our guiding principle. Our goal is for our ecosystem of connected applications to keep expanding and integrate Dropbox with an increasing number of the services that our clients use. Our technology partners help make this happen by developing applications that connect to Dropbox products, enhancing the experience for our customers.

What are the main challenges companies face when it comes to embracing new technologies?

Companies, particularly SMEs, face a number of challenges, including the inability to anticipate the potential digitized futures of their businesses, low levels of digital maturity among employees and employers, and—most importantly, the inherently limited human resources. Although SMEs are interested in digital technologies, they need assistance in determining which technologies are most appropriate for their objectives and processes.

Even throughout the same phase of a construction project, there is often a lack of cooperation between the professionals involved. The design and construction phases are sometimes not adequately coordinated and integrated, as construction companies are not involved in the design phase, and this leads to inefficiencies, delays, and potential errors. The possibility for stakeholders and professionals to influence design decisions and engage with other professionals on the methods, tools, and technologies to be employed is reduced as a result of this impeding the integration of construction knowledge among stakeholders and professionals.

To encourage all construction enterprises further down the value chains to adopt digital solutions, it is essential to promote collaboration among professionals throughout the various construction phases. One such tool that closed the gap in the design and construction stage is Verifi3D by Xinaps, and we’re thrilled about the value that the integration will bring to our customer base.

Why is Dropbox partnering with Verifi3D from Xinaps?

Given the recent and rapid emergence of digital technologies in the construction sector, the issue of standardization has been gaining importance, as it is pivotal for the interoperability of different digital tools. Like many other businesses, the construction sector is subject to a wide range of standards, regulations, guidelines, and specifications.

The transition to digital workflows has had a significant influence on construction companies. Although BIM and ISO 19 650 have been around for decades, in the last two years we have seen an acceleration in the rate of adoption within our customer processes. This is a great time to collaborate with companies like Xinaps to offer the existing Dropbox user base and potential Dropbox users the opportunity to build a Common Data Environment by integrating both propositions.

What do you expect from this partnership?

Our partners have been crucial to Dropbox’s success throughout the years. They worked hard to integrate their solutions to build a strong ecosystem and contributed to the availability of Dropbox to millions of users worldwide. We are dedicated to redistributing our success to benefit our partners.

The transition to a digital workflow is unstoppable. So, we see customers in general and also within other partnerships we have, will require more for data storage-only solutions. We anticipate that by creating an ecosystem around it, customers, particularly those in the construction industry, would design entire workflows around centralized cloud-based file repositories. This is what will take effect in the collaboration with Xinaps, the developer of Verifi3D. The Dropbox integration gives Verifi3D users the best of both worlds – the advantages of model coordination and clash checking combined with cloud storage and access without losing control of their data. A two-way sync enables model coordination at all times and in all environments enabling digital innovation and accelerating global adoption.

How would you like to position Verifi3D in relation to Dropbox?

You are just at the beginning of Dropbox’s next act. Dropbox has historically been known as a back-end infrastructure platform for file syncing and sharing, a market we still dominate. We devote a significant amount of time and effort to developing products, enhancing our infrastructure, and the legacy of our business. As more people work remotely, our users need more efficient ways to share data. Although Dropbox is the quickest, most secure method to sync and share your files, our customers are always evolving.

Verifi3D can be thought of as your IFC and .rvt files’ spell checker as they are stored in our repository. A significant problem in a building is inconsistent data. In construction projects, data quality can make all the difference between profit and loss. If data had been adequately reviewed throughout the pre-construction and early construction stages, 30% of building materials that end up being wasted would have been avoided entirely. Dropbox is thrilled to be working with a partner who places a strong emphasis on data quality, as this could lead to better margins as well as reduced waste due to fewer construction errors. This partnership with Xinaps will bring our customer base added level of efficiency, accuracy, and power to collaborate.

What are the best things about Verifi3D that you have discovered so far?

The advanced rule-based engine of Verifi3D is impressive! Imagine with the integration, users can literally check, clash and validate their building models without leaving the solution and bring in federated models from multiple sources. Best of both the worlds!

What advice would you give to AEC firms to help them be more comfortable in starting to use new technologies to improve their business/workflow/process?

The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is in transition. Advanced technologies are driving it. For the majority of businesses, many significant technology-driven improvements are still on the to do list. It’s a fact that AEC businesses encounter a myriad of challenges, a majority of which make implementing new technologies challenging.

The good news is that AEC companies are progressing in their adoption of emerging technologies. Making sure AEC firms have the tools and infrastructure they need to support advanced technologies is one way to encourage more of them to use them. That includes end-to-end, multi-layered security, a cloud solution, and scalable storage capacity. The cloud is one option that meets all of the aforementioned requirements while avoiding capital spending, ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and labor costs.

When considering new technology for your business, consider the return on investment and the technology’s value to the company. To see how the emerging software tool compares to the existing methods, test it out on a real project. Companies must first identify where their needs are and where there are bottlenecks before implementing new technologies and solutions. The only way to scale and manage your business effectively is through technology. Safety, sustainability, and resilience must be made into key performance indicators.

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