IFC Insights | Sumble

What is IFC?

IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) is an open, international standard for Building Information Modeling (BIM) data that describes the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure. It's used to facilitate interoperability between different software applications used in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, allowing project teams to exchange and share information throughout the building lifecycle.

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What other technologies are related to IFC?

IFC Competitor Technologies

DWG

DWG is a proprietary CAD file format that is a direct competitor to IFC. It is a closed format, unlike IFC's open standard.

mentioned alongside IFC in 8% (92) of relevant job posts

AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a general-purpose CAD software that can be used for 2D and 3D design. It is a competitor to IFC, as it uses a proprietary DWG format.

mentioned alongside IFC in 0% (524) of relevant job posts

IFC Complementary Technologies

BCF

BCF is a data format for issue communication, which complements IFC by providing a way to manage and track issues related to the BIM model.

mentioned alongside IFC in 84% (153) of relevant job posts

COBie

COBie is a data format focused on delivering asset data within an IFC model for facilities management. It complements IFC by providing structured data for handover.

mentioned alongside IFC in 29% (270) of relevant job posts