Anker provides a platform for the creation, validation, and automation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) data, enabling accurate real-time cost and schedule assessments for construction projects. By integrating verified BIM with product and material data, Anker enhances data integrity and streamlines collaboration among architects, engineers, and contractors, reducing errors and improving project efficiency.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry struggles with fragmented Building Information Modeling (BIM) data, leading to inaccuracies in cost estimation, scheduling, and project management. Inconsistent and unreliable BIM data hinders collaboration among stakeholders, resulting in errors, delays, and cost overruns throughout the construction lifecycle.
Solution
Anker provides a SaaS platform that facilitates the creation, validation, and automation of BIM data, enabling accurate real-time cost, schedule, and impact assessments for construction projects. By connecting verified BIM data with product, timeline, and material information, Anker enhances data integrity and streamlines communication among architects, engineers, contractors, and project owners. The platform's features allow users to manage and analyze BIM data effectively, ensuring consistent, high-quality data across all project phases, from design to completion. Anker simplifies data quality assurance and automates project requirement delivery through rule-based automations, reducing errors and improving project efficiency.
Target Audience
Anker's primary users include architects, engineers, contractors, BIM managers, and project owners involved in AEC projects who need to ensure the integrity and accuracy of BIM data for improved project outcomes.
Features
- BIM model checking using pre-configured validation rules on IFC or Revit models, with visualized outcomes.
- Rule-based automation for generating high-quality BIM data that meets specific project requirements.
- Workflow automation to streamline data management activities and save time.
- Data export and sharing capabilities for continuous delivery of accurate BIM data.
- Integrations with common file formats and tools, including IFC, Revit, XLS, CSV, and PowerBI.
- Features for BIM data population, validation, table management, relationship mapping, and automation.