This startup develops sustainable building materials that utilize recycled and bio-based components to minimize environmental impact. Their products address the high carbon footprint associated with traditional construction materials, promoting a greener built environment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The construction industry faces challenges in minimizing resource consumption and reducing its significant contribution to global emissions. Traditional construction processes often lack transparent data flows, hindering informed decision-making regarding material selection, design, and waste management. Ensuring Building Information Models (BIM) meet project-specific standards is a manual, time-consuming process prone to errors.
Solution
Nikdev provides digital solutions that promote transparent data flows within the construction industry, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions that minimize environmental impact. Their products facilitate the reduction, reuse, and recycling of resources throughout the building lifecycle. BIMkollen, one of their key offerings, is a web-based tool that allows design teams to easily quality assure their BIM models against project specifications before delivery. The platform automates the validation of IFC files, providing immediate feedback on missing or incorrect properties, thereby preventing costly errors and delays. Nikdev's solutions aim to streamline data management, enhance collaboration, and drive the transition towards a climate-positive built environment.
Target Audience
Nikdev's primary customers include construction project design teams, BIM managers, and project leaders responsible for ensuring BIM data quality and compliance with project specifications.
Features
- Web-based platform for BIM model quality assurance accessible directly in the browser
- Automated validation of IFC files against project-specific BIM specifications
- Customizable rules engine to define project requirements, including BIP, BSAB, and CoClass standards
- Real-time feedback on missing properties and incorrect property values
- Identification of acceptable alternative property values
- Open-source graph database (ContechOS) for structuring construction data