Author Archives: Filippa Wieselgren

IFC Bridge Bimfire Tools is a Revit application which means it is used on Revit projects. However, with the IFC bridge we’re working on you will be able to coordinate data with other platforms than Revit. The IFC bridge is soon to be tested and evaluated by experienced architects and consultants and will later be […]

Since the new year Bimfire Tools have together with five fire consultant companies worked hard with implementation and supplementary training. Our implementation package, FEWsteps, helps fire engineers to go from traditional workflows to completely new digital ways of working. Switching to BIM design can be a challenge for the traditional workplace and places a high […]

As the Building Safety Bill is moving closer towards the royal assent, the industry is preparing to update work methods and professional standards. UK’s National Standards Body (NSB), BSI, is developing standards which will meet the legal requirements for digital fire protection. Today, designers and architects are adhering to standard BS 9999: Code of practice […]

Why does collaboration matter? It has been seen that structured collaboration can make it or break it for a project success. In this blog we’re taking a closer look on collaboration and coordination in the construction process. One of the key learnings from the Hackitt report in 2018 was the fragmentation and lack of consistency […]

We had a minute with Petter Hansson, fire engineering student and consultant at Fire Safety Nordic. Petter has together with the rest of his team worked with BIM and Bimfire Tools and we had a chance to talk to him about their journey and what he believes can be the future of the industry. You […]

Are you curious on fire engineering in BIM? If so, we have put together a short checklist for you who are ready to take your first step towards a BIM implementation. 1. Get to know the available tools To move fire engineering to a BIM environment means that the appropriate tech and software is needed. […]

We have gathered five hacks you can use in Bimfire Tools that makes fire safety design a little bit smoother. Check them out below! 1. Quick Settings In Quick Setting it is possible to add up to three slots of fire requirements for walls. The three buttons, Quick 1 – 3, can when selected be […]

The Building Safety Bill completed its House of Commons stages on 19th of January 2022 and has now entered the House of Lords, where it’s scheduled for the second reading in the House of Lords on February 2nd. This means the Bill is taking a major step towards the Royal Assent. The House of Lords is […]

We’re continually updating our HELP guide on our learning and support pages. The past months the guide has grown significantly with more helpful information and instructive videos. Check out what’s new down below! Increased the number of articles by almost 30% Thanks to the feedback we have recieved from users, we have been able to […]

Since the tragedy of Grenfell Tower shone a light on the lack of traceable safety information in many of the country’s buildings, work has been in order to achieve a much-needed change in the building and construction industry. Building on Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, which highlighted the need for […]