THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION IS HYBRID
Hybrid construction: not a trend, but a competitive advantage
The intelligent combination of materials such as steel, wood, and concrete creates ecological, economic, and technical advantages and drives one of the world's largest growth markets.
At the same time, the construction industry is undergoing radical change: climate change and CO₂ targets are demanding new ways of thinking about the use of materials; skills shortages and time pressures are accelerating automation and digitalization; complex projects and high quality requirements demand cross-trade planning. New regulations and subsidies are focusing on sustainable construction methods and BIM; materials such as green steel and recycled concrete are gaining in importance; and modular and serial construction with prefabricated modules shortens construction times and reduces costs.
What does hybrid construction mean and why is it the future?
Hybrid construction stands for the targeted combination of different materials – primarily steel, wood, concrete, and their composites. This allows the respective strengths to be optimally utilized to realize sustainable, economical, and technically convincing solutions.
When it comes to hybrid construction, many people first think of wood and concrete. But true sustainability only comes about when all materials are used efficiently and in terms of their carbon footprint. Wood is not automatically sustainable – gluing, synthetic resins, and energy-intensive processing have their downsides. The same applies to concrete due to cement production. This is where steel construction plays to its strengths in a hybrid context and can redefine sustainability (keyword: “green steel”).
In short: hybrid construction combines traditional materials such as steel, wood, and concrete with prefabricated components made from combinations of these materials.
Digitalization as a success factor
Technologies such as BIM and AI are transforming planning, construction, and documentation. Sustainability and digitalization are not mutually exclusive—together, they enable sustainable construction.
bocad Hybrid – THE NEW BIM SOFTWARE FOR HYBRID CONSTRUCTION
Lean Design, Construction and Assembly of Hybrid Structures Made of Steel, Timber, Concrete, Glass and Lightweight Metal
Lean design, detailing, and fabrication in a single tool.
bocad Hybrid is the integrated BIM platform for hybrid construction projects using steel, timber, conrete, glass, and lightweight metal. The application supports end-to-end workflows from design and detailing to factory prefabrication – fully digital and cloud-based.
Ill.: WIEHAG, World of Volvo, built with bocad
Ill.: WIEHAG, World of Volvo
Designed for Hybrid Construction
Whether new construction or renovation of existing buildings: with features such as point cloud integration, automated bills of materials, and cross-trade planning, bocad Hybrid offers maximum efficiency while reducing emissions and construction time. Companies benefit from greater planning reliability, improved collaboration, and significant cost savings.
BOCAD HYBRID AT A GLANCE
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Steel, timber, concrete, glass and lightweight metal:
Hybrid Construction with one BIM Software -
Point Clouds and bills of materials included for all trades
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One license, one access, one support team for all materials
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Cloud-based: flexible access from anywhere
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High precision and degree of prefabrication
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Save time and cost, improve collaboration and ensure seamless data exchange
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Introductory Price: EUR 6,000,–
(annual subscription, valid until 31/12/2025)
“Hybrid construction is not a trend, but the building method of the future. With bocad Hybrid, we support companies in rethinking their planning and fabrication processes – economically, ecologically and digitally. It’s not just about technology, but about an attitude toward efficiency, sustainability and collaboration.”
— Helmut Schuller, CEO
Your benefits with bocad Hybrid
One Access, One System – No More Media Disruption
With bocad Hybrid, isolated solutions and system changes are a thing of the past. One license is all you need to plan with any material. A central support team assists you with all trade-related questions – regardless of the material.
Efficiency Through Cloud, Teamwork and High Prefabrication
The cloud-based solution allows flexible access from anywhere – whether in the office, working from home or on the construction site. End-to-end workflows enable a high degree of prefabrication and ensure fast, seamless processes between all parties involved.
Screenshot bocad Hybrid
Digital Precision for Steel, Timber, Concrete, Glass, and Lightweight Metal
bocad Hybrid integrates cross-trade planning into a single application. The software covers all relevant areas such as steel structures, timber construction, façades, and roofing solutions – including bills of materials and a point cloud module for existing buildings.
Agile Working, Maximum Flexibility
Thanks to the cloud license, bocad Hybrid can be used flexibly by changing project teams. The software supports modern working models and adapts to your workflow – not the other way around.
PROVEN IN PRACTICE
Revit Integration – ROOTS Hamburg
bocad Hybrid in Use on Germany’s Tallest Timber Hybrid Building
In the Roots Hamburg project – delivered by Rubner – bocad was used for the technical detailing of 16,200 m² of timber frame wall elements. More than 5,500 m³ of softwood was used, prefabricated in the factory for maximum efficiency.
Ill.: Rubner, Roots Hamburg
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Revit and bocad: Seamless Integration
Architectural models from Revit can be imported directly into bocad. The combined workflow ensures consistent data – from design to shop drawings to assembly.
Ill.: Rubner, Roots Hamburg
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