BIM-oriented 3D design and engineering for steel structures, glass façades, and industrial cladding systems

FAÇADE AND ROOF PLANNING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

bocad Roof and Wall – The BIM solution for complex 3D façade and roof systems

bocad Roof and Wall is a powerful façade BIM software for model-based design and execution of complex roofing and cladding projects. The system supports façade construction in steel, aluminum, and hybrid structures and enables a fully integrated BIM-based industrial façade workflow – from initial concept through detailing to production.

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Illustration: Detail of a glass façade

Designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency

With a comprehensive library of leading manufacturers (panels, cassettes, aluminum profiles) and the ability to customize it to specific project needs and company standards, bocad Roof and Wall adapts seamlessly to your requirements. Automated generation of installation drawings, palletizing plans, glass cutting patterns, and order lists significantly boosts planning efficiency and minimizes manual errors – ideal for BIM façade projects of any scale.

Image: Interior view of hall Multimaterial construction

Technical Strengths

• BIM Integration & IFC Compatibility

Seamless, cross-discipline data exchange via IFC2x3 & IFC4 – ideal for industrial and glass façades.

• Model = Drawing

Automatic transfer from the 3D model – even for curved elements.

• Significantly boosts planning efficiency and minimizes manual errors

• Automated Documentation

One-click creation of workshop drawings, layout plans, part lists, etc.

• Intelligent IFC Import

Conversion of bolts, welds, and structures during import.

• bocad Roof and Wall can be used stand alone or as an add-on.

• Flexible Detailing & Custom Profiles

Free profile definition, custom connection details, including folded plates.

• Visual Model Review

Tools like SmartView & SmartNavigator for clash detection and status tracking.

Scope

INCLUDED MODULES

Steel module
Roof & wall module
Glazing module
Automatic connections for steel and glazing
Concrete designer
Stairs & railings
Automatic marking
Automatic drawings
Automatic BOM
Delivery notesEdit
Bar and plate nesting

AVAILABLE ADD ONS

bocad SmartPointCloud

Add-ons can be integrated additionally. Our experts will be happy to advise and assist you with the integration.

INCLUDED INTERFACES

IFC 2x3 , IFC 4
DXF, DWG, DXF-3D
3D PDF
DGN
SDNF
STEP, IGES
DSTV-NC, DSTV-PSS, DSTV-Statik, DSTV-Stücklisten
IDEA Statica
WISCON
KISS
AVEVA E3D
HEXAGON S3D
Revit
API

Illustration: various door details, steel folding door module

Image: bocad SmartPointCloud

Image: IDEA StatiCa

Satisfied customers, successful projects

From functional halls and delicate glass facades to iconic large-scale buildings – bocad Steel is used wherever complex and customized steel structures are required. Our software supports projects of any scale: from small conservatories to stadium roofs.

TYPICAL USERS

Engineering offices for structural steel, industrial facades and glazing / metal constructions
Design offices for structural steel, industrial facades and glazing / metal constructions
Steel construction companies with or without NC production, industrial facades and glazing / metal constructions
Full-service providers for halls
Metal construction companies