Your powerful BIM software for 3D timber design
PRECISION IN MODERN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
Tailored for engineered timber, timber frame, and CLT construction
Whether glulam structures, timber framing, or large-scale cross-laminated timber projects: bocad Timber is the specialized BIM platform for construction professionals in residential, commercial, and industrial timber building. Designed to meet the highest standards in accuracy, design freedom, and execution speed.
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Comprehensive 3D design – from concept to CNC
Straight or curved beams, roofs, walls, or floor panels – bocad Timber supports detailed, high-precision modeling of all conventional timber construction methods. With flexible interfaces, the software integrates seamlessly into existing IT and production environments – from the digital model to the manufacturing line. Expansion modules enable advanced combinations with industrial or glass façades.
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Technical Strengths
• Timber-Specific 3D Modelling for Glulam, CLT, Solid Timber
Also for curved and inclined shapes.
• Integrated Connection Libraries, Parametrically adjustable
• Model = Drawing
Automatic transfer from the 3D model – even for curved elements.
• Automated Output of Drawings, Cut Lists and Order Lists
• IFC Interface for BIM Planning
• Complex Geometries Without Scripting or Add-ons
• Export Formats for CNC Processing (BTL, BVX, CAM)
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Scope
INCLUDED MODULES
Joining (timber connections and connectors)
Wall panelization and log house construction
Roof structures and roof panelization
Ceiling construction and ceiling panelization
Solid wood and cross laminated elements
Glued laminated beams
Lamella grading
Bracings, connections and tension rod systems
Concrete designer
Steel with automatic connections for steel
Automatic marking
Automatic drawings and bills of materials (BOM)
Delivery notes and Edit
Bar and plate nesting
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AVAILABLE ADD ONS
Hundegger (optional)
Weinmann (optional)
bocad SmartPointCloud
Add-ons can be integrated additionally. Our experts will be happy to advise and assist you with the integration.
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INCLUDED INTERFACES
bocad supports industry standard formats such as:
IFC 2x3 , IFC 4
DXF, DWG, DXF-3D
3D PDF
DGN
SDNF
Mechanicad (STEP, IGES)
HLI
DSTV-NC, -PSS, -Statik, -Stücklisten
KISS
AVEVA E3D
HEXAGON S3D
Revit
BTL
Hundegger
Weinmann
API
Satisfied customers, successful projects
bocad Timber is designed to meet the special requirements of modern timber construction - whether traditional or hybrid, whether series production or individual one-off projects. The software offers powerful tools for the precise modeling, detailing and design of timber structures and components of all kinds.
TYPICAL USERS
Carpentries, wood construction companies and cutting centres
Glulam industry and timber engineering
Prefabricated and log house producers
Manufacturers for wall, ceiling and roof elements
Hall construction and commercial buildings
Design and engineering offices
TYPICAL PROJECTS
Halls and complex roof landscapes
Prefabricated houses, buildings in timber frame construction
Carports, log and summer houses
Wall, ceiling and roof elements
Bridges, towers, special structures
And many others
REFERENCES
Odense
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Karlsruhe
KA 300
Gothenburg
World of Volvo
Munich
Sports Campus, Technical University
Warwick
IBRB University
London
Crossrail Station Canary Wharf
TYPICAL BOCAD
Services
FLOATING LICENSES
Optimize your license spent with Bocad’s Floating Licences which allow highest utilization of the bocad software. Unused bocad licenses can be used by anyone with access to the cloud licensing server, irrespective of time zone and location.
Success & Training
Contact our experienced and accessible support team for troubleshooting, trainings or customizations and customer specific developments.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for latest updates and access to the ever-growing library of webinars, tutorials, and trainings.
WEBINARS & TUTORIALS
Optimize your bocad workflows and speed up onboarding of new detailers: bocademy provides online courses, classroom training, e-learning modules as well as customised training specific to your requirements. Our trainers are also detailers, benefit from their experience through a tailored training curriculum.
BOCADEMY
Innovations & Thought Leadership
MODEL = DRAWING
bocad reduces the number of work steps and errors. Drawings and 3D models are based on a common database. Changes are immediately visible, ensuring that both forms of representation are always up to date and consistent. This continuous planning saves time and minimizes errors.
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