Munich – ALLPLAN, the global provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry and part of the Nemetschek Group, announces the launch of its 2026 product releases, delivering innovative capabilities that enhance productivity, accuracy, and sustainability throughout the entire project lifecycle. Designed for architects, engineers, detailers, fabricators, and construction professionals, these new releases focus on modernization, automation, and integration, enabling end-to-end collaborative workflows from concept design to construction.

The AEC industry continues to face significant challenges, including increasing project complexity, pressure to reduce carbon footprints, tighter budgets, and the urgent need for seamless collaboration across multiple stakeholders. These demands often result in fragmented processes, inefficient data exchange, and rework—highlighting the necessity for integrated solutions that streamline workflows while maintaining accuracy and sustainability.

“With our ALLPLAN 2026 releases, we are delivering solutions that bring together automation, collaboration, and sustainability across AEC industry. This ensures that architects, engineers, and construction professionals can work more efficiently, reduce errors, and deliver projects that meet both economic and environmental requirements”, said Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN.

Earlier, more sustainable, collaborative data-based decisions

ALLPLAN 2026 strengthens its commitment to sustainable design through integration with Preoptima CONCEPT. This seamless workflow enables architects and engineers to export conceptual mass models directly from ALLPLAN for early-stage carbon assessment—well before a detailed BIM model is required. In addition to embodied carbon, users can assess operational and whole life cycle carbon, evaluate and compare different design variants to make informed and holistic decisions from the very start.

With the introduction of GeoPackage DataExchange, urban planners and designers can now integrate GIS data seamlessly across all EU countries and beyond, ensuring access to accurate site context, supporting better decisions on zoning, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.

A new AI Assistant, available through the Connect platform, extends planning efficiency and improves upfront decision making by providing guidance on ALLPLAN workflows, AEC standards and best practices, while offering smart suggestions for tasks ranging from construction standards to coding support. Available 24/7 in multiple languages, the AI Assistant ensures continuous, expert-level support throughout the project lifecycle.

ALLPLAN Model Viewer, a new free tool, brings instant browser-based IFC visualization to all project stakeholders, whilst an improved XRef Manager delivers a unified overview and simplifies data management. Cloud Reference – a new IFC XRef type allows direct insertion of IFC files into ALLPLAN via BIMPLUS, enhancing information sharing within a common data environment.

ALLPLAN 2026 offers support for IDS-based attribute import, ensuring BIM models include all the necessary data for compliance, together with enhanced IFC4 import capabilities for smoother data exchange. New interfaces in BIMPLUS for collaboration include IFC4.3 import and extended export capabilities for GLB format for better visualization. An extension to the ALLPLAN Bluebeam connection enables users to easily bring documents from the Bluebeam Studio Project environment into their ALLPLAN workflows.

Building and infrastructure design

ALLPLAN 2026 introduces powerful enhancements for architects to design freeform staircases with greater efficiency. New multilayer support for slabs makes it easier to model complex assemblies such as foundation and terrain layers, with intuitive previews and precise control for faster, error-free execution planning.

At the same time, BIM-compliant room and finish detailing have been significantly improved with multilayered finishes, rule-based distribution, advanced filtering, and flexible layer management. With custom component priority-based connections, designers can now model complex shapes more accurately while automated interactions reduce manual effort and minimize errors. These features simplify the creation of precise 2D and 3D representations, reduce errors, and accelerate updates—delivering consistent, detailed results from early design through to sustainable, ready-to-build execution.

For infrastructure design, ALLPLAN 2026 introduces several advancements to accelerate workflows and improve accuracy. A new parametric tunnel modeling approach integrates alignment, cross-section definitions, and construction methodology, providing engineers and detailers with precise and efficient modeling capabilities, while significantly improving performance. Advanced 3D layer management sets new standards for efficiency and reliability in complex civil projects, and a newly unified next-generation Digital Terrain Modeler enables accurate and detailed terrain workflows. Parametric road intersection modeling is expanded to enable more realistic intersection models, with reduced manual rework.

Structural analysis and design

Importing Structural Analysis Format (SAF) files is much easier with a direct import into BIMPLUS, instantly generating a 3D analytical model for visualization and interrogation. Users can also now seamlessly transfer their 3D models to the BIM-Connector making it easier than ever to work across ALLPLAN solutions.

ALLPLAN’s latest solutions for 3D structural analysis and design include a new mobile loads functionality enabling engineers to quickly and automatically identify and analyze scenarios, whilst new footfall analysis supports evaluation of how structures respond to human-induced vibrations. Newly amalgamated modules for component-based analysis and design include an expanded unified foundations module and ensure that structural engineers can now access and benefit from simplified yet comprehensive design solutions from ALLPLAN.

Reinforcement detailing

For structural reinforcement detailing, ALLPLAN 2026 delivers enhanced automation of column reinforcement design, making it easier, faster, and more reliable to transfer reinforcement layouts from analysis and design. Automated wall reinforcement workflows are further enhanced through single-click horizontal or vertical reinforcement priorities and toggling reinforcement types on or off, for more intuitive and frustration-free automation.

There is also enhanced precision for complex circular and spiral structures through updated circular reinforcement capabilities and a new reinforcement to field workflow, empowering digital-first construction. Detailers and rebar fabricators can now place reinforcement directly in isometric views, benefit from improved attribute management, and effectively handle reinforcement collisions in a fully digital drawing-less process.

Prefabrication and Construction

By uniting design and fabrication in a common workflow, ALLPLAN 2026 enables precast fabricators to benefit from consistent outputs with reduced manual work and errors. Rule-based dimensioning automates the generation of production-ready drawings, ensuring every precast element receives the exact dimensions required according to customizable rules and standards. New automated dimensioning for local views enables accurate representation, precision, and consistency despite modifications, whilst customizable quantity takeoff enables users to export Bills of Materials with the data needed for ERP systems or clients.

For steel detailers and fabricators, ALLPLAN’s dedicated structural steel solution for 2026 includes new functionality for creating custom profiles, enabling users to handle specialty detailing and added intelligence for custom connections through constructability checks. Design and detailing possibilities are expanded with support for new material types, enabling users to take on miscellaneous metals and architectural components with confidence.

Some significant groundworks improvements in ALLPLAN 2026 simplify complex construction model management, reduce errors, speed up project delivery, and ensure reliable data handover to construction teams.

Availability

All of ALLPLAN’s 2026 solutions as well as the free 14-day trial versions are now available for download.

More information: Features ALLPLAN 2026

Munich – ALLPLAN, a leading provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, introduces a comprehensive service release with ALLPLAN 2025-1. The latest enhancements further streamline design-to-build workflows and strengthen cloud connectivity, enabling professionals across all disciplines to work faster and more precisely.

"With ALLPLAN 2025-1, we are taking digital workflows to the next level. By combining enhanced structural design capabilities and deeper cloud integration, we empower our users to accelerate projects, improve precision, and boost overall efficiency," says Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN.

Key Enhancements in ALLPLAN 2025-1

Seamless structural data exchange with SAF integration

The Structural Analysis Format (SAF) improves interoperability in BIM projects by facilitating direct imports into BIMPLUS and enabling SAF file tracking and management in Excel. This ensures greater transparency in the planning process and a seamless connection between structural analysis and digital design workflows.
 

Optimized structural workflows with FRILO by ALLPLAN

The FRILO BIM-Connector is now fully integrated into BIMPLUS, streamlining structural engineering workflows. Engineers can access 3D model data directly from ALLPLAN, SDS2, and other compatible tools. IFC and SAF files can now be imported effortlessly into FRILO, allowing for detailed structural analysis and precise component drawings. These enhancements reduce coordination time and increase design accuracy.
 

Unified 2D and 3D data management with BIMPLUS and ALLPLAN Exchange

For seamless project coordination, BIMPLUS and the document management system ALLPLAN Exchange are now fully connected. This integration allows users to synchronize 2D plans, documents, and 3D models across projects. The new "Copy from Exchange" function makes it easier to select and transfer relevant files directly into BIMPLUS for further processing and collaboration.
 

Extended cloud functionality and simplified license management

The new cloud-based license management system allows users to access ALLPLAN more flexibly, regardless of device or location. Real-time license monitoring via the ALLPLAN Connect dashboard simplifies administration, making it ideal for hybrid teams.

With these latest advances and multiple minor enhancements, ALLPLAN 2025-1 delivers a significant productivity boost and enhances digital collaboration across the construction industry.

Further information: Features ALLPLAN 2025-1

Munich – ALLPLAN, a global provider of AEC software, has announced the launch of a new ALLPLAN Civil product, a comprehensive update that integrates the enhanced civil structural modeling capabilities of ALLPLAN (and the product formerly known as ALLPLAN Bridge) into a unified solution for planning, designing and detailing of all types of transportation infrastructure projects.

The newly formulated ALLPLAN Civil product offers a complete design-to-build workflow, particularly optimized to meet the requirements of the transportation infrastructure sector. With ALLPLAN 2025 this also includes an end-to-end approach for precast girder bridges with automated processes that significantly improve efficiency across design and analysis, detailing for fabrication and construction.

ALLPLAN Civil unifies three advanced parametric modeling approaches that support conventional modeling and provide effective approaches for the expanded scope of civil structures. These include axis-based modeling technology (extrusion of cross-sections along a road axis), polygonised modeling and free parametric modeling.

Users can now also benefit from better project handling and data management through improvements to navigation trees, while enhanced parametric intersections and digital terrain modeling capabilities provide superior road design results.

Increased engineering efficiency with SCIA Ultimate

To further support engineers in delivering high quality infrastructure projects, ALLPLAN Civil also includes the latest version of SCIA Ultimate.* This addition delivers powerful new engineering design and analysis tools, enabling users to make optimal decisions through connected structural engineering workflows. With the enhanced AutoConverter tool and a direct link to BIMPLUS, users will experience significant time savings and improvements in overall project quality.

"ALLPLAN Civil builds on our commitment to provide state-of-the-art solutions for the design of transportation infrastructure," said Gregor Strekelj, Product Manager Infrastructure at ALLPLAN. "By combining our advanced civil modeling technologies with analysis tools and detailing functionality, we're providing users with an integrated, powerful solution that enhances every aspect of the design process."

Key Features of ALLPLAN Civil:

• Parametric modeling approaches allowing users to effortlessly define a wide array of structures.
• Design-to-build workflow for precast girder bridges with automated processes, improving efficiency and reducing manual tasks.
• Advanced parametric intersections and improvements in digital terrain modeling for superior road design.
• Integration of SCIA Ultimate*, providing new engineering tools and improved decision-making through connected structural analysis workflows.
• By using predefined templates for common design elements, engineers can quickly create detailed models and ensure consistency across projects.
  
   

Availability

ALLPLAN 2025 including ALLPLAN Civil is now available for download.

More information: ALLPLAN 2025
 

* not available in Austria.

Munich – ALLPLAN has launched its latest version of BIM software, setting a new standard in design and construction workflows. ALLPLAN 2025 introduces advanced features that empower architects, engineers, fabricators, and construction professionals to work more efficiently and collaboratively than ever before. With powerful AI-driven visualization, automated design tools, and seamless real-time collaboration, the software offers significant productivity gains and enables teams to deliver high quality projects with superior precision. By streamlining processes and improving interdisciplinary coordination, ALLPLAN 2025 paves the way for a new era of innovation in the AEC industry.

The construction industry is facing increasing demands for faster, more efficient processes, driven by labour shortages and rising costs. In response, ALLPLAN 2025 offers automated workflows, real-time data access, and enhanced collaboration to help maintain competitiveness and deliver more successful projects. “ALLPLAN 2025 is a game changer for AEC professionals delivering innovative design-to-build workflows and real-time collaboration that significantly increase productivity. Our AI-driven and automated tools not only save time, but also enhance the quality and creativity of projects, fostering true collaboration and innovation”, said Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN.

From AI-driven visualization for architects to advanced reinforcement modeling for civil engineers, ALLPLAN 2025 ensures seamless, efficient workflows across all disciplines. Here are some key features for various AEC sectors:
 

Highlights for Building Design

ALLPLAN 2025 introduces AI-powered visualisation workflows to support the idea generation process. With the AI Visualizer tool, visualizations can be created in seconds without additional costs or hardware limitations, as the images are generated in the cloud. The new tool provides inspiration in the early and later design stages and is suitable for visualising both exterior and interior architecture.

ALLPLAN 2025 also brings substantial improvements to BIM workflows. A new ceiling system tool accelerates the modeling and management of suspended ceilings, making it easier to coordinate and visualize building services such as lighting, smoke detectors, and ventilation systems. For projects with complex components, the enhanced multilayer slabs feature simplifies the design, planning, and modification of multi-layer slabs, allowing to easily meet the requirements of different project phases.

Designers are always looking for content to optimize their model and design quality according to the latest standards. To support this task, an enhanced Content Connector now offers integration of the comprehensive 3DFindit platform from Cadenas.
 

Highlights for Engineering

The latest version of ALLPLAN 2025, further enhances the software's multi-material capabilities, providing users with more efficient modeling and detailing tools.

The ability to automatically place reinforcement along any surface, eliminating the need to model each bar individually, is a significant time saver for structural engineers. The freeform reinforcement functionality works for 3D freeform geometries as well as slabs and walls. Daniel Bacon, managing director of gbc engineers, comments: “ALLPLAN 2025’s enhancements in automated reinforcement placement will further reduce design effort.”

AutoConverter is a service hosted in the ALLPLAN Cloud via BIMPLUS that can create structural models from 3D geometric models and export them to a wide range of structural analysis solutions. The enhanced version of AutoConverter now supports the handling of curved beams, both in-plane and out-of-plane. This is useful for architecturally challenging structures with multiple curved elements.

The modeling of steel connections has been further enhanced to improve the user experience and enable compliance with Eurocode 3. This provides better integration with SDS2 for connection design, detailing and fabrication.

The merger of ALLPLAN, FRILO, and SCIA has created new opportunities for structural engineers and reinforcement detailers to work closely together. As a technical preview, ALLPLAN 2025 introduces the ability to transfer reinforcement parameters, such as the number and diameter of longitudinal reinforcement and the diameter and spacing of stirrup reinforcement, from the FRILO B5+ column program to the automatic column reinforcement in ALLPLAN 2025.
 

Highlights for Infrastructure

The enhanced Allplan Bridge functionality is now included in the newly formulated ALLPLAN Civil edition, which enables the design of bridges as well as all types of civil structures.

A new parametric reinforcement modeling approach allows users to easily define multiple reinforcement shapes for civil structures, streamlining workflows and increasing productivity and accuracy. Ciprian Popa, founder of StructuralGlass.org, adds: “The parametric reinforcement modeling approach in ALLPLAN 2025 significantly streamlines workflows, increasing both productivity and accuracy. It is a decisive step towards greater automation in design and construction.”

An entirely new design to build workflow for precast girder bridges with automated processes is enabled, and better project handling and data management is achieved through improvements to navigation trees. Improved parametric intersections and digital terrain modeling enhancements support superior road design.

By using predefined templates for common design elements in the latest release, engineers can quickly create detailed models and ensure consistency across projects. This approach not only streamlines workflows, but also allows for easy updates and adjustments, increasing overall accuracy and productivity.
 

Highlights for Fabrication and Construction

ALLPLAN 2025 enables design to build workflows for superior coordination of multi-materials requirements based on different types of construction processes.

For the precast industry, precast detailers and fabricators, ALLPLAN continues to converge technology and improve workflows. The enhanced Precast Data Validator is a key tool for minimizing errors in precast design and detailing. It enables the production of high quality, error-free precast concrete elements, so users can rely on the model for correct data.

There is now improved handling of textures in views and sections for consistent output, i.e. optimal plans and layouts. For precast parts, ALLPLAN users will benefit from improved usability and time savings through unified views and sections that can be used for multiple materials.

In ALLPLAN 2025, the excavation modeler has been updated to allow users to create soil layers and individual reports for smaller excavations. In addition, the formwork planning add-on allows automatic assignment of formwork wall elements. The Peri Maximo formwork system has now also been added.
 

Platform Highlights

ALLPLAN 2025 delivers collaborative design to build workflows through ALLPLAN Cloud services, the robust solution designed for use and interaction with multiple disciplines across the AEC industry. An example is the new workflow with Bluebeam Studio, allowing users to easily bring documents from the Bluebeam Studio Project environment into their ALLPLAN workflows. This provides users with a digital delivery environment for handover at different project stages to synchronize 3D and 2D data and exchange it with project stakeholders.

Furthermore, the navigation logic has been improved, allowing for easier rotation, zooming, and orientation in both 3D and 2D modeling spaces. This update aims to enhance the navigation experience and productivity for architects and engineers.
 

Availability

ALLPLAN 2025 as well as the free 14-day trial version are now available for download.

More information: ALLPLAN 2025

Munich - ALLPLAN is launching a virtual event on June 6: the Build the Future ALLPLAN Infrastructure Digital Conference. The global provider of BIM design to build software for the AEC industry will showcase the transformative power of digital technologies in infrastructure development. International engineering firms will present their most outstanding infrastructure projects - from roads to bridges, tunnels, and other civil structures. Industry experts will demonstrate how digital processes and advanced workflows are taking infrastructure delivery to a new level.

The conference is structured to provide a comprehensive look at the future of civil infrastructure. With seven informative online sessions spanning two inspiring hours, participants will gain invaluable insight into the latest advances, learnings, and experiences that are shaping the infrastructure sector. Twelve distinguished industry speakers from around the world will share their expertise and provide a special perspective on the successful integration of technology into their projects.

"This event is a unique opportunity to see first-hand the benefits that ALLPLAN software solutions bring to a wide range of infrastructure projects. Whether it's improving feasibility studies, optimizing the design process, or ensuring seamless execution, ALLPLAN's tools have proven to be instrumental in various types and sizes of transportation infrastructure projects. Participants will obtain a deeper understanding of how digital transformation is being implemented in this rapidly developing sector", said Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN.
 

A sneak peek

Each presentation is designed to showcase the power of digital tools to transform infrastructure projects. Here's a sneak peek at what to expect:
 

• Innovative projects: From Moldova's pioneering BIM-driven projects to the strategic expansion of Switzerland's transportation network in a challenging terrain, the sessions will showcase some of the most groundbreaking work being done in the sector today.
• Advanced technologies in action: Discover how ALLPLAN's software facilitates complex designs and efficient project management through demonstrations and case studies, including its impactful use in railway engineering and existing infrastructure management.
• Practical Insights from experts: Learn from professionals who will share their first-hand experiences in integrating digital processes into traditional domains to improve both performance and sustainability.
• Cross-disciplinary approaches: The conference will cover a wide range of topics, from innovations in structural engineering to the integration of Python programming into civil engineering workflows, providing a holistic view of technological advances in infrastructure.

These online sessions will not only highlight the versatility of ALLPLAN software, but also provide practical insights into how modern technologies are being used to solve real-world engineering challenges. The goal is to provide valuable knowledge that can be applied to your daily work.

More information and registration: Build the Future ALLPLAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Munich - ALLPLAN, provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, today announces the international launch of its learning platform ALLPLAN LEARN NOW. It is now available also to customers in France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and in English worldwide. The learning platform offers numerous freely accessible learning opportunities for the entire planning and construction process - from the initial concept and detailed planning through to prefabrication and construction.

"The launch of the learning platform is an important milestone in ALLPLAN's efforts to make daily work with the software easier for users", says Monika Gronbach, Vice President Technical Services. "With ALLPLAN LEARN NOW, we are creating a new, unique offering for our Allplan software that covers the entire design-to-build process and allows us to exploit the full potential of our software."

Depending on the contract, most of the learning materials developed by experienced AEC experts are available free of charge. Users can choose from a wide range of learning materials, including up-to-date expert articles, explanatory videos, interactive exercises, tips & tricks for using individual functions and features as well as training courses to expand their knowledge and skills relating to the BIM software. They have full control over their individual learning experience and can decide for themselves when and how they want to access the learning materials.

"With ALLPLAN LEARN NOW, we are setting a new standard for learning in the construction industry and providing our customers with an invaluable resource to improve their skills and workflows", adds Monika Gronbach. The learning platform has been developed to shorten the learning curve for users while ensuring effective knowledge transfer. With regular updates and new content, ALLPLAN LEARN NOW is constantly evolving to meet the demands of the modern construction industry.

Further information: https://learnnow.allplan.com

Munich – ALLPLAN, provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, has announced the latest update of Allplan 2024 which further accelerates productivity and innovates design-to-build workflows. The Allplan 2024-1 service release delivers extended tools to plan and execute construction more efficiently. New cloud-based processes and enhanced BIM functions support more sustainable design and accelerated project delivery.

"Allplan 2024 has truly revolutionized our workflow", says Riccardo Fontana, CEO of the Italian engineering office Inoving Studio Associato. "The productivity benefits are evident from the moment we started using it. Tasks that used to take hours now can be completed much faster, allowing us to meet tight deadlines with ease. The software seamlessly integrates into our design to build workflow, empowering us to deliver projects more efficiently, safely, and in an eco-conscious manner", Riccardo continues.

Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN adds: "Our latest Allplan 2024-1 service release marks a significant leap forward in construction efficiency. With expanded tools, cloud-based processes, and enhanced BIM functions, we're empowering users to plan and execute projects with unparalleled efficiency. This isn't just about faster delivery - it's also about enabling sustainability and raising quality. By streamlining workflows and accelerating project timelines, we're enabling our users to invest more time and energy in what truly matters: designing outstanding architecture, engineering robust transportation infrastructure, and constructing a better, more sustainable built environment."

Improved BIM workflows for architects and engineers

Allplan 2024-1 now features seamless integration with One Click LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), enabling quick and easy analysis. This tool helps users assess the carbon footprint of buildings, evaluate materials and construction methods, and optimize BIM models for sustainability. With automatic transfer of BIM attributes to the LCA cloud, users can generate reports effortlessly. Plus, any model changes automatically update previous LCA adjustments, eliminating the need for remapping.

The creation of provision for voids can be a time-consuming process, especially for larger and more complex projects. To perform this task more quickly and smoothly the performance of this functionality has been optimized for vers