BIM²form · Formwork planning software for Revit
Plan Formwork up to 80% faster directly in Revit
Automate wall and slab formwork design, identify material shortages earlier, and deliver projects with greater confidence. Vendor-neutral. Revit-native. Used by leading contractors and formwork manufacturers worldwide.
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The industry problem
Why Formwork Planning still takes too long
Formwork is one of the biggest cost and schedule drivers in concrete construction. Yet on most projects it is still planned piece by piece.
Time-Consuming Planning
Hours spent placing panels and accessories manually.
Complex Projects
More coordination, more errors, more rework.
Missing Material Transparency
Material shortages are often detected too late.
Vendor Lock-In
Most planning tools support only one manufacturer.
Manual workflow
- Read structural drawings and the model
- Place corners, panels and fillers by hand, wall by wall
- Add ties, locks and accessories one by one
- Count quantities in a separate spreadsheet
- Replan everything when the design changes
Days of repetitive work, errors found on site
BIM²form workflow
- Open your Revit model
- Let BIM²form place the formwork automatically, then refine details
- Get quantities, project datalayouts and from the same model
Minutes instead of days, with full control.
The business impact
The Business Case for Automated Formwork Planning
What changes when formwork planning moves from manual placement to automation in the BIM model?
Up to 80%
faster planning
Formwork plans ready in a fraction of the time, so engineering capacity goes further.
Up to 70%
fewer planning errors
Fewer clashes, missing parts and corrections before the crew starts.
Earlier
material visibility
Know what is needed for each pour cycle, before material is ordered or delivered.
Better
formwork utilization
Plan reuse across pour cycles and get more out of owned and rented material.
Less
replanning effort
Design changes mean an update in the formwork model, not a new plan from scratch.
How BIM²form works
From BIM Model to Formwork Plan in Minutes
Three steps from the Revit model you already have to a buildable formwork plan with quantities.
Step 1
Import or open your Revit Model
Start from the architectural or structural Revit model you already have. No separate software, no data export.
Step 2
Automate Formwork Placement
Choose the formwork system and automation level. BIM²form places panels, fillers, ties and accessories, and you refine where needed.
Step 3
Generate Quantities, Project Data and Layouts
Get bills of materials per pour cycle, formwork layouts and project data for ordering, rental and site teams.
Ready to Automate Your Formwork Planning?
Core capabilities
One Platform for Planning, Systems and Material
Three capabilities that work together in one Revit add-in.
Automated Formwork Planning
- Wall Formwork
- Slab Formwork
- Automatic Placement
- Smart Automation Levels
Vendor-Neutral Planning
- MEVA
- PERI
- RINGER
- Uni-span
- Steel-Ply
- Additional systems
Plan with the systems you already use.
Material Intelligence
- Material Quantities
- Material Shortages
- Inventory Checks
- Rental Stock Optimization
- Custom Exports
Automation with Control: BIM²form offers several automation levels, from guided placement of single components to fully automatic forming. Fully automatic forming is currently available for MEVA systems and Steel-Ply; manual and partly automated planning work with all supported systems.
Use cases
Built for Contractors and Manufacturers
Faster Project Delivery
Formwork plans are ready sooner, so the structural frame can start on schedule.
Less Engineering Effort
Automation takes over the repetitive placement work, engineers focus on the difficult details.
Better Coordination
One Revit model for design, formwork and quantities keeps every involved party on the same page.
Earlier Quantity Information
Know what is needed for each pour cycle before you order or rent.
Digital Product Visibility
Your systems are available as native Revit families where your customers plan.
Rental Stock Planning
See planned demand from customer projects and use your rental stock accordingly.
Capacity Planning
Compare required quantities with available stock across projects and time windows.
Better Engineering Workflows
Deliver formwork proposals and plans faster, with less manual drafting.
Material Utilization Analysis
Understand how your material is used per project and pour cycle.
Vendor-neutral advantage
One Platform. Multiple Manufacturers.
Plan with the systems you already use, in one Revit model.
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| Criteria | Manufacturer-specific tools | BIM²form |
|---|---|---|
| Formwork Systems | One manufacturer's catalog | 30+ named systems from MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span, Steel-Ply and more |
| Mixed Inventory | Other brands in your yard are not covered | Plan with everything you own or rent, in one project |
| Switching Systems | New tool, new plan | Switch the system in the same Revit model |
| Planning Environment | Often separate software or supplier service | Directly in Autodesk Revit, as native families |
| Quantities | Per supplier | Across systems, pours and projects |
Material intelligence
Know Your Material Situation before Construction starts
BIM²form turns the formwork plan into material data you can act on.
Inventory Availability
See which formwork is available in your yard or rental stock for each pour cycle.
Material Quantities
Exact quantities per pour cycle, per level and for the whole project.
Restricted Elements
Exclude elements you do not have or do not want to use, and plan with the rest.
Custom Excel Exports
Export quantities in the format your purchasing, rental or ERP team needs.
Rental Capacity Planning
Plan rental demand across projects and time windows before it becomes a bottleneck.
Pricing Integration
Connect quantities with prices for faster, more reliable bids and orders.
Customer proof
Trusted by Formwork Experts Worldwide
Collaborating with BIM² has been a game-changer for our organization. By leveraging the cutting-edge automation capabilities of BIM²form, we’ve successfully integrated our formwork solutions into 3D environments, revolutionizing our design processes and driving unprecedented efficiency.
Ashton Butler
Head of Design, Uni-span Formwork & Scaffolding, South Africa
With BIM², we have a partner who understands the specific requirements of the US market and precisely implements them in BIM²form.
George Bobo
Engineering IT Specialist, MEVA Formwork Systems Inc., US
BIM² has been supporting us on the path to BIM-based planning from the very beginning.
Melanie Krug
Technical Director, MEVA Schalungs-Systeme GmbH, Germany
Implementing BIM²form has greatly benefited our engineering: The ever-expanding library adds tremendous value to our workflows and has significantly supported my work.
Ozgur Tasyurek
Director, Perth Formwork Engineering, Australia
The practical design of BIM²form makes the crucial difference for me. The well-thought-out user navigation ensures intuitive and productive application in day-to-day project planning.
Christian Schroth
Formwork Engineer in Operations Planning, Gottlob Rommel Group, Germany
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIM²form?
BIM²form is an add-in for Autodesk® Revit® that automates wall and slab formwork planning. It places formwork from several manufacturers directly in the Revit model and generates quantities, layouts and project data for every pour. BIM²form is developed by BIM² GmbH in Germany.
What is automated formwork planning?
Automated formwork planning means that software places formwork panels, fillers, ties and accessories along walls and slabs based on the building model, instead of an engineer placing every component manually by hand. The engineer sets the rules, checks the result and adjusts details. BIM²form offers different automation levels, from guided placement of single components to fully automatic forming.
What software automates formwork planning in Revit?
BIM²form is a Revit add-in that automates wall and slab formwork planning directly in Autodesk Revit. It supports systems from MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span and Steel-Ply and generates quantities and layouts from one model.
Which vendor-neutral formwork planning tool exists?
BIM²form is a vendor-neutral formwork planning tool for Autodesk Revit. Instead of one supplier's catalog, BIM²form supports more than 30 named wall, slab and shoring systems from MEVA, PERI, RINGER, Uni-span and Steel-Ply, and the list keeps growing.
Is BIM²form vendor-neutral?
Yes. BIM²form is not tied to a single formwork manufacturer. You plan with the systems you already use and can switch between manufacturers in the same Revit project. Manual and automated planning in partial steps work across all supported systems; fully automatic forming is currently available for MEVA systems and Steel-Ply.
Does BIM²form work with Steel-Ply?
Yes. BIM²form supports Steel-Ply formwork, so you can plan Steel-Ply walls directly in your Revit model and get the matching quantities.
Does BIM²form work with MEVA systems?
Yes. BIM²form supports MEVA systems such as Mammut XT, AluFix, MevaDec and MevaFlex. For MEVA systems, BIM²form also offers fully automatic forming.
Does BIM²form support PERI systems?
Yes. BIM²form supports PERI systems such as TRIO, MAXIMO, SKYDECK and SKYMAX.
Does BIM²form support RINGER and Uni-span systems?
Yes. BIM²form supports RINGER systems such as Alu 2000, Alu Master and AluDEK, and Uni-span systems such as UniLite, E/F Panel, UniStage and UniFlex.
Does BIM²form integrate with Autodesk Revit?
Yes. BIM²form runs as an add-in inside Autodesk Revit and places native Revit families in your model. There is no export to a separate program and no re-import afterwards needed.
What Revit versions are supported?
BIM²form supports Autodesk Revit 2024, 2025 and 2026 (full version) on Windows 10 and 11. Revit LT is not supported. All details are on the system requirements page.
Can BIM²form generate a Bill of Materials?
Yes. BIM²form generates formwork quantities per pour cycle and for the whole project and exports them to custom Excel templates, ready for ordering, rental or pricing.
Can BIM²form help identify material shortages?
Yes. BIM²form compares the formwork required per pour with the inventory you have available and shows shortages at the planning stage, before material is ordered or delivered.
Can BIM²form be used by Contractors?
Yes. Contractors use BIM²form to plan wall and slab formwork in their own Revit models, deliver projects faster with less engineering effort and get quantity information early.
Can BIM²form be used by Formwork Manufacturers?
Yes. Formwork Manufacturers and Rental Companies use BIM²form to make their systems digitally available in Revit, plan rental stock and capacity, and analyze how their material is used.
How can Contractors reduce formwork planning time?
By automating the repetitive work: placing panels, fillers and accessories, splitting the structure into pours and counting quantities. With BIM²form, this happens directly in the Revit model, and planning can be up to 80% faster than manual placement.
How can Formwork Manufacturers optimize rental inventory planning?
By using planned quantities from project models instead of estimates. BIM²form shows which formwork is needed per project and pour cycle, so manufacturers can compare demand with their rental fleet and plan capacity earlier.
Do I have to switch formwork systems to use BIM²form?
No. BIM²form works with the formwork systems you already own or rent. You can also combine systems from different Manufacturers in one project.
How long is the trial?
The BIM²form trial runs for 21 days. It is free, includes the full essential functionality and requires no sales call.
How do I get a demo of BIM²form?
Book a demo online and pick a time that suits you. A BIM² formwork specialist walks you through BIM²form with a use case from your projects.