Vendor-neutral formwork planning in Revit®
BIM²form is the vendor-neutral Revit® add-in for automated formwork planning across multiple systems in one model. Switch systems in one click - no vendor lock-in and full control over every detail.
Formwork system
Uni-span E/F Panel · MEVA EcoFix & AluFix
Formwork system
PERI MAXIMO MX-2-15
Shoring
Uni-span UniFlex Traggerüsttürme
Formwork system
RINGER Alu 2000 wall formwork
Slab formwork
RingerFlex · PERI SKYDECK · MEVA MevaDec
All cycles
Five manufacturers. One model.
STEEL-PLY
In short: Vendor-neutral formwork planning means you are not tied to one manufacturer's catalogue. BIM²form is a vendor-neutral add-in for Autodesk® Revit® that automates wall and slab formwork across more than 30 named systems from MEVA, PERI, RINGER Uni-span and Steel-Ply in a single model. You plan with the systems your sites use, switch between them in one click, and keep full manual control over every detail.
The problem
One tool, one catalogue — and your real stock left out
Most formwork software is compatible with only one manufacturer's catalogue. Single-vendor add-ins and manufacturer libraries are built around a single portfolio, so they assume every project runs on that one supplier.
But real sites rarely do. Contractors mix systems across projects, rental companies hold stock from several brands, and BIM coordinators have to model whatever the project actually uses. When the tool knows only one catalogue, you end up planning around the software instead of your real inventory — and every new manufacturer means another tool, another workflow, another constraint.
The BIM²form approach
One open platform. More than 30 systems.
BIM²form is built the other way round: as an open platform inside native the Revit environment. One model holds access to every system you work with, and switching between them takes only one click instead of a new tool. Here are all the wall, slab and shoring systems currently supported, by manufacturer.
MEVA
Wall Formwork
AluFix
AluStar
AluStarTec
StarTec
StarTec XT
Mammut 350
Mammut XT
EcoFix
Imperial
MevaLite
Slab Formwork & Shoring
MEP
MT60
MEVA32
MevaDec
MevaFlex
VarioMax
PERI
Wall Formwork
DUO
MAXIMO
TRIO
VARIO
RUNDFLEX
RAPID
Slab Formwork & Shoring
SKYDECK
SKYMAX
MULTIFLEX
RINGER
Wall Formwork
Alu 2000
Stahl 2000
Alu Master
Slab Formwork
AluDEK
Uni-span
Wall Formwork
UniLite
Slab Formwork & Shoring
UniStage
Steel-Ply
STEEL-PLY
BIM²'s own Steel-Ply content.
Steel-Ply
The list of supported systems grows with the platform. Plan walls, slabs and shoring with any of these systems in the same Revit model. Some features are restricted to specific systems or the Manufacturer Pro version.
When the automatic process ends, your engineering expertise begins
BIM²form places corners, panels, ties and accessories automatically across whole pour cycles — the repetitive work, done in seconds. Now it hands control back to you: every element stays adjustable by hand, so the plan matches how you actually build. Automated routines, mastered details.
Who is vendor-neutral planning for?
Multi-Manufacturer Contractors
Run more than one formwork system across your projects? Plan them all in one project environment and choose the right system per job without switching tools.
Formwork Rental Companies
The Storage Manager lets you switch off element sizes you don't own, so every plan matches your real inventory across all the brands you stock.
BIM Coordinators
Keep formwork inside the native Revit model, with clean data and quantity takeoff that exports to Excel, whatever systems the project specifies.
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, Südafrika
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., USA
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
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vendor-neutral formwork planning?
Vendor-neutral formwork planning means you can plan with formwork systems from several manufacturers in one tool, instead of being tied to a single supplier's catalogue. BIM²form is a vendor-neutral Revit add-in: it supports more than 30 named wall, slab and shoring systems from MEVA, PERI, RINGER and Uni-span, so you plan with the systems you already have and switch between them in just one click.
Why does vendor lock-in matter in formwork planning?
Single-vendor formwork tools and manufacturer libraries only know one catalogue. If your sites run more than one system, you end up modelling around the tool instead of your real stock. A vendor-neutral platform like BIM²form removes that constraint, enabling you to choose the right system per project.
Which formwork systems does BIM²form support?
BIM²form supports more than 30 named wall, slab and shoring systems across various manufacturers: MEVA (e.g. Mammut XT, AluFix, MevaDec, MevaFlex), PERI (e.g. TRIO, MAXIMO, SKYDECK, SKYMAX), RINGER (e.g. Alu 2000, Alu Master, AluDEK) and Uni-span (UniLite, E/F Panel, UniStage, UniFlex), plus BIM²'s Steel-Ply system. The list grows with the platform.
Can I plan with several manufacturers in one Revit model?
Yes. Because BIM²form is an open platform inside Autodesk Revit, you can combine and switch between manufacturers in the same project environment — no need to commit to a single supplier's catalogue.
Is BIM²form fully automated, or do I keep control?
The simple answer: Both. BIM²form automates the repetitive work for standard scenarios: placing corners, panels, ties and accessories across whole pour cycles. When the automatic process ends, your engineering expertise begins: every detail stays adjustable by hand.
Is there a free trial of BIM²form?
Yes! You can try BIM²form free for 21 days, with no commitment.
Plan with the systems you have on hand
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