Make BIM Work More Efficiently
Many BIM workflows involve repetitive actions that consume valuable modelling and coordination time.
Our BIM automation services use tools such as Dynamo, Revit API and Python-based workflows to automate repeatable processes, standardise model information and improve project delivery.
From a simple Dynamo script to a custom Revit automation tool, we develop solutions around the way your team actually works.
What We Automate
Repetitive Modelling Tasks
Automate repetitive actions such as placing, modifying, numbering and updating BIM elements across large models.
Data & Parameter Management
Populate, update, validate and organise Revit parameters and model information across multiple elements.
Documentation Automation
Automate repetitive drawing, view, sheet, annotation, tagging and documentation workflows.
Model QA & Validation
Develop automated checks to identify missing information, inconsistent parameters, naming issues and other model-quality requirements.
Our BIM Automation Workflow
- 01
Identify the Workflow
Understand the existing process, repetitive tasks, inputs, outputs and project requirements.
- 02
Define the Automation
Determine which parts of the workflow can be automated and establish the required logic and rules.
- 03
Develop the Solution
Build the automation using appropriate tools such as Dynamo, Python or Revit API-based workflows.
- 04
Test Against Real Models
Test the automation using representative project data to identify exceptions and edge cases.
- 05
Refine & Validate
Improve reliability, usability and performance based on testing and project requirements.
- 06
Deploy
Deliver the automation tool, script or workflow with appropriate instructions for implementation and reuse.
Dynamo Automation
Turn repetitive Revit operations into repeatable workflows.
Dynamo can automate many tasks that would otherwise require manual interaction across hundreds or thousands of model elements. Typical applications include:
- Parameter population
- Element placement
- Renumbering
- View creation
- Sheet creation
- Room and space data
- Model cleanup
- Data extraction
- Element filtering
- Family placement
Automation is developed around the specific workflow rather than forcing a generic script onto every project.
Revit API & Custom Tools
For workflows that require functionality beyond standard Dynamo capabilities, we can develop more advanced Revit automation solutions using the Revit API and programming workflows. These can be used to create custom tools for:
- Batch processing
- Model data manipulation
- Automated element creation
- Parameter management
- Model validation
- Documentation generation
- Custom BIM workflows
- Repetitive production tasks
This approach can be particularly useful for teams performing the same operation across multiple projects.
BIM Automation for Model QA/QC
Find inconsistencies before they become project issues.
Automated model checks can review large numbers of elements against predefined rules. Potential checks include:
Missing Parameters
Identify elements without required information.
Naming Standards
Check families, types, views or other objects against naming requirements.
Parameter Consistency
Identify inconsistent or incorrect parameter values.
Model Completeness
Check whether required elements or information are present.
Family Standards
Identify inappropriate or non-standard families.
Documentation Standards
Review views, sheets and documentation against defined requirements.
Automated checks can supplement, rather than replace, professional BIM QA/QC review.
Automation Across the BIM Workflow
Modelling
Reduce repetitive element creation and modification.
Coordination
Automate data preparation and repetitive coordination tasks.
Documentation
Generate or update views, sheets, tags and schedules.
QA/QC
Run repeatable model checks against defined standards.
Data Management
Extract, transform and organise BIM information.
Handover
Prepare structured model and asset information for digital handover.
Custom BIM Tools
Build the tool around the problem.
Not every workflow can be solved effectively with a standard script. Where required, we can develop custom BIM utilities around specific project or business processes.
Revit Add-ins
Custom tools integrated directly into Revit.
Dynamo Workflows
Visual programming solutions for repeatable BIM operations.
Python Automation
Script-based solutions for data processing and workflow automation.
Batch Processing Tools
Automate repetitive actions across multiple models or elements.
Custom BIM Utilities
Purpose-built tools addressing specific production or QA requirements.
Automation for BIM Teams
Automation becomes particularly valuable when a process is repeated across:
Large Models
Thousands of elements can require the same operation.
Multiple Projects
Standard workflows can be reused across different projects.
Large Teams
Consistent automation can reduce variations in how repetitive tasks are performed.
Tight Programmes
Reducing manual work can free BIM teams to focus on higher-value coordination and design activities.
From Manual to Automated
A typical workflow might look like this.
Manual process
Open model, find elements, edit parameters, repeat, check results.
Automated process
Select requirements, run workflow, process elements, validate results.
The objective is not to automate everything. It is to identify repeatable, rule-based tasks where automation provides measurable value.
Typical Deliverables
Dynamo Scripts
Custom workflows for repeatable Revit and BIM operations.
Python Scripts
Automation solutions for BIM data and project workflows.
Revit Add-ins
Custom tools integrated into the Revit environment.
QA/QC Automation
Automated model checking and validation workflows.
Data Automation
Tools for extracting, modifying and organising BIM information.
Documentation Automation
Automated view, sheet, tagging and documentation workflows.
Custom BIM Utilities
Purpose-built tools developed around specific business or project requirements.
Built Around Your Workflow
The best automation is not necessarily the most complicated. A useful automation should:
- Solve a real problem
- Reduce repetitive effort
- Be reliable
- Be easy to operate
- Produce predictable results
- Fit into the existing BIM workflow
We therefore start with the process itself and determine whether Dynamo, Python, Revit API or another approach is the most appropriate solution.
Measuring the Value of Automation
Before developing an automation workflow, it is useful to understand the potential return. We can assess:
Frequency
How often is the task performed?
Volume
How many elements or models are involved?
Manual Effort
How much time does the existing process require?
Consistency
How frequently do manual errors occur?
Reusability
Can the automation be applied across multiple projects?
This helps determine whether automation is worthwhile and where it can deliver the greatest benefit.
BIM Automation Services
Hashtech provides BIM automation services for architects, engineers, contractors, BIM managers and construction teams looking to reduce repetitive work and improve BIM productivity. We develop custom Dynamo scripts, Revit automation tools, Python workflows and Revit API solutions for modelling, documentation, data management and BIM quality control.
By developing automation around specific project workflows, we help BIM teams reduce manual effort, improve consistency and create repeatable processes that can be used across projects.
Frequently asked questions
What is BIM automation?
BIM automation is the use of scripts, software tools and programmed workflows to automate repetitive or rule-based tasks within BIM processes.
What BIM automation tools do you use?
Depending on the workflow, we can use Dynamo, Python and the Revit API, along with other appropriate tools.
Can you create custom Dynamo scripts?
Yes. Custom Dynamo workflows can be developed for repetitive modelling, data management, documentation and QA/QC tasks.
Can you develop Revit add-ins?
Yes. Custom Revit tools and add-ins can be developed for workflows that require functionality beyond standard Revit or Dynamo capabilities.
What Revit tasks can be automated?
Depending on the workflow, automation can support parameter management, element placement, view and sheet creation, tagging, data extraction, model checking and many other repetitive operations.
Can you automate BIM QA/QC?
Yes. Automated checks can be developed to identify missing parameters, naming inconsistencies, incorrect values and other rule-based model issues.
Can automation work across multiple projects?
Yes. Where the workflow follows consistent rules, automation can be designed for reuse across multiple projects and models.
Do you provide ongoing support for automation tools?
Support and maintenance can be included depending on the automation solution and project requirements, particularly where Revit versions, project standards or workflows change.
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