Central data environment
Manage IFC models, plans and documents in one place. Consistent filing, versioning and statuses keep information clear throughout the design process.
BIM CDE
wpsquirrel: the BIM CDE for models, plans and documents. One data environment for your BIM project.
wpsquirrel is a common data environment (CDE) for Open BIM projects. It brings IFC models, plans and documents together, with workflows for sharing and checking information, an IFC viewer and tools for tracking issues.
- Open BIM, IFC, BCF
- Roles and status levels
- Hosted in Germany
IssueTradePriorityStatus
Clash between two componentsMEPHighOpen
Add component parametersArch.MediumUnder review
Coordinate openingStruct.MediumAssigned
Model revision checkedArch.LowDone
What wpsquirrel is
The central platform for BIM management and collaboration.
BIM design depends on close collaboration around a shared 3D model. wpsquirrel gives your team access to project data, with tools for managing information, communicating and automating workflows.
Learn what a CDE does and what to look for when choosing one in our common data environment guide (in German). If your project does not need dedicated BIM administration, the bimplan BIM viewer may be enough.
Who is wpsquirrel for?
- BIM coordinators and project managers with model-based projects
- Design teams that exchange and check discipline models
- Clients (in German) who want to retain approved model revisions
- Project teams that manage models, plans and documents together
Features
What you can do with wpsquirrel.
Workflows for exchange and checking
Automated and custom workflows support the exchange of current project data and discipline models. Multi-stage checks help the right information reach the right people.
IFC viewer and coordination view
Combine sub-models and revisions in a coordination view, explore their structure and parameters, use filters and sections, and save camera views.
Version comparison
Compare versions of a discipline model to see changes to objects and parameters highlighted in colour.
Clash detection
Clash detection helps reveal design errors and overlapping building services early.
Component issues and BCF export
Add comments to a component, with a priority, owner and deadline. Issues are documented, shared through workflows and can be exported in BIM Collaboration Format (BCF).
Versions and permissions
Retain approved model revisions and control access.
Retain approved revisions at the end of each design phase. Give participants access to the areas relevant to them, and keep a record of each issue’s history and status.
- Clear versioning of discipline models
- Role-based access to project areas
- History for every issue
Model versions
Revision C · approvedDesign phase completed
Revision B · checkedIssues incorporated
Revision A · uploadedFirst discipline model
Every model revision remains traceable.
Roles & permissions
AreaReadCheckApproveDiscipline models✓✓✓Issues✓✓–Documents✓––
Access based on role and discipline.
Working together
wpsquirrel within the winplan product family.
wpsquirrel combines winplan 2.0 and squirrel. It was developed jointly by NetzWerkPlan GmbH and albert.ing GmbH.
Core platform
winplan
The project room for plans, documents and workflows that underpins the BIM features.
Find out more BIM viewerbimplan
A streamlined viewer for teams that mainly need to view models.
Find out more ModuleWorkflows & reviews
Review and approval processes that also cover BIM data.
Explore the module (in German) ModuleInterfaces
IFC and BCF for exchange with your local BIM software.
Explore the module (in German) GuideCommon data environment
What a CDE is and what matters in a project.
Read on (in German) TrustSecurity
Hosting in Germany, GDPR and ISO 27001.
Find out moreFrequently asked questions
About the wpsquirrel BIM CDE.
We can show you wpsquirrel using an example project.
Request a demoWhat is a BIM CDE?
A BIM CDE is a shared environment for a BIM project’s information. It brings models, plans and documents together with defined roles, statuses and version controls. wpsquirrel provides this environment using Open BIM.
Which formats does wpsquirrel support?
wpsquirrel works with IFC models using Open BIM. You can export issues in BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) for use in your local system.
How do specialist designers with different models work together?
The IFC viewer combines sub-models and revisions into a coordination view for design meetings. Approved revisions can be retained at the end of a design phase.
How do I find design errors and changes?
Version comparison highlights changes to objects and parameters in colour. Clash detection reveals overlapping services and other conflicts, which you can record as issues on the relevant component.
Is bimplan enough, or do I need wpsquirrel?
If you mainly want to view and analyse models, the compact bimplan BIM viewer is sufficient. If you need workflows, version comparison, clash detection and issue management, wpsquirrel is the right choice.
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