BCF-BIM-COLLABORATION

Cross-discipline BIM issues format.

Definition

BCF 2.1 (mainstream) and BCF 3.0 (2022) with workflow improvements. Topic = an issue (clash, RFI, marker). ZIP container with Markup.bcf, Viewpoint.bcfv, Snapshot.png. Adopted by Solibri, BIMcollab, Revizto, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble Connect. BCF-API REST available for direct integration.

Origin

BCF 1.0 published 2010 by buildingSMART ; v2.1 stabilised 2015 ; v3.0 published 2022.

Example in context

A structural engineer detects a column-duct clash via Solibri ; BCF export sent to architect who sees the clash in Revit with exact viewpoint.

Related terms

• BCF API — direct exchange.