Who are the main users of Authored Tools in BIM?

The main users of Authored Tools in Building Information Modeling (BIM) are primarily design team members and specialty contractors. This is because Authored Tools are specifically designed to facilitate the creation, manipulation, and extraction of building data during the design phase and throughout the construction process.

Design team members utilize these tools for modeling and drafting, enabling them to visualize and construct the project accurately. They need the ability to innovate and modify designs efficiently, which Authored Tools support through intuitive interfaces and specialized functionalities tailored for architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines.

Specialty contractors, on the other hand, use Authored Tools to interact with the designs and collaborate effectively on specific elements of a project, such as mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems. These tools help ensure that their work aligns seamlessly with the overall project design and reduces conflicts during construction.

In this context, while construction managers, database management teams, and clients or stakeholders interact with BIM data, they typically rely more on analytical tools, reporting systems, or management platforms that leverage the data created by the design teams and specialty contractors rather than directly engaging with the Authored Tools themselves.