Arcadis

Global design, engineering, and management consulting firm Arcadis is increasingly transitioning into a more digital company, adopting and developing all kinds of new technologies to optimize its engineering processes. For example, in the field of structural engineering where many still experience a significant lack of suitable tools for automation. As a solution, engineers at Arcadis started to develop their own tools to increase productivity and sustainability and save resources, such as the Building Structural Design tool on the VIKTOR platform.

How Arcadis develops next gen structural engineering tools with VIKTOR

<p data-start="190" data-end="758">Revit is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developed by Autodesk, widely used across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. It allows users to design, model, and document buildings and infrastructure in a single, coordinated environment. In Revit, every element in a project is part of an interconnected database. Changes made to one view&mdash;such as a plan, elevation, or section&mdash;are automatically reflected in all other views of the model. This parametric relationship ensures consistency and reduces the risk of errors in documentation.</p>
<h2 data-start="760" data-end="782">Core Capabilities</h2>
<p data-start="784" data-end="1234">Revit supports both 2D drafting and 3D modeling, but its primary strength lies in its data-rich modeling environment. Each object in Revit is not just geometry; it carries information about its physical properties, materials, and relationships to other components. Revit includes tools for architectural design, structural engineering, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, enabling multiple disciplines to work within the same model.</p>
<p data-start="1236" data-end="1641">The software also allows for the creation of schedules, material takeoffs, and detailed construction documentation directly from the model. Because Revit stores all information in one file, edits are reflected across all drawings, schedules, and sheets automatically. This feature is particularly valuable for coordinating complex projects where multiple people and teams are contributing to the design.</p>
<h2 data-start="1643" data-end="1674">Collaboration and Workflow</h2>
<p data-start="1676" data-end="2024">Revit is designed to support collaboration in various forms. Worksharing enables multiple team members to work on a single project file simultaneously, with a central model managing updates. For distributed teams, Revit can integrate with cloud-based platforms like Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, allowing real-time collaboration across locations.</p>
<p data-start="2026" data-end="2471">Revit also facilitates interoperability with other software used in the AEC industry. It supports import and export in multiple formats, including DWG, IFC, and DGN, and can connect with analysis tools for energy performance, structural analysis, and daylight simulations. Its API (Application Programming Interface) allows for customization and automation through tools like Dynamo, enabling advanced workflows and repetitive task automation.</p>
<h2 data-start="2473" data-end="2500">Practical Applications</h2>
<p data-start="2502" data-end="2889">In architecture, Revit is used for conceptual design, detailed design development, and construction documentation. Engineers use Revit for structural analysis and to coordinate MEP systems with architectural and structural elements. Contractors and project managers use Revit models for quantity takeoffs, construction sequencing, and clash detection, ensuring fewer conflicts on site.</p>
<p data-start="2891" data-end="3071">Revit is also applied in facility management, as the detailed model can serve as a digital twin of the completed building, providing valuable data for operations and maintenance.</p>
<h2 data-start="3073" data-end="3085">Summary</h2>
<p data-start="3087" data-end="3554">Revit provides a unified environment where design, documentation, and analysis coexist in one coordinated model. Its parametric nature, data integration, and multi-disciplinary capabilities have made it a standard in the AEC industry. Whether used for designing a single-family home or a large-scale infrastructure project, Revit enables teams to work more precisely, maintain consistency across outputs, and manage complex building information in an organized way.</p>

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<p data-start="127" data-end="200"><strong data-start="143" data-end="198">Automate Engineering Workflows with Custom Web Apps</strong></p>
<p data-start="202" data-end="356">VIKTOR.AI is a low-code platform that helps engineers streamline workflows by creating, integrating, and sharing powerful web applications using Python.</p>
<p data-start="358" data-end="531">By automating repetitive tasks and improving collaboration, VIKTOR enables teams to focus on solving complex engineering challenges while boosting efficiency and accuracy.</p>
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<h3 data-start="538" data-end="560"><strong data-start="542" data-end="558">Key Features</strong></h3>
<p data-start="562" data-end="840"><strong data-start="562" data-end="578">App Creation</strong><br data-start="578" data-end="581">Transform Python scripts, Excel files, Grasshopper models, and Dynamo scripts into fully interactive web applications with intuitive user interfaces. This centralizes tools, enhances usability, and makes domain-specific knowledge accessible to a wider team.</p>
<p data-start="842" data-end="1075"><strong data-start="842" data-end="866">Software Integration</strong><br data-start="866" data-end="869">Seamlessly connect with industry-standard software such as CAD, simulation tools, and data analysis platforms&mdash;eliminating manual data transfers, reducing human error, and optimizing engineering workflows.</p>
<p data-start="1077" data-end="1272"><strong data-start="1077" data-end="1097">App Distribution</strong><br data-start="1097" data-end="1100">Deploy applications securely within an enterprise cloud environment, ensuring easy access across teams while maintaining centralized control over updates and permissions.</p>
<p data-start="1274" data-end="1435"><strong data-start="1274" data-end="1291">Collaboration</strong><br data-start="1291" data-end="1294">Store and manage project data with built-in version control. Track changes, manage documentation, and reduce miscommunication across teams.</p>
<p data-start="1437" data-end="1644"><strong data-start="1437" data-end="1462">Security &amp; Compliance</strong><br data-start="1462" data-end="1465">Enterprise-grade security features&mdash;such as single sign-on (SSO), user access management, and regional hosting&mdash;give organizations the control they need to protect sensitive data.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1651" data-end="1678"><strong data-start="1655" data-end="1676">Development Tools</strong></h3>
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<p data-start="1682" data-end="1821"><strong data-start="1682" data-end="1714">Command-Line Interface (CLI)</strong> &ndash; Streamline app development, install dependencies, and run tests across Windows and Linux environments.</p>
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<p data-start="1824" data-end="1995"><strong data-start="1824" data-end="1837">API &amp; SDK</strong> &ndash; Automate workflows, extract data, and integrate custom applications using the REST API and SDK, allowing engineers to tailor solutions to specific needs.</p>
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<h3 data-start="2002" data-end="2031"><strong data-start="2006" data-end="2029">Community &amp; Support</strong></h3>
<p data-start="2033" data-end="2281">VIKTOR offers comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and an active developer community to support users in building and scaling automation solutions. Dedicated technical support ensures a smooth development experience and maximizes productivity.</p>
<p data-start="2283" data-end="2418">By automating the tedious, VIKTOR empowers engineers to focus on <strong data-start="2348" data-end="2415">innovation, creativity, and solving real engineering challenges</strong>.</p>

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