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Build Beautifully with Archicad

Unlock the power of Archicad, with pre-built design templates, 2000+ construction modeling favorites, quantification and estimating tools, and training programs for new and advanced users.

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Build Beautifully with Archicad

Unlock the power of Archicad, with pre-built design templates, 3000+ construction modeling favorites, quantification and estimating tools, and training programs for new and advanced users.

Get Started Today

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Mission


To build the premiere Archicad BIM Template, that empowers design and construction professionals with tools, standards, and workflows to help them thrive on their projects, resulting in saved time, increased profits and greater confidence to deliver success to their clients.


We are committed to helping Archicad Users through BIM focused Tools, Training and Community.

Accelerate Your Archicad Journey


Join CONTRABIM for exclusive access to BIM Content, Tools and Training Programs. 

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How We Can Support You


Over 2000 Assets

Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP Design Elements, custom tailored for optimal graphical output.

Schedules and Quantities

Our BIM Tools come with preset schedules for design and construction purposes.

Archicad Training

Exclusive Archicad Training programs for beginners and advanced users alike. On-demand, at your own pace learning with sample downloads and exercise files.

Estimating Tools

Utilize our pre-loaded model elements for quantity modelling and takeoffs. Link to our Excel estimate templates and build budgets with manual and model based inputs.

Community & Meetups

Join our vibrant community of architects, engineers and builders. Tap into expert advice via our monthly live meetups, where we explore fresh training topics and upcoming developments at CONTRABIM. 

Pre-Linked Templates

For Residential and Commercial projects, utilize ready built, pre-linked templates in both USA and INT formats (v25, v26, v27) (AC28 coming Fall-2024)

Dive in and discover the comprehensive ways we support you as a member of CONTRABIM.
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Calling All Industry Leading Manufacturers

CONTRABIM is building a next generation Archicad BIM template featuring the latest, sustainable and future thinking products from leading manufacturers in North America and beyond. 

How CONTRABIM 2.0 will Connect Manufacturers with Designers


1. Capture Materials and Surfaces

  • Crafted Building Materials & Accurate Physical Properties
  • Links to Codes, Standards and Environmental Declarations
  • Ultra HD PBR Map Scanning

2. Design Toolkits

  • Create 3D Archicad Element Catalogs and Assemblies
  • 2D Annotation Tools, Legends and Notes
  • Standard Detail and Specifications
  • Pre-built Drawing Outputs

3. Brand Awareness & Training

  • YouTube Showcase Features
  • YouTube Technical Trainings (How to Use Toolkits)
  • Dedicated Webpage

4. Project Integrations

  • Get Specified Directly through Archicad Tools
  • Pre-Built / Brand Specific Quantity Takeoff Schedules
  • Project Upload Submission Forms

 

Contact us today to learn about our Industry Partnership Program, where we integrate leading manufacturers materials and equipment directly into 3D elements, details, schedules, drawings and more.

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Blog Posts


Top 10 New Features in Archicad 28

Archicad 28 has been officially released, and we've assembled our Top 10 Best New Features list, ...

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New GRAPHISOFT Partnership Status

I'm excited to announce that CONTRABIM has become the first Digital Associate Partner to GRAPHISO...

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CONTRABIM 2.0 - Into the Future!

The next generation BIM Template from CONTRABIM is in the works! (And has been for a while...) W...

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CONTRABIM 1.0 (2016-2024)

It's an end of an era! Our CONTRABIM Template development work from 2013-2024 is officially wrap...

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Archicad 27 Work Environment

It's that time of year! Once a new release of Archicad comes out, the first step to upgrading fro...

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Cost Loading and Labeling Composite Structures

In this Archicad Tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to load up elements with Cost Labels utilizing t...

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