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IFC Viewer for Microsoft Power BI

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Overview

The IFC Viewer is a powerful and intuitive app designed for Microsoft Power BI, available on Microsoft AppSource. This tool enables users to seamlessly visualize and analyze Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) models within Power BI, making it an essential asset for professionals in construction, architecture, engineering, building maintenance, and property management who need to interact with BIM data effectively.

Key Features

🔍 Instant Data Visualization

  • Select any IFC element within the 3D model to instantly view its properties and metadata in Power BI.
  • The IFC Viewer for Microsoft Power Bi dynamically links IFC attributes to Power BI dashboards for real-time analysis.

Select any element

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🎯 Custom Filtering & Selection

  • Apply custom filters to isolate specific IFC types (e.g., walls, beams, doors, railings, etc.).
  • Click on filtered IFC components to highlight corresponding elements in the 3D viewer.
  • Intuitive heatmaps and treemaps categorize elements based on type and attributes.

Custom Filters

Click on filters

🔄 Seamless Integration with Power BI & Microsoft 365

  • Easily sync and export IFC data to SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Excel.
  • Support for IFC2X3 & IFC4 file formats, ensuring broad compatibility with BIM software.
  • Interactive hover-over analytics that display key attributes instantly.

Hover over filters

Watch here how you could use the IFC Power BI app and start building your interactive live dashboards:

📊 Advanced Data Interaction

  • Analyze IFC element quantities directly in Power BI.
  • View hierarchical model structures with a structured model tree.
  • Enhance project management and decision-making through data-driven insights.

📈 Comprehensive Reporting

  • Create detailed reports in Power BI for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint sites, or set email report subscriptions.
  • Embed your Power BI reports anywhere in your organization for various audiences.
  • Push and work with data seamlessly across other Microsoft apps, enhancing collaboration and productivity.

Use Cases

  • Building Lifecycle Management – Track and analyze construction progress using IFC data.
  • Facility Management – Improve maintenance planning by integrating BIM data into Power BI dashboards.
  • Cost Estimation & Quantity Takeoffs – Extract and analyze component quantities directly from IFC models.
  • Regulatory Compliance – Ensure that buildings meet legal and environmental standards through data-driven analysis.
  • Collaboration Across Teams – Share real-time insights with stakeholders using Power BI’s interactive features.

Who is it for?

The IFC Viewer Power BI Microsoft app is ideal for:

  • BIM Managers & Coordinators managing large-scale IFC models
  • Construction and Facility Managers who need real-time data on building components
  • Architects & Engineers requiring detailed IFC model breakdowns
  • Power BI Analysts integrating BIM data into dashboards
  • Project managers viewing 3D models without fears and huzzles

How It Works

  1. Select any IFC files from your SharePoint tenant.
  2. Select any element in the 3D viewer to view its associated data.
  3. Filter components based on IFC types, attributes, or properties.
  4. Analyze & interact with the model data using Power BI’s visualization tools.
  5. Export & share insights via Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or Excel.

Power BI Integration

Why Choose IFC Viewer?

✅ Enhanced Power BI BIM and 3D visualization
✅ Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
✅ Interactive & customizable data insights
✅ No additional software required – runs within Power BI
✅ Optimized for performance on large-scale models
✅ Self-hosted Microsoft app

FAQs

1. What file formats does the IFC Viewer support?

The IFC Viewer supports IFC2X3 and IFC4 formats, ensuring compatibility with most BIM applications.

2. Can I use this app with SharePoint or Microsoft Teams?

Yes! The app allows you to export and sync IFC data with SharePoint, Teams, and Excel for seamless collaboration.

3. How does filtering work in the IFC Viewer?

You can apply custom filters to isolate IFC elements based on type, attributes, or categories. Clicking on a filtered element will highlight the corresponding component in the 3D model.

4. Do I need additional software to use IFC Viewer in Power BI?

No, the IFC Viewer runs entirely within Power BI and does not require additional software installations.

5. How does the app handle large-scale IFC models?

The IFC Viewer is optimized for performance, ensuring smooth interaction and visualization, even with complex, large-scale models.

6. What does self-hosted Microsoft app mean?

The IFC Power BI app uses your own SharePoint as the only server. Your Microsoft 365 is hosting the app without external connection. You have choosen a very secure software tool!

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We look forward to exploring how an IFC Microsoft Power BI App can enhance your data analytics.