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IFC Viewer for Microsoft Power BI

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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.

Why choose IFC Viewer for Power BI?

Feature Power BI IFC Viewer Standard IFC Viewer
No extra software/login ✅ ❌
Privacy: User controls data storage ✅ ❌
Link model to external data (cost, schedule) ✅ ❌
Create 3D views with custom charts & KPIs ✅ ❌
Integrate with Microsoft 365 (Lists, Excel, SharePoint) ✅ ❌
Add custom workflows to your data ✅ ❌
AI-ready data architecture ✅ ❌

Key features

1. Instant IFC model import

Just copy-paste links from SharePoint, databases, or cloud storage, and see your 3D IFC models visualized instantly and interactively within Power BI.

  • Real-time IFC data extraction
  • Instant 3D visualization
  • Compatible with Power BI-supported sources

2. Interactive Data

  • The IFC Viewer Visual dynamically links IFC attributes to Power BI dashboards for real-time analysis.

  • Select any IFC element within the 3D model to instantly view its properties and metadata in Power BI.

    Select any element

  • Interactive hover-over analytics that display key attributes instantly.

    Hover over filters

3. 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.

    Click on filters

  • Intuitive heatmaps and treemaps categorize elements based on type and attributes.

4. Save filters and views

  • With Power BI’s bookmark feature – whether personal or report-level – you can pin your favorite views and switch in seconds.

5. Seamless integration with Power BI & Microsoft 365

  • Easily load IFC data from SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Excel.
  • 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.

5. Automatic data refresh

  • Power BI’s automatic refresh keeps your dashboards updated with the latest IFC data.
  • Schedule refreshes or trigger them manually for flexibility.
  • Works with cloud sources like SharePoint and OneDrive for real-time insights.

6. Connect external data sources

Connect external data sources such as schedules, costs, or sensor data to enhance your dashboards.

  • Integrate project timelines from scheduling tools for side-by-side visualization with IFC models.
  • Combine cost and asset data for unified project tracking and analysis.
  • Add IoT sensor feeds for live building performance insights.
  • Link external databases for a complete project overview in Power BI.

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

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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