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.
- Interactive hover-over analytics that display key attributes instantly.
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.
- 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?
- Select any IFC files from your SharePoint tenant.
- Select any element in the 3D viewer to view its associated data.
- Filter components based on IFC types, attributes, or properties.
- Analyze & interact with the model data using Power BI’s visualization tools.
- Export & share insights via Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or Excel.