BUDAPEST, Hungary, June 9, 2026 – Graphisoft will introduce the next phase of its Design Intelligence Strategy at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, where it will present AI-assisted design tools, open collaboration workflows, and the new Archicad-Autodesk Forma Connection.
As announced on May 13, the Nemetschek Group is bringing key components into a single cloud-native workflow covering feasibility studies, BIM, and lifecycle collaboration. Graphisoft is adding data-driven design tools for architects and engineers.
Open AEC Collaboration
Research shows that more than 92% of construction projects experience delays and budget changes, causing US$2.1 trillion (€1.8 trillion) in annual losses globally.
Graphisoft has introduced a Nemetschek Group-level initiative to support project coordination across design workflows. The system is intended to keep models, documents, issues, and decisions synchronized across teams using Graphisoft products and the Nemetschek portfolio. It will support industry formats including IFC, BCF, PDF, DWG, and RVT.
“The entire AEC industry has been missing an open collaboration layer, and this is a truly trustworthy, accessible alternative,” said Sylwester Pawluk, VP, product management – collaboration, Graphisoft and Nemetschek Group. “Our solution will offer a browser-based, multidisciplinary collaboration environment that brings architects, engineers, builders, owners, and operators into a common source of truth.” Early access is planned for 2026.
AI-Assisted Design
Graphisoft is also developing a web-based design intelligence system that uses AI and simulations during the design process. Users will be able to explore hundreds of massing, layout, and performance scenarios and compare them with project goals and constraints in seconds. The browser-based workspace will support stakeholder review without requiring BIM expertise. Developed by Graphisoft and scaled across Nemetschek Group, the AI-assisted design system is planned for access in October.
Archicad-Autodesk Forma Connection
Graphisoft is adding the Archicad-Autodesk Forma Connection through an Archicad update as part of Nemetschek Group’s collaboration strategy. The connection is designed for projects that require Autodesk Forma workflows, where manual workarounds can slow design teams and add project risk.
The Archicad add-on will allow users to exchange design models, documents, and project information from Archicad to Autodesk Forma Data Management in native formats. The connection lets teams remain in Archicad while participating in Forma-based coordination.
“The Archicad-Autodesk Forma Connection reflects the Nemetschek Group’s and Graphisoft’s broader commitment to open collaboration and customer choice,” said Márton Kiss, chief product officer, Graphisoft. “The integration allows firms to work more seamlessly across platforms while remaining in their preferred design environment,” he added.
Key benefits include:
- Fewer manual exchange steps across platforms
- Multidisciplinary coordination across Forma-based projects
- Native, secure exchange of project information
AI Roadmap
Graphisoft’s AI portfolio includes AI Assistant and AI Visualizer as part of its Design Intelligence Strategy. The tools support design analysis, visual review, and project evaluation during early-stage workflows.
In 2026, Nemetschek Group and Graphisoft plan to expand the portfolio and release a product update in October. The update will cover Archicad, BIMx, BIMcloud, MEP Designer, and DDScad, linking feasibility studies, BIM workflows, through open, data-based processes.
Source: The Nemetschek Group
About the Nemetschek Group
Nemetschek Group, founded in 1963 and based in Munich, Germany, is a global provider of software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AEC/O) industries, as well as the media and entertainment sector. The company operates through four business segments: Planning & Design, Build & Construct, Manage & Operate, and Media & Entertainment. Its portfolio includes brands such as Allplan, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and Maxon, offering solutions for building information modeling (BIM), structural design, project collaboration, and 3D visualization. The company employs around 4,000 people and supports over 7 million users globally. Nemetschek Group continues to expand its presence in international markets, including in Saudi Arabia.
About Graphisoft
Graphisoft, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, develops building information modeling, or BIM, software for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Its flagship product, Archicad, supports 2D and 3D design, visualization, and documentation workflows for architectural and engineering teams. The company’s portfolio also includes BIMcloud for team collaboration, BIMx for project presentation and stakeholder access, and DDScad for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design. MEP Designer extends Archicad with tools for modeling and coordinating building systems. Graphisoft’s tools support open BIM workflows and data exchange across project stages. The company is part of the Nemetschek Group and employs about 900 people across Europe, North America, and Asia.