MUNICH, Germany and WASHINGTON D.C., DC, Oct 6, 2025 – The Nemetschek Group has partnered with the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE) at Stanford University to advance research in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AEC/O) sector. The collaboration was announced at Bluebeam’s Unbound conference during a keynote by Professor Georg Nemetschek. It highlights how academic research can be applied to develop into solutions to face industry challenges.
CIFE’s partnership with the Nemetschek Group connects research with practice in AEC/O sector. The partnership brings CIFE’s work in digital construction together with Nemetschek’s software tools, ALLPLAN, Bluebeam, dTwin, Graphisoft, and Vectorworks. The goal is to help students, faculty, and researchers use modern methods like building information modelling (BIM) and computational design. The effort explores generative AI for design, analysis, and project workflows.
Aligned with CIFE’s membership, the collaboration provides benefits that impact:
- Engagement with research: Nemetschek gains priority access to CIFE’s research projects, pilot studies, and faculty, connecting practice to academic innovation.
- Knowledge-sharing: Participation in forums, roundtables, and workshops allows Nemetschek to influence research agendas.
- Education and talent development: Joint initiatives shape curricula, labs, and mentorship programs.
- Technology showcase and validation: Nemetschek solutions are applied in CIFE research contexts, validating impact while generating case studies and demonstrable outcomes.
Professor Georg Nemetschek, founder of the Nemetschek Group, commented: “I am honored to announce Nemetschek’s partnership with Stanford University’s Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE). This collaboration is not only an academic milestone, but also a promise to advance AI research in the Built World, shaping the digital future of construction with the best minds, tools, and collaborative spirit.”
Through this partnership, Nemetschek and Stanford University are advancing towards a university-industry collaboration – delivering impact across research, technology adoption, and talent development, and driving the AEC/O sector toward a digitally empowered future.
The Nemetschek Academic Program connects students and educators worldwide with digital tools for the AEC/O industries. The Nemetschek – CIFE partnership supports this goal by linking academic research with technology development. The collaboration strengthens the Nemetschek Global Academic Program (NGAP) by integrating research into student learning and applying AI to use cases in the built environment. By aligning institutional missions, both organizations aim to expand technical education, develop new talent, and drive digital innovation across the AEC/O sector.
Source: Nemetschek Group
About 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. As of 2024, Nemetschek reported an annual revenue of €996M, with approximately 86.5% coming from recurring revenue sources like subscriptions and SaaS. 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 Stanford CIFE
The Stanford Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE) is a research and education center within Stanford University’s School of Engineering in Stanford, CA. Founded in 1988, CIFE focuses on improving how buildings and infrastructure are planned, designed, constructed, and operated through data and digital innovation. Led by Martin Fischer, the Kumagai Professor and director of CIFE, the center is recognized for advancing facility engineering, computational modeling, and technology-driven project delivery. Its work supports collaboration between academia and industry and promotes technology-based practices across the AEC and facility management sectors.