Bimstore Node
Node is a cloud-based private information portal where you can host documents, BIM components, videos and models in a controlled environment for distribution across project teams.
Your Central Hub for Secure Collaboration and BIM Management
Node is a powerful cloud-based private information portal designed to facilitate collaboration and drive project efficiency. With Node, you can securely host and share essential documents, BIM components, videos, and models in a controlled environment and to your project team's needs.
Take control of your platform with robust user permissions, giving you the flexibility to manage who accesses specific areas of the site. Advanced analytics provide detailed insights, enabling you to monitor downloads and user engagement while ensuring information is distributed effectively.
Beyond hosting, Node keeps your team connected and informed with news articles, blogs, and video updates. Its user-friendly design and flexible content management system (CMS) make it simple to customise the portal to reflect your brand’s identity, ensuring a quality user experience.
Functionality Breakdown
- View and download BIM components with access to analytics for tracking usage and frequency.
- Customise the platform’s design, including fonts, colors, logos, layouts, and more, to match your brand.
- Upload news articles to keep teams informed and up-to-date.
- Simple maintenance and editing with a CMS that makes sense.
- Integrate with our wider ecosystem, including the Bimstore and Twinview platforms, offering API functionality for advanced connectivity.
Case Studies
Many companies and construction groups use Node for information management.
Node is also being utilised by architects, engineers and designers. Find out more...
Galliford Try
Galliford Try have built an information portal for all divisions of the business over the past 3 years. They have a dedicated internal resource who maintain the library and train the project teams. The platform was deployed in its base form and then the Galliford Try and Bimstore team worked together to configure the platform specifically for their needs. Over the past 3 years, the Bimstore team have continued to support the Galliford Try team as they continue to develop the platform and collect more content.
Vistry Group
Vistry Group, previously known as Bovis Homes, have developed over 100 standard house types which include manufacturer-specific content and 30 sheets per house type. All this information needs to be centrally managed so it can be kept up to date across all regions. The platform is managed by SPACE Architects on behalf of the Vistry team who have a strategy of outsourcing technical support. The Node library has ensured the new BIM houses are maintained and distributed consistently, reducing errors on site and improving quality.
Barratt Homes
Bimstore have been working with Barratt for 7 years. A large percentage of the Barratt house types are hosted on Node to allow distribution to regions. As well as the house types, all manufacturer components are hosted on the platform. Within the Barratt supplier agreement, all manufacturer’s products must be hosted on Bimstore.
Lidl
Lidl have hosted their standard stores on Node for a number of years. They have a model store and specification which is distributed to the design team across the UK. The models are maintained on the site with a new upload every month. Each new release can then be downloaded by the regions and their design teams ensuring consistency of delivery.
Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins are utilising Node to power their own BIM library (www.bim-warehouse.co.uk). The platform has been configured specifically to be used as a public library. The site has all the functionality of Node with an accessible search.
SPACE Architects
SPACE Architects have developed their Node to establish a central library of knowledge. As well as hosting all of their BIM components, it functions as a central location for all of the latest BIM resources and forums for sharing information amongst the whole team The SPACE Node continues to grow as SPACE Architects develop new content and technologies, in collaboration with Bimstore.