Horizontal Glue™ brings Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the web as a coordinated system that communicates directly with leading design and project management software. Data formats and exchanges are handled through the Glue Server, eliminating compatibility issues between different software platforms further enabling effective and timely collaboration. The transparency between BIM objects and external project management systems makes it the only base technology where model analysis such as clash detection, estimates, scheduling, and RFIs can all occur within the same live model on the web. Model updates on our Glue Server are available instantly to project participants in offices around the globe.

• Real-time project BIM accessible 24/7
• One central repository that manages models across all trades
• Eliminates FTP wait times for large models
• No interoperability and file format exchange issues
• Exchanges between BIM and Project Management Systems
• Integrated building model version control
• Automated archiving

Glues Features enable direct communication between BIM and Project Management Systems.

Records and Notices
- Track project activities associated with the models displaying the time stamp and user information 
- Subscribe to receive automated e-mail notifications when activities in the model space are performed

Clash Detection
- Coordinate and confirm compatibility of building systems by merging models and reviewing conflicts
- Define layers and specify element types to compare, save and re-run clash as models are updated
- Generate reports identifying displaying clearances and object details of clash

Quantity Take-off/Estimating/Budgeting
- Automate quantity take-offs from desired models or model components
- Assign material and labor costs to BIM objects and generate estimates
- Analyze value engineering concepts, track captured costs and monitor budgets

Requests for Information
- Generate RFIs within any platform: PM Software, Glue or Design Application 
- Send RFI hyperlinks associated to a navigable 3D model view of the concerned area
- Track RFI status by setting color filters and manage by model, source company, or date

Submittals and Procurement
- Submit directly in Glue to Project team and review changes from previous submittals
- Assemble Buy Out Items and Bid Packages directly from BIM object data

Scheduling and 4D Modeling
- Link BIM to schedule line items and play a 4D construction simulation
- Verify there are no trade discrepancies and visualize responsibility and completion
- Coordinate deliveries with site logistics eliminating potential conflicts