Allplan Architecture is object-oriented 3D design software. Allplan Architecture supports architects and designers from presentation of the initial draft to the production of working drawings and detailed design layouts, as well as construction cost planning.
It is a free tool used for viewing, analyzing, merging, and discussing BIM models worldwide. In addition to IFC, the DDS-CAD Viewer supports data formats common to the AEC industry such as DWG, gbXML and 3ds.
Scia Engineer is used to design using many different materials including steel, concrete, aluminum and wood. It allows for finite element calculations, code-compliant design, modelling tools, and easy reporting and preparation of drawings among other features.