Data as of Oct 7, 2026A topic in BIM Design & Collaboration Software.
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Mentioned in · Jul 6 – Oct 7, 2026
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Yes. If your main requirement is true, concurrent BIM collaboration between architects and structural engineers, I’d shortlist these three:
| Software | Real-time collaboration | Architect + structural workflow | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Revit + Forma Design Collaboration | Excellent | Excellent | Best overall / industry-standard multidisciplinary BIM |
| + BIMcloud SaaS |
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What BIM platforms support live, simultaneous collaboration for both architects and structural engineers?
Which BIM platforms enable real-time project collaboration specifically for structural engineers and architects?
| Excellent |
| Very good |
| Teams wanting a streamlined architectural BIM environment |
| Tekla Structures + Trimble Connect | Excellent | Excellent for structural-heavy projects | Structural engineering, steel, concrete, fabrication |
Revit's Cloud Worksharing allows architects and engineers to co-author cloud-hosted models concurrently. Autodesk specifically describes it as a workflow for architects, engineers, and contractors working together on Revit models.
For your use case, this is particularly strong because the architect and structural engineer can work in the same BIM ecosystem while coordinating architectural and structural elements. The cloud workflow also supports permissions and collaboration between different companies.
Best choice if: you want the most established multidisciplinary BIM workflow and expect to exchange models with many other AEC firms.
Important: concurrent cloud worksharing requires the appropriate Autodesk cloud collaboration subscription; a basic Revit subscription alone isn't enough.
Graphisoft's BIMcloud SaaS provides real-time teamwork, with Graphisoft explicitly positioning it for collaboration between architects, engineers, and designers.
It's especially attractive if your architectural team prefers Archicad but still needs structural/engineering coordination through open BIM/IFC workflows.
Best choice if: architecture is the primary discipline and you want an intuitive BIM authoring environment with strong cloud teamwork.
Tekla is particularly strong on the structural engineering/detailing side. Trimble says Tekla Structures supports teams working on the same model without interference, while Trimble Connect provides cloud-based coordination.
There's also a particularly interesting 2026 feature: Trimble Connect Live Collaboration allows participants in Revit, Tekla Structures, and Trimble Connect to join the same real-time 3D collaboration session.
Best choice if: structural engineering/detailing is a major priority, particularly for steel, concrete, or constructible models.
For an architect + structural engineer working together on building projects, I'd rank them:
1. Revit + Forma Design Collaboration — best all-around multidisciplinary choice
2. Archicad + BIMcloud SaaS — excellent architecture-first alternative
3. Tekla Structures + Trimble Connect — best when structural modeling/detailing is dominant
One important distinction: "real-time collaboration" can mean either simultaneous editing of the same BIM model or simply real-time model review/coordination. Revit Cloud Worksharing and Archicad Teamwork are closer to the former; Trimble Connect's Live Collaboration is primarily shared real-time model viewing/coordination across applications.
If you tell me your team size, budget, and whether the structural engineers use Revit, Tekla, ETABS, or another tool, I can narrow this down to the best 1–2 options and compare pricing, interoperability, clash detection, and simultaneous editing.
When looking for Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that supports real-time collaboration between architects and structural engineers, a few industry-leading platforms stand out depending on whether you want an all-in-one ecosystem or an open-standards approach.
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