Design with clarity, schedule with precision.
Methvin unifies BIM coordination, Gantt scheduling, project management, and correspondence in a single pre-construction platform — so design teams and project managers work from one source of truth from day one.
Why pre-construction teams choose Methvin
From the first sketch to permit lodgement, every workflow lives in one connected environment.
Model-linked scheduling
BIM elements attach directly to Gantt tasks. Update a design phase in the model and the programme reflects it — no manual sync, no version drift between teams.
Centralised RFI & correspondence
Formal design queries, architect instructions, and consultant letters are threaded, timestamped, and linked to the relevant BIM element or programme task — creating a full audit trail from day one.
Multi-discipline clash detection
Identify structural, MEP, and architectural conflicts before they hit site. Clash reports link directly to the responsible discipline's task in the Gantt, so resolution is assigned immediately.
Stakeholder visibility without the meetings
Project owners gain live access to design progress, open issues, and programme health — with role-based permissions that keep sensitive scope and cost data protected.
Everything your design phase needs
Four integrated tools that replace disconnected point solutions across your pre-construction workflow.
BIM Coordination
Upload IFC models from any compliant authoring tool. Run clash detection across architectural, structural, and MEP federated models, and assign resolutions to responsible parties with due dates.
Explore BIM →Gantt Scheduler
Build and manage design programmes with a drag-and-drop Gantt. Set baselines, track actuals, highlight critical path tasks, and share live progress with the project owner.
Explore Gantt →Project Management
Manage design actions, risks, decisions, and meeting minutes in a structured environment. Link every item to a BIM element, a Gantt task, or a correspondence thread for full traceability.
Explore PM →Correspondence
Issue and respond to RFIs, Architect's Instructions, transmittals, and early-warning notices through a structured register. Every item is numbered, versioned, and audit-ready at contract close.
Explore Correspondence →Built for the full design lifecycle
Methvin supports every phase from feasibility through to design sign-off, giving multi-discipline teams a collaborative environment that scales with project complexity.
- Federated BIM models from Revit, ArchiCAD, and IFC-compliant tools
- Gantt baselines with variance tracking against original programme
- Structured RFI register with configurable response deadlines and escalation alerts
- Owner-facing dashboards with live BIM and programme status
- Document transmittals with version control and read-receipt tracking
- Information management workflows structured to align with ISO 19650 principles
Trusted by design & project teams worldwide
Feedback from pre-construction professionals who rely on Methvin every day.
“Having BIM clash reports linked directly to programme tasks changed how our coordination meetings run. We go into every meeting with a prioritised action list instead of a free-for-all — the accountability is built into the workflow.”
“The Gantt scheduler finally connects design milestones to the correspondence register. When an RFI drags on, the programme impact is visible immediately — we are not chasing people for updates, the platform makes the risk obvious.”
“We used to manage design submissions and transmittals in email threads. Methvin's correspondence module gave us a numbered register from day one — and our client can see live progress without us having to prepare a report.”
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about Methvin's Planning & Design tools.
Which BIM authoring tools does Methvin support?
Methvin accepts IFC 2×3 and IFC 4 files exported from any compliant authoring tool, including Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Bentley AECOsim, and Trimble Tekla. Contact the Methvin team for the latest information on direct authoring tool integrations.
Can I import an existing programme from MS Project or Primavera?
Yes. Methvin's Gantt Scheduler supports import and export of MPP (Microsoft Project) and XER (Primavera P6) files. You can bring in an existing programme, establish a baseline, and manage future updates within Methvin while exporting for external stakeholders as needed.
How does the RFI module handle multi-party workflows?
Each RFI is issued to a named recipient with a configurable response deadline. The platform tracks response status in a numbered register and can escalate overdue items — all with a full timestamp trail for contract claims support.
Is Methvin aligned with ISO 19650 information management requirements?
Methvin's document and model management workflows are structured to align with ISO 19650 naming conventions, status codes, and revision management. The platform supports the Common Data Environment (CDE) concept with configurable approval workflows at each design stage gate.
How are user permissions managed across disciplines?
Each project has configurable role-based access. You can grant architects view-only access to the programme, give consultants the ability to respond to RFIs but not edit BIM models, and provide owners with a read-only dashboard — all from the project settings panel.
Can Methvin be used during construction once the design phase is complete?
Yes. The pre-construction data — BIM models, programme, correspondence register, and project actions — carries forward into Methvin's construction-phase modules, including site instructions, variations, progress claims, and defect management.
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BIM, scheduling, project management, and correspondence — unified from day one.
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