Revizto

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Revizto
Company typePrivate
Industry
Founded2008;16 years ago (2008)
FounderArman Gukasyan
Headquarters
Lausanne
,
Switzerland
Areas served
Worldwide
Key people
Arman Gukasyan (CEO)
Number of employees
More than 140 (2023)
Parent Revizto SA
Website revizto.com

Revizto (from the Latin revisto meaning visual check) is a software company based in Lausanne. It is named after its signature product, a cloud-based collaboration software platform designed for BIM collaboration, supporting both 3D and 2D workflows. The Revizto platform enables users to communicate and to collaborate with all project stakeholders within a single software environment.

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Revizto was founded in 2008 by Arman Gukasyan as Vizerra. [1] [2] Its software technologies have been used by multiple organizations, including the City Government of Barcelona and the XXII Olympic Winter Games Organizing Committee. [1]

Locations

Revizto SA, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the parent company. [3] Its operational subsidiary companies include Revizto Pty Ltd in Australia, Revizto, LLC in Armenia, 3DreamTeam Inc in Americas, and Revizto R&D GmbH in Germany. [3]

In 2015, Revizto moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley, California to Lausanne, Switzerland. [2] [4]

Software

Overview

Revizto was introduced in 2011. [5] Originally, it was a viewing and filtering tool, but later developed into a component of technology stack. [5] Its cloud hub aggregates 2D and 3D project data, providing issue tracking, VR, clash detection, and comprehensive mobile device support. [5] [6]

Revizto converts Autodesk Revit BIMs and Trimble SketchUp models into interactive 3D environments with tools for collaboration and issue tracking platform. [5]

Revizto is a cross-platform software that runs on 64-bit Windows, macOS, iOS and Android platforms. [7] [8]

Features

In 2012, to enhance its utility, Revizto added an issue-tracking component inspired by Atlassian's Jira, and debuted at Autodesk University. [5] Subsequently, it expanded its issue tracker and integrated 2D and 3D capabilities, recognizing the ongoing relevance of 2D for contractual documents. [5]

In 2015, an automatic overlay feature for 3D models was added, which increased its usage and led to adoption by larger organizations. [5]

Between 2017 and 2018, Revizto integrated point cloud support and pioneered its accessibility on mobile devices. [5] It also introduced a caching feature, reducing dependency on bandwidth and increasing project accessibility on various devices. [5]

App

In 2023, Revizto unveiled a mobile app at its inaugural global user conference. [9] The app is compatible with iOS and Android platforms and provides subscribers access to project data, including sheets and 3D models, and facilitated issue tracking, thereby enabling real-time collaboration and review. [9]

Plugins

Revizto has introduced plugins to extract and optimize data from Revit within Revizto, enabling basic user interaction with design models. [5] The software supports plugins for Revit, ArchiCAD, Tekla Structures, Navisworks, SketchUp, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Vectorworks and MicroStation on its platform. [10]

Supported formats

The supported formats include IFC, OBJ, FBX, PDF, point cloud (RCP and RCS) and BCF files. [10]

Version history

In 2013, Revizto 1.2 was released. [11] This version included new features such as X-ray and transparent views, visibility filtering by object type, real-time chat, and an updated user interface. [11] Improvements to navigation were also made, and onscreen cues with a help screen were added to enhance usability. [11] The software's startup time with large models was reduced, compatibility with PCs was maintained, and the handling of files was extended to include both cloud and standalone options. [11] Free applications for iPad and Android devices were also introduced by the developer. [11]

In 2014, Revizto 3.0 was released, introducing features such as an integrated Issue Tracker with automatic reporting and Revit compatibility; scene merging in the Editor; AutoCAD integration; 2D Map and Ruler functions in the Viewer and Editor; a WebGL Viewer for web use; and the option to add a Watermark in the Viewer. [12]

In 2016, a significant change marked the release of Revizto 4.0 as the Viewer became the main tool for project management, cloud synchronization, and team collaboration. [13] [14] This version saw the Revizto Editor integrated into the Viewer for optional modifications. [13] Non-3D projects now had the capacity to utilize issue tracking, import 2D PDFs, and annotate within these documents. [13] Revizto 4.0 also brought with it scheduled export functions and improvements to the process of merging projects from different computers. [13]

The 2020 release of Revizto 5.0 saw a shift in focus towards data-centric operations. [10] This version enabled users to track issues without relying on specific models. [10] It incorporated features that facilitated integration with various data sources and laid the groundwork for potential in-built clash detection. [10]

Security

Revizto's development process is guided by specific security criteria, including the integration of necessary controls and regular risk assessments, aligned with recognized best practices in systems and project management. [3]

Testing of Revizto components involves static code analysis during development and testing phases. Development, test, and stage environments are isolated from production environments and from each other. [3]

User authentication in Revizto is provided via Single Sign-On (SSO), with support for LDAP and OAuth (Google Workspace) and ongoing work on SAML implementation. [3]

RevUP

RevUP is a three-day conference organized by Revizto. [15] It brings together users, partners, and leaders in the AECO industry from around the world. [15] The event features discussions on technological innovations, collaboration, and industry practices. [15] Activities include panel discussions, keynote speeches, and educational sessions focused on workflows and use cases in the AECO field. [15]

Revizto Field Days

Revizto Field Days are events at which members of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) community gather. [16] The focus is on the exchange of strategies related to integrated collaboration platforms and industry best practices in areas such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordination and RealityCapture. [16]

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