# Welcomw to FetchBIM

  > FetchBIM (fetchbim.com) is a BIM content platform that provides evergreen, data-rich Revit families based on real-world products - maintained by AEC professionals and kept up to date through a centralized product database and a free Revit plug-in.
  
  FetchBIM solves a persistent pain point in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry: Revit families (3D models used in Autodesk Revit) go stale because manufacturers update products but BIM content is never refreshed. Fetch addresses this by storing all models and their associated data in a live database. When a product changes, the database updates immediately, and users can sync their Revit projects to pull in the latest information with one click.
  
  The platform is used by leading AEC firms including Gensler, HKS, Stantec, Corgan, and Perkins & Will.
  
  ## Core Products
  
  ### BIM Content Library
  A curated library of 1,200+ high-quality Revit families based on real-world manufacturer products. Content is organized by:
  - Revit category
  - Product type (e.g., lockers, shelving, casework, storage, retrieval systems)
  - Market / vertical (e.g., Healthcare, Industrial, Public Safety, Museum, Education)
  
  All families include embedded data points such as product codes, budget pricing, approximate weight, sustainability info, warranty information, CSI spec guide links, and life cycle data. As of 2023, the platform hosts 34,000+ associated files and 41,000+ associated data points.
  
  ### Revit Plug-in (Fetch App)
  A free desktop application that integrates directly into Autodesk Revit (compatible with versions 2021-2025). Key features:
  - Browse and search the full content library without leaving Revit
  - Insert families into a project with one click
  - Sync button retrieves the latest product data from the Fetch database into open projects
  - Project Tab tracks which Fetch families are in the current model and flags available updates
  - Filter content by category, type, manufacturer, market, and size
  - Favorites management with pinning and drag-to-reorder
  
  ### Dynamic Model Groups (Premade Kits)
  Pre-assembled collections of multiple families representing common room configurations (e.g., exam room casework, storage room setups). Groups come with cost data embedded, enabling fast preliminary budgeting. Users can drop a full kit into a project rather than placing families one by one.
  
  ### 5D BIM & Cost Data
  All Fetch families support 5D BIM - geometry (3D) + scheduling data (4D) + cost data (5D). Budget pricing is embedded in models and synced from the live database so that cost figures reflect current market pricing. Pre-built Revit schedules (including a master schedule) allow teams to pull cost estimates by room or project phase.
  
  ## Key Differentiators
  
  - **Evergreen content**: Models are maintained by Fetch staff, not users. When a product is updated, the database updates automatically.
  - **Real-world product accuracy**: Every family is based on an actual manufactured product, making them suitable for submittals, spec writing, and contractor coordination.
  - **Data-rich**: Families are preconfigured for Revit schedules. Parameters include product codes, pricing, weight, electrical requirements, plumbing locations, sustainability data, and life cycle information.
  - **Free to use**: The Fetch app and base content library are free. Users create an account to download the plug-in.
  - **AEC-professional-built**: Content is created and maintained by architects, engineers, and BIM managers - not automated or crowd-sourced.
  
  ## User Personas
  
  | Role | Primary Use Cases |
  |------|-------------------|
  | Architect | Parametric modeling, preliminary budgeting, premade room kits, material choices, sustainability data |
  | Interior Designer | Room planning, real-product visualization, spec-ready families |
  | Engineer | Weight analysis, electrical needs, plumbing locations |
  | Contractor / VDC Manager | Cost estimation, scheduling (4D), clash detection, visual communication |
  | BIM Manager | Content library management, ensuring up-to-date families across projects |
  | Owner / Facility Manager | Warranty information, life cycle strategies, facility management data |
  
  ## Content Markets / Verticals
  
  - Healthcare (medical equipment, exam rooms, lab)
  - Industrial (heavy storage, warehouse)
  - Museum / Gallery (artifact storage, specimen preservation)
  - Public Safety (evidence storage, turnout gear)
  - Office / Corporate (casework, lockers, workstations)
  - Education
  
  ## Website Structure
  
  - **Homepage**: https://fetchbim.com
  - **BIM Library - All Families**: https://fetchbim.com/search?mg=0
  - **BIM Library - All Model Groups**: https://fetchbim.com/search?f=0
  - **Markets**: https://fetchbim.com/bim-library/markets
  - **Product Types**: https://fetchbim.com/bim-library/product-types
  - **All Rooms**: https://fetchbim.com/all-rooms
  - **About Us**: https://fetchbim.com/about
  - **Documentation**: https://fetchbim.com/documentation
  - **FAQ**: https://fetchbim.com/faq
  - **Contact**: https://fetchbim.com/contact
  - **Demo Request**: https://fetchbim.com/demo
  - **Login / Download**: https://fetchbim.com/login
  - **Blog**: https://blog.fetchbim.com
  - **Privacy Policy**: https://fetchbim.com/privacy-policy
  
  ## Documentation Highlights
  
  - Getting started with the Fetch app: https://fetchbim.com/documentation
  - Sync parameters guide: https://fetchbim.com/documentation/content-management/sync-parameters
  - Fetch app tabs overview: https://fetchbim.com/documentation/nav-fetch/fetch-tabs
  
  ## Educational Resources
  
  Fetch invests in AEC education and offers:
  - YouTube tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZNSWd-v9HFIy1LdgpQG5g
  - Blog with tutorials, product updates, and BIM best practices: https://blog.fetchbim.com
  - CEU (Continuing Education Unit) courses: https://fetchbim.com/courses
  - AIA/HSW accredited presentations
  
  ## Company Information
  
  - **Founded**: Lewisville, Texas, USA
  - **Address**: 2535-B E. State Highway 121, Ste. 110, Lewisville, Texas 75056
  - **Phone**: (800) 803-1083
  - **Employee count**: 51-200 (as of 2024)
  - **Notable clients**: Gensler, HKS, Stantec, Corgan, Perkins & Will, WER Architects, Turn Key Construction
  - **Competitors**: BIMobject, BIMsmith, Acelab, NBS
  - **Social**:
    - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/fetchbim
    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fetch-bim
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fetchbim
    - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZNSWd-v9HFIy1LdgpQG5g
  
  ## Common Questions & Answers
  
  **Is Fetch free?**
  Yes. The Fetch app and the base BIM content library are free to use. Users must create an account to download the plug-in.
  
  **Which versions of Revit does Fetch support?**
  Fetch is compatible with Autodesk Revit versions 2021 through 2025.
  
  **How does content stay up to date?**
  All Fetch families are connected to a centralized product database. When a manufacturer changes a product, Fetch staff update the database. Users open their Revit project, press the Sync button in the Fetch app, and the latest data is injected into their model automatically.
  
  **Can Fetch be used without the Revit plug-in?**
  Yes. Users can browse and download families directly from fetchbim.com. Downloaded content reflects the latest database state at the time of download. The plug-in adds the ability to sync updates into existing projects.
  
  **Does Fetch support cost estimation?**
  Yes. All families include budget pricing data that syncs from the live database, supporting 5D BIM workflows and enabling cost estimation at any design phase.