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CHIEF ARCHITECT
TOP 10 – BIM PLATFORMS

CHIEF ARCHITECT

PROVIDER: CHIEF ARCHITECT CEO: GREG WELLS
YEAR PLATFORM LAUNCHED: 1992 MAIN PURPOSE: AUTOMATED
HOME DESIGN
Chief Architect is a residentialfocused BIM platform purpose-built for home building and remodeling. Drawing a wall automatically generates framing, drywall layers and materials lists; roofs, stairs and foundations follow real construction logic rather than generic geometry.
It moves from floor plan to 3D model, renderings and construction documents in one workflow, with fast walkthroughs for on-site client conversations. It is not suited for large commercial or multidisciplinary coordination but for single-family and light residential work, it is hard to match on speed and automation.

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Greg Wells CEO
Chief Architect
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