Frequently Asked Questions

Qonic is a cloud-native BIM modelling and coordination platform that runs directly in your web browser. It enables users to create, edit, and manage BIM models using an IFC-based structure without complex installations or expensive hardware. Built for collaboration, Qonic supports the full building lifecycle: from design to construction to asset management.

Qonic is for anyone involved in building projects: designers, contractors, clients, and owners. Whether you're creating geometry, validating data, generating quantities, or managing assets, Qonic supports your workflows.

Yes. Qonic is fully IFC-native, allowing direct editing, validation, and enrichment of IFC data across all project models and disciplines.

Revit and Archicad are authoring tools, whereas Qonic is a lightweight, cloud-based collaboration and data-management platform. It complements these tools by removing file-based limitations, streamlining multi-disciplinary coordination, and eliminating performance bottlenecks.

Yes, Qonic integrates seamlessly with Revit, Rhino, and others via IFC and its open API.

Yes. Qonic includes clash detection to automatically flag spatial conflicts and resolve them before construction. Track issues, assign them to team members, and get real-time updates, all within the platform.

Yes. Qonic lets you generate precise material quantities, cost summaries, and sustainability metrics such as embodied carbon, directly from model data.

Yes. You can invite unlimited collaborators, including external consultants, and assign role-based permissions for secure and flexible teamwork.

Yes. Qonic supports real-time collaboration, tracking each user's changes separately and automatically syncing them without conflicts. The Issues Panel centralizes feedback, resolving issues directly within the model and keeping everyone aligned.

Qonic offers support via email (support@qonic.com), our Help Center, and in-app chat. Our team is available to assist with onboarding, answer feature questions, and troubleshoot issues.

Yes. Qonic scales from a single small design to large portfolios, and you pick the portfolio size you need — see our pricing page for the available sizes, or contact us for a custom plan if your portfolio is larger. Features like unlimited models, Clash Detection, and cloud access make it adaptable for any project size.

Yes, Qonic uses industry-standard encryption, secure cloud hosting, and strict access control. Your models and data are protected whether working internally or with external partners.

Qonic is priced around what you actually use rather than fixed tiers: you choose the portfolio size your projects need and pay for only the modules you want, such as Coordination, Drawings or Planning. Build your plan and see the price on our pricing page, or contact us for a custom plan if your portfolio is larger than the options shown.

Qonic is entirely cloud-based, so it requires only a standard computer with an internet connection and web browser, no need for downloads, installations, or specialized IT support. This makes BIM accessible on any device.

Yes, Qonic is designed to be intuitive and beginner-friendly. Its user-friendly interface allows you to create detailed BIM models without a steep learning curve. Access Qonic from anywhere via the cloud and start working right away. Watch our webinar to see how easy it is to get started: Webinar: Discover Qonic BIM Without Boundaries.

Absolutely! You can move to a larger or smaller portfolio size, and switch modules on or off, as your projects evolve. Adjust your plan at any time to suit your portfolio size and feature needs, with no hidden fees. See what each option costs.