The moment you hit 'Export,' there's always that uneasy pause as you wait to see if your geometry and metadata made the jump. That common anxiety over lost data is a problem we are here to solve.
At Qonic, we don’t think that uncertainty should be part of your day. We build tools that connect, not isolate. We give you the assurance that whoever opens your model, in whichever tool they use, sees the same reliable data you do. That assurance is the starting point for truly connected projects.
IFC: The shared language that finally makes sense
IFC is the foundation, but it isn't always used to its full potential. The challenge isn't the standard itself, but the way we've learned to use it: as a difficult final step, not as the language of collaboration it was meant to be.
When treated as a shared, open structure, IFC becomes the strongest foundation for reliable, long-term project information. That’s exactly how we use IFC at Qonic: not as a static format, but as a dynamic framework for connection. This is your daily win:
1. Built-in Consistency
Every element you create in Qonic follows the IFC logic for classification, spatial hierarchy and material data.
That means your model is consistent and verifiable from the first sketch without manual clean-up or data fixes.
2. Structured Exchange
Because Qonic’s core language is closely aligned with IFC, every export keeps its integrity.
Geometry, properties and relationships transfer cleanly across tools, so what you build is exactly what others receive.
3. Freedom to Collaborate
Working with IFC keeps your data open and transferable.
Qonic builds on that openness, allowing architects, engineers and contractors to work in their preferred tools — without losing trust in the shared model.
4. Future-Proof Data
When tools change or versions update, your project data should stay accessible and consistent. By maintaining an open, IFC-based structure, Qonic ensures your information remains usable and consistent, even as tools evolve over time.
APIs: From slow files to speed
Structure gives stability, but APIs bring the speed. Instead of exporting static files and hoping everything stays aligned, Qonic uses open APIs so your tools communicate directly, without delay or manual translation.
Here’s how that plays out in your workflow:
- Instant Tool Linking
Connect your analysis software, costing tools or facility-management systems directly — no exports needed. Open APIs let other tools plug in and share data at a granular level rather than swapping whole files. - Live Synchronisation
Geometry, quantities and properties update in real time. You see changes immediately and know they’re reflected across every connected tool. - Flexible Ecosystem
Build your ideal tech stack with best-in-class tools instead of relying on one closed platform.
Automate repetitive tasks, extend Qonic’s core functions, and craft workflows that suit your team and process.
For a practical example, see our open-source project on GitHub. It demonstrates how to pull live, consistent reports straight from the source data. View it on GitHub.
The little inconsistencies that always creep in when switching files? They fade away. Manual rework, endless validation checks and delayed hand-overs become a thing of the past.
Our mission is simple, but powerful: Let your data flow as effortlessly as your team needs it to, from concept to completion.
This changes your workday
For everyone, Qonic becomes the bridge:
- For Architects: The model you design early on can evolve into a detailed, construction-ready model without losing its structure. It becomes easier to integrate tools like feasibility or Rhino for specific tasks.
- For Engineers: You receive reliable geometry and metadata that fits your analysis tools immediately.
- For Contractors: You get accurate quantities and specifications at every stage, drawn from the same source. This flexibility simplifies coordination, making you less dependent on proprietary software formats.
Open is how we work
No matter which tools you use, Qonic is here to strengthen your current ecosystem. Every feature we create comes down to one question: Does this make your day-to-day work easier?
We deliver this true openness because we know collaboration relies on perfect communication: open standards (like IFC) ensure your data speaks one shared language, while open APIs enable live, seamless conversation between every system.
In our next story, we’ll showcase the real-world impact of this openness: an exciting collaboration that reveals how to connect city-scale context directly to building-level detail. Stay tuned!
