Revit families and product content for manufacturers
DG BIM specializes in Revit and BIM product content for manufacturers. We also optimize heavy 3D product models and prepare the technical documentation that helps designers specify your products.
Whether you need a new Revit library, lighter SketchUp files, or clearer product information, we start with your existing catalog and agree on a practical scope. Each service can stand alone or support a wider product library.
One product information workflow, three related outputs.
Revit / BIM content for manufacturers
Manufacturer-specific Revit families, product data, type structures, and BIM libraries built for specification and real project use.
View BIM services →02Lightweight 3D product assets
Heavy SketchUp, Rhino, STEP, SolidWorks, and CAD-derived product models selectively optimized for practical use in design projects.
View 3D optimization →03Technical product documentation
Structured product information and technical material that supports consistent specification, coordination, and manufacturer content delivery.
View documentation services →Content designers use, with information that holds up.
We create and improve manufacturer Revit families for lighting, furniture, building envelope systems, and technical products. Product dimensions, mounting options, finishes, and type selection are translated into controls that architects and engineers can use in their projects.
We build Revit families with predictable behaviour, clear type structures, and parameter sets designed for schedules and real project use. The result is BIM content that is brand-aligned, maintainable, and performant when used across hundreds of instances. Deliverables can include RFA files, Type Catalogs, lookup tables, and agreed product data, with the Revit version and library structure defined before production.
For a detailed example, see our Revit content for lighting manufacturers, including product configurations, photometry, and specification data.
Starting from production CAD? Our STEP, SolidWorks and CAD to Revit family service evaluates the source geometry and develops the family around practical BIM use, product data and maintainability.
Already have Revit families?
Review existing files before commissioning updates. An audit records issues in the agreed sample, checks parameter and type structure, and recommends repairs or rebuilding.
Revit family & BIM library auditRevit family creation
Modeling that balances usability, accuracy, and performance, with a consistent structure across the library.
- Predictable behavior with only the parameters designers actually use
- Stable geometry and controlled detail across views
- Consistent naming and type organization
Specification-ready information
Product information structured to remain accurate and dependable in schedules, tags, and documentation.
- Parameter structure designed for real project use
- Data consistency across types and families
- Supports clear product configuration and internal specification validation
Performance-aware modeling
Choices that keep project files responsive: not just one family, but hundreds of instances in real models.
- Deliberate geometry and nesting strategy
- Lightweight content that holds up at scale
- Practical controls that avoid unnecessary complexity
Updates and continuity
Support as your catalog evolves, with standards and consistency maintained over time.
- Library extensions and new product additions
- Updates aligned with your documentation changes
- Consistency reviews across existing content
Lighter product models, with the character intact.
Manufacturing CAD often includes dense surfaces, internal parts, and details that designers never see. We simplify, rebuild, or selectively reuse that geometry to create practical SketchUp product assets, preserving the dimensions, finishes, and recognizable form that matter in a design project.
We work from SketchUp, Rhino, STEP, SolidWorks, and other CAD-derived models. A representative product establishes the visual standard, target file size, and required SketchUp version before a wider batch.
Individual models or product libraries
An existing asset can be optimized, or a set of products prepared to the same standard.
- Geometry reduced where it adds little visible value
- Materials and component organization reviewed
- Delivered as SketchUp assets for the agreed version
Measured results
The review considers file size alongside the product's appearance and usability.
- Before-and-after file-size comparison
- Dimensions and visible form checked
- A sample approved before batch production
See the furniture product library case study: eight models reduced from about 124 MB to 10.7 MB combined.
Product information that is easier to specify and maintain.
We organize manufacturer-supplied dimensions, options, finishes, and product codes into consistent technical material. The scope can cover product data tables, technical sheets, or documentation accompanying a Revit or 3D product library.
We review the source information with your team, flag gaps, and agree on a sample format before extending it across the range. Technical values and product claims remain grounded in your approved information.
Consistent product information
A common structure makes related products easier to compare and updates easier to manage.
- Dimensions, options, and finishes organized
- Product codes and naming aligned
- Missing or conflicting source data flagged for review
Documentation alongside digital assets
The information designers read should agree with the files they place in a project.
- Product data coordinated with agreed family parameters
- Type and configuration information presented clearly
- Delivery format and update scope agreed with your team
A clear workflow, with expert oversight.
We begin with a small, representative sample and define the standard. Once the approach is approved, the library scales consistently.
Discovery and inputs
We review your catalog, reference files, and documentation, then confirm what matters for real project use, specification, and validation.
Prototype and standard
A small sample set defines geometry rules, parameters, types, naming, and representation. This becomes the template for the full library.
Production and QA
Families are produced in batches, tested in project-like conditions, and reviewed for consistency, stability, and information reliability.
Delivery and continuity
Deliverables are packaged cleanly for release. If your catalog evolves, we maintain the same standards in updates and future additions.
What we usually start from.
To begin a project, we work directly from your existing product material (catalogs, cut sheets, spec sheets, or technical brochures). The level of detail can vary, and we adapt the approach accordingly.
Product catalog
Digital or printed catalogs used as the primary reference for geometry, dimensions, options, finishes, and technical information.
Product codes and SKU structure
Product codes, naming rules, or SKU logic, when not already fully defined in the catalog, to ensure consistent and reliable type generation.
3D CAD reference files
Any available 3D reference geometry to support accurate modeling. Common formats include DWG, DXF, STEP, SAT, SolidWorks, Fusion, SketchUp, or similar. Files are used as a reference and optimized for Revit use.
Not all inputs are required from day one. When information is missing or incomplete, we define a clear and practical approach together before production begins.
Your project is reviewed directly by Diego Gomes, the architect behind DG BIM. To discuss a scope, use the contact form on the homepage, or browse the principles that guide how we build BIM content for Revit.