DROFUS

DROFUS is a sophisticated, all-in-one platform for building information modeling (BIM) and facility management. This powerful tool is designed for construction professionals and property managers, providing a centralized digital environment to manage a building’s entire lifecycle. Users choose DROFUS for its ability to integrate complex data from various project phases into a single, accessible source of truth, enabling more informed decision-making and streamlined operations from design to demolition.

Centralized Data Management and Model Integration

Within DROFUS, users import and link diverse data sets, including 3D models, technical specifications, and documentation, into a unified database. Project teams connect their BIM models from authoring tools, and DROFUS automatically synchronizes this information. This process creates a live, interconnected digital twin. Users then perform data-rich queries and generate reports, ensuring every stakeholder works from the most current information, which drastically reduces errors and miscommunication across a project’s lifespan.

Room and Asset Data Configuration

The platform allows for the detailed configuration of rooms and assets. Teams start by defining room data sheets, inputting specific parameters like area, function, and technical requirements. They then populate these spaces with assets, from HVAC units to furniture, tagging each item with unique identifiers and linking them to maintenance schedules or product data sheets. This meticulous setup in DROFUS forms the foundation for all subsequent management, planning, and operational activities within the built environment.

User Requirement Briefing and Validation

A core function of DROFUS is facilitating the user requirement briefing process. Clients and end-users input their spatial and technical needs directly into the system through structured forms or workshops. Planners and architects then use DROFUS to validate their designs against these recorded requirements. The software automatically checks for compliance, highlighting any discrepancies—such as a room being too small or missing mandated equipment—ensuring the final design truly aligns with the client’s operational goals before construction begins.

Dynamic Space and Resource Planning

For space management, DROFUS provides interactive tools for planning room allocations and resource deployment. Facility managers visualize floor plans and manipulate the occupancy of departments or individuals through a drag-and-drop interface. They simulate different scenarios, such as departmental expansions or reorganizations, with DROFUS instantly calculating impacts on adjacency rules, capacity, and required resources. This enables proactive, data-driven planning for optimal space utilization throughout a building’s operational phase.

Maintenance Management and Work Order Generation

The system streamlines facility maintenance by turning static data into actionable tasks. Managers configure maintenance plans within DROFUS, assigning schedules and checklists to specific assets. The platform automatically generates work orders based on these triggers or from manual input following an incident report. Technicians receive these orders on mobile devices, complete the tasks, and log their actions directly back into DROFUS, creating a continuous, auditable history of each asset’s condition and upkeep.

Lifecycle Cost Analysis and Reporting

DROFUS excels at financial forecasting through integrated lifecycle cost analysis. Users define cost parameters for acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal for all assets. The software then aggregates this data, running simulations to project total cost of ownership over defined periods. Stakeholders generate comprehensive reports and dashboards from DROFUS to compare scenarios, justify budgets, and make strategic decisions about refurbishment, replacement, or decommissioning of building components based on long-term financial data.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Access Control

The platform is built for secure, multi-user collaboration. A project administrator in DROFUS defines roles and permissions, granting tailored access to architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers. Each discipline works within their designated area of the model and dataset, with DROFUS tracking all changes and updates. This controlled environment ensures that sensitive information is protected while still enabling seamless information exchange and coordination between all parties involved in a project.