{"slice":{"kind":"sub-category","id":"mep","label":"MEP Design","href":"/engineer/mep","apiPath":"/api/slices/sub-category/mep","lastmod":"2026-08-31"},"subCategory":{"id":"mep","label":"MEP Design","category":"engineer","categoryLabel":"Engineer & Analyze"},"tools":[{"id":"stabicad","name":"Stabicad","url":"https://www.trimble.com/en/products/stabicad-for-revit","description":"MEP design productivity plugin for Revit and AutoCAD enabling mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers to rapidly design pipe/cable systems, access 30,000+ manufacturer BIM families, and perform integrated heating/cooling calculations.","verdict":"worth-it","composite":4,"verdicts":{"mep":"C3 5/5 reflects the Revit and AutoCAD plugin workflow plus the 30,000+ manufacturer BIM family library, while C4 5/5 and C5 5/5 reflect RFA, DWG, and IFC portability with Revit, AutoCAD, and MEPcontent integration. C2 stays 1/5 because no public API, CLI, or MCP surface is documented."},"redFlags":[],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep","bim-authoring"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"unknown","authModel":"License-based (Revit/AutoCAD plugin)","scripting":"unknown","webhooks":"unknown","agentDocs":[]},"integrations":[{"name":"Revit"},{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"MEPcontent library"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"RFA","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"IFC","direction":"export","support":"full"}],"scores":{"c1":4,"c2":1,"c3":5,"c4":5,"c5":5},"pricing":{"model":"subscription","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":false},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.capterra.ca/software/208908/stabicad","integrations":"https://www.trimble.com/en/products/mepcontent","signup":"https://www.trimble.com/en/products/stabicad-for-revit"},"platforms":["windows"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-15","category":"engineer"},{"id":"h2x-engineering","name":"H2X Engineering","url":"https://h2xengineering.com","description":"Cloud-based mechanical and plumbing design platform that calculates pipe sizing, heat load, duct sizing, and drainage in real time as you draw, with AutoCAD and Revit integration.","verdict":"solid","composite":3.8,"verdicts":{"mep":"C4 5/5 reflects DWG, JSON, RVT, PDF, and Excel/CSV exchange; C5 4/5 reflects AutoCAD, Revit, and CIBSE-linked workflows; and C2 2/5 reflects no public API, CLI, or scripting surface. Pricing is contact-sales, and firm-size fit is solo to small-team."},"redFlags":["RF3"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["solo","small-team"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"none","authModel":"none","scripting":"none","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://help.h2xengineering.com/exports/autocad-cad-export-integration","https://help.h2xengineering.com/exports/revit-export-integration"]},"integrations":[{"name":"AutoCAD (native export)"},{"name":"Revit (Autodesk App Store add-in)"},{"name":"CIBSE standards"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"DWG (AutoCAD)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"JSON (AutoCAD import format)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"Revit RVT (via add-in)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"PDF","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"Excel/CSV (BoM, calculations)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":4,"c2":2,"c3":4,"c4":5,"c5":4},"pricing":{"model":"contact-sales","freeTier":"unknown","freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.h2xengineering.com/contact-us/"},"platforms":["web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-06-30","category":"engineer"},{"id":"coolcalc","name":"CoolCalc","url":"https://coolcalc.com","description":"Web-based Manual J/S/D HVAC load-calculation tool with LiDAR floor-plan scanning, satellite trace input, and cross-device access -- pay per project or by monthly subscription.","verdict":"solid","composite":3.4,"verdicts":{"mep":"C2 4/5 reflects the documented REST API with HTTP Basic Auth, and C3 4/5 reflects the self-serve per-project model. PDF MJ8 reports and JSON API responses define the export surface, and integrations include LennoxPros, AHRI matchup data, and email delivery."},"redFlags":[],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["residential"],"firmSizeFit":["solo","small-team"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"REST API documented at docs.coolcalc.com/developer-docs with HTTP Basic Auth and HATEOAS links","authModel":"HTTP Basic Auth with dealer ID + user ID","scripting":"REST API client (any language)","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://docs.coolcalc.com/developer-docs/current/overview.html","https://docs.coolcalc.com/developer-docs/current/rest-api.html"]},"integrations":[{"name":"LennoxPros (white-label)"},{"name":"AHRI matchup data"},{"name":"email delivery"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"PDF (MJ8 reports)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"JSON (API responses)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":3,"c2":4,"c3":4,"c4":3,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"per-project","freeTier":"unknown","freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.coolcalc.com/"},"platforms":["web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"land-fx","name":"Land F/X","url":"https://www.landfx.com/","description":"AutoCAD/Civil 3D plugin suite for landscape architecture and irrigation design -- automates plant/irrigation symbol placement, Hazen-Williams pipe sizing, and schedule/quantity generation via Detail F/X, Planting F/X, and Irrigation F/X modules, with its own F/X CAD engine for firms without an AutoCAD license.","verdict":"solid","composite":3.4,"verdicts":{"landscape":"C1 4/5 reflects published per-module annual pricing from USD 295 to USD 995 plus the USD 775/year F/X CAD option, while C5 4/5 reflects AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp integrations. C2 2/5 reflects no public API beyond the host CAD scripting surfaces.","mep":"The MEP placement is the irrigation module's Hazen-Williams pipe sizing, valve calculations, and symbol placement inside AutoCAD or Civil 3D; C2 2/5 reflects host-CAD scripting only, and C4 4/5 reflects DWG and CSV support.","specifications":"The specifications placement is tied to Planting F/X and Detail F/X schedule, quantity, and detail-sheet generation from the plant database; C1 4/5 reflects published module pricing, and C4 4/5 reflects DWG and CSV output."},"redFlags":[],"primarySubCategory":"landscape","subCategories":["landscape","mep","specifications"],"sectors":["landscape"],"firmSizeFit":["solo","small-team"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"unknown -- no public Land F/X API; plant/irrigation data stored as AutoCAD Xdata, readable via the host AutoCAD .NET/ObjectARX/ActiveX APIs","authModel":"n/a (desktop CAD plugin, per-seat subscription)","scripting":"Basic AutoLISP only in F/X CAD (no APPLOAD/DCL/ActiveX/ARX); full AutoLISP/.NET/ObjectARX available when hosted in AutoCAD or Civil 3D","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":[]},"integrations":[{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"AutoCAD Civil 3D"},{"name":"Revit"},{"name":"Rhino"},{"name":"SketchUp"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"DWG","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"CSV","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":4,"c2":2,"c3":3,"c4":4,"c5":4},"pricing":{"model":"per-module annual subscription, billed annually only (no monthly option)","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":"unknown","trial":true,"entryUsd":295},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.landfx.com/products.html"},"platforms":["desktop"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-07","category":"design"},{"id":"carrier-hap","name":"Carrier HAP","url":"https://www.carrier.com/commercial/en/us/software/hvac-system-design/hourly-analysis-program/","description":"Commercial HVAC system sizing and hourly energy analysis tool covering 8,760-hour annual simulation, 7,400+ weather stations, and LEED compliance reporting for rooftops, VRF, chillers, and heat pumps.","verdict":"solid","composite":3.2,"verdicts":{"mep":"C1 5/5 reflects a public one-time-license model, while RF2 and C2 1/5 reflect no public API, CLI, or scripting surface. gbXML import plus CSV, EnergyPlus EPW, NOAA TMY3, ASHRAE IWEC2, and PDF report workflows define the exchange surface; firm-size fit is solo to small-team."},"redFlags":["RF2"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["solo","small-team"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"none","authModel":"none","scripting":"none","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://www.carrier.com/commercial/en/us/software/hvac-system-design/hourly-analysis-program/","https://www.shareddocs.com/hvac/docs/1004/Public/02/SWRSC-HAP63.PDF"]},"integrations":[{"name":"Revit (via gbXML file exchange)"},{"name":"EnergyPlus (EPW weather files)"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"gbXML (import)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"CSV (export)","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"EnergyPlus EPW","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"NOAA TMY3","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"ASHRAE IWEC2","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"PDF reports","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":5,"c2":1,"c3":3,"c4":4,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"one-time","freeTier":"unknown","freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.carrier.com/us/en/commercial/software/hvac-system-design/hourly-analysis-program/"},"platforms":["web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"ecostruxure-it-design-cfd","name":"EcoStruxure IT Design CFD","url":"https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/61858-ecostruxure-it-design-cfd/","description":"Cloud-based GPU-accelerated CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software for data center cooling design and thermal optimization -- 100% browser-based, runs most simulations in under 1 minute, models 3D airflow, temperature distribution, PUE, and cooling unit placement; integrates with EcoStruxure IT Expert live monitoring data for design-to-operations validation; marketed exclusively to data center cooling engineers and designers by APC by Schneider Electric; SKU SFTWCFD.","verdict":"solid","composite":3.2,"verdicts":{"energy":"C1 4/5 reflects published annual pricing at $5,380, and C3 4/5 reflects browser-based deployment for small-team to growing data-center workflows. C2 2/5 reflects no confirmed Design CFD API, and C4 3/5 reflects PDF export rather than broad model exchange.","mep":"The MEP placement is browser-based cooling and airflow simulation for data-center projects rather than full electrical or mechanical authoring. C1 4/5 reflects published annual pricing at $5,380, C3 4/5 reflects browser-based deployment, and C2 2/5 reflects no confirmed Design CFD API."},"redFlags":[],"primarySubCategory":"energy","subCategories":["energy","mep"],"sectors":["mission-critical"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"EcoStruxure IT Expert REST API separately available (api.ecostruxureit.com/rest/, API key auth, announced May 2020); IT Advisor REST API also documented; Design CFD-specific API not confirmed","authModel":"subscription license; API key for IT Expert REST API","scripting":"unknown","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://community.se.com/t5/EcoStruxure-IT-Expert-API/tkb-p/ecostruxure-it-expert-api"]},"integrations":[{"name":"EcoStruxure IT Expert","type":"native"},{"name":"EcoStruxure IT Advisor","type":"native"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"PDF","direction":"export","support":"full","note":"Simulation reports"}],"scores":{"c1":4,"c2":2,"c3":4,"c4":3,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"subscription (annual)","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":true,"entryUsd":5380},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.se.com/us/en/product/SFTWCFD/subscription-ecostruxure-it-design-cfd-1-year-software-for-designing-and-optimizing-data-center-cooling-systems/"},"platforms":["web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"ddscad","name":"DDScad","url":"https://www.graphisoft.com/en-us/plans-and-products/ddscad/","description":"Desktop BIM software for MEP design and calculation, positioned around coordinated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical planning with openBIM exchange and Graphisoft ecosystem links.","verdict":"solid","composite":3,"verdicts":{"mep":"RF1 remains attached because pricing is quote-required, C4 4/5 reflects IFC, DWG, DXF, and gbXML interoperability, and C5 4/5 reflects Graphisoft Archicad and BIMx integrations. C2 2/5 reflects no documented API or scripting surface."},"redFlags":["RF1"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"unknown","authModel":"desktop license","scripting":"unknown","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://docs.dds-cad.net/18/int/manual/Default.htm"]},"integrations":[{"name":"Graphisoft Archicad"},{"name":"BIMx"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"IFC","direction":"both","support":"partial"},{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"partial"},{"format":"DXF","direction":"both","support":"partial"},{"format":"gbXML","direction":"both","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":2,"c3":3,"c4":4,"c5":4},"pricing":{"model":"subscription (quote-required)","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.graphisoft.com/en-us/plans-and-products/ddscad/","changelog":"https://cftest.graphisoft.com/ddscad-20-logpage"},"platforms":["desktop"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-14","category":"engineer"},{"id":"autocad-plant-3d","name":"AutoCAD Plant 3D","url":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-plant-3d","description":"AutoCAD-based specialized toolset for plant and piping design, with P&ID diagram generation, 3D model coordination, and equipment/catalog management for process industries.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.8,"verdicts":{"mep":"Specialized niche for plant and process engineering -- AutoCAD Plant 3D delivers robust piping and P&ID workflows with standards-based equipment catalogs (ANSI, ISO, manufacturer libraries) and 3D coordination, but the subscription-only model (bundled in AutoCAD; no standalone purchase) and learning curve limit adoption to specialized mechanical/process engineers and EPC firms that already invest in AutoCAD."},"redFlags":["RF1"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["industrial","agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"AutoLISP, ObjectARX (.NET/C++), Python scripting via Autodesk Developer platform","authModel":"n/a (subscription desktop)","scripting":"AutoLISP, Python (limited third-party support)","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://help.autodesk.com/view/PLNT3D/2026/ENU/","https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/autocad-platform-services"]},"integrations":[{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"Revit (via IFC export)"},{"name":"Industry piping catalogs"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"IFC","direction":"export","support":"partial"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":3,"c3":2,"c4":4,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"subscription","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/buy","apiDocs":"https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/autocad-platform-services","formats":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-plant-3d"},"platforms":["desktop"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"etap","name":"ETAP","url":"https://etap.com/","description":"Electrical power systems analysis and energy management platform used by AEC engineers to design, simulate, and commission electrical networks for data centers, hospitals, industrial facilities, and utilities -- covers load flow, arc flash, short-circuit, protective device coordination, and real-time SCADA; integrates bidirectionally with Revit and AutoCAD for BIM-linked electrical one-line diagrams; 80% owned by Schneider Electric since June 2021 while retaining independent vendor branding.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.8,"verdicts":{"mep":"The MEP placement is electrical network design and simulation for mission-critical projects. C2 4/5 reflects the documented etapAPI REST API and etapPY Python automation, C4 3/5 reflects RVT, DWG, CIM/XML, and CSV exchange, and RF1 keeps C1 2/5 because pricing is module-based and quote-led.","energy":"The energy placement is load, generation, demand, and power-quality analysis on the same electrical model. C2 4/5 reflects the documented REST API and Python automation, C4 3/5 reflects RVT, DWG, CIM/XML, and CSV exchange, and RF1 keeps C1 2/5 because pricing is module-based and quote-led."},"redFlags":["RF1"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep","energy"],"sectors":["mission-critical"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"etapAPI: public RESTful API with Swagger UI, HTTPS, callable from any language (etap.com/product/etap-rest-api); etapPY: Python scripting IDE with VS Code / PyCharm support for batch study automation and parallel remote execution (etap.com/product/etappy)","authModel":"subscription license; REST API key (details in Swagger UI)","scripting":"Python via etapPY IDE; REST API client automation via etapAPI","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://etap.com/product/etap-rest-api","https://etap.com/product/etappy"]},"integrations":[{"name":"Autodesk Revit","type":"native"},{"name":"AutoCAD","type":"native"},{"name":"GIS systems","type":"api-only"},{"name":"SCADA / EMS","type":"native"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"RVT","direction":"both","support":"partial","note":"Bidirectional Revit 2025/2026 via DataX BIM exchange"},{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"partial","note":"AutoCAD 2025/2026 via eXCAD interface"},{"format":"CIM/XML","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"CSV","direction":"export","support":"full"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":4,"c3":2,"c4":3,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"subscription (module-based annual bundles)","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":true},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.getapp.com/operations-management-software/a/etap-software/"},"platforms":["desktop","web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-13","category":"engineer"},{"id":"wrightsoft-right-suite","name":"Wrightsoft Right-Suite Universal","url":"https://www.wrightsoft.com","description":"ACCA-certified HVAC load-calculation platform covering Manual J, S, D, and N with a drag-and-drop drawing interface, mobile app, and energy compliance add-ons for residential and commercial projects.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.8,"verdicts":{"mep":"C1 4/5 reflects published subscription pricing, and C4 4/5 reflects PDF and report output plus the Right-CAD add-on and AHRI database connectivity. RF2 and C2 1/5 reflect no public API, CLI, or scripting surface; firm-size fit is solo to small-team."},"redFlags":["RF2"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["residential"],"firmSizeFit":["solo","small-team"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"none","authModel":"none","scripting":"none","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://mitek.my.site.com/customerexperience/s/article/Wrightsoft-Right-Suite-Universal-25-0-02-Download","https://www.wrightsoft.com/right-suite-universal/"]},"integrations":[{"name":"Right-CAD add-on"},{"name":"AHRI database"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"Right-Suite project files","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"PDF","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"reports","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":4,"c2":1,"c3":3,"c4":4,"c5":2},"pricing":{"model":"subscription","freeTier":"unknown","freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.wrightsoft.com/store/"},"platforms":["web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"autocad-electrical","name":"AutoCAD Electrical","url":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-electrical","description":"AutoCAD-based electrical design toolset for schematic and panel layouts, with intelligent wire management, cable trays, conduit routing, component catalogs, and report/schedule generation for electrical engineers and technicians.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.6,"verdicts":{"mep":"C2 2/5 reflects desktop scripting through AutoLISP, VB.NET, C#, C++/ARX, and VBA rather than a documented web API, C4 4/5 reflects DWG plus WDP/WDD and CSV/XLS/XML exchange, and C5 3/5 reflects the AutoCAD, SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and Revit-via-IFC connections. RF1 remains attached because pricing is bundled behind Autodesk subscription pages."},"redFlags":["RF1"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["industrial","commercial","agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"AutoLISP, VB.NET, C#, C++/ARX, VBA","authModel":"n/a (subscription desktop)","scripting":"AutoLISP, VB.NET, C++, VBA","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACAD_E/2026/ENU/","https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/autocad-electrical-api"]},"integrations":[{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"SQL Server"},{"name":"Microsoft Access"},{"name":"Revit (via IFC)"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"WDP/WDD","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"CSV/XLS/XML","direction":"import","support":"full"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":2,"c3":2,"c4":4,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"subscription","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/buy","apiDocs":"https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/autocad-electrical-api","formats":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-electrical"},"platforms":["desktop"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"autocad-mep","name":"AutoCAD MEP","url":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-mep","description":"AutoCAD-based MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) design toolset with parametric ductwork, piping, equipment, intelligent connectors, and coordination workflows for mechanical/electrical/plumbing discipline design and documentation.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.6,"verdicts":{"mep":"C2 2/5 reflects desktop automation through the OMF API, AutoLISP, and ObjectARX rather than a documented cloud API, and C4 4/5 reflects DWG plus partial IFC export. RF1 remains attached because pricing is bundled behind Autodesk subscription pages."},"redFlags":["RF1"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["commercial","industrial","agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"Object Modeling Framework (OMF) API (.NET/VB.NET/C#), AutoLISP, ObjectARX, APS integration","authModel":"n/a (subscription desktop)","scripting":"AutoLISP, .NET (VB.NET/C#)","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://help.autodesk.com/view/BLDSYS/2026/ENU/","https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/autocad-mep-api"]},"integrations":[{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"Revit (via IFC export)"},{"name":"Civil 3D"},{"name":"BIM 360"},{"name":"Autodesk Docs"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"IFC","direction":"export","support":"partial"},{"format":"Excel","direction":"import","support":"full"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":2,"c3":2,"c4":4,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"subscription","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/buy","apiDocs":"https://aps.autodesk.com/developer/overview/autocad-mep-api","formats":"https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-mep"},"platforms":["desktop"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"magicad","name":"MagiCAD","url":"https://www.magicad.com/","description":"MEP BIM design software for Revit, AutoCAD, and BricsCAD with automated calculations, product databases, and integrated system simulation -- includes piping, ventilation, electrical, sprinkler, and schematics modules.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.6,"verdicts":{"mep":"RF1 and RF2 keep C1 2/5 and C2 1/5 because pricing is quote-only and no public API, CLI, or MCP is documented. C4 4/5 reflects RVT, DWG, IFC, and DGN workflow coverage, and C5 4/5 reflects Revit, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and MagiCAD Cloud integration."},"redFlags":["RF1","RF2"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"none","authModel":"unknown","scripting":"none","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":[]},"integrations":[{"name":"Revit"},{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"BricsCAD"},{"name":"MagiCAD Cloud (BIM content platform)"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"RVT","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"DWG","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"IFC","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"DGN","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":1,"c3":2,"c4":4,"c5":4},"pricing":{"model":"contact-sales","freeTier":"unknown","freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.magicad.com/get-a-quote/"},"platforms":["desktop"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-12","category":"engineer"},{"id":"cadence-reality-dc","name":"Cadence Reality DC Design","url":"https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-innovation/data-center-solutions.html","description":"Physics-based CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation and digital twin platform exclusively for data center design -- models airflow, thermal management, cooling systems (raised-floor, hot/cold aisle, liquid, adiabatic evaporative), power distribution, PUE, Scope 1/2/3 carbon footprint, and transient failure scenarios; includes 14,000+ intelligent vendor device models from 750+ manufacturers; formerly branded 6SigmaDCX by Future Facilities (founded 2004), acquired by Cadence Design Systems in July 2022 for ~$100M; named customers include HPE, Digital Realty, Equinix, and Kao Data.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.4,"verdicts":{"energy":"The energy placement is data-center CFD and carbon or thermal analysis. C4 3/5 reflects CSV export and partial BIM import, and RF1 and RF2 keep C1 2/5 and C2 2/5 because pricing is contact-for-quote and no public REST API or SDK is documented, even though Pro-tier automation and an NVIDIA Omniverse extension are documented.","mep":"The MEP placement is cooling and power-distribution simulation for data-center projects rather than drafting. C4 3/5 reflects CSV export and partial BIM import, and RF1 and RF2 keep C1 2/5 and C2 2/5 because pricing is contact-for-quote and no public REST API or SDK is documented."},"redFlags":["RF1","RF2"],"primarySubCategory":"energy","subCategories":["energy","mep"],"sectors":["mission-critical"],"firmSizeFit":["growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"NVIDIA Omniverse extension (omni.kit.cadence_reality_dc_design v2.0.1, last updated July 2 2026) for 3D digital twin visualization; Pro tier includes automation of solving/reporting and DCIM/BMS integration; no public REST API or SDK documented","authModel":"unknown","scripting":"Pro tier batch automation (solving, reporting, data import); no public scripting SDK documented","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/extensions/latest/ext_cadence_reality_dc_design.html"]},"integrations":[{"name":"NVIDIA Omniverse","type":"native"},{"name":"BIM import (Advanced/Pro tiers)","type":"native"},{"name":"DCIM / BMS tools (Pro tier)","type":"api-only"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"CSV","direction":"both","support":"full","note":"Bulk data import/export for network connectivity and equipment data"},{"format":"BIM","direction":"import","support":"partial","note":"BIM model import in Advanced and Pro tiers"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":2,"c3":2,"c4":3,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"tiered commercial license (Essential, Advanced, Pro) -- perpetual or fixed-term; contact-for-quote","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":false,"trial":true},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.business-software.com/product/future-facilities-6sigmadc/"},"platforms":["desktop"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-13","category":"engineer"},{"id":"elite-software-rhvac","name":"Elite Software Rhvac","url":"https://www.elitesoft.com","description":"Windows desktop HVAC load-calculation suite covering Manual J residential and light-commercial loads, Manual S equipment selection, and Manual D duct sizing -- with optional cloud access via Rhvac Online.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.4,"verdicts":{"mep":"C1 4/5 reflects the one-time-license model, while RF2 and C2 1/5 reflect a GUI-only workflow with no API, CLI, or scripting surface. gbXML, PDF, EnergyPro, REM/Rate, Ekotrope, REScheck, Energy Gauge USA, and AHRI database links define the exchange surface; firm-size fit is solo to small-team."},"redFlags":["RF2"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["residential"],"firmSizeFit":["solo","small-team"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"none","authModel":"none","scripting":"none","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://www.elitesoft.com/web/hvacr/rhvacversion10features.html","https://www.elitesoft.com/web/hvacr/elite_rhvacw_info.html"]},"integrations":[{"name":"EnergyPro"},{"name":"REM/Rate"},{"name":"Ekotrope"},{"name":"REScheck"},{"name":"Energy Gauge USA"},{"name":"AHRI database"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"gbXML","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"EnergyPro project files","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"PDF","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"},{"format":"Rhvac project files","direction":"unknown","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":4,"c2":1,"c3":2,"c4":3,"c5":2},"pricing":{"model":"one-time","freeTier":"unknown","freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.elitesoft.com/web/prices/rhvacorderoptions.html"},"platforms":["web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"fine-mep","name":"FINE MEP","url":"https://www.4msa.com/en/brands/fine-mep-design","description":"Complete MEP BIM suite with 6 modules (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire, gas, lifts) and FINE-CLOUD for real-time multi-workset collaboration.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.4,"verdicts":{"bim-authoring":"C1 1/5 reflects contact-sales/quote-only pricing with no public price disclosure (RF1); C2 2/5 reflects BIM-native suite without documented public API or CLI (cloud interface via FINE-CLOUD); C3 2/5 reflects specialist MEP workflows requiring domain training; C4 3/5 reflects IFC 2x3 support and inter-module coordination via native file formats (FINE proprietary); C5 4/5 reflects 8D capabilities (3D-8D modeling), 35,000+ users in 65+ countries, and FINE-CLOUD real-time workset coordination ecosystem. Established MEP specialist serving international market.","mep":"FINE MEP is the full MEP authoring suite covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, gas, and lift design. C5 4/5 reflects the module ecosystem and multi-disciplinary coordination pathway."},"redFlags":["RF1"],"primarySubCategory":"bim-authoring","subCategories":["bim-authoring","mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"FINE-CLOUD REST API (cloud collaboration)","authModel":"FINE account login","scripting":"unknown","webhooks":"unknown","agentDocs":["https://www.4msa.com/en/brands/fine-mep-design"]},"integrations":[{"name":"FINE-CLOUD (cloud collaboration)"},{"name":"Multi-module coordination"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"IFC 2x3","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"unknown"},{"format":"DXF","direction":"both","support":"unknown"}],"scores":{"c1":1,"c2":2,"c3":2,"c4":3,"c5":4},"pricing":{"model":"contact-sales","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"formats":"https://www.aecbytes.com/review/2025/FINE24.html"},"platforms":["windows"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-08-31","category":"produce"},{"id":"rebro","name":"Rebro","url":"https://www.nyk-systems.co.jp","description":"MEP BIM platform optimized for Japanese AEC market with Revit import/export, BIMXD integration, and automated MEP placement.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.4,"verdicts":{"bim-authoring":"C1 1/5 reflects contact-sales pricing model; free viewer available but no commercial pricing disclosed (RF1); C2 3/5 reflects Revit import/export native interoperability and BIMXD/BIMcloud integration; C3 2/5 reflects Japan-focused product (Rebro2026 current) with limited English documentation (steep international learning curve); C4 3/5 reflects IFC, DWG/DXF, and Revit file exchange; C5 3/5 reflects Autodesk Solution Associate partnership, BIMXD ecosystem, and BIMcloud collaboration. Market leader in Japan; limited international presence.","mep":"Rebro MEP module covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. C2 3/5 reflects specialized MEP workflows with automatic placement and connection features."},"redFlags":["RF1"],"primarySubCategory":"bim-authoring","subCategories":["bim-authoring","mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"Revit Add-in API, BIMXD integration","authModel":"Revit/BIMcloud account","scripting":"Revit API scripting","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://aecpartners.autodesk.com/NYK+Systems+Inc/Rebro/"]},"integrations":[{"name":"Revit (native)"},{"name":"BIMXD"},{"name":"BIMcloud"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"RVT","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"IFC","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"DWG","direction":"both","support":"full"},{"format":"DXF","direction":"both","support":"full"}],"scores":{"c1":1,"c2":3,"c3":2,"c4":3,"c5":3},"pricing":{"model":"contact-sales","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":true,"trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"apiDocs":"https://aecpartners.autodesk.com/NYK+Systems+Inc/Rebro/"},"platforms":["windows"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-08-31","category":"produce"},{"id":"trimble-sysque","name":"Trimble SysQue","url":"https://www.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-sysque","description":"Revit-based MEP BIM detailing and fabrication software that enables designers, detailers, and contractors to create constructible, fabrication-ready mechanical, electrical, and plumbing models with manufacturer-specific content -- includes the world's largest library of manufacturer-specific MEP content, automated spooling, and Trimble Connect cloud collaboration; a Trimble Inc. product.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.4,"verdicts":{"mep":"The MEP placement is Revit-native fabrication detailing with Trimble Connect, PypeServer, and FabShop integrations plus IFC and PSVR export. RF1 and RF2 keep C1 2/5 and C2 1/5 because pricing is contact-sales and the product has no standalone API, CLI, or scripting surface outside the Revit add-in; C5 4/5 reflects the integration stack."},"redFlags":["RF1","RF2"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["small-team","growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"none (Revit add-in only; no standalone REST API or CLI)","authModel":"unknown","scripting":"none (Revit add-in with no documented scripting API)","webhooks":false,"agentDocs":["https://www.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-sysque"]},"integrations":[{"name":"Autodesk Revit","type":"native"},{"name":"Trimble Connect","type":"native"},{"name":"PypeServer","type":"middleware"},{"name":"FabShop","type":"middleware"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"RVT","direction":"native","support":"full","note":"Operates inside Autodesk Revit; native RVT format"},{"format":"IFC","direction":"export","support":"partial","note":"Open BIM export via Trimble Connect"},{"format":"PSVR","direction":"export","support":"partial","note":"Export to PypeServer via SysQue 8.3+ Exporter plugin"}],"scores":{"c1":2,"c2":1,"c3":2,"c4":3,"c5":4},"pricing":{"model":"contact-sales","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"pricing":"https://www.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-sysque"},"platforms":["windows"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-18","category":"engineer"},{"id":"augmenta","name":"Augmenta","url":"https://www.augmenta.ai/","description":"Cloud-based generative/AI design platform (Augmenta Construction Platform) that automates electrical raceway and conduit routing, producing clash-free, code-compliant, constructable electrical models that round-trip natively with Revit.","verdict":"situational","composite":2.2,"verdicts":{"mep":"The MEP placement is the Revit round-trip electrical raceway workflow; C5 4/5 reflects native Revit plus SysQue interoperability. RF1 and RF2 keep C1 1/5 and C2 1/5 because pricing is quote-based and no public API or scripting surface is documented."},"redFlags":["RF1","RF2"],"primarySubCategory":"mep","subCategories":["mep"],"sectors":["agnostic"],"firmSizeFit":["growing"],"agentAccess":{"mcp":false,"cli":false,"api":"unknown","authModel":"unknown","scripting":"unknown","webhooks":"unknown","agentDocs":[]},"integrations":[{"name":"Autodesk Revit","type":"native"},{"name":"SysQue","type":"middleware"}],"fileFormats":[{"format":"RVT","direction":"both","support":"full","note":"Imports models and conduit run schedules from Revit; exports coordinated electrical models back to Revit as native elements."}],"scores":{"c1":1,"c2":1,"c3":2,"c4":3,"c5":4},"pricing":{"model":"quote-based enterprise licensing","freeTier":false,"freeViewer":"unknown","trial":"unknown"},"evidenceUrls":{"formats":"https://www.augmenta.ai/electrical","integrations":"https://www.augmenta.ai/electrical"},"platforms":["web"],"lifecycle":"active","lastVerified":"2026-07-07","category":"engineer"}]}