21st January 2025: The Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the AEC/O and media industries has introduced its latest AI advancements aimed at driving innovation, creativity and productivity. Key highlights include the integration of the AI Assistant, the Group’s first AI-agent-based technology, into ALLPLAN and Archicad by Graphisoft.
At BAU 2025, the leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems, the Nemetschek Group introduced the AI Assistant starting with two of its brands – ALLPLAN and Graphisoft. The AI Assistant is one of the core solutions within the AI strategy of the Nemetschek Group. It simplifies workflows and fosters collaboration by unifying the ecosystem under a cohesive, intelligent interface.
“Our AI Assistant represents a foundational shift in how we approach innovation and collaboration. By unifying our ecosystem with a seamless, intelligent AI Assistant and by combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with decades of expertise in the AEC/O industry, we are enabling our users to push boundaries and reimagine workflows, while offering trust and reliability” said Charles Sheridan, Chief AI & Data Officer at the Nemetschek Group.
“The AI Assistant is our first AI agent-based technology, and it builds on the AI layer announced in October 2024”, explained Julian Geiger, VP, Head of AI Product and Transformation at the Nemetschek Group. “The AI Assistant delivers a consistent and cohesive user experience across our brands, empowering users to enhance creativity and productivity with smarter tools while seamlessly transitioning between brands through a familiar interface”.
Nirmalaya Chatterjee, Country VP and Managing Director, Nemetschek Group – Indian Subcontinent, emphasized the significance of AI-driven solutions in the Indian market:
“The Indian AEC/O industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation, driven by the need for efficiency, scalability, and sustainability in large-scale infrastructure projects. The AI Assistant is a game-changer, as it provides Indian architects, engineers, and contractors with intelligent tools to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and deliver projects with precision. Our focus on local needs, combined with global innovation, enables us to support India’s vision for smarter and more sustainable urban development.”
Within Archicad by Graphisoft, the AI Assistant is embedded directly into the software as an integrated AI chatbot. It provides features such as product knowledge, industry insights, BIM model queries, and AI Visualizer integration, enabling users to design and refine projects through a streamlined chat interface. In ALLPLAN, the AI Assistant showcases multi-touchpoint functionality by extending its capabilities to the internet. It provides access to product knowledge, AECO industry insights, and advanced tools to tackle complex project requirements.
With its unified design principles, the Nemetschek Group aims to expand the AI Assistant to other brands within the company in 2025 and onwards, showing its dedication to empowering architect, engineers, contractors, and other professionals with innovation in the AEC/O industry.