ARCAT BIM review
A free-to-browse library of manufacturer BIM objects, drawings, specifications, and product information.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ARCAT BIM is a library of building-product BIM objects and systems for architects, engineers, contractors, and other design professionals. It is aimed at people looking for manufacturer-specific content to use in BIM and CAD workflows. Users can browse by product category and CSI division, then access associated specifications, CAD drawings, and product information. The library is available on the web and through iOS and Android apps, with downloads offered without registration.
The free library includes manufacturer BIM object and system downloads, including Revit family and system files in RFA and RVT formats, as well as DWG files. ARCAT describes its collection as including thousands of objects and systems. Search and browsing sit alongside related product material, making the catalog useful when a design professional needs both a model and reference information from its manufacturer. A personal account can save favorite manufacturers and content. The listed formats also include SKP, IFC, and GLB.
There is a separate manufacturer-facing service: ARCAT develops and maintains BIM objects and related content, which manufacturers can publish on profile pages to centralize product information. Those services are presented through demo and information requests, and the published material does not give a current price. That makes ARCAT BIM a fit for designers who want free access to manufacturer content and for manufacturers seeking help publishing it. It is less suited to buyers looking for a single tool that combines a free object library with transparent pricing for manufacturer services; those services are a distinct offering.
ARCAT BIM pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Search by building-product category and CSI division
- Free downloads include Revit family and system files plus DWG
- Browse BIM objects alongside specs, CAD drawings, and product information
- Where it doesn't
- Manufacturer listing and content services are a separate offering
- Manufacturer services require a demo or information request
- The library centers on manufacturer product content, not general-purpose BIM tools
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