BPO (Building Product Objects) review
A web configurator for dimensioned BIM objects, with broad component coverage and standard exports.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
BPO (Building Product Objects) is a web-based catalogue and configurator for architects, specifiers and manufacturers working with dimensional building products. Architects and specifiers can adjust parametric objects to specified dimensions, apply RAL colours, material textures or user-imported images, then export the results as IFC, DAE or OBJ. The scope covers components such as walls, slabs, columns, beams, railings, stairs, furniture and lighting, along with complete-building elements including storeys, column grids, façades, partitions and floor openings. Manufacturers can have products modelled by BPO’s team and listed on the platform by subscription.
The Architects & specifiers plan costs €100 per account per year, billed annually, and includes access to the full catalogue and exports. A 15-day free trial is available, and no free plan is listed. The Manufacturers & industry plan includes product modelling handled by BPO’s team and a subscription presence on the platform, with pricing provided on request. This structure suits individual professionals and small or mid-market teams that need a defined annual seat cost, while manufacturers should request a tailored commercial quote before planning their rollout.
Integration is centered on established BIM applications: exports are designed for ArchiCAD, Revit and SketchUp workflows, while the cloud deployment is accessed through the web. Beyond object configuration, users can create scaled sheets with dimensions, custom title blocks and PDF printing, which extends the workflow toward documentation. Choose BPO if configurable building geometry, visual material options and multiple exchange formats are priorities. Look elsewhere if your primary requirement is a broader catalog-management system or a desktop-native deployment rather than a web service focused on authoring and exporting objects.
BPO (Building Product Objects) pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Parametric sizing across components and complete-building elements
- Exports IFC, DAE and OBJ for ArchiCAD, Revit and SketchUp workflows
- RAL colours, textures, imported images and scaled PDF sheets
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; ongoing use starts at €100 per account per year
- Manufacturer subscription pricing is provided on request
- Focused on object configuration rather than catalog-management workflows
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