[Webinar] Breaking Up with Revit: Why this Firm Made the Leap to Archicad

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Join Archvista Consulting and Fuse Architects + Builders for a practical conversation about why one Santa Cruz-based architecture firm chose to move away from Revit and adopt Archicad as its design-focused BIM solution.

Hear directly from Fuse Architects + Builders about the firm’s decision-making process, its approach to software simplification, and how Archicad supports a more integrated workflow for design, visualization, documentation, and client communication.

Date: September 16, 2026 | 21:00 - 22:00 CEST

Language: English

Join the webinar to:

• Understand why this firm has seen increased productivity gains, elevated creativity and improved coordination on projects since implementing a “design-focused” BIM process.
• Discuss how integrated 3D design allows teams to contribute ideas to a shared model without switching to different software for visualization, presentation, or documentation.
• Identify rapid concepting strategies to engage AEC partners earlier in the design process, allowing 3D model exploration in real time to discuss ideas and identify efficiencies.
• Discover the tools to improve client engagement such as BIMx, virtual reality, and real-time visualization that turn models into rich, detailed 3D immersive experiences.

What we’ll discuss

Why Fuse made the leap	Hear the story behind Fuse Architects + Builders’ move from Revit to Archicad, including the business and workflow considerations that shaped the decision.
A workflow that lets ideas flow faster	Explore how the firm uses an integrated Archicad workflow to support intuitive design, automated documentation, stronger communication, and improved efficiency.
BIM without compromising graphics	Discover how Archicad supports high-quality documentation, material boards, presentations, construction documents, and visualization—all within a connected BIM workflow.
Live Q&A	Bring your questions for an interactive discussion with the presenters and learn more about Fuse’s transition, workflows, and experience using Archicad.

 

Speakers

Jerrod Nicholls, Fuse Architects + Builders Studio Director & Project Manager Jerrod Nicholls is Studio Director and Project Manager at Fuse Architects + Builders. He will share how the firm approached its transition to Archicad and how an integrated design workflow has helped simplify the software landscape across the practice.

Thomas Simmons, Archvista Consulting BIM Consultant & Business Director Thomas Simmons is BIM Consultant and Business Director at Archvista Consulting. He will join the conversation to explore the practical BIM, design, and business benefits of a connected Archicad workflow.

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From multiple tools to one connected workflow

Fuse Architects + Builders saw an opportunity for software simplification. By consolidating separate tools used for drafting, BIM, visualization, rendering, and graphics into Archicad licenses, the firm created a more connected process—from early concepts through documentation and presentation.

The result is a design-focused BIM workflow that supports more productive collaboration, faster exploration of ideas, high-quality graphics, and clearer communication with clients, consultants, and contractors.

“We had an opportunity for software simplification. The firm consolidated its multiple seats of AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, Lumion and InDesign into Archicad licenses. No more exporting to Photoshop or other software for rendering touch up.”

— Jerrod Nicholls, Studio Director & Project Manager, Fuse Architects + Builders