Bim.FamilyManager

Bim.FamilyManager is an open-source Autodesk® Revit® add-in designed to help teams manage Revit families and parameters in a structured, consistent, and scalable way. It streamlines standardized family definitions, shared parameter control, and reproducible workflows — laying the foundation for reliable BIM data across projects and teams.

rule	Why Bim.FamilyManager
	Inconsistent Revit families and ad-hoc parameters are a common source of errors, rework, and unreliable BIM data. Bim.FamilyManager addresses this problem by introducing a centralized and rule-based approach to family and parameter management, helping organizations move from individual habits to shared standards. The result is cleaner data, improved collaboration, and greater confidence in downstream use cases such as schedules, quantities, automation, and data exchange.

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Why Bim.FamilyManager

Inconsistent Revit families and ad-hoc parameters are a common source of errors, rework, and unreliable BIM data. Bim.FamilyManager addresses this problem by introducing a centralized and rule-based approach to family and parameter management, helping organizations move from individual habits to shared standards.

The result is cleaner data, improved collaboration, and greater confidence in downstream use cases such as schedules, quantities, automation, and data exchange.

schema	What the Family Manager Does
	Bim.FamilyManager allows you to define, control, and validate Revit families and parameters outside of individual project files. Instead of manually maintaining families, you work with explicit definitions that can be applied consistently across your Revit environment. Typical use cases include: Enforcing standardized family structures Managing shared and family parameters in a controlled way Reducing manual errors and inconsistencies Supporting long-term BIM governance strategies

schema

What the Family Manager Does

Bim.FamilyManager allows you to define, control, and validate Revit families and parameters outside of individual project files. Instead of manually maintaining families, you work with explicit definitions that can be applied consistently across your Revit environment.

Typical use cases include:

Enforcing standardized family structures
Managing shared and family parameters in a controlled way
Reducing manual errors and inconsistencies
Supporting long-term BIM governance strategies

settings_suggest	Installation & Setup Support
	While the Family Manager is technically oriented, a correct setup is crucial for long-term success. We support you with: Initial installation and configuration Adapting the tool to your existing family libraries Aligning it with your BIM standards and workflows Onboarding key users and BIM coordinators We also help you define a sustainable rollout approach, clarify responsibilities (e.g., who maintains standards and libraries), and set up a clean update path so the tool can evolve without disrupting projects. This ensures the tool delivers value from day one, integrates smoothly into your day-to-day work, and is accepted by your team.

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Installation & Setup Support

While the Family Manager is technically oriented, a correct setup is crucial for long-term success. We support you with:

Initial installation and configuration
Adapting the tool to your existing family libraries
Aligning it with your BIM standards and workflows
Onboarding key users and BIM coordinators

We also help you define a sustainable rollout approach, clarify responsibilities (e.g., who maintains standards and libraries), and set up a clean update path so the tool can evolve without disrupting projects. This ensures the tool delivers value from day one, integrates smoothly into your day-to-day work, and is accepted by your team.

extension	Custom Development & Extensions
	Every organization works differently. Therefore, we offer custom development services to extend Bim.FamilyManager with additional functionality tailored to your processes. Examples include: Project-specific validation rules Integration with internal tools or databases Custom UI or reporting features Automation workflows based on your standards As Revit add-in developers with a Microsoft technology background, we can evolve the tool alongside your BIM strategy.

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Custom Development & Extensions

Every organization works differently. Therefore, we offer custom development services to extend Bim.FamilyManager with additional functionality tailored to your processes.

Examples include:

Project-specific validation rules
Integration with internal tools or databases
Custom UI or reporting features
Automation workflows based on your standards

As Revit add-in developers with a Microsoft technology background, we can evolve the tool alongside your BIM strategy.

architecture	Part of a Broader Revit Add-in Strategy
	Bim.FamilyManager is not a standalone experiment, it fits naturally into a professional Revit add-in ecosystem. If you already use custom tools or plan to develop them, the Family Manager can serve as a foundation for structured BIM data and future automation. If you are looking for long-term support, extensions, or additional Revit add-ins, we can help you design and implement a coherent, maintainable solution.

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Part of a Broader Revit Add-in Strategy

Bim.FamilyManager is not a standalone experiment, it fits naturally into a professional Revit add-in ecosystem. If you already use custom tools or plan to develop them, the Family Manager can serve as a foundation for structured BIM data and future automation.

If you are looking for long-term support, extensions, or additional Revit add-ins, we can help you design and implement a coherent, maintainable solution.

code	Open Source & Transparent by Design
	Bim.FamilyManager is published as an open-source project on GitHub, giving you full transparency into how it works and the freedom to adapt it. You are not locked into a black-box solution - your BIM standards remain fully under your control. Open source also means the tool can evolve with your requirements, whether through your own developers or with professional support.

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Open Source & Transparent by Design

Bim.FamilyManager is published as an open-source project on GitHub, giving you full transparency into how it works and the freedom to adapt it. You are not locked into a black-box solution - your BIM standards remain fully under your control.

Open source also means the tool can evolve with your requirements, whether through your own developers or with professional support.

If you’d like to go beyond the overview on this page, visit the open-source project on GitHub: Bim.FamilyManager. There you can browse the source code and documentation, follow updates and releases, and see what’s planned next. It’s also the best place to report a bug, request a new feature, or contribute improvements.

For the rationale behind standardized families and shared parameters, and what it means for BIM data quality, read our blog article Why Standardized Revit Families and Parameters Matter More Than You Think.

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