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    "title": "Graphisoft announces expansion of MEP Designer rollout",
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    "subtitle": "MEP Designer enables seamless BIM collaboration between architects and MEP engineers",
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    "body": "<p><strong>BUDAPEST, March 26, 2026 &mdash; Graphisoft, the leading developer of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions for architecture and multidisciplinary design, today announced the expansion of its rollout of MEP Designer, a BIM-native solution that enables engineers to create accurate system layouts.</strong></p><p>First introduced in <a href=\"https://graphisoft.prezly.com/graphisoft-launches-2025-product-portfolio-a-bold-leap-forward\">October 2025</a>, MEP Designer bridges the gap between traditional CAD methods and advanced BIM workflows by enabling engineers to model, coordinate, and document building systems. Available as a subscription-based product included in the <strong>MEP Designer Studio</strong> and <strong>Archicad Collaborate </strong>plans, MEP Designer is a unique and innovative BIM solution for MEP engineering that is:</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>built on the Archicad BIM core, the industry-leading platform for architects, delivering seamless, collaborative BIM workflows between architects and MEP engineers.</span></li><li><span>easy to learn and use, with an intuitive user interface and smart modeling tools that automate and simplify the MEP design process.</span></li><li><span>flexible and adaptable, allowing MEP engineers not just quick creation, but easy editing of their MEP models.</span></li></ul><p>&ldquo;MEP Designer makes BIM adoption seamless for MEP engineers, delivering an intuitive, fully integrated solution,&rdquo; said <strong>M&aacute;rton</strong> <strong>Kiss</strong>, <strong>Chief</strong> <strong>Product</strong> <strong>Officer</strong> at <strong>Graphisoft</strong>. &ldquo;It simplifies design workflows, strengthens collaboration with architects, and increases efficiency through intelligent automation and parametric libraries&mdash;making BIM easy to adopt while remaining powerful enough for highly detailed work.&rdquo;</p><p>Key capabilities include:</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Detailed documentation generated automatically</strong> &mdash; from floor plans and sections to schedules and parts lists &mdash; customizable and ready for submission.</span></li><li><span><strong>Built-in visualization tools and parametric libraries</strong>.</span></li><li><span><strong>Smooth communications and model consistency</strong> &mdash; on-site or remotely.</span></li><li><span><strong>Accurate planning and efficient coordination</strong> &mdash; CALHYDRA now connects to MEP Designer via a dedicated interface, enabling direct transfer of water and HVAC systems for hydraulic calculations; results are updated in the model for a seamless BIM-based workflow.</span></li></ul><p>MEP Designer is currently available in select Asian and European markets on both Windows and macOS<strong>.</strong></p><p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https://www.graphisoft.com/mep-designer\">graphisoft.com/mep-designer</a>.</p><p>-end-<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<strong>Attached image credit</strong>: Image modeled and rendered in Archicad, &copy;Bimes, Dubai</p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Media inquiries</strong>:</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Julianna Gulden, Global Communications, Graphisoft<br>\u200b<a href=\"mailto:JGulden@graphisoft.com\">JGulden@graphisoft.com</a><br>\u200bTel.: +1 216 387 5234 (USA)</p><p><strong>About Graphisoft<br>\u200b<br>\u200bGraphisoft</strong> empowers teams to design great buildings through AI-assisted software solutions, learning programs, and professional services for the AEC industry. Our award-winning solutions and services support OPEN BIM to enhance workflow transparency, asset longevity, and data accessibility for built assets. <strong>Archicad</strong>, the architects&rsquo; BIM software of choice, offers end-to-end design and documentation workflows for architectural and engineering practices of any size, with <strong>MEP Designer</strong> enabling engineers to model, coordinate, and document building systems directly within the BIM environment. <strong>BIMx</strong>, the most popular mobile and web BIM app, extends the BIM experience to include all stakeholders in the building design, delivery, and operations lifecycle. <strong>BIMcloud</strong>, the industry&rsquo;s first and most advanced cloud-based team collaboration solution, makes real-time collaboration possible across the globe. <strong>DDScad</strong> BIM solutions enable users to design and deliver high-quality Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing projects on time and on budget. Graphisoft is part of the Nemetschek Group. To learn more, visit <a href=\"https://www.graphisoft.com/\">graphisoft.com</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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