Our Company
Francois Swanepoel started his Architectural career in 1992 and since then his practical experience spreads from Architecture, Construction & Tendering take-off, Building Control Oficer at Local Government, BIM Implementation across disciplines, BIM Education, Digital Survey Technologies, Creative 3D Visualization, BIM Leadership, Strategic Marketing and Business Management. MultiCad Design was founded in 1997.
MultiCad Design Solutions CC was then registered at the end of 2010 by Francois Swanepoel as the local ArchiCAD Solution Centre for the Western Cape Region, working with Graphisoft South Africa. Francois is an experienced ArchiCad user (2001) and a qualified Graphisoft Registered Consultant since ArchiCad 13 (2010). "MultiCad" also serves end users as an accredited Graphisoft Trainer & User Support Center in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. "MultiCad" is a national Reseller in South Africa. On the 1st of July 2016 Werner joined as director at "MultiCad" and we thus used the opportunity to rebrand MultiCad Design Solutions CC, to now trade as fusionBIM. Providing us the exciting opportunity to take a fresh new approach to our role in the AEC industry, especially with the BIM technology starting to gain momentum. As the BIM wave is rolling in we are thrilled at the adventure of something new.
At fusionBIM Everything works out better in the end. We do Architecture but also go outside the box. We fuse Architecture, Technologies and Best Practice with insight to help our Clients and Project Teams from Concept to Design to Construction to Operation of their Buildings and Properties.
To deliver best value to our clients, we exploit the full benefit of Building Information Management "BIM" on real building projects.
Read the feedback from our clients & peers - Click here
MultiCad Design Solutions CC was then registered at the end of 2010 by Francois Swanepoel as the local ArchiCAD Solution Centre for the Western Cape Region, working with Graphisoft South Africa. Francois is an experienced ArchiCad user (2001) and a qualified Graphisoft Registered Consultant since ArchiCad 13 (2010). "MultiCad" also serves end users as an accredited Graphisoft Trainer & User Support Center in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. "MultiCad" is a national Reseller in South Africa. On the 1st of July 2016 Werner joined as director at "MultiCad" and we thus used the opportunity to rebrand MultiCad Design Solutions CC, to now trade as fusionBIM. Providing us the exciting opportunity to take a fresh new approach to our role in the AEC industry, especially with the BIM technology starting to gain momentum. As the BIM wave is rolling in we are thrilled at the adventure of something new.
At fusionBIM Everything works out better in the end. We do Architecture but also go outside the box. We fuse Architecture, Technologies and Best Practice with insight to help our Clients and Project Teams from Concept to Design to Construction to Operation of their Buildings and Properties.
To deliver best value to our clients, we exploit the full benefit of Building Information Management "BIM" on real building projects.
Read the feedback from our clients & peers - Click here
New year, new chapter, exciting changes...
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A new season brings with it new direction, new vision and new clarity of what the best value is we can offer our clients. Keeping up with the latest in AEC technology have always been a focus for me. The constant development in the field of BIM from Design to Construction to Property Operation, brought me to realize that the time had come for fusionBIM (my company) to also evolve. So allow me to introduce our re-imagined BIM services. As a registered SACAP & SAIAT Architectural Professional and an active member & advocate of both the BIM Institute and the BNI Business Network we will focus on delivering more projects to property owners and clients. Architectural Design Excellence is much more than just pretty pictures. Developing a crystal clear project brief & budget, attention to detail, clear specification and a solid grasp of legislative parameters for each project, ensures that we have happy clients and project teams. For many years we were (and still are) committed to serving the ARCHICAD community in South Africa & Namibia with Accredited Outcome based ARCHICAD Training, valuable, efficient Tech Support, award winning ARCHICAD software, localized ARCHICAD Templates, Usergroup Events and more. I am proud of the work we do and always strive to do even better for our clients. We will still fuse Architecture, Technologies and Best Practice with insight to help our Clients and Project Teams from Concept to Design to Construction to Operation of their Buildings and Properties. We exploit the full benefit of Building Information Management "BIM" on real building projects.. Our philosophy of Collaboration will in future reach new levels and become more prominent with each new client, project and project team. By BIM2fusedVR a 3D Virtual Reality & 3D-Render Studio we will offer Visualization service. fusionBIM also became a 3D Virtual Africa Associate and certified Matterport Service Provider offering 3D Digital Surveys of buildings and Digital Marketing media for property & business owners. We work nationally through a network of trained and talented collaborators to give our clients the best possible service and products. Collaboration is key to the successful completion of building projects. Over the past 27+ years, along with project teams, we delivered Architectural services to clients nationwide and worked on projects in Africa. With our new vision we will also now assist and empower Property Owners & Developers with BIM Implementation contractual documents ie. Employers Information Requirements or (EIR), BIM Execution Plan (BEP or BIMxP) and Model Progression Specification (MPS). Our work will also deliver more value for a wider community of Design Professionals, to reach new levels of real BIM Implementation on actual projects through local BIM Standards & Protocols and the excellent BIM Training and support you have always know us for. I want to invite you to have a look at our re-defined BIM Services and contact us. Regards Francois Swanepoel January 2019 |
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What clients & peers say about us
I am a professionally registered Structural Technologist. I met Francois at our local BNI networking functions in George. He introduced me to the BIM workflow processes through a couple of projects that we worked together. Francois is coaching me to get onto the BIM platform now.
Francois is focused. His attention to detail is pedantic! The level of service that he gives to his clients is something that I have seldom experienced. If you haven't had a good building construction experience yet, I dare you to build a new house - just for the hell of it.
Francois is a team player - calm, thoughtful and always in charge of his projects. I can recommend him as a collegue and a friend.
10 December 2020 - Victor Castles
COSEC - Structural Engineers & Project Managers
COSEC - Structural Engineers & Project Managers
I have the pleasure of working with Francois in Gravicon South Africa collaborating on several project teams. I was particularly impressed by the way Francois managed the process when it comes to BIM and related technology. Calm, thoughtful and well-prepared. There are very good qualities when It comes to manage and deploy new business approaches and methodology like BIM. Francois is also a very curious person that always wants to know more about the subject and he is willing to learn about it.
16 July 2020 - Manuel Furlotti
Gravicon Oy - Senior Manager, International Sales & Partnerships
Gravicon Oy - Senior Manager, International Sales & Partnerships
Francois is a truly diligent entrepreneur and a leader. I have had a pleasure to work with Francois in various construction industry related innovation projects in Africa. His thoroughgoing and committed approach to tasks in hand has impressed me. Francois starts always end in his mind and I have a pleasure to recommend him to anyone needing a professional in construction industry specific projects or tasks.
9 July 2020 - Mika Jantunen
Intolead (CEO and Partner)
Intolead (CEO and Partner)
Francois is a highly capable professional with great expertise and knowledge in BIM. Working with him has been a great delight as he is attentive, precise and always has a clear goal and mission he wants to accomplish. His work is of the highest quality and his teachings and education skills has greatly moulded me into a fine Young Professional
22 June 2020 - Ivan Korope
IntoLead - Customer Relations Manager
IntoLead - Customer Relations Manager
To whom it may concern:
Experience with Mr Francois Swanepoel from Fusion BIM
My son had completed his BArch degree at UCT and wanted to improve his portfolio to apply for continuing with his Honours and Masters studies I needed advice on the best computer to buy and after finding Francois on the internet he proved invaluable on referring us with the necessary specs to a suitable laptop supplier.
Francois then also offered a course in training my son in Archicad which enabled him to finish his port folio s last project.
Francois was also available afterwards in helping my son with the finer applications in Archicad as well as the rendering of the last project. He did this within a busy schedule early in the mornings and even late at night.
He surely has gone beyond the call of duty and subsequently Hanno was accepted to continue his studies at UCT.
I can recommend Francois and his business and wish him well.
28 October 2019 - Dr Marius Coetsee
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I have known Francois for the past 4 years. I have been constantly impressed by both Francois commitment towards education in design technology and his passion to operate and drive leadership with BIM. His friendliness and will to help have allowed him to develop tight working relationships with both clients and other industry professionals. I would recommend Francois without hesitation to any client.
3 January 2019 - Vaughan Harris
BIM Institute (Founder and President) & BIM Academy Africa (Founder and Chief Director)
BIM Institute (Founder and President) & BIM Academy Africa (Founder and Chief Director)
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I met Francois in 2014 at a GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD Retreat, where I attended a training event that he presented. Even from the get-go I experienced his passion for educating people by empowering them with knowledge and understanding.
From this chance meeting there grew a friendship and eventually also a business partnership. Which allowed me to experience first-hand the blessing of him as a person. I believe that all of his longstanding clients will also attest to his genuine caring for people and their well-being, which flows from his integrity.
His desire to serve people and present them with his personal best is deeply engrained into his being. This leads to him continuously sourcing new information and staying up-to-date with the latest development in the AEC industry, and staying on top of his game. I am continuously amazed at his technical skill-set regarding the software used in the industry, especially ARCHICAD. I believe there to be only a handful of people in our country to match his expertise.
His love for ‘tinkering’ with stuff has gained him vast technical experience with technology applications of all kinds, making him REALLY tech savvy.
He is one of the most hardworking people that I have come across, with a work ethic that makes the ‘energizer bunny’ look like a lazy sloth. This gives him an iron-willed perseverance to pursue his goals.
Due to changes in my goals for the future our business partnership had to come to an end for now, but I really hope that I will again in future find myself working alongside him, as it is seldom that one finds yourself in the fortunate position to be working with such an exceptional person.
12 January 2017 - Werner van der Watt
Werner van der Watt Architects (Director)
Werner van der Watt Architects (Director)
Francois has a passion for life that is infectious. He has the ability to connect with people quickly and will draw you into his world with ease. His intentions are all based in integrity and his heart is based in service. It was wonderful working with Francois and getting to see what goes on in the architectural arena. I would jump at any opportunity to work with Francois. I trust that your character will help your business(es) go from strength to strength.
27 November 2012 - Nicola Fourie
Mushroom Guru (Pty) Ltd. (Director)
Mushroom Guru (Pty) Ltd. (Director)
Our Philosophy
Essentials
Travel light. Imagine yourself going on a journey where you have to carry everything that you want to take with. You will probably end with only the things you really need. For us it is work ethic that gives your personal best, and relationships with people reflecting integrity, joy, and respect.
Collaboration
We have experienced first hand how the modern technology has enabled us to collaborate with others in achieving our goals. During 2015, Werner (based in Pretoria) called in the help of Francois (based in Paarl) to assist with a project that he was working on. With Werner already collaborating with another architect (based at a different location in Pretoria) on the project, it seemed natural to take the project online. Through creating an admin system on Google Drive and working remotely on the ARCHICAD Teamwork files (hosted on a server in Johannesburg), all parties could collaborate in real time to make this project happen. From this collaboration was born fusionBIM, with all three team members collaborating from different geographical locations to bring you the best BIM solutions. We believe in the power of collaboration, and thus we are building relationships with other like-minded people to establish a strong network of individuals who know their stuff and would like to do exciting things in new ways. Join us.
Travel light. Imagine yourself going on a journey where you have to carry everything that you want to take with. You will probably end with only the things you really need. For us it is work ethic that gives your personal best, and relationships with people reflecting integrity, joy, and respect.
Collaboration
We have experienced first hand how the modern technology has enabled us to collaborate with others in achieving our goals. During 2015, Werner (based in Pretoria) called in the help of Francois (based in Paarl) to assist with a project that he was working on. With Werner already collaborating with another architect (based at a different location in Pretoria) on the project, it seemed natural to take the project online. Through creating an admin system on Google Drive and working remotely on the ARCHICAD Teamwork files (hosted on a server in Johannesburg), all parties could collaborate in real time to make this project happen. From this collaboration was born fusionBIM, with all three team members collaborating from different geographical locations to bring you the best BIM solutions. We believe in the power of collaboration, and thus we are building relationships with other like-minded people to establish a strong network of individuals who know their stuff and would like to do exciting things in new ways. Join us.
