Rewind 2013: Why Nemetschek Allplan 2013 Was a Quiet Revolution in BIM
Looking back at the release that bridged 2D drafting and intelligent building information modeling. Nemetschek allplan 2013
4 minutes The State of Play in 2013 Let’s set the scene. In 2013, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry was at a crossroads. Revit was gaining steam, ArchiCAD was firmly established, and SketchUp was the go-to for conceptual massing. But in Germany and much of Central Europe, one name ruled the precision-driven market: Nemetschek Allplan . Rewind 2013: Why Nemetschek Allplan 2013 Was a
But for firms already committed to the German supply chain—especially precast concrete and steel detailing—none of that mattered. Allplan 2013 worked where it counted: on the shop floor and at the construction site. Jump to today (2026). Allplan has evolved into a cloud-connected BIM powerhouse. But open an old .NDW file from 2013, and you’ll notice something remarkable: the data structure is still readable . Unlike some competitors that broke backward compatibility every few years, Nemetschek’s 2013 release respected the long lifecycle of infrastructure projects (often 10–20 years). Revit was gaining steam, ArchiCAD was firmly established,