EcoDomus

EcoDomus provides a software platform centered on Building Information Modeling (BIM) for the comprehensive lifecycle management of facilities. The company was established in 2010 by Igor Starkov and Mitch Boryslawski. Starkov, who served as CEO for 12 years, is a computer scientist with extensive experience in software development and applying technology to the construction and facility management sectors. His background includes co-founding Latista Technologies, a construction field administration software provider that was later acquired by Oracle. EcoDomus itself was acquired by Siemens in February 2022.

The firm's business model is centered on providing a 'Common Data Environment' (CDE) that extends the utility of BIM beyond the design and construction phases into operations and maintenance. The target market includes building owners, real estate entities, tenants, architects, engineers, and construction teams who require integrated data for managing facilities. EcoDomus generates revenue through its suite of software products, including EcoDomus PM (Project Management) and EcoDomus FM (Facilities Management), which can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise. The company secured $500K in a seed funding round in 2011 and later received an undisclosed amount from Lighter Capital in a private equity round in 2017.

The core offering is a software suite that acts as a central repository for all facility data, creating a 'single source of truth'. This platform integrates 3D BIM models with real-time operational data from Building Automation Systems (BAS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Key features include 3D visualization, mobile data editing, document management, shutdown planning, and energy analysis. A significant selling point is the software's ability to link asset information models with live data from sensors and meters, which facilitates intelligent analysis of building performance and can lead to reductions in labor hours and energy consumption. The platform is designed to be scalable for Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data applications and supports open standards like COBie, ensuring interoperability.

Keywords: Building Information Modeling, facility management software, digital twin, lifecycle BIM, common data environment, asset information model, COBie, construction technology, smart buildings, operations and maintenance, real estate technology, building automation integration, CMMS integration, GIS integration, project management software, asset lifecycle management, energy efficiency analysis, data handover, 3D visualization, AEC software