What Revit Standards Foundation does

Stichting Revit Standards (Revit Standards Foundation), incorporated in the Netherlands on 11 September 2015 and headquartered in 's-Hertogenbosch, is a non-profit foundation that develops and maintains open BIM (Building Information Modeling) standards for Autodesk Revit users. Its portfolio centers on three core specifications: the Nederlandse Revit Standaard (NLRS) for the Dutch market, the Belgische Revit Standaard (BERS) for Belgium (the first foreign implementation), and the RS International Framework, a measurable template for further geographic replication. Supporting artifacts include the NLRS Checkset for Autodesk Model Checker, the NLRS MEP Family Guide, the Family Guide Doors blueprint, the USO (uniform void provisions) guide, and an IFC export manual aligned with BIM Basis ILS. All published assets are released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 license and distributed free of charge via the foundation's website.

The foundation operates with a three-tier governance structure — a Supervisory Board (Raad van Toezicht), an Executive Board (Bestuur), and a Technical Committee (Technische Commissie Netherlands and Belgium) — drawing leadership from major Dutch construction and engineering firms (Dura Vermeer, Kuijpers, TBI, BAM, Bimplan) and a users group (RevitGG). Its user base spans architects, engineers, installation contractors, BIM managers, government agencies (including the Belgian Regie der Gebouwen), and academic institutions such as TU Delft, with the standard recognized as an official Open Standard by the Dutch Forum Standaardisatie since 2018. Technology and channel partnerships include Autodesk (Model Checker integration), buildingSMART Benelux, BIM Loket, and Progman/MagiCAD.

The foundation's revenue model is membership-based, not transactional. Three tiers of recurring annual contribution — Stakeholder (€3,500), Sponsor (€1,500), and Donateur (€750) — are supplemented by voluntary donations; approximately 14 enterprise stakeholders and an estimated broader community of ~100 standards-adopting organizations are referenced. GTM is community-led: standards are free downloads, awareness is built through industry events (Digital Construction Brussels, IFC User Days, Revit Standards Gebruikersdag), public consultations on new versions, expert groups, and partnerships with BIM Loket and buildingSMART Benelux. The operating footprint is primarily European (Netherlands, Belgium) with explicit international ambitions through the RS Framework.

Name

Revit Standards Foundation

Legal name

Stichting Revit Standards

Website

https://revitstandards.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Revit Standards is a Dutch non-profit foundation, established 2015, that develops and maintains open BIM standards (NLRS, BERS, RS International Framework) and supporting guides for Autodesk Revit users in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other markets, funded by annual membership tiers and donations and distributed free under a CC BY-NC-SA license.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

's-Hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Stakeholder Membership: Formal membership with voting rights, the highest level of involvement. Stakeholders can vote on new Technical Committee publications, nominate candidates for Supervisory Board or Executive Board, and initiate wishes and projects. They may freely use the foundation's logo and are listed on the website and in publications.
2. Sponsor Membership: Financial support without direct involvement in decision-making. Sponsors are listed with logo on the website and in publications, and may freely use the foundation's logo.
3. Donor Membership: Financial contribution without direct content involvement. Donors are listed with logo on the website and may use the foundation's logo.
4. Voluntary Donations: Free-form donations supporting maintenance and further development of the standards. Public acknowledgments may be posted on the foundation's LinkedIn page.
5. Visibility of Usage: Organizations actively applying Revit Standards can display their logo on the foundation's website, showing they work according to standards and are part of a growing network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Revit Standards Foundation develops and maintains open BIM standards for Autodesk Revit users, providing structured agreements for naming conventions, object styles, parameters, mapping, modeling rules, and documentation. Its core portfolio includes the NLRS (Dutch Revit Standard), BERS (Belgian Revit Standard), and the RS International Framework, supported by validation tools, how-to guides, and educational models — all freely distributed under Creative Commons licensing.

Product overview

The Revit Standards Foundation offers a suite of open BIM standards and documentation for Autodesk Revit users. The core portfolio consists of three main standards: NLRS (Nederlandse Revit Standaard) for the Dutch market, BERS (Belgian Revit Standards) for Belgium, and the RS International Framework for international use. Supporting these standards are various documentation guides including the Family Guide Doors, NLRS MEP Family Guide, and USO handling guide, along with validation tools like the NLRS Checkset for Autodesk Model Checker. All products are free to download and licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NLRS: Nederlandse Revit Standaard - Dutch Revit Standard for the Dutch market
• BERS
• RS

Products and services

• NLRS (Nederlandse Revit Standaard) The Dutch Revit Standard containing standardized agreements for uniform information management in Autodesk Revit models, covering naming conventions, object styles, parameters, mapping, modeling rules, and documentation. Recognized as Recommended Open Standard by Dutch Forum Standaardisatie since 2018. Designed for Dutch construction, engineering, and installation firms using Autodesk Revit.
• BERS (Belgian Revit Standards) The Belgian variant of Revit Standards, translating the international framework for the Belgian market with localized classification mapping. The first foreign implementation of Revit Standards, available in Dutch, English, and French. Designed for Belgian construction professionals and cross-border collaboration with Dutch projects.
• RS International Framework The international framework providing objective and measurable minimum requirements for organizations to align with Revit Standards, enabling further expansion and internationalization of the standards. Designed for construction industry associations, national BIM bodies, and multinational firms seeking to develop regional Revit standards.
• NLRS Checkset for Autodesk Model Checker A validation tool for Autodesk Model Checker that checks BIM models against the NLRS 3.0.1 standard, suitable for Revit 2018 and 2020 versions. Designed for BIM managers and quality checkers to validate model compliance.
• Family Guide Doors A blueprint document for modeling door families in Autodesk Revit, covering orientation, zero point, shared parameters, object styles, naming conventions, line styles, and shading. Developed by the Family Guide Doors expert group. Designed for BIM modelers and door family content creators.
• NLRS MEP Family Guide Guidelines for creating and managing Revit MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) content according to NL Revit Standards, covering naming conventions, parameters, geometry, and connectors. Designed for MEP engineers and BIM content creators.
• Handleiding NLRS Basis USO in Revit Practical guide (Uniforme Sparingsopgave) for modeling and coordinating provisions for voids in Autodesk Revit, supporting IFC-compliant cross-discipline collaboration. Designed for BIM modelers and coordinators working across disciplines.
• Handleiding NLRS export IFC BIM Basis ILS Step-by-step manual for creating IFC exports conforming to BIM Basis ILS when working with NLRS, including template and test results. Designed for BIM managers and modelers responsible for IFC data exchange.
• NLRS Onderwijsmodellen (Educational Models) Educational building models for teaching BIM modeling in the Netherlands, built according to NLRS standards with IFC linkage and project documentation. Designed for universities, colleges, and training centers teaching BIM/Revit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standards adopted by major Dutch construction firms including Dura Vermeer, BAM, TBI, and Kuijpers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RevitGGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2015RevitGG (Revit Gebruikersgroep) is the Dutch Revit Users Group that co-founded the Revit Standards Foundation with the original authors of NLRS. Provides governance leadership (Executive Board Chair Mark Wieringa, Supervisory Board member Martjan den Hoed).
• BIM LoketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIM Loket is the central knowledge platform for open BIM standards in the Netherlands. Recognized NLRS as partner standard in 2019, facilitating adoption in government and semi-government projects.
• buildingSMART BeneluxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events including IFC User Days where the foundation presents NLRS IFC export methodologies. BuildingSMART Benelux validates educational model IFC exports.
• Forum StandaardisatiecoreOthersDutch government body that recognized NLRS as an Open Standard in 2018, placing it on the official registry of recommended open standards for public sector projects.
• TU DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnische Universiteit Delft became a stakeholder in 2020. Provides academic input for digital construction education and further development of BIM standards.
• ASSA ABLOYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in door opening solutions, became stakeholder in 2018. Contributed expertise to Family Guide Doors expert group and acts as ambassador for the foundation.
• Dura VermeercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Dutch construction and infrastructure company (160+ years). BIM Manager Gert-Jan Ditsel serves as Vice Chair of Executive Board. Active supporter of NLRS adoption.
• KuijperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned installation company (since 1921) with 12 branches across Netherlands. BIM Manager Björn Kamphuis serves as Secretary of Executive Board.
• TBIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolding of construction companies with expertise in SE and BIM. TBI kennisLAB is the expertise center. Frank Wolbertus serves on Supervisory Board.
• BimplancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIM consultancy serving all players in the construction chain. Jan van Sichem (Bestuurder) serves as Treasurer of Executive Board and key contributor to BERS development.
• BAM Advies & EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Royal BAM Group, major Dutch construction company. Ron van Grinsven serves on Technical Committee Netherlands and contributed to materials library.
• BESIX UnitecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for infrastructure projects in Belgium and Netherlands. Supports Revit Standards to achieve more standardization and smoother collaboration between disciplines.
• BimforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIM consultancy specializing in practical BIM implementation. Martijn de Riet serves as Secretary of Technical Committee Netherlands and developed educational models.
• Lucassen BouwconstructiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company. Mark Wiefferink serves as Chair of Technical Committee Netherlands.
• Nijburg Industry GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering, developing, producing, and installing climate control products. Became stakeholder in 2020.
• Regie der GebouwenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian government buildings agency. Stakeholder supporting standard adoption in Belgian public sector projects.
• Geo-ITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian Geo-IT company. Listed as member of BERS expert group.
• Arkance SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner. Tom Blokhuis serves as Secretary of Supervisory Board.
• Architecten VOORMORGENminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm. Listed stakeholder supporting the foundation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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• GitHubgithub.com/RevitStandards

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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