# Speckle > Speckle is the open source, intelligent design data layer for AEC - it connects the CAD, BIM and 3D tools architects, engineers and contractors already use, so design data flows between them as versioned, queryable models instead of files. Speckle turns untapped design data into compounding advantage: publish models from Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Archicad, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Tekla, IFC and more into a shared workspace, review and coordinate them in the browser, then use the same data for dashboards, validation, automation and analytics. Product documentation lives at docs.speckle.systems (which publishes its own llms.txt); the application itself lives at app.speckle.systems. Speckle is open source - the server, connectors and viewer are all on GitHub. ## Product - [Speckle](https://speckle.systems/): Home page: the intelligent design data layer for AEC - turn untapped data into compounding advantage. - [Workspaces](https://speckle.systems/workspaces/): The easiest way to exchange data between CAD, BIM and 3D design tools, with roles, SSO and governance. - [Pricing](https://speckle.systems/pricing/): Plans and pricing - powerful model insights, whether you're exploring or deploying at scale. - [Integrations](https://speckle.systems/integrations/): Connect data from any design tool to unlock insight, collaboration and business results. - [Speckle Intelligence](https://speckle.systems/intelligence/): Query model data across every tool in your stack to get reliable answers and generate deliverables in minutes. - [Build with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/build-with-speckle/): Developer platform: GraphQL API, viewer, SDKs and automation for building enterprise-grade AEC apps. - [Key platform principles](https://speckle.systems/key-platform-principles/): The principles behind Speckle: open source, interoperable, and built so teams own their data. - [Security](https://speckle.systems/security/): At Speckle, the security of your project data is non-negotiable - certifications, hosting and data residency. ## Use cases - [Exchange design data](https://speckle.systems/exchange-design-data/): Forget file exports. Share only what's needed to easily coordinate with other disciplines. - [View, share and compare models](https://speckle.systems/present-and-review-models/): Bring every contributor onto the same versioned model data across Revit, Rhino, IFC, ACC and more. - [Model dashboards & progress tracking](https://speckle.systems/project-dashboards-and-progress-tracking/): Instantly create live dashboards to reveal quantities, trends, and track project progress, in moments. - [BIM model checker](https://speckle.systems/bim-model-checker/): Check Revit, IFC and Navisworks models against your standards on every version. Rules anyone can read, a score per package, failures out as BCF. - [Automated data pipeline for enterprise data lakes](https://speckle.systems/automated-data-pipeline-for-enterprise-data-lake/): Turn fragmented design data into structured business intelligence, delivered automatically to your data lakes, warehouses and tools. ## Integrations - [ACC](https://speckle.systems/integrations/acc/): Automatic sync with every project change, unlocking historical model insights and real-time analytics. - [Archicad](https://speckle.systems/integrations/archicad/): Turn Archicad models into connected, data-rich 3D assets that flow between tools, power analytics, and stay in sync as designs evolve. - [AutoCAD](https://speckle.systems/integrations/autocad/): Turn AutoCAD models into connected, data-rich 3D assets that flow between tools, power analytics, and stay in sync as designs evolve. - [Blender](https://speckle.systems/integrations/blender/): Turn Blender models into connected, data-rich 3D assets that flow between tools, power analytics, and stay in sync as designs evolve. - [Civil 3D](https://speckle.systems/integrations/civil-3d/): Publish and load Civil 3D models to boost design coordination and business intelligence workflows. - [Databricks](https://speckle.systems/integrations/databricks/): Connect Databricks tables to Speckle to combine enterprise data with AEC model context, AI chat, and project analytics. - [ETABS](https://speckle.systems/integrations/etabs/): Publish ETABS models to boost design coordination and business intelligence workflows. - [Grasshopper](https://speckle.systems/integrations/grasshopper/): Turn Grasshopper models into connected, data-rich 3D assets that flow between tools, power analytics, and stay in sync as designs evolve. - [IFC](https://speckle.systems/integrations/ifc/): Import IFC models into Speckle to instantly explore them and unlock powerful model analytics that help drive better project outcomes. - [Navisworks](https://speckle.systems/integrations/navisworks/): Publish Navisworks models to boost design coordination and business intelligence workflows. - [Plant 3D](https://speckle.systems/integrations/plant3d/): Turn Plant 3D piping and equipment models into connected, data-rich assets to boost design coordination and business intelligence workflows as designs evolve. - [Power BI](https://speckle.systems/integrations/power-bi/): Load your 3D models into Power BI to boost design coordination and business intelligence workflows. - [Revit](https://speckle.systems/integrations/revit/): Connect Revit to Speckle to unlock collaboration, presentations, and powerful analytics that drive better project outcomes. - [Rhino](https://speckle.systems/integrations/rhino/): Connect Rhino to Speckle to unlock collaboration, presentations, and powerful analytics that drive better project outcomes. - [SketchUp](https://speckle.systems/integrations/sketchup/): Turn SketchUp models into connected, data-rich 3D assets that flow between tools, power analytics, and stay in sync as designs evolve. - [Snowflake](https://speckle.systems/integrations/snowflake/): Connect Snowflake data to Speckle to combine enterprise data with AEC model context, AI chat, and project analytics. - [Tekla](https://speckle.systems/integrations/tekla/): Turn Tekla models into connected, data-rich 3D assets that flow between tools, power analytics, and stay in sync as designs evolve. - [Vectorworks](https://speckle.systems/integrations/vectorworks/): Publish and load Vectorworks models to boost design coordination and business intelligence workflows. ## Documentation - [Speckle documentation](https://docs.speckle.systems/): Guides for workspaces, connectors, the 3D viewer, dashboards, automation and the developer platform. - [Documentation llms.txt](https://docs.speckle.systems/llms.txt): Machine-readable index of every documentation page. - [Developer documentation](https://docs.speckle.systems/developers/introduction): Build applications, integrations and automations with the Speckle GraphQL API and SDKs. - [Speckle app](https://app.speckle.systems/): The hosted Speckle application - sign up, create a workspace, publish models. - [Sitemap](https://speckle.systems/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable list of every page on speckle.systems. ## Tutorials - [Set up model data validation with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/get-started-with-data-validation-using-speckle-intelligence/) - [Convert Rhino blocks to Revit families with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/convert-rhino-blocks-to-revit-families-with-speckle/) - [Optimize BIM models in Grasshopper for faster dashboards and cleaner data](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/optimize-bim-models-in-grasshopper-for-faster-dashboards-and-cleaner-data/) - [Design and BIM data analytics made easy: Get started with Speckle Intelligence](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/design-and-bim-data-analytics-made-easy-get-started-with-speckle-intelligence/) - [Setting up ACC to drive growth: Starting with Speckle for Autodesk Construction Cloud](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/setting-up-acc-to-drive-growth-starting-with-speckle-for-autodesk-construction-cloud/) - [From Rhino massing to measurable insight in Speckle Intelligence dashboards](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/from-rhino-massing-to-measurable-insight-in-speckle-intelligence/) - [Monitor 3D model issues using Power BI with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/monitor-3d-model-issues-using-power-bi-with-speckle/) - [Get live 3D model dashboards into Miro with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/get-live-3d-model-dashboards-into-miro-with-speckle/) - [Speckle saved views and presentations: A complete tutorial](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/speckle-saved-views-and-presentations-a-complete-tutorial/) - [From Rhino concept to Revit documentation in minutes with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/from-rhino-concept-to-revit-documentation-in-minutes-with-speckle/) - [How to transfer Revit models to Blender via Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/how-to-transfer-revit-models-to-blender-via-speckle/) - [How to transfer Rhino models to Blender via Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/how-to-transfer-rhino-models-to-blender-via-speckle/) - [How to transfer IFC models to Blender via Speckle](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/how-to-transfer-ifc-models-to-blender-via-speckle/) - [Complete guide to using Speckle in Grasshopper](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/complete-guide-to-using-speckle-in-grasshopper/) - [Revit to Rhino in 3 minutes: Complete BIM data transfer tutorial](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/revit-to-rhino/) - [Embed 3D models in Miro](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/embed-3d-models-in-miro/) - [Visualize Rhino models in 3D with Power BI](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/visualize-rhino-models-in-3d-with-power-bi/) - [Embed 3D models in Notion](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/how-to-embed-3d-models-in-notion/) - [Visualize Revit models in 3D with Power BI](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/visualize-revit-models-in-3d-with-power-bi/) - [Visualize Navisworks models in 3D with Power BI](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/visualize-navisworks-models-in-3d-with-power-bi/) - [Visualize Tekla models in 3D with Power BI](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/visualize-tekla-models-in-3d-with-power-bi/) - [Visualize SketchUp models in 3D with Power BI](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/visualize-sketchup-models-in-3d-with-power-bi/) - [Visualize ETABS models in 3D with Power BI](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/visualize-etabs-models-in-3d-with-power-bi/) - [Visualize Archicad models in 3D with Power BI](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/visualize-archicad-models-in-3d-with-power-bi/) ## Customer stories - [From Manual Markups to a Data Foundation that Scales: How WSP UK Future-Proofs Structural Delivery with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/from-manual-markups-to-a-data-foundation-that-scales-how-wsp-uk-future-proofs-structural/): Customer story: WSP UK. - [How Suffolk Construction operationalizes design data with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/how-suffolk-construction-operationalizes-design-data-with-speckle/): Customer story: Suffolk Construction. - [gbi reduces reporting time by 20% and improves estimate accuracy using Speckle Intelligence](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/gbi-reduces-reporting-time-and-improves-estimate-accuracy-using-speckle-intelligence/): Customer story: gbi. - [Pomerleau achieves 90% faster equipment tracking and QA/QC checks with Speckle-powered tools](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/pomerleau-achieves-90-faster-equipment-tracking-and-qa-qc-checks-speckle/): Customer story: Pomerleau. - [HENN team stays in sync on high-stakes bid with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/henn-team-stays-in-sync-on-high-stakes-bid-with-speckle/): Customer story: HENN. - [zupply cuts digital twin onboarding time by 90% with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/zupply-cuts-digital-twin-onboarding-time-by-90-with-speckle/): Customer story: zupply. - [Price & Myers solves collaboration issues across multiple teams with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/price-and-myers-solves-collaboration-issues-across-multiple-teams-with-speckle/): Customer story: Price & Myers. - [How to automate and share structural analysis with Karamba3D and Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/how-to-automate-and-share-structural-analysis-with-karamba3d-and-speckle/): Customer story: Karamba3D. - [Zutari automated report writing with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/zutari-automated-report-writing-with-speckle/): Customer story: Zutari. - [Herzog & de Meuron powers design data flexibility with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/speckle-enhancing-design-data-flexibility-at-herzog-de-meuron/): Customer story: Herzog & de Meuron. - [Fast+Epp creates adventurous architecture using Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/fast-epp-speckle-workspaces-fuelling-adventurous-architecture/): Customer story: Fast + Epp. - [Ramboll automated engineering design with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/automating-engineering-design-with-speckle-at-ramboll/): Customer story: Ramboll. - [ENCODE connects design and construction with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/bridging-the-gap-between-design-and-construction-with-speckle/): Customer story: ENCODE Design & Technology . - [Mule Studio transforming timber design with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/speckle-transforming-timber-design-with-mule-studio/): Customer story: Mule Studio. - [Arup uses Speckle as a central data bridge platform](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/speckle-as-a-central-data-bridge-platform/): Customer story: Arup. - [Mott MacDonald makes internal workflows easy with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/mott-macdonald-case-study/): Customer story: Mott MacDonald. - [Sisk achieving 98% faster reporting with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/sisk-achieving-98-faster-reporting-with-speckle/): Customer story: John Sisk & Son. ## Resources - [Blog](https://speckle.systems/blog/): Speckle's product launches, company news and events. - [Tutorials](https://speckle.systems/tutorials/): Step-by-step guides to work faster with Speckle and skip the hassle. - [Customer stories](https://speckle.systems/customer-stories/): How AEC teams use Speckle, with the results they measured. - [Product updates](https://speckle.systems/updates/): Changelog of the latest updates and improvements to Speckle. - [Events](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/): Webinars, meetups and other events from the Speckle team and community. - [The State of Data Readiness in AEC](https://speckle.systems/data-readiness-in-aec/): Research report on AEC data practices, infrastructure, AI adoption and the path to measurable ROI. - [Book a demo](https://speckle.systems/speckle-demo/): Get a personalized demo to see Speckle inside your existing workflows. ## Company - [About Speckle](https://speckle.systems/about/): We're here to make the AEC industry better. - [Academia](https://speckle.systems/academia/): Supporting future generations of AEC technology leaders and innovators from day zero. - [Contact](https://speckle.systems/contact/): Get in touch with Speckle. - [Careers](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Speckle): Open roles at Speckle. ## Community - [Community forum](https://speckle.community/): Ask questions, share workflows and get help from the Speckle community. - [GitHub](https://github.com/specklesystems): Open source Speckle server, connectors, viewer and SDKs. - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/SpeckleSystems): Tutorials, demos and recorded talks. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/specklesystems) - [X](https://x.com/SpeckleSystems) - [Status](https://status.speckle.systems/): Live status of Speckle services. ## Legal - [Privacy policy](https://speckle.systems/policy/privacy/) - [Terms of service](https://speckle.systems/policy/terms/) - [Acceptable use policy](https://speckle.systems/policy/acceptable-use-policy/) - [Data processing agreement](https://speckle.systems/policy/data-processing-agreement/) ## Blog posts - [AI in AEC Has an Access Problem Solved and a Trust Problem Unsolved](https://speckle.systems/blog/ai-in-aec-has-an-access-problem-solved-and-a-trust-problem-unsolved/): The distinction between querying the model and relying solely on downstream drawings and exports introduces a fundamental difference in how we apply AI to project workflows. - [Ask your model anything. On any project, any size, anywhere.](https://speckle.systems/blog/ask-your-model-anything-on-any-project-any-size-anywhere/): A new AI layer built directly on your models and a re-platformed viewer that removes the size limits that once made browser-based 3D impractical for your largest projects. - [Data warehouse meets design data: Connecting the last missing piece of enterprise intelligence](https://speckle.systems/blog/data-warehouse-meets-design-data-connecting-the-last-missing-piece-of-enterprise-intelligence/): Speckle now integrates with Databricks and Snowflake (beta), bringing design and BIM data together with enterprise data for portfolio analysis and AI-driven insight. - [Butic The New School uses Speckle to connect BIM, automation, and applied AI](https://speckle.systems/blog/butic-the-new-school-uses-speckle-to-connect-bim-automation-and-applied-ai/): Speckle connects BIM, design, analytics, and AI in butic's AEC 4.0 Master's Program, showing how connected data powers AEC workflows. - [Project metadata for portfolio-wide governance and reporting](https://speckle.systems/blog/project-metadata-for-portfolio-wide-governance-and-reporting/): Project metadata turns a folder of projects into a consistent, structured dataset you can actually report on. - [Design Explorer (beta): Browse, compare, and share all of your Grasshopper options in one place](https://speckle.systems/blog/design-explorer-beta-browse-compare-and-share-all-of-your-grasshopper-options-in-one-place/): Design Explorer (beta) widget turns any Grasshopper definition that emits tagged options into a browsable, comparable, drill-downable gallery. - [Finally, models that work for you](https://speckle.systems/blog/finally-models-that-work-for-you-speckle-model-BIM-data-validation/): Introducing a "signals-first" web interface, Model Validation (beta), and more to help AEC teams manage and leverage design data at scale. - [The feedback loop AEC never built](https://speckle.systems/blog/the-feedback-loop-aec-never-built/): Every project generates data, and the best firms are starting to use it to learn from past wins and mistakes. - [Suffolk technologies backs Speckle to unlock AI-ready design intelligence across construction](https://speckle.systems/blog/suffolk-technologies-backs-speckle-to-unlock-ai-ready-design-intelligence-across-construction/): The investment follows Suffolk Construction's enterprise-wide deployment of Speckle, supporting AI workflows at scale and turning fragmented design data into usable cross-project intelligence. - [The $177 billion data problem AEC can't afford to ignore: How better data infrastructure delivers faster projects and higher margins](https://speckle.systems/blog/the-usd177-billion-data-problem-aec-can-t-afford-to-ignore-how-better-data-infrastructure/): Move beyond the CDE. Discover how modern, vendor-agnostic AEC data infrastructure unlocks portfolio intelligence, automation, and measurable gains in speed, quality, and profitability. - [Speckle world tour: Join us at these AEC events in 2026](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-world-tour-join-us-at-these-aec-events-in-2026/): Speckle is going global in early 2026! Join us online or in person for AEC events focused on BIM, design data, dashboards, and next-gen digital delivery. - [Moving beyond CDE: How Speckle extends ACC into a universal data platform](https://speckle.systems/blog/moving-beyond-cde-how-speckle-extends-acc-into-a-universal-data-platform/): Speckle unlocks the dormant data you store in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and makes it understandable, explorable, shareable, and ready to become a market advantage. - [Speckle: The all-in-one design review platform for AEC teams](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-the-all-in-one-design-review-platform-for-aec-teams/): Presentations, Markups, and Issues in Speckle's 3D web viewer let teams review, communicate, make decisions, and close the feedback loop. - [Speckle and data lakes: The new backbone of construction](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-and-data-lakes-the-new-backbone-of-construction/): With Speckle as the data layer and centralized data lakes powering AI, firms can unlock consistent BIM data, automate workflows, cut risk, and turn project history into a competitive advantage. - [Speckle launches Autodesk Construction Cloud integration](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-launches-autodesk-construction-cloud-integration/): Activate automatic sync with every project change to unlock historical model insights and real-time analytics. - [Realizing AEC’s full potential: Putting data to work with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/blog/realizing-aec-s-full-potential-putting-data-to-work-with-speckle/): In our SpeckleCon 2025 keynote, we shared how Speckle is evolving to help you unlock the full value of your data and build a data strategy that drives real business growth. - [How AEC businesses reach peak performance with Speckle-powered automation](https://speckle.systems/blog/how-aec-businesses-reach-peak-performance-with-speckle-powered-automation/): See how Gensler, Multiconsult, Suffolk Construction, and others are redefining performance through automation at SpeckleCon in London on November 7, 2025. - [AEC analytics game-changer: How building industry leaders use Speckle to turn design data into smarter decisions](https://speckle.systems/blog/aec-analytics-game-changer-how-building-industry-leaders-use-speckle-to-turn-design-data-into/): Discover how Gensler, Haskoning & more use Speckle for real-time design analytics. Turn project data into actionable insights with dashboards that connect cost, schedule & performance. - [Speckle's key platform principles](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-key-platform-principles/): Speckle is the open data layer for the building industry. These three pillars ensure its position is not an empty promise. - [Unlocking data with Speckle: How leading AEC firms use data accessibility as a market advantage](https://speckle.systems/blog/unlocking-data-with-speckle-how-leading-aec-firms-use-data-accessibility-as-a-market-advantage/): See how Gensler, Bollinger+Grohmann, Pomerleau Inc., Stantec, ICD, and Lozinger Marazzi are using Speckle to open up their data, work smarter, and deliver better projects. - [The great data heist: How the AEC industry lost control of its most valuable asset](https://speckle.systems/blog/the-great-data-heist-how-the-aec-industry-lost-control-of-its-most-valuable-asset/): While most digital initiatives in AEC stall, firms working with Speckle are building something different: an open data foundation that actually delivers on its promises. - [Meet the SpeckleCon 2025 speakers](https://speckle.systems/blog/meet-the-specklecon-2025-speakers/): Join us on the 7th of November for an exploration of how Speckle is transforming AEC workflows through real-world implementations from leading firms like Gensler, Multiconsult, Stantec, and Haskoning. - [View and analyze CAD and 3D files easily with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/blog/view-and-analyze-cad-and-3d-files-easier-than-ever-with-speckle/): Drag and drop into Speckle to see models in detail immediately, share via a link, or import into Power BI or Speckle Intelligence for analysis. - [Introducing Speckle Intelligence: Project & portfolio insights powered by your models](https://speckle.systems/blog/introducing-speckle-intelligence-project-and-portfolio-insights-powered-by-your-models/): Speckle now turns design data into live insights and validation to support better project decisions. - [Make early-stage design collaboration work with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/blog/make-early-stage-design-collaboration-work-with-speckle/): Speckle helps teams coordinate early-stage designs by sharing Rhino and Revit models, verifying classifications in the viewer, tracking changes, and collaborating without file exports. - [Introducing the redesigned Speckle 3D viewer](https://speckle.systems/blog/redesigned-speckle-3d-viewer/): We’ve completely refreshed the user interface to make your viewer experience even better. - [Power BI connector 3.0.0 is here](https://speckle.systems/blog/power-bi-connector-3-0-0-is-here/): We just shipped the Power BI connector 3.0.0 and it's absolutely packed with features and fixes you've been asking for. - [Speckle’s new era of data-driven workflows](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckles-new-era-of-data-driven-workflows/): Next-Gen connectors are driving Speckle’s evolution into a seamless, unified platform—here’s how it all comes together to make you work faster. - [Speckle gets SOC 2 Type 2 attested: Taking AEC data security to the next level](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-gets-soc-2-type-2-attested-taking-aec-data-security-to-the-next-level/): We’re excited about Speckle’s new data security attestation and want to tell you all about it! - [Introducing Keyframe: Geo BIM Powered by Speckle](https://speckle.systems/blog/introducing-keyframe-geo-bim-powered-by-speckle/): We recently met with the team at Keyframe, a Geo BIM platform, to learn more about their integration with Speckle. - [Speckle vs Rhino.Inside.Revit](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-vs-rhino-inside-revit-choose-the-best-tool-for-your-aec-project/): This comparison will help you understand each tool's features, advantages, and limitations, helping you choose the right tool for your project needs. - [Speckle vs Autodesk Data Exchange](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-vs-autodesk-data-exchange/): We welcome Autodesk to the file-free future of AEC teamwork. Meanwhile, Speckle has been leading the charge. Let's explore the difference between leading and following. - [Speckle raises $12.5 million to build the first AEC data hub](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-raises-12-5-million-to-build-the-first-aec-data-hub/): We're excited to share some huge news for us and the AEC industry as a whole—Speckle has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding, led by Addition! - [Speckle vs Autodesk Construction Cloud](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-vs-autodesks-construction-cloud/): This comparison can help you understand Speckle's and ACC's features, advantages, and limitations, helping you choose the right platform for your project needs. - [Speckle workspaces: Out of beta, into action](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-workspaces-out-of-beta-into-action/): Speckle’s Workspaces, the easiest way to collaborate for teams of all sizes, is out of beta and ready to change how AEC works. - [Speckle Next-Gen Tekla Connector: Upgrade Your Structural Workflows](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-next-gen-tekla-connector-upgrade-your-structural-workflows/): Get up close and personal with Speckle's Next-Gen connector for Tekla Structures with bonus pro tips on how to boost your workflows using it today. - [Speckle’s Next-Gen Connectors: What’s In It For You?](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckles-next-gen-connectors-whats-in-it-for-you/): Explore the latest Next-Gen Speckle connectors built for smoother performance and faster results! - [Everything We Announced at SpeckleCon 2024](https://speckle.systems/blog/everything-we-announced-at-specklecon-2024/): We’ve already dropped some rather big product and fundraising news this year, but we kept the best for last! - [Ideas From the Speckle Retreat Hackathon](https://speckle.systems/blog/ideas-from-the-speckle-retreat-hackathon/): This October, we packed our bags, fired up Google Maps, and headed south to the rolling hills and vineyards of Alentejo, Portugal, for our latest Speckle retreat. - [Introducing Workspaces: Speckle For Teams](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-for-teams/): Today, we’re announcing one more Speckle product development. This could be the most important one yet. - [Speckle Cloud vs Self-Hosting](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckle-cloud-vs-self-hosting/): Don't decide to self-host before you read this! - [Beyond the Speckleverse: Hackathon Wrap-Up](https://speckle.systems/blog/beyondthespeckleverse-hackathon-wrap-up/): Speckle's second hackathon exceeded all expectations, and here's why! - [Barcelona Win: Speckle Automate Powers Team to Hackathon Victory](https://speckle.systems/blog/barcelona-win-speckle-automate-powers-team-to-hackathon-victory/): Attending the Barcelona AEC Tech 2024 was a blast, and it turned out to be a big win for our team, with Speckle emerging as the most sought-after solution at the event’s hackathon. - [SpeckleCon: It's A Wrap!](https://speckle.systems/blog/specklecon-its-a-wrap/): Thank you for joining us at SpeckleCon this year! Over 1,500 of you tuned in to engage, discuss, and collaborate on topics that matter to us in AEC. - [Automate with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/blog/automate-with-speckle/): We recently announced Speckle Automate, a new way to work in AEC. Keep reading if you want to learn more. - [Making AEC Better with Automation](https://speckle.systems/blog/making-aec-better-with-automation/): Speckle’s mission is to make the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry better. It starts with unlocking data, and automating tedious and manual tasks is part of that. - [Introducing Viewer’s New APIs](https://speckle.systems/blog/introducing-viewers-new-apis/): Read this article for an update on our latest Viewr APIs. - [Introducing FE2, The New Speckle Front-End](https://speckle.systems/blog/introducing-fe2-the-new-speckle-front-end/): Here is a brief overview of the new Speckle concepts: Streams become Projects, Branches become Models, and Commits become Versions. - [How To Make The Most Out Of The Speckle Viewer?](https://speckle.systems/blog/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-the-speckle-viewer/): Ashkan, Fabiana, and Victor have used Speckle’s 3D Viewer for years. Learn from their innovative, impactful projects shaping the AEC industry. - [Speckle's Improved Ambient Occlusion: A Closer Look](https://speckle.systems/blog/speckles-improved-ambient-occlusion-a-closer-look/): This is how Speckle's online 3D viewer handles two distinct ambient occlusions with emphasis on the stationary ambient occlusion. - [Growing The Speckle Seed](https://speckle.systems/blog/growing-the-speckle-seed/): Raising a seed round is much more than just the money: it's the people that matter, as their experience and passion for open source are key to Speckle's success! - [Own Your Data](https://speckle.systems/blog/ownyourdata/): Data ownership requirements in the AEC industry's complex projects is an issue that does not lend itself easily to centralization. ## Product updates - [Speckle AI, a new 3D viewer, new integrations, and more](https://speckle.systems/updates/speckle-ai-a-new-3d-viewer-new-integrations-and-more/) - [Design Explorer (beta) for Grasshopper options and more](https://speckle.systems/updates/design-explorer-beta-for-grasshopper-options-and-more/) - [Model Validation (beta) and more](https://speckle.systems/updates/speckle-model-validation-beta-and-more/) - [New Speckle web interface (Beta) is available](https://speckle.systems/updates/new-speckle-web-interface-beta/) - [Navisworks file imports and more](https://speckle.systems/updates/navisworks-file-imports-and-more/) - [Native Revit families, model validation (beta) and more](https://speckle.systems/updates/native-revit-families-model-validation-beta/) - [Revit file importer](https://speckle.systems/updates/revit-file-importer/) - [Advanced issue tracking](https://speckle.systems/updates/issues/) - [Autodesk Construction Cloud integration](https://speckle.systems/updates/autodesk-construction-cloud-integration/) - [November's improvements and fixes](https://speckle.systems/updates/november-update-2025/) - [Markups for better design reviews](https://speckle.systems/updates/markups/) - [Optimized IFC models for faster loading](https://speckle.systems/updates/optimized-ifc-models-for-faster-loading/) - [October's improvements and fixes](https://speckle.systems/updates/october-update-2025/) - [Optimized Revit models for faster loading](https://speckle.systems/updates/optimized-revit-models-for-faster-loading/) - [Presentations](https://speckle.systems/updates/presentations/) - [September's improvements and fixes](https://speckle.systems/updates/september-update-2025/) - [Advanced filtering in the web viewer](https://speckle.systems/updates/advanced-filtering/) - [Saved views](https://speckle.systems/updates/saved-views/) - [Scheduled refresh and more in Power BI](https://speckle.systems/updates/power-bi-3-3-2-brings-more-improvements/) - [New file importers and increased file size limit](https://speckle.systems/updates/new-file-importers-and-increased-file-size-limit/) - [Updates to the ETABS, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Navisworks integrations](https://speckle.systems/updates/connectors-3-8/) - [Speckle Intelligence (Preview)](https://speckle.systems/updates/speckle-intelligence-preview/) - [Assign Revit categories to your Rhino model](https://speckle.systems/updates/assign-revit-categories-rhino/) - [Redesigned 3D Web Viewer](https://speckle.systems/updates/redesigned-3d-web-viewer/) - [Faster dashboards, better coordination, and more reliable model data](https://speckle.systems/updates/faster-dashboards-better-coordination-and-more-reliable-model-data/) ## Events - [BIM World Munich](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/bim-world-munich/): Meet the Speckle team at BIM World Munich to explore how connected model data improves collaboration, automation, and delivery across AEC projects. - [Reliable AI Starts with the Model: Building the Data Infrastructure that Delivers ROI in AEC](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/reliable-ai-starts-with-the-model-building-the-data-infrastructure-that-delivers-roi-in-aec/): A strategic conversation on what it takes to build real data infrastructure and make design data enterprise-ready: structured, validated, and connected to the datasets that drive business decisions. - [Ask your portfolio anything: How AI is changing what AEC firms and Asset Owners can do with their design data](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/ask-your-portfolio-anything-how-ai-is-changing-what-aec-firms-can-do-with-their-data/): When an AEC firm, or an asset owner, can finally query and analyze their entire portfolio at once, what becomes possible? - [Graphisoft feat Speckle webinar: Make BIM data work everywhere with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/graphisoft-feat-speckle-webinar-make-bim-data-work-everywhere-with-speckle/): Unlock Archicad model data for validation, reporting, and coordination across tools and teams, with Graphisoft, Speckle, and LINK Architektur. - [Your model data is closer to AI-ready than you think: Two early movers in AEC data share what actually moves the needle](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/your-model-data-is-closer-to-ai-ready-than-you-think-two-early-movers-in-aec-data-share-what/): Suffolk Construction and HGA share how they started extracting value from BIM data portfolios, including the workflows, lessons, and practical shortcuts that delivered results fastest. - [Beyond interop: Managing design data at portfolio scale to drive competitive advantage](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/beyond-interop-managing-design-data-at-portfolio-scale-to-drive-competitive-advantage/): Your firm is sitting on more design data than ever before, yet still, not getting much out if it. Watch this session to learn how to set up a data infrastructure to change this. - [Track project data quality with Speckle Intelligence](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/track-project-data-quality-with-speckle-intelligence/): Learn how to use Speckle to set up real-time analytics, apply and import existing model validation rules, and track the issues, responsibilities, and project signals that matter most in one place. - [From Grasshopper to Revit workflows: Model optimization and conversion with Speckle](https://speckle.systems/speckle-events/from-grasshopper-to-revit-workflows-model-optimization-and-conversion-with-speckle/): Dive into Grasshopper techniques for optimizing models for data visualization and a method for converting Rhino blocks into Revit families using Speckle.