BIM and AI as part of the design department

The international construction group HSF System is connecting traditional design work with digital technologies and process automation. Thanks to its own Revit extensions and the use of artificial intelligence, designers are streamlining routine tasks, improving data clarity, and freeing up more space for creative work. HSF System not only strengthens its internal know-how and standardization of BIM practices but also shares its experience with the professional community through events such as BIM OPEN 2025 and the upcoming BIM Friday at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.

Design Meets Programming

HSF System is not only a general contractor with its own design department but also a confirmed innovator in the digitalization of construction. The design team has long been seeking ways to connect efficient building design with digital technologies. “Our goal is to have our processes under control from design to implementation. That’s why we started creating our own Revit extensions that simplify routine tasks and give designers more space for creative work,”says Jiřina Janšová, Head of the Design Department at HSF System in Czechia.

With this approach, HSF System develops both internal know-how and a unified methodology for working with BIM across the entire group. The design team actively works on data standardization, managing a Common Data Environment (CDE), and introducing internal classification systems. The result is greater clarity and consistency in coordinating complex projects, leading to fewer errors in the construction phase.

The Designer as a Creator of Digital Tools

At the BIM OPEN 2025 conference in October, designer Ondřej Černík presented a unique approach to automating design processes and using artificial intelligence in developing Autodesk Revit tools via pyRevit. Using real-world project examples, he demonstrated how a designer with basic Python knowledge can create custom scripts for Revit and further optimize them with AI. These scripts can, for example, automatically generate sheet metal part schedules or prepare window views based on type and location. “AI helps us create faster, but it’s still essential to know exactly what you want. Sometimes the designer becomes a ‘cleaner’ for AI, which is why it’s important to stay organized, patient, able to correct outputs, and unafraid to collaborate with other construction disciplines,” says Ondřej Černík.

Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring Others

Participation at BIM OPEN is not an isolated case. Ondřej Černík will also speak on 14 November 2025 at BIM Friday at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, presenting the topic “An Ordinary Day with BIM.” His talk aims to show that BIM is not just a tool for large-scale projects but also a practical assistant in the daily work of designers within object-based 3D modeling. “BIM shouldn’t be a scarecrow or unnecessary paperwork. When used efficiently, it improves project quality and team communication. At HSF System, we see BIM as a natural tool for quality, information-driven design,” concludes Ondřej Černík.