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INTRODUCING THE KNAUF PLANNER SUITE The Specification Tools Platform

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SIMPLIFY THE PLANNING OF YOUR PROJECT

Planning with BIM has many advantages, but tasks such as finding the right objects can be time consuming.

Amanda, architect from the architecture office in Germany

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THE KNAUF PLANNER SUITE IS HERE TO HELP

Knauf Planner suite will simplify the planning and increase the design efficiency to your project

THE PLANNER SUITE OFFERS •A product and Systemfinder function • Always up to date product and system data, thanks to EPIM •System or product specification export based on your project requirements

… THROUGH VARIOUS SYSTEMS •Via a BIM Plug-In in Revit or ArchiCAD •Via a Systemfinder web application over our website − knauf.co.uk/ planner-suite

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The Knauf Planner Suite can be accessed via a BIM Plug-In or a Systemfinder (web application)

PLUG-IN

SYSTEMFINDER

PLANNER SUITE BIM PLUG-IN

PLANNER SUITE SYSTEMFINDER (WEB APPLICATION)

Recommended use When you are planning complete projects within BIM and need to import, validate, and specify accurate critical BIM objects of Knauf’s tested systems.

When you are planning complete projects within BIM and need to import, validate, and specify Knauf BIM objects

Requirements Installation: Download from Knauf Website or AutoDesk AppStore

Installation: No installation required, simply access via the Knauf website

Compatibility

Cost Free

Functionality Product and system search

Data validation

Specification documents

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THE RIGHT PRODUCT AT HAND Systemfinder 1 Instant search function for Knauf products and systems

This function is exactly what I need! It will save so much time in future, whenever I look for the right product to fit my requirements Markus, Head of Project Design - Main Contractor/Netherlands

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Systemfinder 2 Project specific product and system recommendation of suitable products

FIND AND INSERT FULLY TESTED KNAUF PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS The Planner Suite allows you to find and insert Knauf products and systems easily and instantly.

By asking a few simple questions, its search function gives you an overview of products and systems that match your specific requirements, such as fire protection or sound insulation.

availability, to ensure only products and systems relevant for the location of your project are recommended – which is especially helpful for international projects.

After selecting the right product or system, you can download the BIM object from the web or – if you are using the BIM Plug-In – insert it directly into your BIM model in Revit and ArchiCAD, along with all relevant specifications.

It also considers other factors, such as regional

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ALWAYS UP TO DATE Data validation 1 Automatic check if product data in BIM model is up-to-date

Being able to check if product and system data is correct and up-to-date is very helpful when working with large models and on big projects Klaus, owner of a big Main Contractor firm in Germany

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Data validation 2 Proactive detection of discontinued products

Objects in the Knauf Planner Suite are based on the most current and accurate data.

To make sure this remains relevant for products that you have imported into Revit or ArchiCAD in the past (and which may have been updated in the meantime), our Plug-In even features a data validation function. With this function,

you can check the data accuracy of all Knauf systems and bring them back to the most current version with just one click.

Besides that, our Plug-In also notifies you if you are using products that are not available anymore and you can easily search for alternatives.

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START YOUR PLANNER SUITE JOURNEY TODAY

GET STARTED WITH THE PLANNER SUITE IN 3 EASY STEPS

1. Visit knauf.co.uk/planner-suite 2. Bookmark the Planner Suite Systemfinder (Web application) 3. Download and install the BIM Plug-In

PLEASE ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: knauf.co.uk/planner-suite

IF YOU HAVE ANYMORE QUESTIONS YOUR PERSONAL CONTACT IS Miles Ellison Digital Specification & Technical Development Manager miles.ellison@knauf.com planner.suite@knauf.com 10

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