BYA Architects

Technology and working environment

Part of the key to successfully managing projects is BYA’s continued investment in key technology. We currently maintain software and service support agreements for Architectural Project Management Software (Architect’s Office) along with Industry leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) Software (ArchiCAD).

Architect’s Office (AO) is an integrated and centrally controlled relational database system dealing with the Project Administration functions of a typically busy Architectural Practice and is capable of responding to changing requirements. Currently installed in over 100 practices, with over 2000 users, spread across Australia, and New Zealand, Singapore, China, India, UAE and the UK. The system was developed in Australia, by Architects for Architects, over the last 15 years, and is constantly being refined, improved and modified to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s electronic office environment. For a full view of its functionality, we suggest visiting the AO website, www.elliot.com.au.

Project communications, including Memos and Site advices are all tracked and managed by this database.

Graphisofts ArchiCAD was the industry’s first BIM software released in 1984, its software architecture built from the ground up solely for this purpose. It’s not 2D software that has been rehashed to meet market demands. Today it ensures through an integrated workflow that documentation meets the office standards and construction industry QA requirements. For more information visit www.graphisoft.com & www.archicad.com

AO and ArchiCAD have been and will remain integral in BYA Architects obtaining 2nd party Quality Assurance Certification by Quality Management Systems. BYA Architects maintains the latest technology and computer network across the business ensuring robust and efficient outcomes. All hardware in this system was updated in the 2020-21 financial year.