Bricsys

Bricsys is a software company headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, that develops BricsCAD, a suite of CAD applications designed for architecture, engineering, and construction. Founded in 2002, Bricsys focuses on providing an alternative to traditional CAD tools with an emphasis on DWG compatibility, cross-platform deployment, and extensibility through scripting and APIs.

BricsCAD Core offers 2D drafting and 3D direct modeling, while BricsCAD BIM adds building information modeling workflows. BricsCAD Mechanical targets mechanical design, and BricsCAD Shape provides conceptual modeling and massing. Bricsys 24/7 is a cloud collaboration platform that complements on-premises work. The software runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and supports automation and customization via APIs such as LISP, BRX, and .NET, along with IFC interoperability for BIM workflows.

Bricsys markets its products worldwide through a network of distributors and partners that provide sales, training, and support. The company emphasizes compatibility with the DWG file format and strives to integrate with existing design workflows, offering scaffolding for customization and integration with other software tools.

Over its history Bricsys expanded from a CAD vendor into a multi-product platform for design, modeling, and collaboration, serving customers in architecture, engineering, and construction sectors globally.