What is Bentley Navigator?
Bentley Navigator is a BIM model review and collaboration software for managing the project lifecycle of construction/design projects. In addition to accessing drawings, documents, and 3D models, Navigator allows users to create visual reports, query model information, resolve issues and conduct coordination reviews. It connects to ProjectWise (also from Bentley systems) and other document repositories.
A mobile app version of Navigator is also available.
A mobile app version of Navigator is also available.
Categories & Use Cases
Top Performing Features
Jobsite reports
Users can create and share reports on jobsite safety, daily progress, etc.
Category average: 8.3
Issue tracking & punchlists
Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.
Category average: 8.2
Document sharing
Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.
Category average: 8.3
Areas for Improvement
Plan distribution & viewing
Users can compare different versions of plans, and view live updates/revisions to plans (usually from a mobile device in the field).
Category average: 8.4
Plan markups & sharing
Users can annotate plans from the field and easily share plans/markups with other project stakeholders.
Category average: 8.2
Collaboration & approvals
Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.
Category average: 8.2