TallyCAT

Carbon-smart material specification, powered by EC3.

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Overview

TallyCAT, developed by Building Transparency, is a free add-in for Autodesk Revit. It serves as a direct bridge between a BIM model and the EC3 (Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator) tool. TallyCAT allows users to easily export material quantities from their Revit projects to EC3, streamlining the process of analyzing and reducing the embodied carbon of building materials.

✨ Key Features

  • Revit Add-in
  • Direct integration with EC3
  • Exports material quantities from BIM models
  • Streamlines embodied carbon analysis workflow
  • Free and open-source

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Free and open-source
  • Direct, seamless integration with the free EC3 tool
  • Developed by the same non-profit (Building Transparency)

Unique Value: Provides the fastest, free way for Revit users to get their BIM data into the EC3 ecosystem for embodied carbon analysis.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Architects and structural engineers using Revit for design BIM managers exporting data for sustainability analysis Design teams wanting a quick way to assess the carbon impact of their material choices

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users not working with Autodesk Revit
  • Full life cycle assessment (LCA) beyond embodied carbon
  • Operational carbon analysis

🏆 Alternatives

One Click LCA (Revit Plugin) Manual data entry

Eliminates the need for manual quantity takeoffs or complex data exports that other workflows might require, providing a direct and error-reducing link between BIM and carbon calculation.

💻 Platforms

Desktop (Revit Plugin)

🔌 Integrations

Autodesk Revit EC3 (Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator)

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: The tool is completely free.

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