Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market by Type (Software, Services), Project life cycle (Pre-construction, Construction, Operation), Application (Buildings, Civil Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Industrial, Utilities), Geography - Global Forecast to 2022

The building information modeling (BIM) market is expected to grow from USD 3.16 billion in 2016 to USD 7.64 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 16.51% during the forecast period. The objectives of the report includes forecast of the BIM market size in terms of value for BIM software and services. Further, it includes the detailed information regarding the drivers of the BIM market such as the enhanced communication and coordination throughout the asset lifecycle management process due to adoption of BIM. It also includes detailed information about the restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the Building information modeling market. The study of the value chain and analysis of the impact of Porter’s five forces on the market is also one of the objectives of the report which includes the study of the impact of the Porter’s five forces, namely, threat of substitutes, intensity of competitive rivalry, threat of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers, and bargaining power of suppliers on the BIM market.

Years considered for this report:

• Base Year: 2016
• Estimated Year: 2017
• Projected Year: 2022
• Forecast Period: 2017–2022

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Optimized project performance and increased productivity
• Enhanced communication and coordination throughout the asset lifecycle management process
• Government mandates for the usage of BIM in several developed countries

Restraints

• High costs of BIM software required for the execution of processes
• Long training periods decreasing the productivity of companies

Opportunities

• Growing demand for green buildings
• Need for integrated process for designing, collaboration, and coordination in the AEC industry

Challenges

• Lack of information and awareness about BIM

Optimized project performance and increased productivity due to adoption of BIM

The increasing costs of labors and materials in the construction industry are leading to the requirement of new processes, technologies, and solutions, which would consume lesser time and save money. BIM enables the virtual construction of a building in a 3D space, prior to the construction process. It also provides 4D (time) and 5D (cost) estimation of a project. This process enables users to discover interference- and construction-related problems before they arise, thereby saving time and money incurred in the production phase of a construction process. BIM increases a project’s overall performance by providing 3D modeling and visualization; 3D coordination, prefabrication, construction planning, and monitoring; cost estimation; and record model. These features of BIM work as drivers for the growth of the BIM market.

Major players of the BIM ecosystem were identified across regions, and their offerings, distribution channels, and regional presence is understood through in-depth discussions. Also, average revenue generated by these companies, segmented by region, is used to arrive at the overall BIM market size. This overall market size is used in the top-down procedure to estimate the sizes of other individual markets through percentage splits from secondary sources directories, databases such as Hoovers, Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, OneSource, and primary research. The entire procedure includes the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interview with industry experts such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives for key insights.

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The Building information modeling market ecosystem includes BIM software and services providers such as Autodesk Inc. (U.S.), Nemetschek SE (Germany), Trimble Navigation Limited (U.S.), Bentley System, Inc. (U.S.), Asite Ltd. (U.K.), AVEVA (U.S.), RIB Software AG (Germany), Dassault Systèmes (France), Archidata Inc. (Canada), Intergraph Corporation (U.S.), Beck Technology, Ltd. (U.S.), Computers and Structures, Inc. (U.S.), Robert McNeel & Associates (U.S.), and Cadsoft (U.S.) among others.

Key Target Audience:

• End users of BIM software and services such as construction managers/general contractors, architects, owners, engineers, and others  
• Building information modeling (BIM) software and service providers
• Research organizations and consulting companies
• Associations, organizations, forums and alliances related to BIM
• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
• OEMs – white label manufacturing for others in bulk volume
• Industry associations
• Market research and consulting firm

Study answers several questions for the stakeholders, primarily which market segments to focus in the next two to five years (depends on the range of forecast period) for prioritizing the efforts and investments.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Building information modeling market has been segmented into the following categories in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Market, by Type

• Software
  • Architectural Design
  • Construction
  • Sustainability
  • Structures
  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
  • Facility Management
• Services
• Project Management Support
• Software Support and Maintenance

Market, by Project Life cycle

• Pre-Construction
• Construction
• Operation

Market, by Application

• Buildings
• Civil Infrastructure
• Oil & Gas
• Industrial
• Utilities
• Others

Market, by Geography

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• APAC
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC
• RoW
  • The Middle East and Africa
  • South America

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the BIM market.

Critical questions which the report answers

• What are new application areas which the market players are exploring?
• Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

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Product Analysis

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• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 15)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency
    1.5 Limitations
    1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Introduction
    2.2 Research Data
           2.2.1 Secondary Data
                    2.2.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.2.2 Primary Data
                    2.2.2.1 Primary Interviews With Experts
                    2.2.2.2 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.2.2.3 Key Industry Insights
                    2.2.2.4 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.3 Market Size Estimation
           2.3.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.3.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.4 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
    2.5 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 28)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 31)
    4.1 Opportunities in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market
    4.2 BIM Market, By Country, 2017
    4.3 BIM Market Analysis, By Type vs Project Life Cycle
    4.4 BIM Market, By Project Life Cycle
    4.5 BIM Market, By Application
    4.6 BIM Market, By Geography

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 34)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Dynamics
           5.2.1 Drivers
                    5.2.1.1 Optimized Project Performance and Increased Productivity
                    5.2.1.2 Enhanced Communication and Coordination Throughout the Asset Lifecycle Management Process
                    5.2.1.3 Government Mandates for the Usage of BIM in Several Developed Countries
           5.2.2 Restraints
                    5.2.2.1 High Costs of BIM Software Required for the Execution of Processes
                    5.2.2.2 Long Training Periods Decreasing the Productivity of Companies
           5.2.3 Opportunities
                    5.2.3.1 Growing Demand for Green Buildings
                    5.2.3.2 Need for Integrated Process for Designing, Collaboration, and Coordination in the Aec Industry
           5.2.4 Challenge
                    5.2.4.1 Lack of Information and Awareness About BIM

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 39)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Value Chain Analysis
    6.3 Technology Trends
    6.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
           6.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           6.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           6.4.3 Threat of Substitutes
           6.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
           6.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

7 Building Information Modeling Market Analysis, By Type (Page No. - 46)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Software
           7.2.1 Architectural Design
           7.2.2 Sustainability
           7.2.3 Structures
           7.2.4 Mep
           7.2.5 Construction
           7.2.6 Facility Management
    7.3 Services
           7.3.1 Project Management Support
           7.3.2 Software Support and Maintenance

8 Building Information Modeling Market, By Project Life Cycle (Page No. - 55)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Pre-Construction
    8.3 Construction
    8.4 Operation

9 Building Information Modeling Market, By Application (Page No. - 62)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Buildings
    9.3 Industrial
    9.4 Civil Infrastructure
    9.5 Oil & Gas
    9.6 Utilities
    9.7 Others

10 Building Information Modeling Market, By Geography (Page No. - 83)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 U.S.
             10.2.2 Canada
             10.2.3 Mexico
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 U.K.
             10.3.2 Germany
             10.3.3 Italy
             10.3.4 France
             10.3.5 Spain
             10.3.6 Rest of Europe
     10.4 APAC
             10.4.1 Japan
             10.4.2 China
             10.4.3 Australia
             10.4.4 South Korea
             10.4.5 Singapore
             10.4.6 Rest of APAC
     10.5 RoW
             10.5.1 Middle East and Africa
             10.5.2 South America

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 100)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 Market Share Analysis, BIM Market
     11.3 Strategic Benchmarking
             11.3.1 Technology Integration & Product Enhancement
     11.4 Vendor Dive Overview
             11.4.1 Vanguards (Leaders)
             11.4.2 Dynamic
             11.4.3 Innovator
             11.4.4 Emerging
     11.5 Business Strategies Adopted By Major Players in the BIM Market (25 Companies)
     11.6 Analysis of the Product Portfolio of Major Players in the BIM Market (25 Companies)

*Top 25 Companies Analyzed for This Study are – Autodesk, Inc.; Nemetschek SE; Trimble Navigation Ltd.; Bentley Systems, Inc.; Dassault Systèmes; Intergraph Corporation; Operation Technology, Inc. /Etap; Topcon; Asite Ltd.; Aveva; Synchro Software Ltd.; Cadenas GmbH; RIB Software AG; Archidata Inc.; Beck Technology, Ltd.; Bimeye, Inc.; Aecom; 4m Sa; Stabiplan; Newforma, Inc.; Cct International; Cadsoft; Clearedge3d, Inc.; Computers and Structures, Inc.; and Robert Mcneel & Associates

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 106)
     12.1 Introduction
(Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View)*
     12.2 Autodesk, Inc.
     12.3 Nemetschek SE
     12.4 Trimble Navigation Limited
     12.5 Asite Ltd.
     12.6 Bentley Systems, Inc.
     12.7 Aveva
     12.8 RIB Software AG
     12.9 Dassault Systèmes
     12.10 Archidata Inc.
     12.11 Intergraph Corporation
     12.12 Key Innovators
             12.12.1 Beck Technology, Ltd.
             12.12.2 Computers and Structures, Inc.
             12.12.3 Robert Mcneel & Associates
             12.12.4 Cadsoft

*Details on Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 145)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
     13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     13.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     13.4 Available Customizations
     13.5 Related Reports
     13.6 Author Details

List of Tables (62 Tables)

Table 1 List of Major Secondary Sources
Table 2 BIM Market, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 3 BIM Market for Software, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Market for Architectural Design Software, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Building Information Modeling Market for Sustainability Software, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Market Or Structure Software, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Market for Mep Software, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Market for Construction Software, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Market for Facility Management Software Market, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 BIM Market Or Services, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Market for Project Management Support Services, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Market for Software Support and Maintenance Services, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 BIM Market, By Project Life Cycle, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 BIM Market for Pre-Construction Phase, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Building Information Modeling Market for Pre-Construction Phase, By Software, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 BIM Market for Pre-Construction Phase, By Service, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Market for Construction Phase, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Market for Construction Phase, By Software, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Building Information Modeling Market for Construction Phase, By Service, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 BIM Market for Operation Phase, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 BIM Market for Operation Phase, By Software, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 BIM Market for Operation Phase, By Service, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 BIM Market, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 BIM Market for Building Applications, By Geography, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 BIM Market for Building Applications in North America, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Market for Building Applications in Europe, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 Market for Building Applications in APAC, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Market for Building Applications in RoW, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Market for Industrial Applications, By Geography, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Market for Industrial Applications in North America, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 BIM Market for Industrial Applications in Europe, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 BIM Market for Industrial Application in APAC, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 BIM Market for Industrial Applications in RoW, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 Building Information Modeling Market for Civil Infrastructure Applications, By Geography, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 Market for Civil Infrastructure Applications in North America, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 Market for Civil Infrastructure Applications in Europe, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Market for Civil Infrastructure Applications in APAC, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 Market for Civil Infrastructure Applications in RoW, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 Building Information Modeling Market for Oil & Gas Applications, By Geography, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 BIM Market for Oil & Gas Applications in North America, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 Market for Oil & Gas Applications in Europe, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 Market for Oil & Gas Applications in APAC, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 Market for Oil & Gas Applications in RoW, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 Building Information Modeling Market for Utility Applications, By Geography, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 BIM Market for Utility Applications in North America, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 Market for Utility Applications in Europe, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 Market for Utility Applications in APAC, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 Market for Utility Applications in RoW, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 BIM Market for Other Applications, By Geography, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 BIM Market for Other Applications in North America, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 BIM Market for Other Applications in Europe, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 BIM Market for Other Applications in APAC, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 BIM Market for Other Applications in RoW, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 BIM Market, By Geography, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 Building Information Modeling Market in North America, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Market in North America, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 BIM Market in Europe, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Market in Europe, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 Market in APAC, By Country, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Market in APAC, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 BIM Market in RoW, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 Market in RoW, By Application, 2014–2022 (USD Million)

List of Figures (75 Figures)

Figure 1 BIM Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Research Flow
Figure 3 Building Information Modeling Market: Research Design
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 BIM Market for Services to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 7 Pre-Construction Phase to Hold the Largest Share of the BIM Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 8 Market for Industrial Applications to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 9 North America Estimated to Hold A Major Share of the BIM Market in 2017
Figure 10 Significant Opportunities for BIM Market in Developing Countries During the Forecast Period
Figure 11 BIM Market in APAC to Grow at A Significant Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 12 Software Likely to Hold A Major Share of the BIM Market in 2017
Figure 13 BIM Market for Construction Phase Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 14 Market for Industrial Applications to Grow at A Significant Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 15 BIM Market in APAC to Grow at the Highest Rate Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 16 Market Dynamics: Overview
Figure 17 BIM Software and Distribution Value Chain Analysis: Technology Providers Contribute Maximum Value
Figure 18 BIM Software Development Process Analysis: Designing Phase Takes Maximum Time
Figure 19 BIM Transforms Design and Construction Methods to Help Achieve High Productivity
Figure 20 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, 2016
Figure 21 Porter’s Five Forces: Impact Analysis
Figure 22 High Impact of Bargaining Power of Suppliers on the BIM Market
Figure 23 Low Impact of Bargaining Power of Buyers on the BIM Market
Figure 24 Medium Impact of Threat of Substitutes on the BIM Market
Figure 25 Medium Impact of Threat of New Entrants on the BIM Market
Figure 26 Medium Impact of Intensity of Competitive Rivalry on the BIM Market
Figure 27 BIM Market for Services to Grow at A Higher Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 28 Architectural Design to Hold the Largest Share of the BIM Market for Software During the Forecast Period
Figure 29 Market for Project Management Support Services to Grow at A Higher Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 30 Market for Construction Phase to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 31 Building Applications to Hold the Largest Share of the BIM Market for Construction Phase During the Forecast Period
Figure 32 BIM Market for Industrial Applications to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 33 North America to Hold the Largest Share of the BIM Market for Building Applications By 2022
Figure 34 BIM Market for Industrial Applications in Canada to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 35 BIM Market for Civil Infrastructure Applications in APAC to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 36 Middle East & Africa to Lead the BIM Market for Oil & Gas Applications in RoW During the Forecast Period
Figure 37 BIM Market for Utility Applications in APAC to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 38 North America to Hold the Largest Share of the BIM Market for Other Applications By 2022
Figure 39 BIM Market in APAC Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During Forecast Period
Figure 40 North America to Hold the Largest Size of the BIM Market By 2022
Figure 41 Snapshot of the BIM Market in North America
Figure 42 Snapshot of the BIM Market in Europe
Figure 43 Snapshot of the BIM Market in APAC
Figure 44 Market Players Adopted New Product Launches as A Key Strategy for Business Expansion
Figure 45 BIM Market Share Analysis: 2016
Figure 46 Strategic Benchmarking: Autodesk Inc. Largely Adopted Inorganic Growth Strategies for Technology Integration and Product Enhancements (2016)
Figure 47 Dive Chart
Figure 48 Geographic Revenue Mix of Major Market Players
Figure 49 Company Snapshot: Autodesk Inc.
Figure 50 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 51 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 52 Company Snapshot: Nemetschek SE
Figure 53 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 54 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 55 Company Snapshot: Trimble Navigation Limited
Figure 56 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 57 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 58 Company Snapshot: Asite Ltd.
Figure 59 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 60 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 61 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 62 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 63 Company Snapshot: Aveva
Figure 64 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 65 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 66 Company Snapshot: RIB Software AG
Figure 67 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 68 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 69 Company Snapshot: Dassault Systèmes
Figure 70 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 71 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 72 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 73 Score Card: Business Strategy
Figure 74 Score Card: Product Offerings
Figure 75 Score Card: Business Strategy

The building information modeling (BIM) market is expected to grow from USD 3.56 billion in 2017 to USD 7.64 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 16.51% between 2017 and 2022. The key factors driving this market have been the optimized project performance and increased productivity; enhanced communication and coordination throughout the asset lifecycle management process in the construction industry due to adoption of BIM; and government mandates for the usage of BIM in several developed countries.

Among all the major applications of the BIM market, the industrial application is expected grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. Building information modeling provides digital prototyping analysis and simulation, thereby shortening the construction period while consistently improving productivity and reducing risks associated with construction projects in the industrial sector. This fact is expected to propel the growth of the Building information modeling market for industrial application between 2017 and 2022.

As of 2016, the software held a major share of the BIM market. The key factors driving the BIM market for software include the high demand for cost-effective processes and benefits of design modeling software for various construction projects. However, the market for services is expected to grow at the highest rate between 2017 and 2022. This growth can be attributed to the benefits offered by integrated building information modeling services in the construction process such as 2D drawings, 3D modeling, 4D scheduling, and 5D estimating power; and change management, clash management, visualization, layout, quantity take off, scheduling, and production control.

The pre-construction phase is expected to hold a major share of the BIM market As BIM helps AEC service providers improve accuracy, efficiency, and productivity pertaining to various construction projects, the adoption of BIM for pre-construction phases is increasing. However, the market for construction phase is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period.

In terms of geography, the market in North America is expected to have the largest market share between 2017 and 2022. The stabilized constructions of commercial and residential buildings coupled with growing awareness about the benefits of BIM among the constructors and contractors in North America have been the key driving factor for the North American market. The European market is expected to capture the second largest share during the forecast period. The buildings, civil infrastructure, and industrial applications are expected to be the leading segments in the European Building information modeling market.

Building information modeling (BIM) have been on the rise and set to be one of the fastest growing areas of the construction industry. A major restraint hampering the growth of the BIM market is the high costs of software and necessary hardware to run it. Though the software reduces the overall costs of the projects by approximately 30%, BIM tools are available at very high prices and hence, may seem out of the budget for small firms. Apart from this, the architects or contractors who adopt BIM in their construction processes require training to understand the approach of the same in the long term. Hence, high costs of BIM software required for the execution of construction processes and long training periods contributing to decrease in the productivity of the construction companies are the key factor that hinder the growth of the market.

BIMs adoption for applications such as industrial, utilities, and civil infrastructure to drive the growth of BIM market

Buildings

The building applications majorly put forth an increasing demand for customized solutions. These applications focus on the adoption of BIM by firms that are primarily responsible for working on the construction (that is, new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of commercial and retail buildings. Building applications account for a larger share of the BIM market compared to any other applications because of the increasing number of buildings or construction projects, along with business centers, shopping centers, and retail shops.

Industrial

Industrial buildings may specifically focus on process systems and equipment. The equipment and systems that shape industrial buildings can be incorporated with BIM. BIM precisely eliminates any chance of miscommunication between the owner and the builder, as the entire design model can be viewed clearly. Designing issues can be efficiently handled with the help of BIM, as all the details of the building are included in the BIM model; they can be viewed at any point of time in the construction phase. It also helps in a speedy rectification of issues such as clash detection and wastage of resources; therefore, it becomes easy to focus on work rather than problem solving. BIM is adopted for constructing industrial facilities of manufacturing and filtration.

Civil Infrastructure

The demand for civil infrastructure is expected to reach new levels with the increasing population, rapid urbanization, and economic expansion. BIM is the right tool for civil infrastructure professionals to more effectively aggregate all the available real-world data (computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information system (GIS), raster and vector, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), photogrammetry, and more) and then use the data to quickly create an intelligent design model of a civil infrastructure project. Autodesk InfraWorks 360 enables model-based planning and design of civil infrastructure in the context of the real world. Civil infrastructure applications include designing roads, bridges, and tunnels.

Utilities

Normally, utility applications require larger budgets compared to other BIM applications. The BIM for utility infrastructure design helps in reducing costs by decreasing reworks, delays, and construction wastages through improved coordination, design accuracy, and stakeholder communications. Along with the ability to analyze cost, BIM for utilities also comprises other features, including infinite computing and cloud-based analysis delivered to tablet computers and other mobile devices.

Others

Projects related to military and transportation, among others, have been considered in the others sector. BIM requires software to create a model of a building before the construction starts; it is designed to make an integrated and collaborative approach toward construction. By defining the different levels of BIM, the concepts of 4D, 5D, and 6D are used to indicate the elements and benefits of increasingly complex BIM models. BIM used in construction information technology laboratory, engineering research, and development centers for military purposes.

Critical questions the report answers:

• Where will all these developments take the industry in the mid to long term?
• What are the upcoming industry applications for BIM?

Autodesk, Inc. (US) is a leading provider of software solutions to architects, construction management, industries, and real estate. The company‘s well-established market distribution network serves as an important factor for its future growth. The company focuses on strategic partnerships with companies across regions. For instance, Autodesk has partnerships with companies such as NASA Ames Research Center (US), Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd. (India), and Qatar Rail for its BIM products. These strategic partnerships will help the company enhance its business operations and increase its profit. Currently, in 3D modeling, Autodesk focuses on developing next-generation platforms and other advanced technologies, and continues to expand in the emerging markets.

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