BIM/AECO Software Market Share, Size and Forecast
The Cambashi BIM/AECO Observatory serves as a reliable source for accurate, detailed, and consistent market data, facilitating cohesive strategic planning activities. The observatory focuses on three pivotal dimensions—product/provider, country, and industry—providing comprehensive information on the competitive landscape.







Updates
The Observatory is updated every quarter and is accessible either as a “one-off” purchase or through a subscription service.
Years
The Observatory includes data for the current year, four historical years, and four forecast years.
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“We want to provide a consistent and relevant data set that offers help to all stakeholders – across the group, for individual brands, and regionally. Cambashi, in our view, delivered the best quality market data available for the AEC Market, from a proven track record.”
Jens Lederer, Director of Business Development for Nemetschek Group
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AEC-Related Professions
Data from the Cambashi Employment Observatory shows that world-wide there are 8x the number of managers and skilled trades people compared with architects, engineers and technicians. This represents a significant opportunity not only for BIM software vendors but also for businesses looking for further efficiencies as part of digital transformation.
Examples of AEC-Related Professions
- Architects
- Civil Engineers
- Engineering Technicians
- Draughtspersons
- Construction Managers
- Construction Supervisors
- Skilled Tradespeople
Cambashi’s BIM software research journey
1990 – Initiated coverage of AEC vendors
2009 – First Observatory with AEC market data
2010 – Added Industry segmentation to AEC data
2017 – First BIM Design Software Observatory
2019 – Expanding BIM Observatory portfolio to cover Construct and Operate phases.
2020 February– Launch of BIM Charter to oversee research
2020 – Two new BIM Observatories published for Construct and Operate
2024 – BIM Data Management segment added
