Building Information Modeling Market Expands as Cloud, Smart Buildings and Sustainable Construction Accelerate Adoption

BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2026 — Building Information Modeling (BIM) is becoming an increasingly important part of the construction and built-environment technology landscape as project owners, architects, engineers and contractors seek better coordination, more efficient workflows and stronger sustainability performance. According to Next Move Strategy Consulting, the global Building Information Modeling (BIM) market was valued at USD 9.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 21.72 billion by 2030, representing a 14.63% CAGR from 2025 to 2030. The research points to urbanization, demand for green buildings, smart-building development and the shift toward cloud-based BIM as major forces shaping the market.

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BIM Market Growth and Outlook

BIM has evolved from a primarily design-oriented digital modeling technology into a broader information-management approach spanning project planning, construction and building operations. Next Move Strategy Consulting’s analysis evaluates the market from a 2024 base year through 2030, with 2025–2030 serving as the forecast period. The report assesses the industry across software and services, deployment models, project lifecycle stages, applications, end users, enterprise sizes and project types.

The market’s segmentation reflects the expanding role of BIM in the built environment. Functionality includes 3D modeling and visualization, 4D scheduling and simulation, 5D cost estimation, 6D sustainability analysis and 7D asset management. Deployment is divided into on-premise, cloud-based software-as-a-service and hybrid models, while lifecycle applications extend from pre-construction and construction to operations, maintenance and renovation or retrofit.

Urbanization and Infrastructure Development Strengthen Demand

Urbanization remains a fundamental driver. The World Bank estimates that about 56% of the global population, or 4.4 billion people, lived in cities, and that nearly 70% of the world’s population could live in urban areas by 2050. The institution also links rapid urban growth with the need for resilient, efficient and sustainable infrastructure.

As cities expand, construction projects become more complex and involve larger networks of architects, engineers, contractors, owners and facility managers. BIM provides a common digital environment for coordinating information across those participants, helping project teams visualize designs, identify coordination issues and manage information through different stages of an asset’s life.

The technology’s productivity potential has also been recognized by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, which has examined interoperable technology applications, including BIM, as part of efforts to improve construction productivity and support innovation.

Green Building Requirements Increase BIM’s Strategic Role

Sustainability is another important demand catalyst. BIM can connect physical building elements with information needed for energy analysis, material planning and lifecycle decision-making, making digital models increasingly relevant to sustainability-oriented construction and retrofit programs.

International information-management guidance reinforces this broader role. The UK BIM Framework, based on the ISO 19650 series, describes BIM as an approach for managing appropriate information across the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. ISO 19650 also establishes information-management processes for the operational phase of assets, extending BIM beyond project delivery into ongoing asset management.

Cloud BIM, AI and Interoperability Reshape the Market

Cloud-based BIM is emerging as a particularly important area of opportunity. Next Move Strategy Consulting identifies cloud deployment as a growth opportunity because it can facilitate collaboration, provide access to project information across locations and support more connected project-management workflows.

The technology ecosystem is also moving toward greater integration with artificial intelligence, automation and other digital tools. Autodesk’s recent industry discussions highlight the convergence of AI, automation, integration and sustainable design, including the use of AI for generative design, predictive analytics, building-system optimization and maintenance planning.

Interoperability is developing alongside these capabilities. buildingSMART International identifies IFC 4.3 as the latest official version of its open Industry Foundation Classes standard, providing a vendor-neutral framework for exchanging digital information about built assets. The organization says IFC enables machine-interpretable information and automation of workflows.

This movement toward open standards is significant as project teams increasingly use multiple software platforms and need information to remain usable across disciplines and throughout an asset’s lifecycle.

North America Leads While Asia-Pacific Maintains Growth Momentum

North America currently dominates the global BIM market and is expected to retain that position through the forecast period, according to Next Move Strategy Consulting. The report associates regional demand with investment in green-building projects, digital construction practices and the presence of major BIM technology providers.

Asia-Pacific, meanwhile, is recording steady market growth, supported by urban population expansion and infrastructure development in countries including China, India and Japan. The region’s urbanization trajectory is particularly relevant to BIM adoption because large-scale urban development requires stronger coordination, digital planning and project-management capabilities.

Competitive Landscape Focuses on Collaboration and Product Development

The BIM industry includes technology companies such as Autodesk, Nemetschek Group, Bentley Systems, Trimble, Dassault Systèmes, Hexagon, Procore Technologies, Asite, ACCA Software, Pinnacle Infotech, AVEVA, Glodon, Revizto, BIMobject and Vectorworks, among others. Next Move Strategy Consulting reports that participants are using product launches, acquisitions and collaborations to expand capabilities and strengthen their offerings.

The competitive environment is increasingly centered on connected workflows rather than standalone modeling. Autodesk, for example, has described efforts to bring design, construction and operational workflows into more unified cloud environments, while openBIM initiatives continue advancing standardized information exchange.

“The BIM market is shifting from digital modeling toward integrated information management, where cloud collaboration, lifecycle data, interoperability and intelligent automation increasingly influence how projects are designed, delivered and operated,” said a spokesperson at Next Move Strategy Consulting.

Building Information Modeling Market Report Overview

The Next Move Strategy Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market report provides quantitative analysis and forecasts for 2025–2030, including market size, CAGR, key growth factors, restraints, opportunities, segmentation and regional dynamics. The study examines the market by component, functionality, deployment mode, project lifecycle stage, end user, enterprise size, project type and geography, while also covering competitive developments and market positioning.

Read the full Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market report: https://www.nextmsc.com/report/building-information-modeling-market-cm3056

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As construction becomes more data-intensive and projects place greater emphasis on sustainability, coordination and lifecycle performance, BIM is positioned to remain a key component of digital transformation in the built environment. Continued monitoring of cloud adoption, AI-enabled workflows, interoperability standards and regional construction activity will be important for businesses, investors, technology providers, contractors, owners and policymakers evaluating the next phase of the BIM market.