Global, September 17, 2025
News Summary
A new market study forecasts strong, sustained growth for construction management software, with revenues rising from roughly USD 7.5 billion to about USD 17.9 billion over the next decade at a projected CAGR near 9.1%. Growth is driven by cloud deployments, AI, BIM coordination, and mobile-first field tools that enable offline sync, photo markups, and geotagged evidence. Commercial construction and project management tools lead demand, while vendors offering stable uptime, intuitive UX, open APIs and robust audit trails are best positioned to win portfolio-wide rollouts and reduce rollout risk for owners and EPC groups.
Construction management software market set to more than double by 2035
A wide-ranging industry forecast published on September 16, 2025 projects the global construction management software market will grow from USD 7.5 billion in 2025 to USD 17.9 billion by 2035, representing a 9.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the decade. The projection lays out a steady year-on-year rise in market value and points to cloud platforms, commercial projects, and project scheduling tools as the main engines of demand.
Top-line numbers and near-term mix
The market is expected to increase annually from USD 7.5B in 2025 to USD 8.2B in 2026, USD 8.9B in 2027, reaching USD 17.9B in 2035. In 2025, cloud deployments are forecast to capture 61.3% of revenue, while software for commercial buildings is expected to account for 57.8% of the market. The project management and scheduling application category is set to represent about 34.2% of revenue in 2025.
Why the market is growing
Growth is being driven by a mix of operational pressures and new technology capabilities. Contractors, owners and engineering firms are investing in software to reduce rework, speed project closeouts, and maintain ready documentation across portfolios. Mobile-first field reporting, real-time analytics, and rising use of artificial intelligence are improving planning, execution and monitoring.
Cloud platforms enable remote access to project data and reduce in-house IT burden through managed updates, backups and security. Subscription pricing also makes solutions more accessible to small and mid-sized firms. As projects scale across sites and countries, cloud-based collaboration and offline sync for field teams are cited as critical features.
Operational shifts and platform expectations
Field reporting, request-for-information (RFI) tracking and issue logs are consolidating on mobile apps that sync plans and photos. Contract administration, progress billing and change-order control are being centralized and connected to core back-office systems such as ERP, design viewers and e-signature tools. Owners and large program teams are mandating portfolio rollouts to standardize templates and role-based permissions.
Buyers prioritize platforms with stable uptime, intuitive user experience, offline sync and open APIs. When evidence is organized from day one, operational risk is lowered and disputes are resolved faster — making these qualities key to vendor success.
Market position inside broader software categories
Construction management suites are cast as the operational control layer for contractors, owners and engineering firms. The segment is estimated to represent significant slices of related software markets: roughly 28% of AEC software, 16% of project portfolio management, 24% of construction technology software, 18% of BIM software, and 12% of field service management. Those aggregated shares align closely with the segment’s broad role in project operations.
Regional momentum and country growth
Growth rates differ by market. Projections show faster expansion in Asia, with one large market expected at about 12.3% CAGR and another at 11.4% CAGR from 2025–2035. Select European markets are forecast in the mid-to-high single digits to low double digits, and a major North American market is projected at roughly 7.7% CAGR. Regional drivers range from large public works and prefab programs to compliance needs and framework contracts.
Applications, end-users and trends
Key applications include project scheduling, safety and reporting, project design, field service, and cost accounting. End users span builders, contractors, construction managers and design professionals. Important trends include mobile-first capture with offline sync, BIM coordination tied to issue tracking, analytics connected to earned value, and verticalized templates for sectors like healthcare and education.
Challenges and practical mitigations
Common obstacles include change resistance on jobsites, inconsistent device policies, spotty connectivity, unclear per-seat pricing, and legacy system integration gaps. Suggested mitigations are offline-first design, transparent pricing packages, fixed-scope onboarding, template libraries and publishable implementation playbooks that reduce adoption risk.
Year-by-year market values (USD billions)
| Year | Market value (USD billions) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.5 |
| 2026 | 8.2 |
| 2027 | 8.9 |
| 2028 | 9.7 |
| 2029 | 10.6 |
| 2030 | 11.6 |
| 2031 | 12.6 |
| 2032 | 13.8 |
| 2033 | 15.1 |
| 2034 | 16.4 |
| 2035 | 17.9 |
FAQ
What is the projected growth for the construction management software market?
The market is forecast to grow from USD 7.5 billion in 2025 to USD 17.9 billion by 2035, at a 9.1% CAGR.
Which deployment model leads the market?
Cloud deployments are projected to hold the majority share, with about 61.3% of revenue in 2025, driven by remote access, managed services and subscription pricing.
Which building type dominates demand?
Commercial buildings are expected to command roughly 57.8% of market revenue in 2025 because of project complexity, scale and higher needs for coordination.
What are the most important features buyers look for?
Mobile stability, offline capture, audit trails, open APIs, integrated scheduling, cost control, RFIs, submittals and document control top the list.
What regional markets are growing fastest?
Several Asian markets are projected to grow fastest, with selected markets at double-digit CAGRs, while key European and North American markets expand at steady, lower rates.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cloud access & offline sync | Enables remote collaboration and reliable field capture where connectivity is uneven. |
| Integrated scheduling & cost control | Ties timelines to budgets and reduces rework through clearer handover events. |
| Mobile-first reporting | Consolidates photos, RFIs and daily logs into a single, auditable stream. |
| Open APIs & connectors | Allows data to flow to ERP, estimating and accounting systems without rekeying. |
| Template libraries & onboarding | Reduces configuration time and speeds adoption across multi-office teams. |
| BIM coordination | Links model elements to issue tracking and helps prevent clash-driven rework. |
Report format note: the underlying forecast is compiled in a full report of roughly 250 pages that includes market segmentation, regional breakdowns and implementation guidance.
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- Business Wire: United States Construction Industry Report 2025–2034
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