Global BIM Market Forecast Signals Rapid Expansion

Global, September 23, 2025

News Summary

A new market analysis projects a major rise in demand for Building Information Modeling tools and services, forecasting growth from USD 9.7 billion to USD 29.6 billion over a ten-year period — roughly a threefold increase driven by an estimated 11.8% CAGR. Expansion is expected to accelerate in the latter half of the decade as AR/VR, predictive analytics and digital twin capabilities scale. Near-term gains will be powered by government BIM mandates, cloud collaboration and improved project coordination. Software holds the largest share while on-premises deployments lead current demand; key challenges include costs, training and interoperability.

Global BIM Market Set to Triple by 2035, Driven by Software, AI and Sustainability

A major market study released on September 22, 2025 projects rapid growth in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) market over the next decade. The research forecasts the global BIM market to rise from USD 9.7 billion in 2025 to USD 29.6 billion by 2035, implying an absolute increase of USD 19.9 billion and a compound annual growth rate of 11.8% (2025–2035). The forecast indicates the overall market size is expected to grow by nearly 3.05X during 2025–2035.

Key figures and near‑term milestones

The report is 250 pages long and attributes growth through two distinct five‑year phases. Between 2025 and 2030, the market is projected to expand from USD 9.7B to USD 16.9B, a value increase of USD 7.2 billion which represents 36.4% of the total forecast growth for 2025–2035. From 2030 to 2035, the market is forecast to grow from USD 16.9B to USD 29.6B, a USD 12.7 billion increase that constitutes 63.6% of the overall ten‑year expansion (2025–2035).

What segments will lead

The study projects the software component will account for 66.0% of the BIM market in 2025, driven by core modeling, design, and analysis capabilities including 3D modeling, clash detection, quantity takeoff, and project visualization. On the deployment side, on‑premises solutions are expected to represent 57.0% of BIM demand in 2025, reflecting preferences for direct control over sensitive project data, high‑performance computing needs, enhanced security, customization flexibility, and enterprise integration.

Project lifecycle, applications and building types

The pre‑construction phase is projected to contribute 32% of the market in 2025, with pre‑construction uses including conceptual design, detailed modeling, clash detection and cost estimation. The designing application is projected to hold 42% of market share in 2025, underlining BIM’s role in architectural, structural and MEP coordination. By building type, commercial projects are expected to represent 38% of BIM demand in 2025.

What will drive adoption

Reported drivers include increasing adoption of digital construction technologies, growing emphasis on sustainable building practices, and rising demand for collaborative design and project management solutions. Specific technology trends identified are AI integration, automated clash detection, enhanced visualization capabilities, widespread AR/VR integration, advanced predictive analytics for project management, and development of comprehensive digital twin capabilities for building lifecycle management. The study also highlights that software providers will focus on AI integration, automated clash detection, and enhanced visualization capabilities.

Regional and country outlook

Country‑level growth projections reported through 2035 include China CAGR 15.9%, India 14.8%, Germany 13.6%, France 12.4%, UK 11.2%, and USA 10.0%. Brazil is projected at 8.9% CAGR. The report covers in‑depth analysis of more than 40 countries and highlights the seven top‑performing countries as China, India, Germany, France, UK, USA, and Brazil.

Structural market forces and adoption barriers

The study cites government infrastructure investment programs and regulatory requirements for BIM adoption in public projects as foundational to sustained market growth. Structural drivers include shift toward digital construction processes, increasing complexity of modern building projects, demand for clash detection, project planning and resource optimization, prefabrication/modular construction, infrastructure modernization, smart city initiatives, and the rising importance of asset management and facility operations extending BIM beyond construction.

Noted challenges include high implementation costs, workforce training requirements, resistance to change within traditional construction organizations, interoperability issues between platforms, and data management complexities. A separate academic analysis of BIM in green building projects finds economic factors — especially high initial cost and unclear short‑term return — to be top barriers and highlights the foundational role of policy and management interventions to spur broader adoption in sustainable construction.

Competing market projections

A different market estimate shows a lower base and shorter forecast window: the global BIM market was estimated at USD 7.96 billion in 2024 with a projection to reach USD 15.42 billion by 2030 at 11.3% CAGR (2025–2030). This underlines differences in methodology and period selection across research providers, though both sources point to strong mid‑teens to low‑teens percent CAGRs for key markets and a dominant role for software and cloud/collaboration technologies.

Report metadata and research scope

The primary study referenced was published on September 22, 2025 and totals 250 pages. Market segmentation covered component outlook, deployment outlook, project lifecycle outlook, application outlook, building type outlook, and region. Component outlook segments include software and services; services subcategories include professional services and managed services. Deployment outlook segments include on‑premises and cloud. Project lifecycle segments include pre‑construction, construction, and operation phases. Application outlook segments include designing; planning and modeling; asset management. Building type outlook segments include commercial, industrial, residential, and government. Regional segmentation includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa.

Takeaway for industry planners

The market outlook points to escalating demand for software innovation, AI/ML capabilities, AR/VR and digital twins, and clearer public policy frameworks and incentives to reduce economic barriers. Firms planning investments in BIM should weigh on‑premises requirements for data control and high‑performance computing against the collaboration and scaling advantages of cloud platforms. Governments and training institutions are highlighted as key levers to accelerate BIM adoption, especially for sustainable and green building applications.

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Additional Resources

• Scientific Reports: The application obstacles of BIM technology in green building projects
• Wikipedia: Building information modeling
• ScienceDirect: Article on BIM adoption barriers
• Google Search: BIM adoption barriers
• MarketsandMarkets: Building Information Modeling Market report
• Google Scholar: Building Information Modeling market 2025
• GlobeNewswire: Global Construction Market Set for a US$17.1 Billion Boom by 2031
• Encyclopedia Britannica: construction industry
• GeoWeek News: Autodesk and Glodon cooperate on BIM in China
• Google News: BIM market China

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