Construction Design Software Market Set to Surge Through 2030

A new global market report reveals that the construction-design software segment—encompassing BIM, AI-driven modelling, cloud collaboration and digital twin integration—is poised for substantial growth. The market was valued at around US$9.9 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach approximately US$15.4 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 7.7%.

Drivers Behind the Growth

Demand is being driven by several factors: the shift from legacy CAD tools to full-BIM systems, the growing role of cloud platforms enabling real-time collaboration across geographies, the integration of AI and generative design within BIM workflows, and the rise of digital twin technologies that extend BIM into operation and maintenance phases. Public-sector mandates in regions such as North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific are pushing BIM adoption across infrastructure and building programmes.

Key Regional and Sector Trends

Emerging markets are rapidly embracing BIM and associated design tools as urbanisation and infrastructure investments accelerate. At the same time, large building and infrastructure projects are increasingly demanding modular, prefabricated workflows, lifecycle-data handover and sustainability-focused modelling—making design software a strategic asset. Firms offering tools which support scalability, interoperability and cloud-based workflows are gaining a competitive edge.

What It Means for AEC Firms

For design, engineering and construction firms, these trends underscore that software investment is no longer optional—it is central to digital competitiveness. Organisations should consider not just modelling capability, but data-flows, standards compliance (e.g., ISO 19650), lifecycle integration and cloud collaboration. Smaller firms should also note that entry barriers are lowering (through SaaS models and modular licensing), making advanced tools increasingly accessible.

Conclusion

The construction design software market’s expansion confirms that BIM and allied technologies have moved well beyond niche adoption and into core digital infrastructure for AEC activity. Firms that align early with scalable, collaborative platforms and evolve their workflows stand to capture outsized benefits in productivity, cost control and project delivery.