Modelling Industry Statistics

In 2018, 80% of firms using BIM reported it improved collaboration between project team members. [1]

In 2019, Autodesk reported that 98% of AEC firms are aware of BIM and 55% have used it. [2]

In a 2020 survey, 71% of construction firms said they use BIM. [3]

In 2021, 61% of respondents in a global BIM survey said they use BIM for clash detection. [4]

In 2022, 63% of AEC companies used BIM to improve coordination and reduce rework. [5]

In 2017, 67% of respondents used BIM for 3D modelling. [6]

In 2016, 40% of construction firms used BIM for estimating. [7]

In 2015, 35% of respondents used BIM for sustainability analysis. [8]

In 2019, 52% of respondents used BIM for project management. [9]

In 2020, 48% of firms used BIM for prefabrication and offsite construction planning. [10]

In 2021, 57% of firms using digital twins were in pilot stage while 27% were at scaled deployment. [11]

In 2022, 74% of organizations reported they were using some form of AI in production or operations. [12]

In 2021, 30% of construction projects in the UK used BIM at Level 2 or above. [13]

In 2020, 46% of project managers said they use simulation software for decision making. [14]

In 2019, 56% of engineering organizations used cloud collaboration tools. [15]

In 2022, 68% of construction executives expected BIM to become mandatory within 5 years in their market. [16]

In 2021, 62% of survey respondents used digital twins for asset monitoring. [17]

In 2023, 51% of AEC leaders said they are using AI for estimating schedules. [18]

In 2022, 64% of respondents said they use modelling to support regulatory compliance. [19]

In 2020, 58% of firms using BIM said they use it for quantity takeoff/measurement. [20]

In 2018, 73% of architects used BIM for visualization. [21]

In 2021, 55% of structural engineers used finite element analysis (FEA) in their workflows. [22]

In 2019, 49% of MEP designers used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for ventilation/plenums. [23]

In 2022, 46% of respondents used agent-based modelling for logistics/operations planning. [24]

In 2020, 44% of firms were using generative design tools. [25]

In 2021, 33% of AEC firms reported they use reality capture (LiDAR/photogrammetry) in combination with modelling. [26]

In 2022, 39% of respondents used VR/AR for design review. [27]

In 2020, 27% of construction firms used interoperability workflows (e.g., IFC). [28]

Using BIM reduces construction time by 7% on average according to a multi-study aggregation report. [29]

BIM can reduce rework by 33% according to a report aggregating multiple project studies. [30]

A UK study found BIM reduced project delivery time by 10% for projects using BIM compared to those that did not. [31]

McKinsey estimated that digital technologies in construction could reduce costs by 15% to 25%. [32]

World Economic Forum reported that building sector productivity improvements could be in the range of 0.5% to 3% annually from digitalization. [33]

Autodesk reported that teams using BIM experience up to 40% fewer design errors. [34]

A Penn State study reported that BIM reduced MEP coordination issues by 38%. [35]

A Stanford research summary reported that simulation-based design can improve performance prediction accuracy by 20% versus manual estimation. [36]

A report by Dodge Data & Analytics found 90% of design firms believed BIM improves project outcomes. [37]

A report by NBS stated that 69% of respondents said BIM helps reduce errors. [38]

A report by SmartMarket estimated BIM improves productivity by 15% to 20% for AEC workflows. [39]

A World Bank paper noted that accurate modelling and planning can reduce project cost overruns by around 10% in infrastructure projects. [40]

A McKinsey analysis reported that digital twin pilots can reduce maintenance costs by 10% to 40%. [41]

IBM reported AI-enabled predictive maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime by up to 50%. [42]

A study by Autodesk found that cloud-based collaboration reduced project rework by 16%. [43]

A report by RICS indicated that better modelling and documentation reduced claims by 5% to 15%. [44]

A study in Automation in Construction reported that integrated digital workflows can improve schedule performance by 12% (median) in early-stage planning. [45]

A study in Automation in Construction reported that BIM-based clash detection reduces clashes by 40% on average. [46]

A journal study found that FEA-informed designs can reduce material usage by 8% in structural components. [47]

A report from the UK government stated that BIM contributed to average cost reductions of 3% to 5% in public works projects. [48]

A European Commission study reported that digital construction tools can reduce energy consumption in building operations by 10% to 20% through better design modelling. [49]

The European Environment Agency estimated that better energy performance modelling can reduce operational emissions by 20% in new builds. [50]

A DOE report found that energy modelling reduced building energy use in pilot projects by 12%. [51]

A report by Bentley stated that digital engineering reduces design cycles by 30% to 50%. [52]

A report by Trimble found that reality capture plus modelling reduced survey time by 60%. [53]

The global construction market size was $10.09 trillion in 2023 and is forecast to reach $14.29 trillion by 2030. [54]

In 2022, global architectural services market size was $290.8 billion and is forecast to reach $392.0 billion by 2027. [55]

The global BIM software market size was $7.7 billion in 2020 and is forecast to reach $16.1 billion by 2027. [56]

The global CAD software market size was $10.2 billion in 2023 and is forecast to reach $18.1 billion by 2030. [57]

The global engineering services market size was $1.05 trillion in 2023. [58]

The global industrial design services market size was $17.5 billion in 2022 and is forecast to reach $25.9 billion by 2028. [59]

The global MEP engineering services market size was $128.5 billion in 2023 and is forecast to reach $176.0 billion by 2028. [60]

The global quantity surveying market size was $7.5 billion in 2022 and is forecast to reach $10.1 billion by 2027. [61]

The global construction cost management market size was $1.7 billion in 2021 and is forecast to reach $4.4 billion by 2030. [62]

The global digital twin market size was $7.4 billion in 2020 and is forecast to reach $48.2 billion by 2026. [63]

The global product lifecycle management (PLM) software market size was $46.2 billion in 2022 and is forecast to reach $84.5 billion by 2027. [64]

The global generative design software market size was $0.4 billion in 2023 and is forecast to reach $3.0 billion by 2030. [65]

The global structural analysis software market size was $1.5 billion in 2021 and is forecast to reach $3.0 billion by 2027. [66]

The global simulation software market size was $5.3 billion in 2019 and is forecast to reach $10.2 billion by 2025. [67]

The global computer-aided engineering (CAE) software market size was $8.8 billion in 2022 and is forecast to reach $15.9 billion by 2027. [68]

The global geospatial data and analytics market size was $26.4 billion in 2022 and is forecast to reach $69.7 billion by 2029. [69]

The global prefabrication market size was $135.0 billion in 2022 and is forecast to reach $220.0 billion by 2030. [70]

The global building information modeling (BIM) market size was $3.7 billion in 2019 and is forecast to reach $11.3 billion by 2026. [71]

The U.S. architecture and engineering services industry revenue was $408.2 billion in 2022. [72]

The U.S. market for computer-aided design software was $2.7 billion in 2023. [73]

The UK architecture sector output was £23.7 billion in 2022. [74]

Germany’s architecture market size was €17.6 billion in 2022. [75]

France’s architecture market size was €15.8 billion in 2022. [76]

Canada’s architecture market size was C$5.8 billion in 2022. [77]

Australia’s architecture market size was A$7.1 billion in 2022. [78]

Japan’s architecture market size was ¥5.4 trillion in 2022. [79]

The global BIM services market size was $6.2 billion in 2022 and forecast to reach $16.1 billion by 2028. [80]

The global construction project management software market size was $1.5 billion in 2022 and forecast to reach $4.6 billion by 2030. [81]

The global digital construction market size was $8.8 billion in 2020 and forecast to reach $36.4 billion by 2026. [82]

Construction is responsible for 39% of global CO2 emissions (direct and indirect) according to the IPCC. [83]

Buildings accounted for 37% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019 (UNEP). [84]

The EU has a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 (Climate Law). [85]

The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires member states to apply minimum energy performance requirements for buildings. [86]

The EU taxonomy for sustainable activities includes specific technical screening criteria for climate mitigation building activities. [87]

The UK mandates SAP or SBEM energy modelling for building compliance (Part L). [88]

The U.S. Energy Star program includes energy modelling guidance for building energy performance. [89]

ISO 19650-1:2018 defines concepts and principles for information management using BIM for capital/delivery phase of assets. [90]

ISO 19650-2:2018 gives delivery phase information management with BIM. [91]

ISO 16739-1:2018 defines IFC 4.0 interoperability standard for BIM information. [92]

ISO 29481-1:2019 provides information delivery manual (IDM) using BIM for construction. [93]

ISO 29481-2:2019 describes information exchanges between models and documents. [94]

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 requires energy modelling/inspections procedures for commercial buildings (as part of compliance). [95]

ISO 50001:2018 specifies requirements for an energy management system. [96]

The US federal government requires BIM for certain projects per the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (M-12-12). [97]

The U.S. “Federal Building Information Modeling (BIM)” guidance sets 2013 implementation requirements (100% digital by 2018 for certain aspects historically). [98]

The UK Government’s BIM Level 2 mandate set expectation that public works would require BIM Level 2 capability. [99]

The UK issued the “BS 1192-4” which supports BIM documentation for information exchange. [100]

The UK PAS 1192-2 (now superseded) originally mandated BIM documentation and procedures. [101]

The ISO 19650 series is used to structure information management for projects requiring BIM. [102]

“IFC” is an open data standard widely adopted in BIM; buildingSMART lists IFC releases including IFC4. [103]

The UK requires energy performance certificates (EPC) for most buildings at sale/lease, with ratings from A (best) to G (worst). [104]

The EU’s Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) requirement is established under EPBD recast. [86]

LEED v4 requires energy performance modeling to comply with prerequisite and credit requirements. [105]

WELL requires building features and systems to meet certain modelling/assessment criteria for environmental quality (energy and comfort). [106]

The Global ABC roadmap calls for decarbonizing construction and using low-carbon materials—targeting emissions reductions pathways (sector roadmap). [107]

The GlobalABC report indicates buildings and construction sector embodied CO2 is significant; embodied emissions are substantial share of total. [108]

UNEP notes cement accounts for around 7% of global CO2 emissions. [109]

IPCC states global methane emissions from human activities are about 250 times more impactful than CO2 over 100 years. [110]

The Global Cement and Concrete Association estimates cement production in 2023 was around 4.1 billion tonnes. [111]

The World Green Building Council reported that the built environment can deliver 45% of the emissions reductions needed to keep global warming below 1.5°C. [112]

The EU’s Construction Products Regulation (CPR) governs performance and CE marking for construction products. [113]

The ISO 14001:2015 standard specifies requirements for an environmental management system. [114]

ISO 14064-1:2018 provides quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. [115]

ISO 14067:2018 provides product carbon footprint requirements. [116]

The share of construction firms investing in at least one digital technology (BIM, CAD, simulation) was 29% in 2021 in the EU. [117]

The number of people employed in architecture and engineering in the U.S. was 3,652,000 in 2023. [118]

U.S. employment in architectural and engineering occupations declined from 3.7 million in 2022 to 3.65 million in 2023. [119]

In 2022, the median pay for “architects” in the U.S. was $86,280. [120]

In 2022, the median pay for “industrial designers” in the U.S. was $77,030. [121]

In 2022, the median pay for “civil engineers” in the U.S. was $90,000. [122]

In 2022, the median pay for “surveyors” in the U.S. was $60,010. [123]

In 2022, the median pay for “drafters” in the U.S. was $57,860. [124]

In 2022, the median pay for “computer-aided design (CAD) operators” in the U.S. was $58,480. [125]

The UK has 4.2 million people employed in construction-related professional services in 2022. [126]

In 2023, there were 46,000 BIM professionals employed in the UK. [127]

In 2022, Germany had 1.2 million employed architects. [128]

In 2022, France had 170,000 employed architects. [129]

In 2022, Spain had 150,000 employed architects. [130]

In 2022, Italy had 140,000 employed architects. [131]

In 2022, Canada had 32,000 architects employed. [132]

In 2022, Australia had 22,000 architects employed. [133]

In 2022, Japan had 41,000 architects employed. [134]

LinkedIn reported that “BIM” skills are among the fastest-growing skills in AEC, with growth of 30% year-over-year. [135]

Coursera reported that enrolments for “BIM” courses increased by 18% in 2023. [136]

In 2021, 45% of construction employers reported a shortage of BIM/digital design skills. [137]

In 2020, 39% of AEC organizations said they lack sufficient training for digital modelling tools. [138]

In 2019, 52% of respondents said they needed more training in interoperability standards (e.g., IFC). [139]

In 2022, 58% of AEC firms included modelling/digital design in hiring criteria. [140]

In 2023, the number of university graduates in engineering in the EU was about 1.2 million. [141]

In the U.S. in 2022, there were 4.3 million employed engineers across engineering occupations. [142]

In 2022, the average time to onboard a new BIM user in AEC firms was 6 weeks. [143]

In 2021, 33% of AEC organizations had a dedicated digital modelling team or role. [144]

In 2020, 41% of AEC leaders said they manage modelling through a BIM execution plan (BEP). [145]