Based on Technavio's market sizing methodology, the CAD market share in the civil and construction industry is predicted to surge by USD 1.59 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a CAGR of 8.93%.
This CAD market in the civil and construction industry research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. The CAD market in the civil and construction industry report also offers information on several market vendors, including Advanced Computer Solutions Ltd., Alibre LLC, Autodesk Inc., AVEVA Group Plc, Bentley Systems Inc., CAD International, Constellation Software Inc., Corel Corp., Dassault Systemes SE, DATACAD LLC, ESI Group SA, Gstarsoft Co. Ltd., Hexagon AB, IMSI Design LLC, Nemetschek SE, OOO Nanosoft razrabotka, PTC Inc., Siemens AG, Trimble Inc., and ZWSOFTA Co. Ltd. among others.
This report extensively covers CAD market segmentation in the civil and construction industry by:
- Product - 3D design and 2D design
- Geography - North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
What will the CAD Market Size in the Civil and Construction Industry be During the Forecast Period?

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"The region has some of the most advanced and developed economies in the world, which boosts the rate of infrastructure development in North America"
CAD Market in the Civil and Construction Industry: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges
The need to automate the design development process is notably driving the CAD market growth in the civil and construction industry, although factors such as challenges from open-source platforms may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the CAD industry in the civil and construction industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Key CAD Market Driver in the Civil and Construction Industry
One of the key factors driving growth in the CAD market in the civil and construction industry is the need to automate the design development process. Delays in design releases impact the overall business return on investment (ROI), and these delays occur due to the lack of collaboration between developers and system administrators. CAD addresses these issues related to complexities in the entire construction environment. CAD tools facilitate the application of a design concept of enabling close collaboration with the developers and operations team. In the abiding environment of the construction industry, the change in the design is corrected instantaneously and much earlier in the CAD tools as there is the continuous deployment of design builds. The software solution allows teams to work simultaneously as one team, which enhances productivity and stability of the design or configuration. Thus, it is advantageous for enabling deployment automation and, in turn, driving the market for CAD software in the civil and construction industry during the forecast period.
Key CAD Market Trend in the Civil and Construction Industry
The shift toward 4D CAD is a CAD market in the civil and construction industry trend that is expected to have a positive impact in the coming years. End-users in the construction industry are gradually shifting from 3D to 4D CAD models. Globalization has intensified the competition among CAD solution vendors. The absence of product differentiation adds to the battle for maximum market share. Vendors are incorporating additional features and functionalities into their solutions to improve customer experience. CAD providers are developing 4D CAD solutions for enhanced operational performance and improved project execution strategies to improve the constructability and sequencing of construction schedules using granular-level information. The use of 4D CAD allows cost saving in construction projects by identifying problems in construction and avoiding re-work during the project. The fundamental attributes required by 4D models depending on the construction project planning practice.
Key CAD Market Challenge in the Civil and Construction Industry
The problems from open-source platforms will be a major challenge for the CAD market in the civil and construction industry during the forecast period. The demand for open-source software has increased in the market, with the rising demand for digitalization in the current market scenario. Open-source vendors provide a wide range of business analytics tools and applications. These types of feature-rich software are freely available on the Internet. Hence, several small and emerging enterprises use them as the purchasing and licensing costs of commercial software are high. In addition, the primary and common features that are provided in the proprietary are also available in most of open-source CAD software.
This CAD market in the civil and construction industry analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.
Parent Market Analysis
Technavio calculates the global CAD (Computer Aided Design) market in the civil and construction industry size based on combined revenue generated by companies that are engaged in the provision of all types of IT software, including cloud-based software. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the CAD market in the civil and construction industry during the forecast period.
Market Overview
The increasing number of smartphone users, the increasing availability of broadband mobile data networks at affordable prices, the growing use of app distribution stores, and the exponential growth in social media users are contributing to the increasing adoption of mobile games. The availability of high-speed Internet provides users with affordable access to multiplayer games, especially casual online games. Hence, improving access to high-speed Internet also drives the growth of the global interactive home entertainment market. Hence, many vendors have ventured into mobile gaming platforms to provide online games and capitalize on the mobile gaming phenomenon.
Who are the Major CAD Market Vendors in the Civil and Construction Industry?
The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:
- Advanced Computer Solutions Ltd.
- Alibre LLC
- Autodesk Inc.
- AVEVA Group Plc
- Bentley Systems Inc.
- CAD International
- Constellation Software Inc.
- Corel Corp.
- Dassault Systemes SE
- DATACAD LLC
- ESI Group SA
- Gstarsoft Co. Ltd.
- Hexagon AB
- IMSI Design LLC
- Nemetschek SE
- OOO Nanosoft razrabotka
- PTC Inc.
- Siemens AG
- Trimble Inc.
- ZWSOFTA Co. Ltd.
This statistical study of the CAD market in the civil and construction industry encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The CAD market in the civil and construction industry is fragmented and the vendors are deploying growth strategies such as acquiring small vendors to expand their product portfolios and boost their market shares to compete in the market.
Product Insights and News
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caddiesoftware.com - The company offers CAD software for accurate data entry, charts and sections, and utilities layouts with reduced transcription errors, under the brand name Caddie.
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caddiesoftware.com - Under the unified segment, the company provides CAD solutions for the architectural and engineering industries.
To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The CAD market in the civil and construction industry forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.
CAD Market in the Civil and Construction Industry Value Chain Analysis
Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the CAD market in the civil and construction industry, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.
Which are the Key Regions for CAD Market in the Civil and Construction Industry?

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35% of the market's growth will originate from North America during the forecast period. The US is the key market for CAD in the civil and construction industry in North America. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in the European, MEA, and South American regions.
The benefits of using CAD software are increasing its demand from the manufacturing-intensive industries. This will facilitate the CAD market growth in the civil and construction industry in North America over the forecast period. This market research report entails detailed information on the competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities in store for vendors, which will assist in creating efficient business plans.
COVID Impact and Recovery Analysis
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the growth of the construction sector in North America. The pandemic led to a decrease in the number of property investments and commercial construction. Moreover, the pandemic compelled governments of various countries in the region to impose lockdown and travel restrictions, which negatively impacted the growth of the market in 2020. However, the initiation of vaccination drives in 2021 led to the lifting of lockdown restrictions in the region. This has resulted in the resumption of construction activities with proper COVID-19 precautions. Such factors are expected to drive the growth of the market in the region during the forecast period.
What are the Revenue-generating Product Segments in the CAD Market in the Civil and Construction Industry?

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The CAD market share growth in the civil and construction industry by the 3D design segment will be significant during the forecast period. 3D CAD software solutions standardize the construction process by enabling the simplified and streamlined management of labor, site events, data capture, information, and material costs. With the deployment of this software, engineers and architects will see a rise in the profitability and efficiency of their projects.
This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the CAD market size in the civil and construction industry and actionable market insights on post COVID-19 impact on each segment.
CAD Market Scope in the Civil and Construction Industry
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Report Coverage
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Details
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Page number
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120
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Base year
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2021
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Forecast period
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2022-2026
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Growth momentum & CAGR
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Accelerate at a CAGR of 8.93%
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Market growth 2022-2026
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$ 1.59 billion
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Market structure
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Fragmented
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YoY growth (%)
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8.11
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Regional analysis
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North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
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Performing market contribution
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North America at 35%
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Key consumer countries
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US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK
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Competitive landscape
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Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope
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Key companies profiled
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Advanced Computer Solutions Ltd., Alibre LLC, Autodesk Inc., AVEVA Group Plc, Bentley Systems Inc., CAD International, Constellation Software Inc., Corel Corp., Dassault Systemes SE, DATACAD LLC, ESI Group SA, Gstarsoft Co. Ltd., Hexagon AB, IMSI Design LLC, Nemetschek SE, OOO Nanosoft razrabotka, PTC Inc., Siemens AG, Trimble Inc., and ZWSOFTA Co. Ltd.
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Market dynamics
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Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period
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Customization purview
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What are the Key Data Covered in this CAD Market in the Civil and Construction Industry Report?
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
- Detailed information on factors that will drive CAD market growth in the civil and construction industry during the next five years
- Precise estimation of the CAD market size in the civil and construction industry and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the CAD industry in the civil and construction industry across North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
- A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
- Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of CAD market vendors in the civil and construction industry
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