Middle East Building Information Modelling Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2023-2030)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building or infrastructure project. It is a 3D model-based process that allows architects, engineers, contractors, and owners to collaborate and share information throughout the entire lifecycle of a project. The Middle East BIM market is rapidly growing due to the increasing use of digital technologies in the construction industry, and the need for improved collaboration and communication between stakeholders in the construction process.

The Middle East Building Information Modelling Market was valued at 450 Million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a steady rate of around 7.6% in the forecasted period (2023-2030) owing to the growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. The BIM market is highly competitive, with a large number of players operating in the space. Major players are adopting strategic alliances such as investments, product launches, and acquisitions, which is also a key factor driving the market's growth.

Based on the offerings, the market is bifurcated into software and services. Among these, the software segment is leading the maximum share of the market, driven by the increasing adoption of digital technologies in the construction industry and the growing demand for improved collaboration and communication between stakeholders. For instance, in Feb 2023, Bechtel and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed a collaboration agreement to explore the use of BIM technology in the design and construction of ADNOC's oil and gas projects.

Based on applications, the market is segmented into commercial, residential, industrial, and public infrastructure. Among them, the commercial segment is likely to have a significant impact on the market due to the increasing demand for commercial real estate, the growing focus on building commercial projects, and government policies and regulations promoting the adoption of BIM technology.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of building information modelling in the Middle East, the market is analysed based on its presence in countries such as the Middle East (UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the Rest of MENA. UAE is anticipated to hold a significant share of the market in the forecasted year because the construction industry in the UAE is increasingly adopting digital technologies, such as BIM, to improve efficiency and productivity. Moreover, there is a growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings in the UAE, and BIM is helping architects and engineers design and build such structures. BIM allows for the analysis of various building design options and the optimization of energy efficiency, reducing the environmental impact of buildings, therefore this factor is proliferating the growth of the market. For instance, Dubai Municipality announced in 2021 that it will require all construction projects in the emirate to use BIM technology by 2023. The move is part of the Dubai 3D Model project, which aims to create a 3D digital twin of the city to improve urban planning and management.

Some of the major players operating in the market include: Autodesk Inc.; Asite Solutions Limited; AVEVA Group plc; Beck Technology Ltd.; Bentley Systems Inc.; Dassault Systemes SE; Hexagon AB; Nemetschek SE; Pentagon Solutions Ltd.; and Trimble Inc.