EVOLVE
EVOLVE (Evolve MEP LLC) is an Atlanta-based SaaS company providing Autodesk Revit-integrated BIM, detailing, prefabrication, fabrication, and analytics software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trade contractors, serving 650+ MEP firms across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersAtlanta, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What EVOLVE does
EVOLVE (operating as Evolve MEP LLC) is a SaaS company that builds BIM and construction operations software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trade contractors. Founded in 2018 in Atlanta and operating as a remote-first organization with 51-100 employees, the company began independent operations in May 2022 following its spin-out from Applied Software. EVOLVE's platform is built around native Autodesk Revit extensions (EVOLVE Electrical and EVOLVE Mechanical) that automate detailing tasks such as conduit bending, hanger placement, spooling, and sleeve placement, with the EVOLVE Shop module extending the workflow into prefabrication shop operations and the newer EVOLVE Fabrication product connecting BIM data directly to CNC fabrication equipment such as Crippa benders and Zebra printers.
The company's product surface has expanded into a connected ecosystem branded vdcOS (introduced with Release 9.0 in August 2025), augmented by EVOLVE Content (parametric MEP content families for Revit), EVOLVE Professional (analytics on modeling performance and material quantities, launched April 2026), 360 Sync (file automation with Procore integration), EVOLVE Elevate (premium training and consulting), and EVOLVE University (self-paced certification). Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based annual software subscriptions sold via a sales-led motion with remote SDRs and enterprise field sales, supplemented by professional services and a $500 customer referral program. EVOLVE serves more than 650 MEP contractors across North America, ranging from top ENR firms (Rosendin, Cupertino Electric, ArchKey, Faith Technologies, RK Mechanical, ACCO Engineered Systems) to small independent contractors, with a stated vision to reach 9,000 users by the end of 2029.
EVOLVE raised over $6 million in a growth capital round in August 2024 to fund platform development, content expansion, and consulting talent, and is led by President Richard Burroughs IV (formerly CFO and founder family member) with a team of industry veterans whose collective experience exceeds 150 years in MEP, VDC, and shop operations. The company's go-to-market emphasizes industry events (NECA, ENR Future Tech, SMACNA, Advancing Prefab), webinars, and a user community, while a growing network of technology and implementation partners (ENGworks Global, Eagle Point Software, BIMTM, CTS, Invicta, S&W Coordination) extends delivery capacity without proportional internal headcount.
EVOLVE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EVOLVE
- Legal name
- Evolve MEP LLC
- Website
- https://evolvemep.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- EVOLVE (Evolve MEP LLC) is an Atlanta-based SaaS company providing Autodesk Revit-integrated BIM, detailing, prefabrication, fabrication, and analytics software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trade contractors, serving 650+ MEP firms across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EVOLVE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- MEP BIM Software
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA), DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering (CI/CD, IaC, Containers) (EDABAFAC), Software Engineering & Application Modernization (BPAHAEAD)
Keywords
Where EVOLVE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atlanta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
EVOLVE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- SaaS Software Subscriptions: EVOLVE operates as a fast-paced, client-led SaaS company selling software subscriptions to MEP contractors. The platform supports the full lifecycle of MEP work from modeling and detailing to publishing and fabrication. Revenue comes from software licenses, subscriptions, and related services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Quote-based enterprise pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
EVOLVE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EVOLVE builds a SaaS software platform for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors that runs as Revit add-ins and supporting Windows/web applications. The platform automates BIM-based design, detailing, spooling, prefabrication shop management, and fabrication equipment integration across the full MEP construction lifecycle.
Product overview
EVOLVE is a platform-plus-modules architecture for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) contractors. The core platform consists of EVOLVE Electrical and EVOLVE Mechanical, which are Revit add-ins for electrical and mechanical detailing and modeling respectively. These core products connect to EVOLVE Shop (Windows application for prefab operation management) and EVOLVE Fabrication (which links BIM models to CNC fabrication equipment). EVOLVE Professional provides analytics and real-time visibility into BIM modeling performance. The ecosystem is supported by EVOLVE Content (a library of MEP content for Revit), 360 Sync (file automation), and training services including EVOLVE University (self-paced learning platform) and EVOLVE Elevate (premium consulting and training). The company serves 650+ MEP contractors across North America with software that helps them design, fabricate, and deliver projects faster.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EVOLVE Fabrication: A software platform that connects BIM data from Revit and EVOLVE Electrical to fabrication equipment for electrical contractors, providing a standardized workflow from design to production.
- EVOLVE Professional
- EVOLVE Elevate
- EVOLVE University
- vdcOS
Products and services
- EVOLVE Electrical
- EVOLVE Mechanical
- EVOLVE Shop
- 360 Sync
- EVOLVE Fabrication
- EVOLVE Professional
- EVOLVE Content
- EVOLVE Elevate
- EVOLVE University
- EVOLVE Training
Quantifiable outcome
- RK Mechanical case study: 'What would take a week now takes a day.'
Companies that use EVOLVE
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
EVOLVE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
AI capability1 record
Feature10 records
EVOLVE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.
- AutodeskcoreAutodesk offers software and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. EVOLVE is an Autodesk partner with products that integrate with Autodesk Revit.
- ENGworks GlobalcoreA highly regarded, internationally recognized Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) service and solutions provider with 35 years of expertise in AEC/O productivity. Partnership provides EVOLVE customers direct access to high-quality custom content services including specialized RFAs, ITMs, and content modifications optimized for the EVOLVE platform.
- CrippacoreCrippa has been at the forefront of tube bending and processing excellence for almost 80 years. Partnership specifically enables standardized Conduit CNC Bender machine communication and production-ready outputs. EVOLVE Fabrication integrates with Crippa CNC benders for bend information flow from VDC models to fabrication equipment.
- Eagle Point SoftwarekeyPartnership announced December 2025 to expand depth of available training. Eagle Point empowers AECO and manufacturing leaders through industry-specific learning and development solutions.
- BIMTMkeyBIM services, training, and consulting tailored to MEP trades. Built for real-world use and delivered by U.S.-based experts who know the field.
- Construction Technology Studio (CTS)keyDelivers ready-to-build models, plans, engineering, and survey layouts that drive faster installs, fewer clashes, and tighter schedules. Featured in case study 'EVOLVE x CTS: Raising the Standard for How BIM Gets Built'.
- Invicta TechnologieskeyDelivers constructible BIM, coordination, robotic layout, and reality capture services that bridge the gap between virtual design and field execution, backed by a U.S.-based team with real field experience.
- S&W Coordination Inc.keyProvides BIM coordination lead, MEPF modeling, and shop drawing services for commercial construction. Manages clash detection across all building trades, model mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPF) systems.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EVOLVE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Autodesk Construction Cloud: Owner of Revit and the broader AEC software stack. EVOLVE's products sit on top of Revit, and Autodesk's own construction cloud offerings (Build, Docs, BIM Collaborate) increasingly overlap with EVOLVE's modeling-to-fabrication workflow.
- Trimble: Broad construction-technology incumbent with MEP-relevant offerings (e.g., Trimble MEP, Accubid, Quick Pen) serving similar mechanical/electrical estimating and detailing workflows at enterprise scale.
- Procore: Dominant construction management platform used by many of the same ENR contractors EVOLVE serves. EVOLVE's 360 Sync already integrates with Procore, positioning it as both partner and adjacent competitor in the project lifecycle.
- Bentley Systems: Infrastructure engineering software incumbent with OpenBuildings and iModelHub offerings that touch MEP design and BIM coordination, making it an adjacent competitor to EVOLVE's BIM-to-fabrication stack.
Direct peers
- Applied Software: EVOLVE MEP's former parent before spinning off in May 2022. Applied Software remains an Autodesk-focused AEC services and software provider serving overlapping MEP contractor customers in the U.S.
- ENGworks Global: A VDC services and content provider for AEC, and a strategic co-development partner of EVOLVE. It delivers MEP-specific Revit content (RFAs, ITMs) that overlaps with EVOLVE Content.
- Eos Group: Provider of MEP-specific estimating and preconstruction software (e.g., eTakeoff, BSD LinkSpec). Targets many of the same mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors as EVOLVE.
- FastEST: MEP-specific estimating and fabrication software used by mechanical and plumbing contractors. Overlaps with EVOLVE Mechanical and EVOLVE Shop on prefab/estimating workflows.
Emerging players
- Assemble Systems: BIM data management platform that aggregates model data for construction teams. Partially overlaps with EVOLVE Professional's analytics use case of turning BIM data into operational insight.
- Revizto: BIM coordination and issue-tracking platform used by MEP and VDC teams. Competes for the same VDC contractor workflow attention that EVOLVE Professional and 360 Sync address.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
EVOLVE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
EVOLVE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EVOLVE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about EVOLVE
What does EVOLVE do?
EVOLVE builds a SaaS software platform for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors that runs as Revit add-ins and supporting Windows/web applications. The platform automates BIM-based design, detailing, spooling, prefabrication shop management, and fabrication equipment integration across the full MEP construction lifecycle.
Is EVOLVE a public or private company?
EVOLVE is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was EVOLVE founded?
EVOLVE was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is EVOLVE based?
EVOLVE is headquartered in Atlanta, United States, in the North America region.
How does EVOLVE make money?
One revenue line is on record: saaS Software Subscriptions.
Who are EVOLVE's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble, Procore and Bentley Systems. Direct peers are Applied Software, ENGworks Global, Eos Group and FastEST. Emerging players are Assemble Systems and Revizto.
Does EVOLVE have an API?
No public API is recorded for EVOLVE.
What industry is EVOLVE in?
EVOLVE's product category is MEP BIM Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAE, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting, with a secondary code of EDABAFAA, Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools). Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7373.