What Arkance does

Arkance is a private digital transformation company serving the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), government, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Saint Denis, France, the company operates across 17+ countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving more than 400,000 users with a combination of proprietary automation products, distributed third-party platforms, and professional services. Its core offering is the Be.Smart proprietary automation portfolio, which includes connectors such as the Forma–Bluebeam Connector that automate file transfers, preserve markups across revisions, and connect review workflows; recently expanded through a partnership with BIMLOGIQ to add AI-powered BIM automation (Copilot and Smart Annotations) for Autodesk Revit, and through a deepened partnership with Nemetschek Group to distribute the GoCanvas cloud collaboration platform across Asia-Pacific.

Arkance distributes and implements Autodesk and Bluebeam solutions at Platinum Partner tier, with product categories spanning core proprietary products (Be.Smart, Forma), add-on modules (Forma-Bluebeam Connector, BIMLOGIQ Copilot, BIMLOGIQ Smart Annotations), distributed platforms (Autodesk, Bluebeam, GoCanvas), and professional services (technology consulting, workflow optimization, BIM services, training, support, and sustainability). The technology stack is built around integration and interoperability across the AEC tool chain, with AI featured as an automation layer rather than as a foundational capability. Documented customer outcomes include up to 62% productivity improvements and 10–15% cost savings in Be.Smart case studies (BuildUp in Belgium, Laettelement in the Nordics), an NPS of +49 versus a +32 global average, and named deployments at organizations such as LMC Construction.

The business model combines recurring software subscriptions (proprietary Be.Smart, BIMLOGIQ, Autodesk, Bluebeam, GoCanvas) with project-based professional services and managed services, sold primarily through an enterprise direct sales motion augmented by channel partners and resellers across country-specific websites. GTM targets enterprise buyers in AEC, government, and manufacturing verticals, with vertical segmentation as the dominant segmentation approach. Recent strategic moves in 2025 include regional leadership appointments in the Americas and Australia/New Zealand, the BIMLOGIQ and Nemetschek/GoCanvas partnership expansions, and continued inorganic capability additions following the 2023 acquisition of Pointscene.

Name

Arkance

Legal name

Arkance

Website

https://arkance.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arkance is a private AEC and manufacturing digital transformation company operating across 17+ countries, distributing Autodesk and Bluebeam at Platinum tier alongside its proprietary Be.Smart automation portfolio, AI-driven BIMLOGIQ Revit tools, and GoCanvas cloud collaboration platform, serving 400,000+ users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AEC Digital Transformation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Automation & IaC (Terraform, CI/CD, Policy-as-Code) (BPAEACAL), AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ)

Keywords

• AEC software distribution
• BIM automation solutions
• Construction digital transformation
• Autodesk Platinum Partner
• Manufacturing workflow software

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Denis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to software products including BIMLOGIQ AI tools, Autodesk solutions, Bluebeam products, and proprietary Be.Smart technology. Flexible licensing supporting various deployment sizes.
2. Professional Services: Services including technology consulting, workflow optimization, BIM services, training, sustainability consulting, and support services to help organizations strengthen operational performance.
3. Managed Services: Managed services for ongoing technology management and operational support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arkance is a digital transformation partner for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and manufacturing industries. It sells and distributes proprietary automation technology (Be.Smart) and cloud collaboration platforms (Forma, GoCanvas), distributes third-party AEC software as an Autodesk and Bluebeam Platinum Partner, and provides implementation, consulting, training, and managed services across 17+ countries.

Product overview

ARKANCE operates as a digital transformation partner for the AEC and manufacturing industries, offering an integrated ecosystem of proprietary automation products, distributed third-party platforms, and professional services. The core technology stack centers on proprietary Be.Smart automation portfolio and Forma cloud collaboration platform, augmented by the proprietary Forma-Bluebeam Connector built on Be.Smart technology. ARKANCE distributes and integrates industry-leading platforms including Autodesk (as Platinum Partner), Bluebeam (as Platinum Partner), BIMLOGIQ AI tools, and GoCanvas from Nemetschek Group. Recent additions include BIMLOGIQ Copilot and Smart Annotations for Autodesk Revit, which bring natural-language AI automation to BIM workflows. The offering is complemented by professional services spanning technology consulting, workflow optimization, BIM services, training, and support, serving building, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be.Smart: Automation portfolio for construction solutions, including the Forma-Bluebeam Connector and other automation tools for AEC workflows.
• Forma-Bluebeam Connector

Products and services

• Be.Smart Proprietary automation portfolio that helps AEC and manufacturing organizations automate workflows, improve productivity, and reduce costs through AI-driven planning and automation technologies.
• Forma Cloud-based project coordination platform that connects design, engineering, and construction teams with real-time data access and model coordination capabilities.
• Forma-Bluebeam Connector Connector built on Be.Smart technology that automates file transfers between Forma and Bluebeam, preserves markups across revisions, and keeps review workflows connected for AEC teams.
• Autodesk Software Distribution Distribution and resale of the Autodesk portfolio (including Autodesk Construction Cloud) for AEC, government, and manufacturing customers, delivered as an Autodesk Platinum Partner.
• Bluebeam Software Distribution Distribution of Bluebeam document management and collaboration solutions for the AEC industry, delivered as a Bluebeam Platinum Partner.
• BIMLOGIQ Copilot AI-powered BIM automation tool that automates repetitive tasks in Autodesk Revit using natural-language commands, covering view creation, annotation, and data updates.
• BIMLOGIQ Smart Annotations AI-powered BIM automation product that automates annotation tasks in Autodesk Revit, available through ARKANCE's subscription distribution network.
• GoCanvas Cloud-based collaboration platform from Nemetschek Group that connects project stakeholders from design and engineering to site operations with real-time data access, model coordination, issue tracking, and automation features.
• Technology Consulting Strategic consulting services that help AEC and manufacturing organizations unlock better business and project outcomes through technology implementation.
• Workflow Optimization Services that help AEC and manufacturing organizations eliminate operational complexity and optimize project delivery workflows.
• BIM Services Scalable and flexible BIM services to match project needs across building, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.
• Training Professional training services that help organizations maximize the potential of their technology investments.
• Support Technical support services for ARKANCE products and distributed partner solutions.
• Sustainability Services Sustainability-focused consulting and technology services for construction and manufacturing organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62% productivity improvements from AI and automation technologies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• BIMLOGIQcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025Strategic partnership to integrate BIMLOGIQ's AI-powered BIM automation tools (Copilot and Smart Annotations) into ARKANCE's technology stack. The products automate repetitive tasks in Autodesk Revit using natural-language commands, including view creation, annotation, and data updates. Products are available for subscription through ARKANCE's distribution network, extending BIMLOGIQ's reach across Australia and New Zealand.
• Nemetschek GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Expanded strategic partnership to bring GoCanvas cloud-based collaboration platform into ARKANCE's global technology portfolio. GoCanvas connects project stakeholders from design and engineering to site operations with real-time data access, model coordination, issue tracking, and automation features. The partnership targets markets across the Asia Pacific region with roadmap including AI-enhanced analytics and expanded integrations. Strengthens end-to-end digital solutions across mining, utility, AEC, and manufacturing industries.
• AutodeskflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutodesk Platinum Partner status, distributing Autodesk software solutions and providing implementation, training, and support services for AEC customers.
• BluebeamflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBluebeam Platinum Partner status, distributing Bluebeam solutions including the Forma-Bluebeam Connector for connected construction workflows.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nemetschek Group: Strategic partner and AEC software parent ecosystem (owner of Bluebeam, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, Solibri). Directly comparable as a global AEC-focused digital platform with overlapping customer base; ARKANCE distributes Nemetschek's GoCanvas and Bluebeam solutions.
• Procore Technologies: Leading construction management SaaS platform targeting AEC general contractors and project owners. Comparable as a horizontal software platform for AEC project delivery that potentially substitutes for parts of ARKANCE's Autodesk/Bluebeam-centric workflow stack.
• Asite Solutions: AEC collaboration SaaS for project information management, BIM coordination, and supply chain workflows. Comparable as a software-plus-services player focused on BIM/digital construction workflows overlapping with ARKANCE's Be.Smart and Forma offerings.
• RIB Software (Schneider Electric): iTWO platform provider for AEC estimating, BIM, and project management, now part of Schneider Electric. Comparable as an AEC-focused software and services vendor competing for similar digital transformation engagements with general contractors and owners.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Global AEC, geospatial, and manufacturing technology vendor with deep software and hardware offerings for construction workflows. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving overlapping AEC digital transformation buyers with integrated solutions rather than channel-led distribution.
• Bentley Systems: Provider of infrastructure engineering software (OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, ProjectWise) serving AEC and infrastructure digital transformation. Comparable incumbent focused on infrastructure and engineering workflows adjacent to ARKANCE's AEC segment.
• Hexagon AB: Global leader in digital reality and geospatial/industrial software (Leica Geosystems, Hexagon PPM, Manufacturing Intelligence). Comparable as a broad incumbent serving AEC/manufacturing digital transformation with overlapping technology, services, and customer base.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk's AEC SaaS suite (ACC, BIM 360, BuildingConnected). Direct strategic counterpart: ARKANCE is an Autodesk Platinum Partner serving the same customers, creating both partnership upside and channel conflict risk.
• Aveva Group: Engineering and industrial software provider serving plant, marine, and manufacturing digital transformation. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose process/engineering software overlaps with ARKANCE's manufacturing segment.

Regional players

• Topcon Positioning Group: Provider of positioning, geospatial, and AEC construction technology (MAGNET, Autodesk-compatible workflows) serving similar contractors and surveyors. Comparable as an AEC technology specialist with heavy services overlay competing in adjacent segments of the AEC tech stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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