CAD Group

What CAD Group does

Cadgroup Australia Pty Ltd is a privately held, Sydney-headquartered Autodesk Value-Added Reseller founded in 1990, operating as Australasia's premier Dual Autodesk Platinum Partner across Australia and New Zealand following its October 2025 merger with Cadpro. The company distributes and implements Autodesk's AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks), Product Design & Manufacturing Collection (Inventor, Fusion, Vault), Autodesk Construction Cloud modules (Forma, Build, Takeoff, Design Collaborate, Data Management), and hydraulic modeling tools (InfoDrainage, InfoWorks ICM/WS Pro, InfoWater Pro), alongside Bluebeam Revu tiers (Basics, Core, Complete, Max), Chaos Group rendering (V-Ray/Vantage/Player), Pinnacle Series and KnowledgeSmart learning platforms, and hardware from HP, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, FARO, and 3D Connexion.

The business operates four revenue streams: (1) software and hardware resale (subscription and perpetual licensing across 20+ vendor partners), (2) training services for Autodesk and Bluebeam products delivered in-person, via webinar, and video, (3) consulting and implementation services including Vault configuration, CoolOrange PowerJob scripting, BIM transformation, digital factory, fabrication MEP, and APS-certified custom application development, and (4) tiered managed services (Vault Managed Services Basic through Ultimate) with assigned site managers, pro-active monitoring, and disaster recovery reviews. Pricing is disclosed in AUD excluding GST via a self-service e-commerce storefront at store.cadgroup.com.au, supplemented by direct enterprise field sales across five-plus ANZ locations.

Cadgroup serves over 5,000 customers across architecture, building engineering, construction, manufacturing, product design, process plant, and civil engineering verticals, with named enterprise customers including Carlisle Homes, UGL, DR Architects, and Amicus, and mid-market customers such as Southern Spreaders, Inlex Engineering, and Solar Injection. Leadership is anchored by founder CEO Ibrahim Thanawalla (22+ years) and VP Construction Eric Silcott (former Quest founder). The company claims a 96% customer approval rating for premium technical support and is the first Autodesk Platinum VAR in Australia.

Name

CAD Group

Legal name

Cadgroup Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://cadgroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cadgroup is a privately held Australian Autodesk Platinum VAR distributing and implementing Autodesk, Bluebeam, and HP solutions across architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing verticals in Australia and New Zealand, complemented by training, consulting, and managed services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/BIM Software Reseller and Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG)

Keywords

• Autodesk software reseller
• BIM consulting services
• CAD software distribution
• Construction technology solutions
• Manufacturing design software

Headquarters

HQ city

Glebe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Resale: Resale of Autodesk software (AEC Collection, PDM Collection, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion), Bluebeam (Basics, Core, Complete, Max), rendering solutions (V-Ray, Enscape), and hardware products (HP, FARO, Dell, Lenovo, 3D Connexion, Microsoft Surface). Revenue generated from software subscriptions and perpetual licenses.
2. Training Services: Comprehensive training programs for Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor), Bluebeam, and Pinnacle Series (Eagle Point Software). Training delivered through in-person sessions, webinars, and video tutorials.
3. Consulting & Implementation Services: Technical consulting for BIM transformation, collaboration & data management, smart manufacturing, and visualization services. Includes Vault configuration, CoolOrange PowerJob scripting, and custom software development.
4. Managed Services: Tiered Vault Managed Services (Basic, Standard, Premium, Ultimate) including phone support, health checks, configuration reviews, pro-active monitoring, disaster recovery reviews, and assigned site managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAD Group is Australasia's premier dual Autodesk Platinum Partner that resells Autodesk, Bluebeam, and adjacent design technology software alongside hardware from HP, Dell, Lenovo, and FARO. The company complements this software distribution with implementation consulting, custom configuration, training, managed services (including its proprietary Vault Managed Services), and ongoing technical support for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

Product overview

CAD Group is a technology solutions provider specializing in software sales, consulting, and training services for architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries. Rather than a single unified product, the offering is a portfolio of complementary solutions organized around Autodesk products and adjacent software. The core product portfolio includes the Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks) for architecture/engineering/construction, the Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection (Inventor, Fusion, Vault) for manufacturing, and Bluebeam Revu with its tiers (Basics, Core, Complete) and Bluebeam Max AI extension for construction document management. These are complemented by Autodesk Construction Cloud modules (Forma, Build, Takeoff, Design Collaborate, Data Management), hydraulic modeling tools (InfoDrainage, InfoWorks ICM), rendering solutions (V-Ray, Vantage, Player), and learning platforms (Pinnacle Series, KnowledgeSmart). Hardware offerings include FARO scanners, HP, Dell, Lenovo workstations, Microsoft Surface, and 3D Connexion devices. Beyond product sales, CAD Group provides implementation services including onboarding, configuration, customization, premium support, and business process assessment, along with specialized services for fabrication MEP, digital factory, facilities management, building engineering, and architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autodesk AEC Collection Comprehensive set of BIM and CAD tools for architecture, engineering, and construction workflows, including Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Navisworks, sold to AEC firms in Australia and New Zealand.
• Autodesk Revit Autodesk's BIM authoring software for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to design buildings and infrastructure in 3D with integrated documentation and collaboration.
• AutoCAD Autodesk's industry-standard CAD software for 2D drafting, drawing, and documentation across architecture, engineering, and manufacturing industries.
• Autodesk Civil 3D Autodesk's civil engineering design software for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure design including roads, highways, and site development.
• Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection Autodesk's comprehensive set of CAD, CAM, and CAE tools for product design and manufacturing including Inventor, Fusion, and simulation software.
• Autodesk Inventor Autodesk's 3D mechanical design software for creating, simulating, and documenting products and manufacturing processes.
• Autodesk Fusion Autodesk's cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE platform for product design, engineering, and manufacturing collaboration.
• Autodesk Vault Autodesk's product data management software for organizing, managing, and tracking engineering data and documents throughout the product lifecycle.
• Autodesk Navisworks Autodesk's 3D model review and coordination software for combining, reviewing, and simulating designs across multiple disciplines.
• Autodesk InfoDrainage Autodesk's integrated stormwater and drainage design software for analyzing, designing, and managing drainage and sewer systems.
• Autodesk InfoWorks ICM Autodesk's integrated catchment modeling software for simulating and analyzing urban drainage systems, rivers, and floodplains.
• Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro Autodesk's cloud-based BIM collaboration platform enabling AEC teams to coordinate, review, and manage design data in real time.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud Autodesk's comprehensive construction management platform connecting design, planning, and construction workflows across the project lifecycle, delivered with Cadgroup's ACC Elite Partner expertise.
• Bluebeam Revu PDF-based collaboration and document management solution for architecture, engineering, and construction teams to markup, review, and manage construction documents and drawings, offered in tiered subscription plans including the AI-powered Bluebeam Max.
• V-Ray Chaos Group's professional rendering software for producing photorealistic visualizations and images from 3D models across architecture, engineering, and design.
• Pinnacle Series Technology-enabled learning and development platform providing software training, workflow optimization, and productivity content for AEC and manufacturing professionals.
• KnowledgeSmart Online skills assessment and training management platform for measuring and developing software proficiency in AEC and manufacturing organizations.
• iConstruct BIM coordination and model-based quantity takeoff solution for Autodesk Navisworks enabling automated quantity extraction and construction planning.
• Woodwork for Inventor Specialized woodworking design software plugin for Autodesk Inventor providing libraries and tools for cabinet and furniture design.
• Adobe Products Adobe creative software products including Acrobat, Creative Cloud, and other Adobe solutions for design, documentation, and creative workflows.
• HP Hardware HP hardware including workstations, displays, and printing solutions optimized for CAD and BIM workflows, distributed as Hewlett-Packard Gold Partner.
• Dell Hardware Dell hardware including workstations and displays optimized for CAD, BIM, and design workflows.
• Lenovo Hardware Lenovo hardware including workstations and mobile devices optimized for CAD, BIM, and design workflows.
• Microsoft Surface Hardware Microsoft Surface hardware including tablets and devices optimized for CAD and design work in the field and office.
• 3D Connexion Hardware 3D Connexion 3D mice and navigation devices for intuitive control of 3D CAD models and designs.
• FARO Hardware FARO 3D scanning hardware including laser scanners and measurement devices for capturing existing conditions and reality capture in construction and engineering projects.
• CAD Group Onboarding Services Structured implementation and onboarding services that help customers adopt and deploy software solutions across BIM, CAD, and construction platforms.
• CAD Group Configuration Services Custom configuration and setup services that tailor software implementations to specific organizational requirements and workflows, including Vault configuration and ACC customization.
• CAD Group Customization Services Custom development and customization services including add-ins, scripts, and extensions to extend software functionality, such as CoolOrange PowerJob scripting and APS-based applications.
• CAD Group Premium Support Priority technical support services providing enhanced access to Cadgroup's support team for troubleshooting and assistance, achieving a 96% customer approval rating.
• CAD Group Business Process Assessment Consulting services to evaluate and optimize business processes and workflows related to software implementation and utilization for AEC and manufacturing customers.
• Autodesk Training Official Autodesk training courses for AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, and other Autodesk software products delivered by certified instructors in-person, via webinars, and through video tutorials.
• Bluebeam Training Bluebeam software training courses covering Revu, Studio, and related tools for document collaboration and management across AEC teams.
• Vault Managed Services Comprehensive data management solution for secure design data storage, version control, and lifecycle management across multi-site organizations, offered in Basic, Standard, Premium, and Ultimate tiers with consulting hours.
• Fabrication MEP Services Specialized services for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) fabrication detailing and coordination using Autodesk fabrication software for building engineering customers.
• Digital Factory Services Digital factory transformation services for manufacturing organizations implementing Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies, including factory design and advanced manufacturing workflows.
• Facilities Management Services Building and facilities management services using BIM and CAD technologies for asset management, lifecycle optimization, and operational handover.
• Building Engineering Services Engineering services for building design, analysis, and documentation using Autodesk building engineering software for structural, MEP, and integrated building systems design.
• Architecture Services Architectural design services and consulting using BIM and CAD technologies for building design, documentation, and visualization projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% approval rating for premium technical support services
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and secondary.

• CadprocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Strategic merger uniting Cadgroup Australia and Cadpro Australia & Cadpro New Zealand under dual Platinum Partner status. Cadpro Australia customers are now managed by Cadgroup while Cadpro New Zealand retains its brand identity. This merger creates Australasia's premier dual Platinum Partner with enhanced technical capability, extended service hours, and greater support across the region.
• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCadgroup is Australasia's premier dual Autodesk Platinum Partner, holding Platinum accreditation in both Australia and New Zealand following the merger with Cadpro. They are the first Value-Added Reseller to achieve Platinum Status in Australia and also hold Autodesk Construction Cloud Elite Partner status. As an authorized reseller, they distribute the full suite of Autodesk software including AEC Collection, PDM Collection, Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion, and Autodesk Construction Cloud modules.
• Hewlett-PackardprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValued Hewlett-Packard Gold Partner providing HP hardware solutions including workstations, laptops, and peripherals optimized for CAD and BIM workflows. HP products featured in the partner ecosystem alongside software solutions.
• BluebeamprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBluebeam Gold Partner with over 30 years of experience distributing Bluebeam Revu software. Cadgroup provides personalized training and support for Bluebeam solutions including Basics, Core, Complete, and Max subscription tiers.
• Autodesk Platform Services (APS)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationCadgroup is an Autodesk Platform Services Certified Partner, authorized to develop and deploy APS-powered applications, software integrations, and custom solutions using Viewer SDK, Design Automation APIs, and Autodesk Construction Cloud APIs.
• iConstructsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationiConstruct provides advanced BIM technology utilizing Autodesk Navisworks for clash management, Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), task automation, data management, and advanced exporting capabilities.
• Chaos GroupsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for V-Ray rendering solutions including V-Ray, Vantage, and Player products for high-quality architectural and product visualization.
• FAROsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for FARO 3D scanning hardware and software solutions used in reality capture and scan-to-BIM workflows for construction and engineering projects.
• Eagle Point Software (Pinnacle Series)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationPinnacle Series is an industry-specific Learning Management System for AEC and manufacturing professionals, providing expert-developed content catalogues and productivity tools for workforce learning.
• MYOB (Acumatica)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership enabling Autodesk Construction Cloud to connect with MYOB Acumatica for financial management, bank reconciliation, payment processing, and Australian tax compliance in construction workflows.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Synergis Technologies: US-headquartered Autodesk Platinum Partner specializing in Autodesk, Bluebeam, and related AEC software sales, implementation, training, and managed services. Highly comparable to CAD Group in product mix, target verticals (AEC/manufacturing), and value-added reseller model.
• IMAGINiT Technologies: Autodesk Platinum Partner serving AEC and manufacturing customers across North America with software, consulting, training, and BIM services. Closest direct analogue to CAD Group's Autodesk-centric VAR + professional services stack.
• Microsol Resources: Autodesk Gold/Platinum Partner in the US serving architecture, engineering, and construction customers with Autodesk software reselling, BIM consulting, and training. Direct peer in business model and customer base.
• A2K Technologies: Australian Autodesk partner and competitor serving AEC and manufacturing customers with Autodesk software, training, and implementation services. Same geographic market (Australia) and same product platform as CAD Group.
• Hagerman & Company: US Autodesk Platinum Partner focused on AEC and manufacturing customers, providing software sales, training, and technical services. Direct business-model peer to CAD Group with similar Autodesk-centric portfolio.
• CADD Microsystems: Autodesk Platinum Partner in the US offering software, consulting, training, and managed services for AEC and manufacturing clients. Direct operational analogue to CAD Group's Autodesk-led offering.
• DesignPoint Solutions: US Autodesk Gold Partner providing Autodesk software and implementation services for AEC and manufacturing customers. Compares to CAD Group in target verticals and VAR-plus-services model, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Graitec: Global AEC software and services company with a substantial Autodesk VAR and structural engineering software business across multiple geographies. Broader incumbent with overlapping Autodesk-related services, but a wider portfolio than CAD Group's ANZ Autodesk focus.
• Trimble (APAC VAR ecosystem): Global AEC technology vendor with its own reseller/partner network across ANZ (relevant given CAD Group's VP Construction Division previously founded a Trimble-certified partner). Adjacent incumbent competing for similar AEC technology budgets in the region.

Others

• Pinnacle Series (Eagle Point Software): Learning management and productivity platform for AEC/manufacturing software users, distributed in part through CAD Group. Enabling ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor; relevant because it sits in CAD Group's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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