IDAT
IDAT GmbH is a German software company providing CAD, BIM, and ERP solutions for the construction industry — including sprinkler system design, precast concrete production management, and geotechnical engineering calculations — serving 850+ customers across 36 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersDarmstadt, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What IDAT does
IDAT GmbH is a privately-held German software company headquartered in Darmstadt that develops specialized construction industry software across three product lines: (1) Precast Concrete Elements ERP and production management software, (2) a Sprinkler Software Suite comprising SpriCAD (CAD-based sprinkler planning with native integrations for AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and Revit), WinSprink (tabular sprinkler calculation), and the SpriCalc calculation engine, and (3) a Geotechnical Engineering software suite including the WinGeo geostatic calculation programs (WinBösch, WinPfahl, WinSetz, WinWand, WinBaugr and others), WinBohr drilling profile visualization, and the IDATLab laboratory test evaluation suite. The company has operated for over 40 years (founded 1981 per firmographic records, 1983 per legal entity filing) and serves more than 850 customers in 36 countries.
The underlying technology centers on standards-compliant engineering calculation engines (SpriCalc tested and approved by VdS, with FM Global, NFPA, and DIN EN 12845 compliance) and deep interoperability with major CAD/BIM platforms via native plugin architecture, supporting version generations spanning roughly a decade (AutoCAD 2019–2027, BricsCAD 2018–2026, Revit 2019–2027). The geotechnical portfolio similarly implements DIN, EN ISO, EC 7, and Austrian/Swiss norm calculations across laboratory testing, slope stability, pile foundations, and excavation wall design. Licensing is subscription-based via CodeMeter containers (transitioned from WibuKey dongles in 2021), supplemented by paid add-on modules including Darcy-Weisbach hydraulic calculation and a new premix module for fluorine-free foaming agents.
IDAT operates a sales-led enterprise go-to-market with a structured three-phase engagement (Understanding & Consulting, Customization & Implementation, Guidance & Continuous Development) and direct enterprise field sales targeting precast concrete plants, MEP specialist planners, geotechnical engineering consultancies, construction conglomerates, federal/state agencies, and universities. The company has no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, external investors, or funding rounds, consistent with a founder/management-owned operation.
IDAT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IDAT
- Legal name
- IDAT GmbH
- Website
- https://idat.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- IDAT GmbH is a German software company providing CAD, BIM, and ERP solutions for the construction industry — including sprinkler system design, precast concrete production management, and geotechnical engineering calculations — serving 850+ customers across 36 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IDAT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Industry Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210), Drafting Services (541340), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)
Keywords
Where IDAT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Darmstadt
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
IDAT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licensing: IDAT generates revenue through licensing of specialized construction industry software including SpriCAD, WinSprink, WinGeo suite, and ERP systems. Software is sold with optional add-on modules such as Darcy-Weisbach calculation module.
- Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and training services for software deployment. Includes tailored customization to customer processes and ongoing support services.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
IDAT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IDAT develops and licenses specialized software for the construction industry, covering BIM-integrated planning, CAD-supported manufacturing, and intelligent ERP systems. Its portfolio includes the SpriCAD/WinSprink sprinkler planning suite with a VdS-approved hydraulic calculation engine (SpriCalc), an ERP-based precast concrete production management solution, and a geotechnical engineering software suite covering drilling profiles, laboratory test evaluation, and geostatic calculations. The software is sold as licensed products with optional add-on modules, professional implementation services, and ongoing support.
Product overview
IDAT is a German software company specializing in specialized solutions for the construction industry with three main product lines: (1) Sprinkler Software Suite covering CAD-based planning (SpriCAD for AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and Revit), tabular calculation (WinSprink), and the SpriCalc calculation engine for fire protection systems; (2) Precast Concrete Elements software combining ERP technical planning and production management with BIM integration; and (3) Geotechnical Engineering software including drilling profile visualization (WinBohr, WinSchicht), laboratory test analysis (IDATLab with WinKorn, WinScher, WinTriax, etc.), and geostatic calculations (WinGeo with WinBösch, WinPfahl, WinSetz, WinSteif, WinWand, WinBaugr). The company operates in 36 countries with over 40 years of experience serving precast concrete plants, construction companies, engineering firms, and MEP specialists.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- WinSprink: Tabular sprinkler network calculation software without CAD, compliant with VdS/FM/NFPA/DIN EN 12845 standards.
- SpriCAD
- SpriCalc
- WinGeo
- IDATLab
- WinBohr
- WinSchicht
- WinPump
Quantifiable outcome
- 13% enhanced efficiency in BIM planning workflows
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use IDAT
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
IDAT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature7 records
IDAT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Venturis IT GmbHcoreVenturis IT GmbH provides TriCAD MS CAD system which integrates with IDAT's SpriCalc calculation core, enabling hydraulic calculations for pipe networks entered in TriCAD.
- LuArtX IT GmbHcoreLuArtX IT GmbH provides CARF CAD system which connects to IDAT's SpriCalc calculation core for hydraulic calculations of pipe networks.
- Autodesk (AutoCAD)coreIDAT's SpriCAD software integrates with AutoCAD CAD platform, supporting versions 2019-2027 (64-bit). SpriCAD version 6 requires AutoCAD 2024-2027.
- Bricsys (BricsCAD)coreIDAT's SpriCAD software integrates with BricsCAD Pro platform, supporting versions 2018-2026 Pro (64-bit). Version 6 requires BricsCAD 2023-2026 Pro.
- Autodesk (Revit)coreIDAT's SpriCAD for Revit integrates with Autodesk Revit BIM platform, supporting versions 2019-2027 (64-bit). Enables data transfer from 3D Revit models to SpriCalc calculation engine.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
IDAT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bentley Systems:
- Nemetschek Group: Nemetschek owns a portfolio of AEC software brands (Allplan, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, Solibri) addressing BIM, CAD, and structural workflows — broad incumbents serving the same construction-software buyer that IDAT targets.
- RIB Software: RIB offers vertical ERP and construction management software (iTWO) used by contractors and precast manufacturers, directly comparable to IDAT's precast concrete ERP offering.
- Autodesk (Revit/AutoCAD): Autodesk is the platform owner whose Revit and AutoCAD products host IDAT's SpriCAD integrations, while also offering its own BIM/CAD ecosystem that competes broadly with IDAT's tools.
- Trimble (Tekla Structures): Trimble's Tekla delivers BIM and structural engineering software to the construction industry and overlaps with IDAT's BIM-integrated precast concrete and structural workflows at much larger scale.
Direct peers
- HydraCAD: HydraCAD provides CAD-based sprinkler system design software integrating with AutoCAD and Revit, directly competing with IDAT's SpriCAD and WinSprink in the fire-protection calculation niche.
- Can-Design Software (Canute FHC): Can-Design/Canute offers sprinkler hydraulic calculation software comparable to IDAT's WinSprink and SpriCalc, with similar compliance focus on NFPA and FM standards.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
IDAT social profiles
Digital presenceIDAT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
IDAT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
IDAT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
IDAT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
IDAT 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 IDAT
What does IDAT do?
IDAT develops and licenses specialized software for the construction industry, covering BIM-integrated planning, CAD-supported manufacturing, and intelligent ERP systems. Its portfolio includes the SpriCAD/WinSprink sprinkler planning suite with a VdS-approved hydraulic calculation engine (SpriCalc), an ERP-based precast concrete production management solution, and a geotechnical engineering software suite covering drilling profiles, laboratory test evaluation, and geostatic calculations. The software is sold as licensed products with optional add-on modules, professional implementation services, and ongoing support.
Is IDAT a public or private company?
IDAT is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was IDAT founded?
IDAT was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is IDAT based?
IDAT is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does IDAT make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing is the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are IDAT's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bentley Systems, Nemetschek Group, RIB Software, Autodesk (Revit/AutoCAD) and Trimble (Tekla Structures). Direct peers are HydraCAD and Can-Design Software (Canute FHC).
Does IDAT have an API?
No public API is recorded for IDAT.
What industry is IDAT in?
IDAT's product category is Construction Industry Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAEAA, Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.