RebarCAD
RebarCAD, a CADS USA product, provides AutoCAD-integrated rebar detailing and bar bending schedule software to fabricators, contractors, and engineers. Market-leading in North America for 15+ years with 1,600 licenses across 1,000+ customers, it has expanded into 3D BIM via Revit integration and fabrication system interoperability.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersNorth America, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What RebarCAD does
RebarCAD is a rebar detailing and bar bending schedule software product operated by CADS USA, Inc., a subsidiary of the UK-based CADS Group (Computer and Design Services Ltd). Founded in 1996 and headquartered in the United States under CEO John Dolphin, the company has held the position of market-leading rebar detailing software in North America for over 15 years, with 1,000+ customers using 1,600 licenses. The product runs as an integrated AutoCAD application and provides features including an extensive bar shape library, automatic RC detailing macros, revision management, and the CADS Viewport Manager for layout scaling. The offering is sold as a perpetual software license with the optional CADScover annual maintenance contract (recurring subscription covering updates, technical support, and customization), and is complemented by a fee-for-service engineering arm (CADS Consulting) that provides outsourced BIM modelling, RC detailing, and structural analysis services to customers in the US, Canada, UK, and UAE.
The company's product portfolio is anchored by the 2D RebarCAD platform and has expanded into 3D BIM with RebarCAD 3D for Revit, which generates 2D shop drawings and bar bending schedules from 3D Revit models with one click. The software integrates with all major rebar fabrication production systems (ASA, Soulé, Pinnacle, Shear 97, Ariadis) and supports multiple international codes (BS 8666, ACI 315-99, IS 2502, SABS), giving it utility across North American, UK, Indian, South African, and Middle Eastern markets. Distribution is sales-led with a direct US-based sales and support team (09:00-17:00 EST, Mon-Fri) backed by a global CADS network with regional offices in the UK, Middle East, and India. The company maintains strategic relationships with Autodesk (Authorized Developer), Microsoft (Partner), buildingSMART International, and the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI), with the CEO serving on the CRSI detailing committee and BIM task group. Anchor customers include Harris Rebar (since 1995), CMC Rebar, Rockingham Steel, and Mission City Rebar. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or leadership turnover, and operates within the broader CADS group that employs 500+ staff globally and serves 6,000+ customers across 70+ countries.
RebarCAD firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RebarCAD
- Legal name
- CADS USA, Inc.
- Website
- https://rebarcad.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- RebarCAD, a CADS USA product, provides AutoCAD-integrated rebar detailing and bar bending schedule software to fabricators, contractors, and engineers. Market-leading in North America for 15+ years with 1,600 licenses across 1,000+ customers, it has expanded into 3D BIM via Revit integration and fabrication system interoperability.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RebarCAD industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Structural Engineering CAD Software
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products (IMADACAH)
Keywords
Where RebarCAD is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- North America
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
RebarCAD business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Software Licenses: RebarCAD software licenses sold to rebar fabricators, contractors, and engineering companies. Software runs on AutoCAD platform with different versions for North America, UK (CADS RC), India, and South Africa. Available as perpetual license with annual maintenance option.
- CADScover Maintenance & Support: Annual software maintenance and support contract (CADScover) that includes software updates, technical support via hotline/remote support/email, setup assistance and customization services. Ensures compatibility with new AutoCAD versions and Windows updates.
- Engineering Services: Professional detailing and engineering services including RC detailing & bar bending schedule services, BIM modelling with Revit, structural analysis & design calculations, and construction sequencing services. Provided globally to contractors, fabricators and engineers in USA, Canada, UK and UAE.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Quote-based software licensing |
| Subscription | Annual | CADScover annual maintenance contract |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
RebarCAD product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RebarCAD provides AutoCAD-based rebar detailing and bar listing software for rebar fabricators, contractors, and engineering companies. The software automates the creation of reinforcement drawings, bar bending schedules, and revision management, with direct integration to major fabrication production systems (ASA, Soulé, Pinnacle, Shear 97). The company also offers a 3D Revit extension, annual maintenance contracts (CADScover), and outsourced engineering/detailing services.
Product overview
RebarCAD is a software company offering a suite of rebar detailing and bar bending schedule products built around its core RebarCAD platform. The primary offering is RebarCAD, a 2D detailing application that runs as an integrated AutoCAD add-on and has been the market-leading rebar software in North America for over 15 years. Building on this, RebarCAD 3D for Revit extends reinforcement modelling into 3D BIM environments, enabling one-click shop drawing generation from Revit models. Supporting these core products are CADS Viewport Manager (a bundled AutoCAD layout/viewport utility), CADS Rebar Extensions for Revit (a companion plugin), and CADScover (an annual maintenance and support contract). Beyond software, CADS also provides fee-for-service offerings including BIM modelling with Revit, RC detailing and bar bending schedule outsourcing, and structural analysis and design calculation services through its CADS Consulting arm.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RebarCAD: World's leading software for rebar detailing and bar listing, running in AutoCAD.
- RebarCAD 3D for Revit
- CADScover
Products and services
- RebarCAD Market-leading 2D rebar detailing and bar bending schedule software running as an AutoCAD application. Provides reinforcement drawings, bar listings, editing and revisions, and direct integration with major fabrication production systems (ASA, Soulé, Pinnacle, Shear 97). Used by over 1,000 North American customers across 1,600 licenses in 80 countries.
- RebarCAD 3D for Revit 3D reinforcement modelling extension for Autodesk Revit that enhances placement, annotation, and bar marking of reinforcing steel. Converts 3D Revit models into 2D shop drawings with one click, automatically generates bar bending schedules (BBS), and exports material lists to production software formats (BVBs, aSa, Soulé, Excel).
- CADScover Annual software maintenance and support contract providing technical support via hotline, remote support, and email; software updates to ensure compatibility with the latest AutoCAD and Revit releases; and setup and customisation assistance for new and existing customers.
- RC Detailing & Bar Bending Schedule Services Outsourced rebar detailing and bar bending schedule production service for fabricators, contractors, and engineers in the USA, Canada, UK, and UAE. Offered by CADS Consulting with competitive pricing and next-day estimates.
- BIM Modelling with Revit Engineering service providing structural BIM modelling using Revit, generated from 2D drawings, structural design models, or IFC files. Includes clash detection reports, accurate quantity take-offs, and cost estimates for bidding, procurement, or construction planning.
- RC Structural Analysis & Design Calculations Professional structural analysis and design calculation service using CADS' proprietary design software developed over 40 years. Covers concrete, steel, timber, and composite structures with finite element model validation and detailed design reports.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 6,000 users globally in 80 countries
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use RebarCAD
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
RebarCAD technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
Feature7 records
RebarCAD partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- ASA (Advanced Software Automation)coreASA is a major fabrication production software that RebarCAD integrates with, enabling direct export of detailing data to ASA production systems. This integration allows fabricators to streamline their workflow from design to fabrication.
- Soulé SoftwarecoreSoulé is a key fabrication production software that RebarCAD supports, allowing direct export of production data. Multiple customers including Mission City Rebar have used RebarCAD in conjunction with Soulé with flawless results.
- Pinnacle (Production Software)corePinnacle is one of the major fabrication systems that RebarCAD integrates with, enabling seamless data transfer between detailing and production.
- Shear 97coreShear 97 is a fabrication production software that RebarCAD supports with direct integration, allowing customers to create export files directly to Shear 97 production systems.
- Ancon CCLsupportingAncon CCL is a leading reinforcement coupler manufacturer. RebarCAD supports Ancon CCL couplers in its bar shape library, enabling detailers to accurately detail reinforcement with Ancon couplers.
- MacAlloy MSPsupportingMacAlloy MSP is a coupler manufacturer supported by RebarCAD, allowing users to detail reinforcement with MacAlloy couplers in their drawings.
- Lenton ( coupler manufacturer)supportingLenton is a reinforcement coupler manufacturer integrated into RebarCAD's coupler support library.
- DextrasupportingDextra is a coupler manufacturer supported by RebarCAD, enabling accurate detailing of reinforcement with Dextra products.
- AutodeskcoreAutodesk Authorized Developer status. RebarCAD is a leading authorized AutoCAD developer that ensures software is always compatible with the latest AutoCAD releases. RebarCAD 3D also integrates with Revit.
- MicrosoftsupportingMicrosoft Partner status demonstrating technology partnership with Microsoft for software development and distribution.
- buildingSMART InternationalsupportingbuildingSMART International member supporting open BIM standards and interoperability in the construction industry.
- CRSI (Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute)coreCADS USA CEO John Dolphin serves on the CRSI detailing committee and BIM task group. CADS works closely with CRSI to ensure software meets the latest bend type requirements and standards.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
RebarCAD competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Tekla Structures (Trimble): Trimble's flagship structural BIM and rebar detailing platform. Directly competes with RebarCAD in the same fabricator/structural detailer segment, offering 3D model-based workflows that are the primary alternative to RebarCAD's AutoCAD-based detailing.
- Nemetschek Allplan: Allplan offers BIM-based reinforced concrete detailing and bar scheduling aimed at engineers and fabricators. Comparable to RebarCAD's CADS RC product in the European market with overlap on international code support.
- Bentley ProStructures: Bentley's structural detailing suite covering reinforced concrete and rebar. Competes head-to-head with RebarCAD for engineering consultants and fabricators needing integrated BIM-driven rebar modeling.
- Graitec (Advance Design / Detail): Graitec offers RC detailing and structural design software focused on engineers and detailers. Competes with RebarCAD across reinforced concrete workflows in Europe and North America.
Broad incumbents
- Autodesk (Revit / AutoCAD): Platform owner of AutoCAD (RebarCAD's underlying engine) and Revit (RebarCAD 3D's host environment). Competes indirectly via its own rebar tools within Revit and through ecosystem dynamics that shape RebarCAD's go-to-market.
Emerging players
- RISA Technologies: Structural analysis and design tools used by engineers and detailers. Adjacent to RebarCAD's engineering services business and a partial competitor when engineering firms choose a single design-to-detailing toolset.
- AGACAD (Tools4Revit): Specialized Revit add-ins for rebar detailing and fabrication. Competes with RebarCAD 3D for Revit in the model-based BIM detailing segment that is increasingly taking share from 2D AutoCAD detailing.
- SCIA Engineer (Nemetschek): Structural analysis and design software adjacent to rebar detailing workflows. Comparable to CADS' structural analysis services and a partial competitor for engineering consultants who also specify detailing tools.
Others
- aSa (Advanced Software Automation): Major fabrication production software that RebarCAD integrates with directly. Sits downstream in the fabricator workflow; both vendor and customer of RebarCAD-shaped data.
- Soulé Software: Fabrication production software integrated with RebarCAD for bar mark export and ordering. Downstream partner that defines the data interface RebarCAD must support, with overlapping reach into fabricator IT stacks.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
RebarCAD leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
RebarCAD subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
RebarCAD funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RebarCAD M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about RebarCAD
What does RebarCAD do?
RebarCAD provides AutoCAD-based rebar detailing and bar listing software for rebar fabricators, contractors, and engineering companies. The software automates the creation of reinforcement drawings, bar bending schedules, and revision management, with direct integration to major fabrication production systems (ASA, Soulé, Pinnacle, Shear 97). The company also offers a 3D Revit extension, annual maintenance contracts (CADScover), and outsourced engineering/detailing services.
Is RebarCAD a public or private company?
RebarCAD is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was RebarCAD founded?
RebarCAD was founded in 1996. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is RebarCAD based?
RebarCAD is headquartered in North America, United States, in the North America region.
How does RebarCAD make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are CADScover Maintenance & Support and engineering Services.
Who are RebarCAD's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Tekla Structures (Trimble), Nemetschek Allplan, Bentley ProStructures and Graitec (Advance Design / Detail). Autodesk (Revit / AutoCAD) is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are RISA Technologies, AGACAD (Tools4Revit) and SCIA Engineer (Nemetschek). Others are aSa (Advanced Software Automation) and Soulé Software.
Does RebarCAD have an API?
No public API is recorded for RebarCAD.
What industry is RebarCAD in?
RebarCAD's product category is Structural Engineering CAD Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAH, Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products. Its SIC code is 7372.