What BIMTECH Engineering does

BIMTech Engineering Ltd is a privately held, founder-owned (Matt McGuire, James Ward) UK digital engineering consultancy headquartered in Manchester with offices in Glasgow and Szeged, Hungary, and approximately 40 employees as of the most recent disclosure. The firm specialises in Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) systems, operating as a Tier 2 appointed party delivering 3D MEP modelling, clash detection, virtual coordination, builderswork modelling, 4D planning, in-house 3D laser scanning, COBie data assembly, and DfMA fabrication drawing production compliant with BS EN ISO 19650-2:2018. Its software stack is built on Revit as the authoring platform, with Navisworks Manage and Revizto used for model federation and clash review, Dalux for point-cloud workflows, Autodesk BIM 360 as the Common Data Environment, and Trimble field points for site installation; in-house 3D laser scanning and drone survey capabilities were added in 2017 and 2022 respectively, and the firm holds the BSI Kitemark for BIM Design and Construction (2021) plus Cyber Essentials (2025). Customers are predominantly enterprise main contractors and specialist MEP subcontractors on UK mega-projects, evidenced by named engagements including Skanska (Scalpel Tower, London), Laing O'Rourke / Crown House Technologies (Hinkley Point C, preferred partnership 2019), Graham Construction and Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (Belfast Children's Hospital), Kier Strategic Projects (HMP Five Wells), BYLOR JV, AESC Envision (Sunderland Gigafactory), HE Simm, SES Engineering Services, Briggs & Forrester (Regents Quarter), Lang O'Rourke, SISK, Telehouse (TN2 data centre), and the University of Manchester (MECD). The firm's revenue model is fee-based project professional services sold directly to construction companies and developers in the UK and Europe, supplemented since 2021 by a wholly-owned media subsidiary (BIMTech Media) that commercialises training content, brand management and visualisation services to external clients.

Name

BIMTECH Engineering

Legal name

BIMTech Engineering Ltd

Website

https://bimtech-eng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIMTech Engineering is a UK-based, founder-owned BIM consultancy that delivers ISO 19650-2 compliant 3D MEP modelling, clash detection, 4D planning, laser scanning and DfMA drawings to enterprise main contractors and MEP subcontractors on major UK and European construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Digital Engineering & Project Delivery Tools (BIM/Digital Twin, Scheduling, Document Control) (EUAKAAAO)

Keywords

• BIM coordination services
• MEP 3D modelling
• Digital engineering consulting
• Clash detection services
• Building information modelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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. BIM and MEP Engineering Professional Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated through providing BIM coordination, 3D MEP modelling, clash detection, drawing production, laser scanning, and BIM management services on construction projects. Work is delivered directly to main contractors, MEP contractors, and project developers across the construction and infrastructure sectors. Revenue is earned through fee-based project engagements spanning design, coordination, and construction phases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BIMTech Engineering is a B2B professional services firm delivering Building Information Modelling (BIM) coordination, 3D MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health) modelling, clash detection, 4D planning, laser scanning, and drawing production for construction projects. The company operates as an extension of client engineering teams across the full project lifecycle from design through construction and handover.

Product overview

BIMTech Engineering is a digital engineering consultancy specializing in Building Information Modelling (BIM) services for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems. Their core offering is BIM for MEP Services, which encompasses 3D virtual modelling, clash detection, and design coordination. They deliver specialized services through four main product lines: BIM Level 2 Compliant Services (including COBie data compliance, BIM consulting, and management), Virtual Coordination (covering 3D modelling, 4D planning, and clash detection), Laser Scanning Services (including scan-to-BIM), and Drawing Production (installation, manufacturing, and as-built drawings). The company also operates BIMTech Media as a sub-brand providing interactive training, brand management, and media production services. Additional initiatives include the BIM Prodigy mentoring scheme, the BIMTech Podcast, and the BIMTech Bitesize YouTube educational series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIMTech Media: Media services and content creation subsidiary established in 2021

Products and services

• BIM Level 2 Compliant Services BS EN ISO 19650-2:2018 compliant BIM modelling and delivery covering COBie data capture, BIM consulting, BIM management, and collaborative working environments for construction project lifecycle from design to handover.
• Virtual Coordination 3D virtual modelling, builderswork modelling, 4D planning and sequencing, clash detection, lead coordination, model federation, and value engineering solutions for MEP coordination on construction projects.
• Laser Scanning Services 3D laser scanning of existing buildings and sites for capturing existing environment geometry, construction accuracy verification, as-installed/as-built verification, point cloud registration, and scan-to-BIM conversion.
• Drawing Production Installation standard drawings, offsite manufacturing drawings, builderswork drawings, and as-built/as-installed drawings following BS 8888 standards, including DfMA fabrication drawings for off-site pre-fabrication.
• BIMTech Media Media division offering interactive training design, brand management, videography, flythrough renders, and editing services for the construction and engineering industry, available to external clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced clash detection and costly rework through early 3D MEP coordination
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Briggs & ForrestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024BIMTech Engineering embarked on a new BIM partnership with Briggs & Forrester for Jahn Court in the Regents Quarter development. The project involves full redesign of MEP services for sustainable and achievable installation, with BIMTech's role evolving from a peer review of consultant design to a complete building redesign.
• UCEN (University College of Enterprise)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022BIMTech Engineering partnered with UCEN to develop a comprehensive BIM course exploring how Building Information Modelling can be utilised throughout the project lifecycle to manage data and information effectively. BIMTech Media later digitalised the UCEN BIM course, creating interactive e-learning content.
• Crown House Technologies (part of Laing O'Rourke)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019BIMTech Engineering secured a prestigious Preferred Partnership Agreement with Crown House Technologies, part of Laing O'Rourke, in 2019. This partnership highlights BIMTech's trusted expertise in BIM and MEP services. The partnership was built on collaborative working relationships on projects including Hinkley Point C, where Crown House Technologies delivered DfMA Fabrication Drawings to an exceptional level.
• Bury Football ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBIMTech Engineering signed a major sponsorship deal with Bury FC as a newly appointed principal partner. BIMTech branding features prominently across key club assets including the Main Stand, digital platforms, and community-focused initiatives. This reflects BIMTech's commitment to community engagement and local sports sponsorship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global engineering professional services firm with substantial UK MEP and BIM coordination practices serving the same main-contractor and developer clients on major infrastructure and building projects. Comparable in serving landmark projects but operates as a full multi-disciplinary consultancy rather than a BIM specialist.
• Arcadis: Global design, engineering and consultancy firm with established UK building services and digital/BIM practices, competing for similar main-contractor engagements on commercial, healthcare and infrastructure projects.
• AtkinsRéalis: UK-rooted engineering consultancy (formerly Atkins/SNC-Lavalin) with large building services and digital engineering groups. Competes for the same Tier 1 contractor and public-sector clients on complex coordinated MEP projects.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy known for complex MEP and building services design on landmark UK and European projects. Operates overlapping BIM-for-MEP capabilities and competes for the same high-profile contractor relationships.
• Arup: Global engineering design firm with deep MEP, building services and digital engineering (BIM) practices, frequently appointed as lead designer on the kinds of complex healthcare, commercial and infrastructure projects where BIMTech operates as a specialist BIM/MEP sub-consultant.
• Mott MacDonald: Major UK-headquartered engineering consultancy with extensive building services and BIM delivery capabilities across sectors including nuclear, healthcare and education - the same verticals BIMTech serves. Overlaps with BIMTech on projects such as Hinkley Point C and major UK hospital builds.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with significant UK MEP, building services and BIM capabilities, regularly engaged on landmark infrastructure, healthcare and commercial developments that overlap with BIMTech's project profile.

Direct peers

• Hoare Lea: UK MEP building services engineering consultancy with a strong in-house BIM/digital engineering capability, directly comparable to BIMTech on MEP coordination, 3D modelling and clash detection for major UK construction projects.
• Cundall: International multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a dedicated MEP and sustainability focus, including BIM-led delivery. Comparable in serving Tier 1 contractors on complex coordinated building services projects.
• DBM Vircon: Specialist digital engineering and BIM services consultancy serving construction and infrastructure projects globally. Closest direct peer in service offering - dedicated BIM/digital engineering rather than full multi-disciplinary design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bimtechengineering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bimtechengineering
• Instagraminstagram.com/bimtech_engineering

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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