What bimstore does

Bimstore is a Newcastle upon Tyne-headquartered digital marketplace founded in 2011 and operating as a subsidiary of the building industry technology group spacegroup. The platform hosts more than 23.7k manufacturer-verified Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects that architects and engineers can search, browse, and download free of charge for use in Autodesk Revit projects, and it is distributed through native Revit plug-in, web storefront, and mobile app channels with localization spanning more than 50 countries.

The underlying technology is a curated BIM content library combined with three adjacent tools: Bimstore Vue (a product configurator that lets end users explore complex manufacturer ranges and adjust options prior to enquiry), Bimstore Node (a central BIM data management layer that consolidates BIM data in one place), and a native Autodesk Revit plug-in that embeds catalog access inside the dominant authoring environment. Supporting offerings include the Bimstore Bible documentation resource, BIM content creation, BIM training to international standards, marketing and digital content services for manufacturers, and BIM integration work.

Revenue is generated through three streams. Architects and engineers download basic BIM objects for free under a freemium model. Manufacturers pay recurring subscription fees to showcase their products on the platform and access BIM Content Creation and Hosting Solutions. A separate professional services line covers Revit content creation, BIM training, marketing services, and digital content services. Customer segments split between design professionals using Revit (long-tail, free) and building product manufacturers across categories such as plumbing, construction equipment, doors, windows, lighting, valves, furniture, and ceiling systems (anchor B2B customers that include GROHE, JCB, Deceuninck, Gresham Office Furniture, Showersave, Metador, Keylite, Zentia, Sunamp, and UK Cylinders).

Name

bimstore

Legal name

Bimstore

Website

https://bimstore.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bimstore is a BIM content marketplace and spacegroup subsidiary founded in 2011 that hosts 23.7k+ manufacturer-verified Building Information Modeling objects for Autodesk Revit, serving architects and engineers with free downloads and building product manufacturers with paid showcase, content creation, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM (Building Information Modeling) Content Platform

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Platform, BI & Analytics Integration (BPAEAAAI)

Keywords

• BIM content marketplace
• Revit object library
• BIM data management
• Manufacturer BIM hosting
• Product configurator software

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free BIM Object Downloads: Basic BIM objects are available for free download, creating a marketplace for manufacturers to showcase their products to architects and engineers
2. Manufacturer Showcase Services: Fee-based services for manufacturers to feature and showcase their products on the platform with BIM Content Creation & Hosting Solutions
3. Professional Services: Revit Content Creation, BIM Training, Marketing Services, and Digital Content Services offered to manufacturers and construction industry professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bimstore operates a free online marketplace where building product manufacturers publish manufacturer-verified BIM objects that architects and engineers can browse and download for use in Autodesk Revit projects. It complements this content marketplace with paid tools and services for manufacturers, including a Revit plug-in for in-software access, the Bimstore Vue product configurator, the Bimstore Node data management solution, and a mobile app, plus professional services for BIM content creation, training, integrations, and digital marketing.

Product overview

Bimstore operates as a BIM (Building Information Modeling) content platform offering a free library for downloading manufacturer-verified BIM objects for Autodesk Revit. The core platform is complemented by several related products: Bimstore Vue (a product configurator for manufacturers), Bimstore Node (BIM data management), Bimstore App (mobile access), and the Autodesk Revit Plug-In (desktop integration). Supporting services include BIM Content Creation, BIM Training, BIM Integrations, Marketing Services, and Digital Content Services. The platform features curated collections organized by categories such as Interior Design, Products for House Builders, and Kitchens, hosting products from manufacturers including GROHE, JCB, Deceuninck, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bimstore Node: BIM content management platform mentioned in navigation.
• Bimstore App
• Bimstore Vue

Products and services

• Bimstore A free online BIM (Building Information Modeling) object library that lets architects and engineers search, browse, and download manufacturer-verified BIM objects for Autodesk Revit, supporting safe and sustainable building design.
• Bimstore Vue A product configurator for manufacturers that lets customers explore complex product ranges, adjust options, and understand selections before making an enquiry, available as bespoke configurators for manufacturer websites and listings.
• Bimstore Node A BIM data management solution that consolidates all BIM data in a single place for manufacturers and design teams.
• Bimstore App A mobile application for accessing and using Bimstore's BIM content on the go.
• Autodesk Revit Plug-In A native integration plug-in for Autodesk Revit that brings Bimstore content directly into the Revit workflow.
• BIM Content Creation Professional Revit content creation services built by a team of expert creators for manufacturers and construction industry professionals.
• BIM Training Revit and BIM training services that teach users to create BIM content accurately to international standards.
• BIM Integrations Integration services that keep all BIM data consolidated in one place for manufacturers and design teams.
• Marketing Services Marketing services offered to manufacturers to showcase their products to architects and engineers through the Bimstore platform.
• Digital Content Services Digital content creation and management services for manufacturers publishing product content on the Bimstore platform.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GROHEcoreOthersLuxury plumbing fixtures manufacturer featuring BIM content on Bimstore platform. Featured manufacturer showcasing products to architects and engineers.
• JCBcoreOthersLeading manufacturer of construction equipment providing BIM content for their products on Bimstore. Featured manufacturer on the platform.
• DeceuninckminorOthersPVC and building materials manufacturer offering Heritage 2800 Residential Door products on Bimstore.
• ShowersaveminorOthersHeat recovery products manufacturer providing waste water heat recovery BIM objects for sustainable building projects.
• Gresham Office FurnitureminorOthersOffice furniture manufacturer with multiple products including chairs, tables, and office solutions available on Bimstore.
• Metador LtdminorOthersDoor manufacturer providing safeguard personnel doorset BIM objects for construction projects.
• spacegroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Bimstore, operating as an integrated building industry technology group. Bimstore 2026 is identified as 'a spacegroup company'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Graphisoft (ArchiCAD): Graphisoft's ArchiCAD is a competing BIM authoring platform to Autodesk Revit; its content and ecosystem represent both a competitive threat and a potential adjacent channel for Bimstore-style content services.
• Autodesk: Autodesk owns Revit, the BIM authoring tool that Bimstore plugs into, and increasingly offers its own content and app marketplace ecosystem. As the platform incumbent, Autodesk shapes Bimstore's distribution economics.
• Trimble (SketchUp, Tekla): Trimble is a broad construction technology incumbent with BIM, structural, and design software (SketchUp, Tekla) that competes for the same architect/engineer workflows that drive Bimstore's user base.

Direct peers

• ARCAT: ARCAT hosts free building product specifications, CAD/BIM drawings, and manufacturer product data for architects and engineers, serving the same manufacturer-to-specifier content niche as Bimstore.
• Sweets (ConstructConnect): Sweets is a building product catalog and content platform providing manufacturer specs, CAD/BIM files, and product data to design professionals, comparable to Bimstore's manufacturer content hosting offering.
• Polantis: Polantis is a BIM content platform that hosts manufacturer BIM objects and provides tools for specifiers, making it a close functional peer to Bimstore's marketplace and content hosting services.
• NBS (National Building Specification): NBS provides building product specifications, BIM content, and a manufacturer source platform for the UK and global construction industry, overlapping with Bimstore's manufacturer content and specification workflows.
• BIMobject: BIMobject operates a global BIM object marketplace connecting building product manufacturers with architects and engineers, directly mirroring Bimstore's core model of hosting manufacturer-verified BIM content for design professionals.

Others

• Procore: Procore is a construction management platform that increasingly integrates BIM content and manufacturer data into its workflows, representing an adjacent channel that could absorb or partner with Bimstore-style content services.

Emerging players

• GrabCAD: GrabCAD is a community-driven CAD/BIM model library where manufacturers and designers share 3D content, overlapping with Bimstore's model marketplace model and target engineering audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bimstore_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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