Bocad Group of Companies

What Bocad Group of Companies does

Bocad Group of Companies, operating legally as SCHULLER&Company GmbH and headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, develops and sells bocad — a 3D BIM CAD/CAM software suite for the detailing and fabrication of steel, timber, roof/wall, tower, offshore, and hybrid (multi-material) construction. The software's core technical differentiator is a common-database architecture ("Model = Drawing") in which 3D models and 2D drawings remain permanently synchronized, with automated generation of workshop drawings, parts lists, NC machine data, and bills of materials directly from the model. The product family includes bocad Steel, Roof and Wall, Timber, Tower, Offshore, Light/Leichtmetall, the newer bocad Hybrid (multi-material, single-license subscription platform), and the SmartPointCloud scan-to-BIM add-on. Underlying technology supports certified IFC import, DWG/DXF/DSTV/SDNF/3D-PDF interchange, and bidirectional integrations with Autodesk Revit and AVEVA E3D.

The company is privately owned and managed by founder-CEO Helmut Schuller, who originally acquired bocad on behalf of AVEVA in 2012 and re-established it as part of SCHULLER&Company in 2022. Revenue is generated primarily through annual software subscription licenses (e.g., bocad Hybrid at an introductory EUR 6,000/year), supplemented by professional services revenue from bocademy training courses (EUR 250–2,500 per course) and e-learning programs. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales via regional offices in Germany, Belgium, Poland, Malaysia, and North America with channel partners in the Netherlands, India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia.

Bocad serves an enterprise and mid-market customer base of steel and timber fabricators, facade/roof-wall construction firms, transmission-tower builders, and increasingly multi-material hybrid construction projects; named reference customers include Rubner, WIEHAG, FAYAT METAL, Locweld, ELFEKO, and TEBET, with 500,000+ projects completed worldwide over the software's 40+ year history. The company is currently expanding product surface (bocad Hybrid, SmartPointCloud), ecosystem integrations (Autodesk, AVEVA, buildingSMART), education (bocademy), and geographic footprint (North American build-out since 2024).

Name

Bocad Group of Companies

Legal name

SCHULLER&Company GmbH

Website

https://bocad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bocad Group (SCHULLER&Company GmbH) develops and sells bocad, a 3D BIM CAD/CAM software suite for detailing and fabrication of steel, timber, roof/wall, tower, offshore, and hybrid construction, serving fabricators and detailers worldwide through subscription licenses and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction CAD/BIM Software

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• 3D BIM CAD software
• Steel construction detailing
• Timber construction modeling
• Structural engineering software
• Fabrication CNC data

Headquarters

HQ city

Ocquier

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Subscription): Bocad software is sold as annual subscription licenses. The bocad Hybrid introductory price is EUR 6,000 per year (subscription). Individual product modules (Steel, Roof & Wall, Timber, Tower, Offshore, Light, Leichtmetall) are available as part of the product suite.
2. Training Services: Live training courses and e-learning programs offered through bocademy. Pricing includes 2,500€ for bocad Grundlagen I (5 days), 1,500€ for Roof & Wall Grundlagen II (3 days), 1,000€ for Stairs & Railings (2 days), 300€ for specialized seminars (~2 hours).
3. E-Learning Programs: 30-day e-learning course combining Basics I and II with included bocad license, 75 videos, personal trainer support, live Q&A sessions, and bocad expert certification upon completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bocad develops and sells the bocad 3D BIM CAD/CAM software suite for structural construction detailing, used to design steel, timber, roof/wall, tower, offshore, light metal, and hybrid-material buildings. The software generates 3D models, automated workshop and assembly drawings, bills of materials, and NC data for CNC fabrication from a single common database (Model = Drawing). The company complements its software with paid training, e-learning, and consulting services delivered through the bocademy platform and global regional sales offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bocad Steel: 3D BIM software for steel construction detailing and fabrication
• bocad Roof and Wall
• bocad Timber
• bocad Tower
• bocad Offshore
• bocad Light
• bocad Hybrid
• bocad SmartPointCloud
• bocademy

Products and services

• bocad Steel The core 3D BIM CAD/CAM solution for steel construction detailing, enabling creation of complete steel structure models from 3D to CNC machine data, including workshop drawings, parts lists, and NC output for fabrication. Used by steel fabricators and steel detailers.
• bocad Timber 3D BIM CAD/CAM solution for timber construction, allowing detailed modeling of timber structures from 3D model through to CNC interface for fabrication. Used by timber construction companies and wood fabricators.
• bocad Roof and Wall BIM-oriented 3D solution for planning and construction of industrial roof and wall systems, covering sandwich panels, cassette, trapezoidal, and wave profiles for industrial and glass facades. Used by roof/wall contractors and facade planners.
• bocad Hybrid Integrated BIM CAD/CAM software for mixed-material construction projects combining steel, timber, concrete, glass, and light metal in a single platform. Cloud-based with one license and one support team for all materials, supporting workflows from design through factory pre-fabrication.
• bocad Light (Metal) BIM-oriented solution for light metal construction, supporting planning and construction of industrial roof and wall systems including profiles and cladding.
• bocad Leichtmetall BIM-oriented solution for planning and construction of industrial roof and wall systems (aluminum/light metal), with manufacturer-independent profile libraries and automated generation of laying plans, palletization plans, and manufacturing drawings.
• bocad Tower Specialized BIM CAD/CAM software for transmission tower and mast construction, supporting rule-based modeling of individual tower types adapted to topography, load assumptions, and project-specific requirements with automated detailing and NC output.
• bocad Offshore Specialized BIM CAD/CAM software for offshore structures, enabling 3D modeling and detailed planning of offshore construction projects. Used by offshore energy and marine construction companies.
• bocad SmartPointCloud Add-on module for processing 3D laser scan point cloud data directly within bocad, enabling scan-to-BIM workflows for renovation, extension, and existing building modeling projects.
• bocademy Live Training and E-Learning Paid training and certification service for bocad software users, offering live training (online or in-person), 30-day e-learning courses with included software license, and bocad expert certification upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drawing derivation takes 20-40% of total project time; bocad significantly reduces this through automated generation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVEVAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Bidirectional integration between AVEVA E3D and bocad. Direct platform connection enabling data exchange between AVEVA plant engineering software and bocad construction detailing software.
• buildingSMART InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Certification of IFC import functionality by buildingSMART International, confirming compliance with open BIM standards for interoperability.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership for bocad-Revit integration. Architecture models from Revit can be directly transferred to bocad for steel and hybrid construction detailing. Enables combined workflow from design through workshop planning to assembly.
• Technical Universities (Germany, France, Luxembourg, Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with technical universities in Germany, France, Luxembourg, and Poland for education, research, and student development. Universities include Wroclaw University of Science and Technology.
• Buhren ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerE-learning program collaboration partner for bocademy self-study training courses. Develops and delivers online learning content.
• Integrated Steel Solutions (North America)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner providing bocad software distribution and implementation services in North America.
• Sravani Infotech & HR SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for bocad software distribution and implementation services.
• Liemar (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for ERP Staalconstructie-Software integration and bocad distribution in the Netherlands.
• CIC Technology and Consultancy (Vietnam)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner providing bocad software distribution and implementation in Vietnam.
• Piranti Sarana Technologi (Indonesia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for bocad software distribution and implementation in Indonesia.
• FZETAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for bocad software in their market region.
• Industrie-Hardware.deminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for bocad-certified workstation hardware and configuration services.
• ASTOR / AVEVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAVEVA Digital Transformation Days event partnership in Warsaw. ASTOR - Technology meets People organized the event.
• Industry Associations (IFBS, DSTV, PIKS, InfoSteel, AISC, NISD, MOGEC, MOGSC, ACM)minorOthersMembership in industry associations for steel construction, metal building, and structural engineering including IFBS (Germany), DSTV (German Steel Construction), PIKS (Polish Steel Structures), InfoSteel (Belgium), AISC (USA), NISD (USA), MOGEC (Malaysia), MOGSC (Malaysia), ACM (Australia).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AVEVA: AVEVA is a global industrial software leader in plant, marine, and infrastructure engineering, and is a strategic integration partner of bocad (E3D bidirectional integration). Its broader portfolio overlaps with bocad in plant and offshore steel detailing contexts.
• Bentley (ProSteel / OpenBuildings): Bentley's structural portfolio — including ProSteel and STAAD — provides steel detailing and structural analysis within a much broader infrastructure and plant engineering suite. It competes with bocad Steel for large engineering, infrastructure, and industrial projects.

Direct peers

• Autodesk Advance Steel: Autodesk's steel detailing solution is tightly integrated with Revit and is one of the most widely deployed steel detailing tools globally. It directly competes with bocad Steel and benefits from Autodesk's much larger AEC ecosystem, including the Revit-bocad partnership.
• SDS/2 (Design Data): SDS/2 is a long-established steel detailing and fabrication software with deep connections design and automated shop drawing generation. It is a direct peer to bocad Steel in serving steel fabricators with model-to-fabrication workflows.
• Cadwork: Cadwork is a leading 3D CAD/CAM solution for timber construction, used by carpenters, timber engineers, and prefabricated wood building manufacturers. It directly competes with bocad Timber across the European DACH timber construction market.
• AceCad Software (StruCAD / StruMIS): AceCad's StruCAD and StruMIS products offer 3D steel detailing and fabrication management software used by structural steel fabricators. It is a direct peer to bocad Steel on modeling, drawing automation, and shop-floor data integration.
• hsbCAD: hsbCAD provides 3D CAD/CAM software specifically for timber frame and roof truss detailing, with strong European presence. It directly competes with bocad Timber and bocad Roof and Wall in the prefabricated timber and roof/framing market.
• SEMA (SEMA Software): SEMA provides CAD/CAM software for timber construction, stairbuilding, and the wood industry, with a strong German and European customer base. It directly competes with bocad Timber, particularly in stair and railing detailing, an area where bocad also has a dedicated module.
• ALLPLAN (Nemetschek Group): ALLPLAN is a Nemetschek-owned BIM platform covering architecture, infrastructure, and construction detailing with strong penetration in DACH. It overlaps with bocad's steel, timber, and hybrid construction workflows, particularly among European engineering firms.
• Trimble Tekla Structures: Trimble's structural BIM suite is the dominant steel and concrete detailing platform used by fabricators worldwide. It directly competes with bocad Steel on 3D modeling, drawing automation, and NC output, and increasingly overlaps in timber via Trimble's broader construction portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bocad
• Instagraminstagram.com/schullerbocad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 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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