What Harpaceas srl does

Harpaceas srl is a Milan-based digital transformation partner for the Italian construction, infrastructure and engineering sectors, founded in 1997. The company operates as a hybrid software distributor and systems integrator: it holds exclusive Italian distribution rights for major international BIM, structural calculation, geotechnical and collaboration software brands (including Archicad/Graphisoft, Tekla Structures, Solibri, One Click LCA, Trimble Connect, Trimble Quadri, Trimble Quantm, Midas and ModeSt) while also developing and maintaining proprietary platforms through its Digital Transformation Engineering (DTE) division — notably EKORE (Digital Twin and AI for asset management), KAIROS Ponti (bridge inspection and risk classification), Xfinest (finite element solver), Paratie Plus (retaining structures), BINOOCLE (AI construction site safety) and TOKBO (IoT smart-bolt monitoring).

The business combines multiple revenue streams: recurring software distribution and licensing, annual technical support contracts (Harpaceas Club), BIM consulting and implementation services, structural/geotechnical calculation support, customized and academic training (Campus Harpaceas and Academy/eshop), and BIM/SGBIM certification services delivered via its ICMQ assessment body qualification. Go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales, exclusive channel partnerships, event-driven demand generation (BIMSummit, Community Day, SAIE), and a community-led model built around academic institutions and the Harpaceas Club customer program.

Harpaceas serves three primary segments: AEC professionals (architects, structural and geotechnical engineers), Italian Public Administration bodies subject to the BIM mandate (DM 560/2017), and large general contractors and infrastructure operators — supplemented by academic institutions and sustainability-focused organizations pursuing LEED/BREEAM certifications. Its competitive position rests on regulatory expertise in Italian construction standards, multi-vendor interoperability, and an integrated stack spanning authoring, validation, sustainability, CDE and structural health monitoring. Customer references include Skanska, MAIRE Tecnimont, Politecnica, GARC, FNM Ferrovie Nord Milano, Politecnico di Milano, and Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est.

Name

Harpaceas srl

Legal name

HARPACEAS s.r.l.

Website

https://www.harpaceas.it/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM and Construction Engineering Software

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Engineering Services (541330), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering Consulting (BPAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• BIM software distribution
• Construction technology consulting
• Structural engineering software
• Digital transformation services
• Sustainability assessment tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution and Licensing: Resale of BIM authoring, structural calculation, geotechnical analysis, and collaboration software. Includes exclusive distributor agreements for Italy for products like Archicad, Tekla Structures, Solibri, One Click LCA, Trimble Connect, Trimble Quadri, Midas, ModeSt, and others. Revenue from software licenses, updates, and subscriptions.
2. Technical Support and Maintenance: Annual technical support contracts including software updates, telephone assistance, online support, remote desktop support, webinars, and training-on-the-job. Harpaceas Club provides reserved area for downloads and technical documentation.
3. BIM Consulting and Implementation Services: Customized BIM implementation consulting including strategy, procedures, software/IT management, supply chain management, organization, and piloting. Services for Public Administration and private entities including process digitization and digital transformation.
4. BIM Training and Education: Customized BIM training programs, live courses, video courses, and personalized training. Academic partnerships for educational software and campus programs. Eshop platform for online course delivery.
5. Digital Transformation Engineering (DTE): Custom software development, system integration, and process automation services. Includes parametric modeling, plugin development, BIM-model checking rule customization, and AR application development.
6. BIM and SG BIM Certification Services: Certification assessment and preparation services for BIM professionals (CDE Manager, BIM Manager, BIM Coordinator, BIM Specialist) and company BIM management systems (SGBIM). Partnership with ICMQ as assessment organism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Harpaceas srl is the leading Italian distributor and digital transformation partner for the construction industry, reselling BIM authoring tools (Archicad, Tekla Structures), model-checking software (Solibri), LCA platforms (One Click LCA), structural and geotechnical calculation suites (Midas, ModeSt, FLAC, Paratie Plus), and Common Data Environment platforms. The company also develops proprietary technology (EKORE Digital Twin, KAIROS Ponti bridge management, TOKBO IoT monitoring, BINOOCLE AI safety) and delivers BIM consulting, training, certification, and Digital Transformation Engineering services.

Product overview

Harpaceas srl is a digital transformation partner for the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors in Italy. The offering is a portfolio of specialized BIM Authoring tools (Archicad, Tekla Structures, DDScad, Trimble Quantm), BIM Information Management platforms (Solibri, StreamBIM, dRofus, One Click LCA), collaboration and CDE solutions (Trimble Connect, Trimble Quadri, ACDat Blumatica BIM Platform), and structural/geotechnical engineering software (MIDAS, ModeSt, Xfinest, FLAC/FLAC3D, Paratie Plus, PFC2D/PFC3D, UDEC/3DEC). These are complemented by proprietary platforms EKORE (Digital Twin and AI for asset management), KAIROS Ponti (bridge management), and specialized safety solutions TOKBO (IoT monitoring) and BINOOCLE (AI site safety). Harpaceas also delivers consulting services including BIM implementation, Digital Transformation Engineering (DTE), structural calculation support, educational programs (Campus and Academy), and BIM certification support. The company operates as a single-product distributor in Italy for multiple international software brands while also developing proprietary technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EKORE: Digital Twin and AI platform for smart cities, buildings and industries - all-in-one platform for asset management and optimization
• One Click LCA
• ACDat Blumatica BIM Platform

Products and services

• Archicad BIM authoring software by Graphisoft for architectural design and documentation; distributed and supported by Harpaceas in Italy with free educational licenses available.
• Tekla Structures World-leading BIM software by Trimble Solutions for constructible multi-material structural modeling (steel, concrete, timber); exclusively distributed in Italy by Harpaceas.
• DDScad Open BIM software by Graphisoft for integrated electrical system design; distributed by Harpaceas.
• Trimble Quantm Corridor analysis software by Trimble Finland Oy for planning and optimizing road and railway alignments; exclusively distributed in Italy by Harpaceas.
• Solibri BIM validation and model checking software for automated rule-based verification of BIM models against standards, codes, and project requirements; distributed by Harpaceas.
• StreamBIM Cloud-based BIM collaboration platform for field information diffusion and real-time project data sharing among construction teams; distributed by Harpaceas.
• dRofus BIM data management solution for spaces, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), and asset information throughout the building lifecycle; distributed by Harpaceas.
• One Click LCA Leading LCA and EPD software platform for calculating environmental impact and carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure; exclusively distributed by Harpaceas in Italy.
• Trimble Connect Cloud-based project collaboration platform certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for real-time sharing of construction information, models, and documents; distributed by Harpaceas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7DeGreen project won 1st place BIM&Digital Award 2022 Industrial Research category
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EvogycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024Strategic agreement for decarbonization and digitalization of the construction sector. Joint initiatives for sustainability assessment and carbon reduction solutions in Italian market.
• GraphisoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023Strategic partnership for distribution of Graphisoft products in Italy, including Archicad BIM authoring software. Deepened commercial relationship for joint market development in Italian architecture and construction market.
• Tokbo (Joint Venture Agrati/e-Novia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2022Partnership for structural safety combining BIM and IoT technologies. Tokbo provides smart bolt technology for real-time structural monitoring (tightening force, temperature, vibration). Harpaceas distributes and integrates Tokbo solutions for bridge and infrastructure monitoring, enabling predictive maintenance and digital twin capabilities.
• Binoocle InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2022Strategic partnership for applying Brain Sciences and AI to construction site safety monitoring. Joint development of AI-powered safety solution capable of detecting PPE compliance, safety distance violations, worker behavior analysis, fall detection, and anomaly alerts. Harpaceas invested in Binoocle as shareholder in October 2023 alongside Nana Bianca and Fondazione CR Firenze.
• GARC SpacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2022General contractor collaboration on 7DeGreen project for BIM-LCA integration testing and Proof of Concept. GARC provides multidisciplinary modeling support using open IFC format, verification testing, and bug fixing on the Solibri-One Click LCA plugin. Joint cooperation on sustainability criteria optimization and joint presentation events.
• Trimble Solutions (Trimble Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian distributor for multiple Trimble products: SiteVision Core (AR for construction), Trimble Quantm (corridor analysis for roads/railways), Trimble Quadri (infrastructure BIM collaboration), Trimble Connect (project collaboration platform). Long-standing distribution partnership for construction technology solutions.
• One Click LCA LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for One Click LCA in Italy - the leading LCA and EPD software platform for sustainability assessment in construction. Partnership supports Italian market compliance with CAM regulations and green building certifications (LEED, BREEAM).
• ICMQ (Istituto di Certificazione e Marchio di Qualità per Prodotti e Servizi)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssessment organism partnership for BIM professional certifications (CDE Manager, BIM Manager, BIM Coordinator, BIM Specialist per UNI 11337-7) and SGBIM (Sistema di Gestione BIM) certifications per UNI/PdR 74:2019. Harpaceas qualified as Assessment Organism at ICMQ.
• GBC Italia (Green Building Council Italia)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of GBC Italia, the Italian Green Building Council promoting sustainable building. Active participation in GBC events, masterclasses, and working groups for sustainability standards development.
• Infrastrutture Sostenibili AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding member of the Sustainable Infrastructure Association, supporting sustainability goals in infrastructure development and management.
• BlumaticacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of ACDat Blumatica BIM Platform - CDE solution for Italian Public Administration digitalization. Platform certified ACN compliant with Italian and European regulations for secure and transparent data management in government projects.
• Solibri (Part of Nemetschek Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrong technology partnership for Solibri model and code checking software. Hosted first Solibri User Meeting in Italy in 2022. Joint development of 7DeGreen plugin for BIM-LCA integration. Exclusive technical partnership for Italian market.
• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for Erasmus+ Heritage BIM international project with partners from Italy, Poland, and Czech Republic. Research collaboration on digital preservation of cultural heritage using BIM methodology.
• Università degli Studi di FirenzeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for BIM applications in education, including dRofus implementation for facility management at university buildings.
• Consorzio FabrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Compagine di Aziende for KAIROS Ponti platform development. Consortium leads scientific research on bridge monitoring while Harpaceas provides digital representation and BIM management capabilities for the platform.
• EKOREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for EKORE platform - Digital Twin and AI solution for building and infrastructure management. Harpaceas distributes and implements EKORE solutions including Meter+ for energy monitoring and AI-powered predictive maintenance.
• AIS (Associazione Italiana Sindacale Intersettoriale)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with AIS for infrastructure sustainability events. Luca Ferrari, Harpaceas CEO, elected Vice President of AIS.
• BrianzAcqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for water infrastructure digitalization initiatives within the Smart Land Filiera program.
• AssolombardaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHarpaceas joined Assolombarda (November 2025) to contribute to construction sector innovation within the major business association for Milan and surrounding areas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Global AEC technology vendor whose Tekla Structures, Trimble Connect, Trimble Quadri, Trimble Quantm, and SiteVision Core are exclusively distributed by Harpaceas in Italy. Comparable as a partner/vendor and as the broader incumbent competing in infrastructure and construction digitalization software.
• Bentley Systems: Global infrastructure engineering software provider (OpenRoads, OpenRail, ProjectWise, iTwin). Comparable as a peer in infrastructure BIM and digital twin technology competing with Harpaceas's Trimble Quadri and EKORE offerings.
• Graphisoft: Developer of Archicad and DDScad, exclusively distributed by Harpaceas in Italy. Comparable as upstream vendor and as a peer in the building design and BIM authoring space.
• Solibri (Nemetschek): Model and code checking software developed by Nemetschek and distributed by Harpaceas as its primary technical partner. Comparable as both a partner and a peer in BIM validation technology.
• Nemetschek Group: Public European AEC software conglomerate owning Graphisoft (Archicad), Solibri, dRofus, and many other brands distributed by Harpaceas. Comparable as the upstream vendor for several of Harpaceas's core products and as the broader incumbent in the same construction digitalization space.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Global incumbent in BIM, CAD, and construction collaboration software (Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360/ACC). Comparable as the dominant alternative AEC software platform competing indirectly with Harpaceas's distributed stack (especially Archicad vs Revit, BIM 360 vs Trimble Connect).

Regional players

• ECM S.p.A. (Engineering & Construction Management): Italian engineering services firm active in BIM implementation, infrastructure design, and construction management consulting. Comparable as a regional Italian peer in BIM consulting and engineering services.
• TeamSystem / TeamSystem Construction: Italian software company serving construction, professionals, and SMBs with management and digital transformation solutions. Comparable as an Italian regional player addressing the same construction digitalization market with overlapping ERP/edilizia offerings.

Direct peers

• Blumatica: Italian software developer specialized in construction, safety, and PA compliance solutions; co-developer with Harpaceas of the ACDat Blumatica BIM Platform. Comparable as a direct peer in Italian construction software and PA digitalization.

Emerging players

• One Click LCA: Finland-based LCA and EPD software platform for which Harpaceas is exclusive Italian distributor. Comparable as a peer in construction sustainability/LCA software and a strategic partner via distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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