BIM Technology s.r.o.

What BIM Technology s.r.o. does

BIM Technology s.r.o. (operating as BIMTech) is a privately held Czech software company founded in 2015 in České Budějovice (commercial registry seat) and headquartered in Prague at Kopanina 464/10, Praha 5, with an additional office in Nedabyle in the South Bohemian Region. The company was founded by three university colleagues — an architect, a civil engineer, and a software engineer (including Ing. arch. Rostislav Mareš) — and builds BIMTech Tools, a plugin and add-on suite that integrates building materials catalogs, parametric BIM objects, sandwich construction systems, construction details, color charts (RAL/NCS), cadastral maps, and building physics calculations directly into eight major CAD platforms: Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, Nemetschek Allplan, ZWSOFT ZWCAD, GStarCAD, Trimble SketchUp, and Bricsys BricsCAD, with a standalone desktop application covering platforms that do not support .NET add-ons (AutoCAD LT, ZWCAD Standard). The product is localized for Czech (ČSN), German, and broader European construction standards and integrates national data sources including ČÚZK cadastral data, Google 3D terrain, and orthophoto layers.

BIMTech operates a freemium go-to-market: a free tier provides basic functionality (cadastral maps, limited terrain points, material catalog browsing, document signing without timestamps) and a PRO subscription at CZK 499/month (~€20/month, German price €19.90/month) unlocks an electronic authorization stamp with qualified timestamps (200/month), higher-resolution orthophotography, advanced building physics calculations (U-value, interstitial condensation per ČSN/EN, thermal bridges, radon insulation, screed thickness, ETICS anchoring), unlimited custom materials, hotlink support, and remote desktop assistance. A BIMTech EDU program provides free PRO access (excluding electronic signing) to students and educators. The company runs a B2B2C monetization layer in which 30+ construction material manufacturers (FATRA, LITHOPLAST, JUB, VELUX, HELUZ, MAXIT, Wienerberger, YTONG, Heidelberg Materials, KNAUF INSULATION, Baumit, Cemix, PORFIX, Tondach, Tata Steel, CEMEX, Doerken, Rheinzink, Silka, Novatop, and others) pay to publish BIM-ready product catalogs visible to architects and designers inside their CAD software, with additional revenue from custom development services for construction-industry clients across Europe.

The company reports a combined user base of approximately 63,000 professionals across its three localized websites (44,708 Czech, 8,681 English, ~10,000 German) with over one million cumulative tool uses. In July 2024, BIMTech launched BIMTech EAR (Electronic Authorization Stamp), a qualified electronic signature feature with batch signing, automatic PDF/A-3b conversion, and integration with qualified certificate providers PostSignum (ČKA) and ČKAIT, directly responding to Czech Building Law 283/2021 (Stavební zákon) which mandates electronic signatures on construction documentation submitted to the Building Portal. Distribution is entirely product-led and self-serve via the company website and CAD software marketplaces.

Name

BIM Technology s.r.o.

Legal name

BIM Technology s.r.o.

Website

https://bimtech.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIM Technology s.r.o. (BIMTech) is a privately held Czech software company that develops BIMTech Tools, a plugin suite integrating building material catalogs, building physics calculations, cadastral data, and qualified electronic signatures into ArchiCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and six other major CAD platforms for architects and construction material manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/BIM Software Plugins

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Drafting Services (541340)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAK

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• CAD plugin software
• BIM content library
• Construction design tools
• Electronic authorization stamps
• Building physics calculations

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PRO Subscription: Monthly subscription at 499 Kč/month (CZK) providing access to electronic seal (qualified signature with certificate), 200 monthly timestamps, higher resolution orthophotography (4x vs free), 20,000 terrain points, custom map layers, unlimited custom materials and systems, U-value + thermal bridge calculations, interstitial condensation calculations, hotlink support, and remote desktop assistance
2. Manufacturer Product Catalog Sponsorship: Construction material manufacturers pay to publish their products in BIMTech Tools, making them visible to architects and designers working in CAD software. This B2B2C model provides free access to product catalogs for end users while creating revenue through manufacturer partnerships.
3. Custom Development Services: Tailored software development services for custom add-ons, web applications, and CAD program plugins. The company offers analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of custom solutions for construction industry clients across Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BIM Technology s.r.o. develops and sells BIMTech Tools, a comprehensive plugin/add-on suite for major CAD platforms that delivers manufacturer-verified building materials catalogs, parametric BIM objects, sandwich construction systems, building physics calculations, cadastral and orthophoto map data, and qualified electronic authorization stamps directly inside architects' design software. The company also offers a standalone desktop application for CAD editions without plugin support and provides custom CAD add-on and web application development services for construction industry clients across Europe.

Product overview

BIM Technology s.r.o. offers BIMTech Tools, a comprehensive plugin/add-on suite for CAD software that integrates building product catalogs, parametric BIM objects, construction systems, and GEO services directly into ArchiCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, Allplan, ZWCAD, GStarCAD, SketchUp, and BricsCAD. The core product includes tools for cadastral maps, building materials (per ČSN standards), parametric objects, color charts (RAL/NCS), sandwich construction systems with IFC parameters, and construction details from cad-detail.cz. A separate standalone application serves CAD versions without plugin support (AutoCAD LT, ZWCAD Standard). Building physics calculations (condensation, heat transfer, thermal bridges, radon, screed thickness, ETICS anchoring) are integrated directly into the design workflow. BIMTech EAR provides qualified electronic authorization stamps with batch signing and automatic PDF/A-3b conversion to fulfill Czech legal requirements for electronic project submissions. The product is distributed via a Free tier (basic features) and PRO subscription (499 Kč/month) with additional premium features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIMTech Tools (core suite) Comprehensive CAD plugin/add-on suite that integrates building materials catalogs, parametric BIM objects, sandwich construction systems with IFC parameters, building physics calculations, cadastral maps and orthophoto GIS data, RAL/NCS color charts, and the qualified electronic authorization stamp (EAR) directly into ArchiCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, Allplan, ZWCAD, GStarCAD, SketchUp, and BricsCAD.
• BIMTech Tools for ArchiCAD Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for Graphisoft ArchiCAD (versions 21-29, Windows and macOS), delivering all suite features including electronic seal, cadastral maps, building physics calculations, sandwich constructions, and parametric objects.
• BIMTech Tools for Revit Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for Autodesk Revit (versions 2020-2027), enabling BIM workflow integration of catalogs, physics calculations, and the EAR feature.
• BIMTech Tools for AutoCAD Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for Autodesk AutoCAD (versions 2017-2027), providing catalog access, calculations, and electronic signing directly in AutoCAD (not compatible with AutoCAD LT).
• BIMTech Tools for ZWCAD Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for ZWSOFT ZWCAD (versions 2018-2026), requires ZWCAD Professional edition since the Standard edition does not support .NET add-ons.
• BIMTech Tools for GStarCAD Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for GStarCAD (versions 2018-2027), including cadastral map support.
• BIMTech Tools for SketchUp Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for Trimble SketchUp (versions 2016-2026 on Windows and 2022+ on macOS).
• BIMTech Tools for Allplan Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for Nemetschek Allplan (versions 2017-2026).
• BIMTech Tools for BricsCAD Plugin version of BIMTech Tools for Bricsys BricsCAD.
• BIMTech Tools Standalone Application Standalone desktop application for CAD versions without plugin support (such as AutoCAD LT or ZWCAD Standard). Includes material catalog, RAL/NCS color generator, parametric objects, building physics calculations, PDF digital signature with timestamps, and automatic PDF/A-3b conversion with batch signing. Available for Windows and macOS (Apple Silicon M1+).
• BIMTech EAR (Electronic Authorization Stamp) Electronic authorization stamp feature enabling qualified electronic signatures with certificate directly from CAD software, including batch signing, automatic PDF/A-3b conversion, and 200 monthly qualified timestamps in the PRO tier. Fulfills the Czech legal requirement for electronic submissions to the Portál stavebníka under Stavební zákon 283/2021.
• Custom CAD Add-on and Web Application Development Tailored software development services for construction industry clients across Europe, covering analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of custom add-ons, web applications, and CAD program plugins.
• BIMTech EDU Education program offering free PRO access to BIMTech Tools for accredited students and teachers (excluding electronic document signing), granted upon contact and registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 professionals use BIMTech tools, with tools utilized more than 1 million times
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered standard and core.

• FATRAstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer whose products (likely roofing, waterproofing, or similar materials) are available in the BIMTech Tools catalog for architects and designers to use in their CAD projects.
• LITHOPLASTstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer with products published in BIMTech Tools catalog for visibility to architects using ArchiCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and other supported CAD platforms.
• JUBstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer (paints, mortars, facade systems) whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools for specification by architects and designers.
• VELUXcoreOthersMajor manufacturer of roof windows and skylights whose parametric objects and products are available in BIMTech Tools for architects working in various CAD platforms.
• HELUZstandardOthersCzech brick and construction material manufacturer whose products are published in the BIMTech Tools catalog for architect specification.
• WienerbergercoreOthersLeading international brick and tile manufacturer whose products (Porotherm, Terca, etc.) are available in BIMTech Tools for specification by architects and engineers in CAD projects.
• YTONGstandardOthersAutoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks manufacturer whose construction materials are cataloged in BIMTech Tools for building design.
• Heidelberg MaterialsstandardOthersInternational building materials company (formerly HeidelbergCement) with cement, aggregates, and concrete products available in BIMTech Tools.
• KNAUF INSULATIONstandardOthersInsulation materials manufacturer whose products are available in BIMTech Tools building materials catalog.
• BaumitstandardOthersAustrian-Czech construction material manufacturer with facade systems, insulation, and finishing materials in BIMTech Tools catalog.
• cemixstandardOthersCzech construction material manufacturer (mortars, plasters, adhesives) whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools for architect specification.
• MAXITstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer with mortar and plaster products available in BIMTech Tools catalog.
• RheinzinkstandardOthersZinc and zinc-titanium alloy products manufacturer for roofing and facade applications whose materials are available in BIMTech Tools.
• TondachstandardOthersCzech/Slovak roof tile manufacturer whose products are available in BIMTech Tools for roofing specification.
• SilkastandardOthersCalcium silicate brick manufacturer (Xella group) whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools for construction design.
• InthermostandardOthersFacade insulation systems manufacturer whose products are available in BIMTech Tools.
• NovatopstandardOthersConstruction system manufacturer (wooden structures, CLT) whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools.
• SakutusstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer with products available in BIMTech Tools catalog.
• VapisstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools.
• CS BETONstandardOthersCzech concrete products manufacturer whose products are available in BIMTech Tools for specification.
• NEMAstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer with products available in BIMTech Tools catalog.
• PORFIXstandardOthersAerated concrete and silicate block manufacturer whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools for construction design.
• DH InsulationstandardOthersInsulation materials manufacturer with products available in BIMTech Tools.
• DOMY D.N.E.S.standardOthersCzech construction system manufacturer whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools.
• AtriumstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer with products available in BIMTech Tools catalog.
• ABCstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer whose products are cataloged in BIMTech Tools.
• Suché latěstandardOthersCzech timber construction products manufacturer whose products are available in BIMTech Tools.
• Recykláč s.r.o.standardOthersCzech recycling company with construction-related products available in BIMTech Tools.
• Tata SteelstandardOthersInternational steel manufacturer whose steel products are available in BIMTech Tools for structural specification.
• CEMEXstandardOthersGlobal cement and concrete manufacturer whose products are available in BIMTech Tools.
• JAPstandardOthersConstruction material manufacturer with products available in BIMTech Tools catalog.
• DoerkenstandardOthersGerman construction product manufacturer (waterproofing, facade systems) whose products are available in BIMTech Tools.
• UCEEBstandardOthersCzech university center for energy-efficient buildings whose technical information may be available in BIMTech Tools.
• cad-detail.czcoreTechnology or IntegrationLargest provider of construction details in Czech Republic. BIMTech Tools integrates access to their database, allowing architects to insert construction details directly into their projects with one click.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk: Autodesk owns Revit and AutoCAD — two of BIMTech's primary host platforms — and operates the Autodesk App Store. As the dominant incumbent in BIM/CAD software, it could natively build catalog or e-signature features that compete with BIMTech's value proposition.
• Trimble: Trimble owns SketchUp and a portfolio of AEC software (Tekla, Trimble Connect). It is a major CAD platform BIMTech supports and could build competing manufacturer-catalog or specification tools.
• Bricsys: Bricsys develops BricsCAD, one of the CAD platforms BIMTech supports. It represents another broad incumbent whose platform strategy and add-on ecosystem directly affects BIMTech's distribution and feature roadmap.
• Graphisoft: Graphisoft develops ArchiCAD, one of BIMTech's primary target platforms. It has its own add-on ecosystem and could expand into building material catalog or specification functionality, making it both a partner and a potential competitive threat.
• Nemetschek Group: Nemetschek owns Allplan and other AEC brands including Bluebeam, Solibri, and Graphisoft. As a broad incumbent in BIM software, it competes across multiple platforms BIMTech integrates with and could acquire competing catalog solutions.

Direct peers

• BIMsmith: BIMsmith provides BIM content, families, and product libraries for Revit-based architects. Like BIMTech, it monetizes manufacturer catalog content and targets architects within major CAD platforms, primarily in North America.
• BIMobject: BIMobject operates the leading global BIM object platform where manufacturers publish BIM content for architects. It is the closest direct competitor to BIMTech's catalog sponsorship model and target market of CAD-embedded building product libraries.
• Polantis: Polantis is a BIM content/specification platform connecting manufacturers and AEC professionals. It overlaps directly with BIMTech's manufacturer catalog and architect workflow integration, focused on European markets.

Regional players

• NBS Source: NBS Source is the UK's leading BIM specification and product platform, serving architects and manufacturers. While primarily UK-focused, it operates in the same BIM product-catalog space as BIMTech, providing a regional benchmark for specification-driven business models.

Emerging players

• CAD-Detail.cz: cad-detail.cz is the largest provider of construction details in the Czech Republic and is integrated into BIMTech Tools. While currently a content partner, it represents an adjacent/emerging player whose library BIMTech depends on and could itself evolve into a broader BIM tool competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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