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CADS Global
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CADS
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cadsglobal.com
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Private
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1977
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CADS Global is a privately held, UK-headquartered engineering software and services company founded in 1977, specializing in civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering design, analysis, and detailing software for concrete, steel, timber, and composite structures. Its core products include RebarCAD (reinforcement detailing and bar listing), SMART Scaffolder (scaffolding design), and a broader portfolio of structural analysis software applications. The company operates a horizontal go-to-market model through four wholly-owned regional entities in the UK, UAE, USA, and India, serving consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, builders, national and local governments, and structural steelwork and rebar fabricators. CADS reports more than 6,000 customers, 50,000+ installed software copies across 70 countries, and 500+ staff globally.

CADS operates a dual revenue model combining one-time software licensing for its design and detailing applications with a professional services arm delivered through its CADS Consulting subsidiary, providing outsourced structural analysis, RC detailing, design, and BIM modelling. The BIM services offering includes 3D modelling from 2D drawings and IFC files, clash detection, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates, supported by an India-based delivery team that provides cost flexibility. The company holds buildingSMART membership, Autodesk Authorised Developer status, and Microsoft Partner designation, which integrate its tools into mainstream BIM and AEC technology ecosystems. Revenue, headcount trend, ownership, and management team details are not disclosed in the source material, limiting visibility into financial scale and recent operating performance.

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CADS Global develops civil and structural engineering design, analysis, and detailing software (RebarCAD, SMART Scaffolder) and provides outsourced RC detailing and BIM modelling services to consulting engineers, contractors, builders, governments, and rebar fabricators across 70 countries.

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HeadquartersNot specified, United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
structural engineering software, rebar detailing software, BIM modelling services, scaffolding design software, civil engineering design
Industry2 codes
1Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting
CodeBPAHAIAAPrimaryYes
2Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting
CodeBPAHAIANPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services5413
  • Engineering Services541330
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Engineering Services8711
Product category
Structural Engineering Software
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Software Licensing
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale and licensing of civil and structural engineering design, analysis and detailing software applications

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2Professional Engineering Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Outsourced structural analysis, RC detailing, design and BIM modelling services delivered with local project management

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Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1RebarCAD
Description

Rebar detailing software, home of RebarCAD in the US market

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Core offering1 text field

CADS Global develops and sells proprietary civil, geotechnical and structural engineering design, analysis and detailing software (including RebarCAD for reinforcement detailing and bar listing, SMART Scaffolder for scaffolding, and structural analysis applications) for concrete, steel, timber and composite structures. Alongside its software portfolio, CADS provides outsourced professional services including RC detailing, structural design, and Revit-based BIM modelling (3D models from 2D drawings/IFC, clash detection, quantity take-offs and cost estimates), delivered through regional offices in the UK, UAE, USA and India.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

CADS Global offers a portfolio of specialized civil and structural engineering software products and professional services. The core product lineup includes RebarCAD for reinforcement detailing and bar listing, SMART Scaffolder for scaffolding design, and general structural analysis software for civil and geotechnical engineering. These applications are used by consulting engineers, contractors, fabricators, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to software, CADS provides professional services including RC detailing, structural analysis, and BIM modelling services. The company operates across UK, UAE, USA, and India markets with over 50,000 software installations serving more than 6,000 customers globally.

Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1buildingSMART
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

CADS is a buildingSMART member, participating in the international open BIM standard initiative for improved information exchange in the construction industry.

2Autodesk
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

CADS is an Autodesk Authorised Developer, creating software integrations with Autodesk products including Revit for BIM workflows.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Trimble (Tekla Structures)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Tekla Structures is a leading BIM-based structural detailing software for steel and concrete, directly overlapping with CADS' RC detailing and structural analysis offerings. Trimble also operates a much broader AEC portfolio, making it a broad incumbent that competes head-on with CADS in detailing workflows.

2Autodesk (Revit / AutoCAD)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Autodesk's Revit and AutoCAD are dominant platforms in structural BIM and 2D drafting; CADS is an Autodesk Authorised Developer integrating with Revit for BIM workflows. Autodesk competes broadly across the same consulting engineer and contractor customer base CADS serves.

3Bentley Systems
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Bentley provides structural analysis (STAAD.Pro), BIM and infrastructure design software widely used by the same consulting engineers and government bodies that CADS targets. Comparable as a broad incumbent with structural engineering as one of several verticals.

4Nemetschek Group (Allplan)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Allplan is a structural engineering and BIM platform with strong European market share among consulting engineers and rebar detailers, making it a direct competitor to CADS' design and detailing suite. Nemetschek group is a broader AEC incumbent.

5SCIA Engineer (Nemetschek)
TypeDirect peer
Description

SCIA Engineer is a structural analysis software for buildings, bridges and industrial structures used by the same consulting engineer segment as CADS' structural analysis product. It is one of the closest direct peers in the design and analysis layer.

6Dlubal Software
TypeDirect peer
Description

Dlubal offers structural analysis and design software (RSTAB, RFEM) for steel, concrete, timber and membrane structures. It directly competes with CADS' structural analysis offerings for consulting engineers and smaller structural design firms.

7IDEA StatiCa
TypeDirect peer
Description

IDEA StatiCa provides structural design and connection design software for steel and concrete, targeting consulting engineers similar to CADS. Comparable as a focused direct peer in the structural analysis and detailing space.

8RISA Technologies
TypeDirect peer
Description

RISA develops structural analysis and design software (RISA-3D, RISAFoundation) widely used by US consulting engineers — directly comparable to CADS' structural analysis product and overlapping with CADS USA's North American customer base.

9AVEVA (E3D / Bocad)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

AVEVA's structural offerings (including legacy Bocad steel detailing) compete with CADS' steelwork detailing and BIM modelling services for industrial and infrastructure customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with structural steel detailing as a vertical.

10CSC (Orion, Tedds)
TypeDirect peer
Description

CSC provides structural analysis and design software (Orion, Tedds, Fastrak) widely used by consulting engineers and steel detailers. Directly comparable to CADS' structural analysis suite in functionality and target customer.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers1 record

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Feature4 records

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Subsidiaries5 records

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M&A

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CADS Global

Structural Engineering Softwarecadsglobal.com

CADS Global develops civil and structural engineering design, analysis, and detailing software (RebarCAD, SMART Scaffolder) and provides outsourced RC detailing and BIM modelling services to consulting engineers, contractors, builders, governments, and rebar fabricators across 70 countries.

What CADS Global does

CADS Global is a privately held, UK-headquartered engineering software and services company founded in 1977, specializing in civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering design, analysis, and detailing software for concrete, steel, timber, and composite structures. Its core products include RebarCAD (reinforcement detailing and bar listing), SMART Scaffolder (scaffolding design), and a broader portfolio of structural analysis software applications. The company operates a horizontal go-to-market model through four wholly-owned regional entities in the UK, UAE, USA, and India, serving consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, builders, national and local governments, and structural steelwork and rebar fabricators. CADS reports more than 6,000 customers, 50,000+ installed software copies across 70 countries, and 500+ staff globally.

CADS operates a dual revenue model combining one-time software licensing for its design and detailing applications with a professional services arm delivered through its CADS Consulting subsidiary, providing outsourced structural analysis, RC detailing, design, and BIM modelling. The BIM services offering includes 3D modelling from 2D drawings and IFC files, clash detection, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates, supported by an India-based delivery team that provides cost flexibility. The company holds buildingSMART membership, Autodesk Authorised Developer status, and Microsoft Partner designation, which integrate its tools into mainstream BIM and AEC technology ecosystems. Revenue, headcount trend, ownership, and management team details are not disclosed in the source material, limiting visibility into financial scale and recent operating performance.

CADS Global firmographics

Firmographics
Name
CADS Global
Legal name
CADS
Website
https://cadsglobal.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1977
Operating status
Operating
Short description
CADS Global develops civil and structural engineering design, analysis, and detailing software (RebarCAD, SMART Scaffolder) and provides outsourced RC detailing and BIM modelling services to consulting engineers, contractors, builders, governments, and rebar fabricators across 70 countries.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CADS Global industry classification

Industry
Product category
Structural Engineering Software
NAICS
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)
SIC
Services-Engineering Services (8711)
akta.pro primary industry
Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)
akta.pro secondary industry
Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

  • Structural engineering software
  • Rebar detailing software
  • BIM modelling services
  • Scaffolding design software
  • Civil engineering design

Where CADS Global is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Not specified
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

CADS Global business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Software Licensing: Sale and licensing of civil and structural engineering design, analysis and detailing software applications
  2. Professional Engineering Services: Outsourced structural analysis, RC detailing, design and BIM modelling services delivered with local project management

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

CADS Global product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CADS Global develops and sells proprietary civil, geotechnical and structural engineering design, analysis and detailing software (including RebarCAD for reinforcement detailing and bar listing, SMART Scaffolder for scaffolding, and structural analysis applications) for concrete, steel, timber and composite structures. Alongside its software portfolio, CADS provides outsourced professional services including RC detailing, structural design, and Revit-based BIM modelling (3D models from 2D drawings/IFC, clash detection, quantity take-offs and cost estimates), delivered through regional offices in the UK, UAE, USA and India.

Product overview

CADS Global offers a portfolio of specialized civil and structural engineering software products and professional services. The core product lineup includes RebarCAD for reinforcement detailing and bar listing, SMART Scaffolder for scaffolding design, and general structural analysis software for civil and geotechnical engineering. These applications are used by consulting engineers, contractors, fabricators, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to software, CADS provides professional services including RC detailing, structural analysis, and BIM modelling services. The company operates across UK, UAE, USA, and India markets with over 50,000 software installations serving more than 6,000 customers globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • RebarCAD: Rebar detailing software, home of RebarCAD in the US market
  • SMART Scaffolder

Companies that use CADS Global

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

CADS Global technology and API

Technology

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

CADS Global partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • buildingSMARTcoreTechnology or IntegrationCADS is a buildingSMART member, participating in the international open BIM standard initiative for improved information exchange in the construction industry.
  • AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationCADS is an Autodesk Authorised Developer, creating software integrations with Autodesk products including Revit for BIM workflows.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

CADS Global competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Trimble (Tekla Structures): Tekla Structures is a leading BIM-based structural detailing software for steel and concrete, directly overlapping with CADS' RC detailing and structural analysis offerings. Trimble also operates a much broader AEC portfolio, making it a broad incumbent that competes head-on with CADS in detailing workflows.
  • Autodesk (Revit / AutoCAD): Autodesk's Revit and AutoCAD are dominant platforms in structural BIM and 2D drafting; CADS is an Autodesk Authorised Developer integrating with Revit for BIM workflows. Autodesk competes broadly across the same consulting engineer and contractor customer base CADS serves.
  • Bentley Systems: Bentley provides structural analysis (STAAD.Pro), BIM and infrastructure design software widely used by the same consulting engineers and government bodies that CADS targets. Comparable as a broad incumbent with structural engineering as one of several verticals.
  • Nemetschek Group (Allplan): Allplan is a structural engineering and BIM platform with strong European market share among consulting engineers and rebar detailers, making it a direct competitor to CADS' design and detailing suite. Nemetschek group is a broader AEC incumbent.
  • AVEVA (E3D / Bocad): AVEVA's structural offerings (including legacy Bocad steel detailing) compete with CADS' steelwork detailing and BIM modelling services for industrial and infrastructure customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with structural steel detailing as a vertical.

Direct peers

  • SCIA Engineer (Nemetschek): SCIA Engineer is a structural analysis software for buildings, bridges and industrial structures used by the same consulting engineer segment as CADS' structural analysis product. It is one of the closest direct peers in the design and analysis layer.
  • Dlubal Software: Dlubal offers structural analysis and design software (RSTAB, RFEM) for steel, concrete, timber and membrane structures. It directly competes with CADS' structural analysis offerings for consulting engineers and smaller structural design firms.
  • IDEA StatiCa: IDEA StatiCa provides structural design and connection design software for steel and concrete, targeting consulting engineers similar to CADS. Comparable as a focused direct peer in the structural analysis and detailing space.
  • RISA Technologies: RISA develops structural analysis and design software (RISA-3D, RISAFoundation) widely used by US consulting engineers — directly comparable to CADS' structural analysis product and overlapping with CADS USA's North American customer base.
  • CSC (Orion, Tedds): CSC provides structural analysis and design software (Orion, Tedds, Fastrak) widely used by consulting engineers and steel detailers. Directly comparable to CADS' structural analysis suite in functionality and target customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

CADS Global social profiles

Digital presence

CADS Global financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CADS Global leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

CADS Global subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries5 records

CADS Global funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CADS Global M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CADS Global

What does CADS Global do?

CADS Global develops and sells proprietary civil, geotechnical and structural engineering design, analysis and detailing software (including RebarCAD for reinforcement detailing and bar listing, SMART Scaffolder for scaffolding, and structural analysis applications) for concrete, steel, timber and composite structures. Alongside its software portfolio, CADS provides outsourced professional services including RC detailing, structural design, and Revit-based BIM modelling (3D models from 2D drawings/IFC, clash detection, quantity take-offs and cost estimates), delivered through regional offices in the UK, UAE, USA and India.

Is CADS Global a public or private company?

CADS Global is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was CADS Global founded?

CADS Global was founded in 1977.

Where is CADS Global based?

CADS Global is headquartered in Not specified, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does CADS Global make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing is the primary driver. The others are professional Engineering Services.

Who are CADS Global's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Trimble (Tekla Structures), Autodesk (Revit / AutoCAD), Bentley Systems, Nemetschek Group (Allplan) and AVEVA (E3D / Bocad). Direct peers are SCIA Engineer (Nemetschek), Dlubal Software, IDEA StatiCa, RISA Technologies and CSC (Orion, Tedds).

Does CADS Global have an API?

No public API is recorded for CADS Global.

What industry is CADS Global in?

CADS Global's product category is Structural Engineering Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAA, Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting, with a secondary code of BPAHAIAN, Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting. Its NAICS code is 5413 and its SIC code is 8711.

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