Global, September 17, 2025
News Summary
The global Building Information Modeling market is on a rapid growth path, driven by AI, cloud platforms, sustainability targets and wider use of BIM for operations and asset management. Market value is projected to rise markedly, supported by demand for 4D scheduling and 5D cost integration. Large programs at airports demonstrate centralized cloud platforms managing thousands of documents, speeding reviews and issue resolution, while digitally delivered hotel projects show streamlined coordination and lower waste. Pilots of digital twins aim to link construction data with long-term maintenance, making BIM a core lifecycle platform for the built environment.
Global BIM Market Set to Nearly Triple by 2033; Major Airport Program Expands Cloud-Based Workflows
A market study released in mid-September 2025 projects rapid growth for building information modeling (BIM), estimating the global market at USD 8.53 billion in 2024 and forecasting growth to USD 23.74 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate of 11.8% from 2025 to 2033. At the same time, a large airport operator has scaled a cloud-based construction platform across a multibillion-dollar capital investment program, showing how digital tools are being applied in real projects.
Key market drivers and near-term impacts
The report identifies several main drivers behind the market expansion. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning is automating routine BIM tasks and enabling smarter decisions from large model data sets. Rising adoption of cloud-based BIM platforms is making real-time collaboration easier, while an increased focus on sustainability and green building design is widening BIM’s role. BIM tools are also extending beyond design into asset management and operations, increasing long-term value for owners and operators.
Technology trends shaping workflows
AI and ML are being used to automate clash detection, enable predictive maintenance, and help optimize designs. Cloud deployments are enabling centralized access to models, version control, and improved data security, encouraging organizations to move toward Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery for agility and scalability. Demand for 4D (scheduling) and 5D (cost estimation) features is rising as teams look for better project visibility, more accurate planning, and earlier detection of potential delays or cost overruns.
Policy and global uptake
Government mandates requiring BIM on public infrastructure projects are also pushing adoption. Examples cited include national programs that have required BIM for large developments in several countries, and vendors are aligning products with national digital construction strategies and compliance standards.
About the report and scope
The market study was published by a Dublin-based market research provider on September 16, 2025. It covers trends and revenue forecasts at global, regional and country levels, analyzing sub-segments from 2021 through 2033. The analyst segmented the market by component (software and services), deployment (on-premises and cloud), project lifecycle (pre-construction, construction, operation), application, building type, and region. The report includes chapter-level analysis, company positioning, and competitive profiles.
Large-scale airport program demonstrates cloud deployment at scale
An airport operator has been moving core asset information to a cloud construction platform since initial BIM work began in 2019 and a formal transition to a cloud build environment started in 2022. That operator is managing a $1.8 billion capital investment program using the cloud platform across more than 140 projects. The connected digital environment supports more than 1,500 active users and has onboarded over 200 supplier companies to a shared data platform.
Operational outcomes and metrics from the airport program
The airport reported that review processes run significantly faster in the cloud platform compared with traditional methods. In one recent year it submitted approximately 19,000 documents and completed nearly 6,000 reviews across about 60 projects. Issue resolution was reported to be multiple times faster and requests for information (RFIs) were processed more quickly. The operator also embedded roughly half a million documents for projects representing about one billion euros in value. The program is piloting a digital twin tool to explore connections between construction data and ongoing asset management.
Capital program goals and project mix
The capital investment program is targeting capacity and sustainability objectives over the coming decade: accommodating a forecast of 40 million passengers per year by 2030, cutting carbon emissions by 51% by 2030, and moving toward net-zero energy by 2050. Projects span asset maintenance, sustainability initiatives (solar farms, electric fleets), capacity increases (new concourses, baggage facilities), security upgrades, commercial development, and technology investments such as biometrics and data analytics.
Other industry examples and workforce shifts
A separate construction project in an urban center used a digital-first approach and international information management standards to deliver an eight-story, 151-room hotel with a fully auditable BIM process. Although BIM was not contractually required on that job, the team used standard information protocols and 3D models to improve coordination, lower waste, and speed delivery. Another builder reported hiring several hundred specialists to support green energy projects and is scheduling new distribution hub construction in the Netherlands; a low-energy leisure center built to strict efficiency standards recently opened to the public.
What this means for owners, contractors and software providers
Rapid market growth and real-world deployments show a clear push toward integrated, cloud-first BIM ecosystems that link design, construction and operations. Owners can expect more centralized asset records and faster review and issue resolution. Contractors face a stronger requirement to work in shared digital environments. Software providers will continue to build AI features, twin integrations and 4D/5D capabilities to meet demand for better planning, sustainability tracking and long-term asset management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the forecasted market size and growth rate for BIM?
The BIM market was estimated at USD 8.53 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 23.74 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8% from 2025 to 2033.
Which technologies are driving BIM adoption?
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud platforms, and expanded 4D/5D scheduling and cost features are primary drivers of adoption.
How are cloud platforms changing construction workflows?
Cloud platforms enable centralized models, real-time collaboration, version control, and reduced on-site IT needs, which speeds reviews and improves transparency.
Can BIM support long-term asset management?
Yes. BIM is expanding into operations and asset management, and pilot digital twin projects are testing integrated ecosystems that carry construction data into operations.
What outcomes have real projects reported after moving to cloud BIM?
Reported outcomes include faster review cycles, quicker issue resolution and RFIs, a large volume of managed documents, and improved evidence of completed work.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size (2024) | USD 8.53 billion |
| Market size (2033 forecast) | USD 23.74 billion |
| CAGR | 11.8% (2025–2033) |
| Primary drivers | AI/ML, cloud adoption, sustainability, asset management |
| Large-scale deployment example | Airport operator scaling cloud construction platform across $1.8B CIP and 140+ projects |
| Reported operational gains | Faster review cycles, quicker issue resolution, thousands of documents and reviews handled annually |
| Project goals supported | Capacity growth, emissions reduction, net-zero energy targets, security and technology upgrades |
Source: Market research offering published September 16, 2025. Additional related reports were added to the provider’s offering on September 17, 2025. A linked case of cloud construction deployment documents an operator’s transition from early BIM efforts in 2019 to large-scale cloud rollout since 2022 and current pilots of digital twin tools for asset management.
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- ENR: Dublin Airport takes off into construction cloud & digital twin
- Wikipedia: Digital twin
- Autodesk: Customer story — DAA (Dublin Airport Authority)
- Google Search: Dublin Airport BIM construction cloud
- BAM: Newmarket Square Hotel in Dublin wins BIM excellence award
- Google Scholar: Newmarket Square Hotel BIM
- The Fishing Daily: BIM announces 2025 Taste the Atlantic young chef ambassadors
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Taste the Atlantic
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