MUNICH, Germany, July 6, 2026 – The Nemetschek Group has brought Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) into its Build & Construct segment from Thoma Bravo, adding heavy-construction expertise and proprietary data to a software portfolio covering office, field and AI-supported construction workflows.
HCSS is now a part of Nemetschek’s Build & Construct segment and sits alongside Bluebeam, GoCanvas (including SiteDocs), and Nevaris. The segment covers the construction lifecycle and has an estimated total market prospect of USD 12 billion by 2028.
The acquisition adds HCSS’s infrastructure construction expertise and data to Nemetschek’s portfolio. Nemetschek plans to combine those assets with its AI capabilities across construction and infrastructure workflows. Nemetschek also plans to use the acquisition to connect office and field workflows across its portfolio. The company plans to expand the HCSS portfolio into international markets, including infrastructure sectors supported by large-scale public investment.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Nemetschek Group and for the construction technology industry,” said Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. “With HCSS now part of our Group, we have created a truly unique and leading construction AI and technology powerhouse. HCSS brings outstanding technology, an extremely loyal and growing customer base, and deep infrastructure expertise that perfectly complements our existing strengths. Together, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers across the full construction lifecycle, accelerate innovation, and capture the significant AI opportunities ahead. We warmly welcome the entire HCSS team to the Nemetschek Group.”
Source: Nemetschek Group
About the Nemetschek Group
Nemetschek Group, founded in 1963 and based in Munich, Germany, is a global provider of software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AEC/O) industries, as well as the media and entertainment sector. The company operates through four business segments: Planning & Design, Build & Construct, Manage & Operate, and Media & Entertainment. Its portfolio includes brands such as Allplan, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and Maxon, offering solutions for building information modeling (BIM), structural design, project collaboration, and 3D visualization. The company employs around 4,000 people and supports over 7 million users globally. Nemetschek Group continues to expand its presence in international markets, including in Saudi Arabia.
About HCSS
HCSS is a construction software company that develops tools for estimating, project management, safety, and equipment tracking. Its products include HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Equipment360, and related applications that manage bidding, job costs, field data, and fleet operations. The software supports contractors, subcontractors, infrastructure builders, and public agencies in heavy civil and utility construction. Founded in 1986, HCSS is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX. The company serves more than 4,000 customers, mainly in the United States and Canada, and employs about 550 professionals worldwide. Its systems connect office and field workflows across the project lifecycle, from preconstruction to closeout. Teams use shared project data to track costs, manage crews, and monitor equipment. The platform centralizes project information, allowing stakeholders to access current data and support project coordination and execution.