PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1693243
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1693243
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) software plays a crucial role in the design and documentation of systems that ensure a comfortable environment for building occupants. MEP software is a specialized category of computer-aided design (CAD) software utilized by engineers, designers, and contractors to model, design, and document mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within buildings. This software enables the creation of both 2D and 3D drawings, providing a comprehensive tool for designing and visualizing these essential building systems.
The key components of MEP software are software applications and related services. Software encompasses the digital tools and programs designed for specific tasks related to the planning and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. These software solutions can be deployed either in the cloud or on-premises, catering to diverse industries such as construction, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, plumbing, and others.
The mechanical electrical and plumbing software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mechanical electrical and plumbing software market statistics, including mechanical electrical and plumbing software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mechanical electrical and plumbing software market share, detailed mechanical electrical and plumbing software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mechanical electrical and plumbing software industry. This mechanical electrical and plumbing software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The mechanical electrical and plumbing software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.06 billion in 2024 to $5.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for energy-efficient buildings, regulatory compliance, increasing urbanization, global construction boom, efficiency gains in project delivery, complexity of building designs.
The mechanical electrical and plumbing software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable energy integration, focus on maintenance and facility management, global infrastructure investments, sustainable design and certification, data security and privacy measures. Major trends in the forecast period include building information modeling (BIM) integration, cloud-based solutions, mobile accessibility and field integration, IoT and smart building integration, focus on collaboration and communication.
The surge in demand for energy-efficient buildings is anticipated to drive the expansion of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) software market. Energy-efficient buildings are structures strategically designed to curtail energy usage and optimize resource efficiency while ensuring occupant comfort and functionality. MEP software solutions play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, conducting lifecycle analysis, and facilitating green building certifications. For instance, the US Green Building Council reported a notable increase in LEED-certified projects in the US in 2022, with over 5,000 additional projects attaining certification and 8,800 new project registrations. Hence, the upsurge in energy-efficient building demand is propelling the growth of the MEP software market.
The burgeoning residential sector is poised to be a significant driver in advancing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) software market. Residential sectors encompass various types of housing, including single-family units, multi-family residences, and mobile homes, and form a crucial aspect of land utilization. Notably, in August 2023, the United States Census Bureau recorded the approval of 1,543,000 privately-owned dwelling units through building permits, marking a 2.7% decline from August 2022 but a 6.9% increase from the revised July rate of 1,443,000. This illustrates the consistent growth and demand within the residential construction domain. Consequently, the expansion of the residential sector serves as a key driver stimulating growth within the MEP software market.
Leading companies in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) software market are integrating machine learning algorithms to improve predictive maintenance, automate design optimization, and enhance the accuracy of complex system modeling. By utilizing machine learning, these companies enable MEP software to analyze historical data, detect potential system failures before they happen, and recommend design improvements that enhance efficiency and sustainability. For example, in June 2022, BlueConduit, a US-based company specializing in water infrastructure and asset modernization, introduced a machine-learning software aimed at identifying lead service lines (LSLs) in cities across the United States and Canada. This innovative tool seeks to improve the process of locating and replacing lead pipes, which pose significant public health risks due to their link to lead exposure. The software uses advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze historical data and various environmental factors, predicting where lead service lines are most likely located. This method allows utilities to focus their efforts on the areas with the highest probability of containing lead pipes.
In November 2022, NV5 Global Inc., a prominent American firm specializing in conformity assessment, technology, and consultancy solutions, completed the acquisition of Intrepid Engineering LLC. The specific financial details of this acquisition were not disclosed. NV5's strategic aim behind this acquisition is to fortify its extensive customer portfolio, reinforce its technological proficiency, and foster growth across the Southwest Region. Intrepid Engineering LLC, the acquired company, is known for its offerings in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) software solutions within the United States.
Major companies operating in the mechanical electrical and plumbing software market report are Siemens AG, Schneider Electric, Ecolab Inc., EMCOR Group Inc., GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc., Dassault Systemes SE, Autodesk Inc., Trimble Inc., Sage Group, AVEVA Group, Bentley Systems Incorporated, Caravan Facilities Management LLC, Knight Facilities Management Inc., Graphisoft SE, ProTenders Inv., Continuum Services, EDSA Micro Corporation, Camelot Facility & Property Management, Crockett Facilities Services Inc., CYPE Ingenieros SA, MEPcontent, BIM-ME, Choice Facility Services & Construction Inc., Dohn Engineering PLC, Assurance Facility Management Inc., eSUB Construction Software, Global Facility Solutions Inc., Priosoft Construction Software
North America was the largest region in the mechanical electrical and plumbing software market in 2024. The regions covered in the mechanical electrical and plumbing software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the mechanical electrical and plumbing software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as estimation services, consulting services, software implementation and deployment services, and project management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing software market also includes sales of hard disks, display cards, graphics cards, and display adapters. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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