Nemetschek, Ovation Partner in Rs 4.1 Crore Deal to Boost BIM, Steel Detailing in India

25 Mar 2025 CW Team

Nemetschek Group has partnered with Ovation Services in a Rs 4.1 crore deal to advance Building Information Modeling (BIM) and structural steel detailing across India. The collaboration will see Ovation integrate Nemetschek’s ALLPLAN SDS2 software and BIM Construction suite, including Bluebeam, to enhance project efficiency and precision.

With offices in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kakinada, as well as in the US, Ovation Services will expand its high-precision engineering solutions using Nemetschek’s digital tools. The partnership aims to optimize project delivery, reduce rework, and improve constructability.

“This marks a key step in accelerating digital transformation in construction,” said Nirmalya Chatterjee, Managing Director, Nemetschek Group (Indian Subcontinent). Rama Krishna, Vice President, Ovation Services, added that integrating these technologies would elevate their engineering and BIM capabilities.

The alliance strengthens Nemetschek’s presence in India’s AEC market, reinforcing its role in advancing digital construction solutions.

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