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  • Vectorworks Names Jason Pletcher as CEO

    Vectorworks Names Jason Pletcher as CEO

    Dr. Biplab Sarkar welcomes Jason Pletcher. Image: Vectorworks

    Columbia, MD, Feb 14, 2025 – Vectorworks, Inc. has announced a leadership transition. Dr. Biplab Sarkar, CEO, will retire in Mar 2025 after a 25-year tenure. Jason Pletcher, COO and CFO at fellow Nemetschek brand, GoCanvas, will step into the CEO role.

    Dr. Sarkar joined Vectorworks in 2000, initially as manager of geometry and rendering, and later became chief technology officer before being appointed CEO in 2016. Under his leadership, the company transformed into a global innovative 3D design software provider, expanding to over 300 employees. He played a key role in positioning Vectorworks as a top choice for various design areas. He updated the Vectorworks codebase, integrated high-quality technology underpinnings, and pushed development beyond industry benchmarks. As CEO, Dr. Sarkar also spearheaded the company’s international expansion into markets like the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan while guiding its transition to a subscription-based business model that fostered continued growth and technological innovation.

    Dr. Sarkar steps down, and Vectorworks has announced Jason Pletcher as the new CEO. Pletcher has extensive leadership experience. He recently held the role of chief operating and financial officer at GoCanvas. During his time there, he played a key role in increasing the company’s business nearly fourfold over five years. Prior to GoCanvas, he helped grow and shape Hobsons (EdTech) and Genscape (Energy Information) while serving as CFO. His career also includes 14 years at Capital One Financial, spanning operations, finance, product management, corporate development, and strategy. Pletcher began his career at Bain & Company, focusing on corporate strategy in the technology and telecommunications sectors.

    The Vectorworks team welcomes Jason Pletcher to its headquarters in Columbia, MD. Image: Vectorworks

    “I am delighted to welcome Jason Pletcher as the new CEO of Vectorworks. With his global business experience, strong customer expertise, and familiarity with the Nemetschek Group, he is the ideal successor for this role. He will strengthen Vectorworks’ position in global markets and further enhance the ability to drive growth and innovation,” said Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. “On behalf of the Nemetschek Group, I extend my sincere gratitude to Biplab Sarkar for his visionary leadership and invaluable contributions. Over the past 25 years, he has been instrumental in Vectorworks’ success, driving innovation in the Design & BIM industry. His passion, dedication, and strategic foresight have left a lasting impact, and we are immensely grateful for his leadership.”

    Pletcher is poised to lead Vectorworks through its next phase of growth, building on Dr. Sarkar’s strong foundation.

    “I am grateful for the opportunity to have been part of Nemetschek’s GoCanvas business, and I am excited to start this new chapter with the Vectorworks team,” said Pletcher. “Vectorworks is a rare find, possessing both class-leading solutions and a world-class culture. Good companies can acquire customers, but only exceptional businesses generate fans, and I am elated to join Vectorworks as we continue to grow and scale our global fanbase.”

    Source: Vectorworks

    About Vectorworks, Inc.

    Vectorworks Inc., headquartered in Columbia, MD, has been a BIM software company since its founding in 1985. Serving industries such as architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment, the company offers a suite of products tailored to professionals in these fields. Operating as a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, Vectorworks has expanded its global presence, serving clients in 85 countries. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 300 individuals worldwide. Over the years, Vectorworks has garnered industry recognition, including being named Architectural Design Software of the Year at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards.

  • Bluebeam Expands in France, Charles Parissier Appointed Country Manager

    Bluebeam Expands in France, Charles Parissier Appointed Country Manager

    PARIS, France, Jan 23, 2025—Bluebeam, part of the Nemetschek Group, announces its plan to invest in and accelerate its expansion into France in 2025.

    “France’s overall economic strength and stability make it one of the top economies in the world,” said Amit Sangal, chief growth officer of Bluebeam and the Nemetschek Group Build & Construct Division. “Construction and design professionals face challenges such as labor shortages, regulatory complexities, and barriers to technology adoption. Bluebeam, with its focus on improving collaboration, streamlining workflows, and digitizing processes, is well-positioned to help address these challenges and drive efficiency in France and beyond.”

    Charles Parissier
    Source: LinkedIn

    As part of this expansion strategy, Bluebeam announces the appointment of Charles Parissier to lead operations in France as Bluebeam country manager. With over 15 years of industry experience, including at ALLPLAN France, Charles Parissier will oversee sales and business development to drive growth and deliver value to customers. Bluebeam also plans to expand its headcount to support and enhance the quality of service offered to users in the region.

    “We’re thrilled to introduce Bluebeam’s innovative solutions to construction professionals in France, a market full of growth potential,” said Charles Parissier, Bluebeam country manager for France. “The strength of Bluebeam’s digital productivity and collaboration capabilities combined with the support of the Nemetschek Group, uniquely positions us to drive adoption and foster innovation that will help transform the French architecture, engineering and construction industries.”

    Source: Bluebeam

  • Nemetschek Unveils AI Assistant in ALLPLAN and Archicad at BAU 2025

    Nemetschek Unveils AI Assistant in ALLPLAN and Archicad at BAU 2025

    MUNICH, Germany, Jan 16, 2025 – The Nemetschek Group has introduced its latest AI advancements to drive innovation, creativity and productivity. Key highlights include the integration of the AI Assistant, the Group’s first AI-agent-based technology, into ALLPLAN and Archicad by Graphisoft.

    At BAU 2025 the Nemetschek Group introduced the AI Assistant starting with two of its brands – ALLPLAN and Graphisoft. It simplifies workflows and fosters collaboration by unifying the ecosystem under a cohesive, intelligent interface.

    “Our AI Assistant represents a foundational shift in how we approach innovation and collaboration. By unifying our ecosystem with a seamless, intelligent AI Assistant and by combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with decades of expertise in the AEC/O industry, we are enabling our users to push boundaries and reimagine workflows, while offering trust and reliability,” said Charles Sheridan, chief AI and data officer at the Nemetschek Group.

    “The AI Assistant is our first AI agent-based technology, and it builds on the AI layer announced in October 2024,” explained Julian Geiger, VP, head of AI product and transformation at the Nemetschek Group. “The AI Assistant delivers a consistent and cohesive user experience across our brands, empowering users to enhance creativity and productivity with smarter tools while seamlessly transitioning between brands through a familiar interface.”

    Within Archicad by Graphisoft, the AI Assistant is embedded directly into the software as an integrated AI chatbot. It provides features such as product knowledge, industry insights, BIM model queries, and AI Visualizer integration, enabling users to design and refine projects through a streamlined chat interface. In ALLPLAN, the AI Assistant showcases multi-touchpoint functionality by extending its capabilities to the internet. It provides access to product knowledge, AECO industry insights, and advanced tools to tackle complex project requirements.

    With its unified design principles, the Nemetschek Group aims to expand the AI Assistant to other brands within the company in 2025 and onwards, showing its dedication to empowering architect, engineers, contractors, and other professionals with innovation in the AEC/O industry.

    Source: Nemetschek

  • Solibri Checkpoint Released to Enhance BIM Designs

    Solibri Checkpoint Released to Enhance BIM Designs

    HELSINKI, Japan, Jan 15, 2025 – Solibri, a brand of the Nemetschek Group, has introduced a new approach to guarantee model quality and success in digital design and construction workflow.

    Solibri CheckPoint is a new model checker tool for those primarily using Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Procore construction platform as their BIM design and workflow management tool of choice. Through these existing integrations, Solibri CheckPoint can improve BIM quality with a few simple clicks. BIM projects, consisting of native Revit and IFC files, meet industry standards surpassing market alternatives.

    To deliver this new solution, Solibri, with over 25 years’ experience in digital construction, recently acquired Xinaps BV with their Verifi3D product to bring cloud-based technologies into its core BIM QA offering.

    Ville Kyytsönen, Solibri CEO stated: “I am happy to see Solibri once again driving innovation in digital construction. Solibri CheckPoint offers an evolution in how companies can establish high model quality with quick learning and low effort. For some time, we have seen building information modelling (BIM) standards with quick learning and mandated and demanded in complex construction projects. To apply our advanced checking knowledge with the latest SaaS technologies means a win-win for new and existing customers. Combine that with an intuitive offering for those using ACC and Procore and we have a solution that seamlessly fits within existing workflows to offer design validation to major projects in a way that wasn’t possible before today.”

    Solibri CheckPoint will first be available in Jan 2025 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. After that, Solibri plans to expand its global footprint to all existing markets and customers. Solibri believes that the new solution will not only address the 40 percent waste in global construction projects, but will add more value in similar projects globally.

    Source: Solibri

  • Usman Shuja Appointed to the Executive Board of Nemetschek Group

    Usman Shuja Appointed to the Executive Board of Nemetschek Group

    MUNICH, Germany, Jan 14, 2025 – The Nemetschek Group is expanding its Executive Board. The Supervisory Board unanimously appointed Usman Shuja to the Executive Board, effective on Jan 1. Usman Shuja will continue to serve as chief division officer (CDO) of the Build & Construct Division and as CEO of Bluebeam Inc.

    With this appointment, Usman Shuja becomes the third member of the Executive Board,alongside CEO Yves Padrines and CFO Louise Öfverström. Usman Shuja joined the Nemetschek Group in September 2023. Under his leadership, he has already successfully shaped the strategic direction of the Build & Construct Division with an improved go-to-market approach and the successful execution of Bluebeam’s subscription transition. Another important milestone was the successful acquisition of GoCanvas, a leading SaaS provider of field worker collaboration software.

    “I am delighted to welcome Usman to the Executive Board,” says Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. “He is an exceptional leader with extensive industry expertise and a deep understanding of how companies innovate and evolve to ultimately better serve their customers. Since joining the Nemetschek Group, Usman has already implemented key strategic priorities that position Bluebeam and the Build & Construct Division for the next phase of growth.”

    On his appointment Usman Shuja states: “I am thrilled to join the Executive Board and work closely with the talented teams across the Nemetschek Group. Together, we have a tremendous opportunity to drive innovation, advance the industry, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners. I am looking forward to contributing to the Group’s success by fostering growth through innovation, go-to-market excellence, and creating delightful customer experiences, all while pursuing our shared vision for the future.”

    Usman Shuja is an accomplished technology leader with vast experience driving operational excellence in international, high-growth companies. Prior to joining the Nemetschek Group, he was vice president and general manager of the Connected Buildings division at Honeywell. Other stages in his career included renowned companies such as Boston Consulting Group, IBM and Dell. Usman Shuja was also a founding member of Avathon (formerly SparkCognition), a software company specializing in AI.

    He holds a master’s in public administration (MPA) from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a bachelor’s in computer science from the University of Texas at Austin.

    Source: Nemetschek