{"id":4546,"date":"2018-12-20T09:02:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T14:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/?post_type=pressrelease&p=4546"},"modified":"2023-11-29T09:10:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:10:14","slug":"autodesk-to-acquire-buildingconnected","status":"publish","type":"pressrelease","link":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/en\/pressrelease\/autodesk-to-acquire-buildingconnected\/","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk to Acquire BuildingConnected, a Leading Construction Bid-Management Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"

Companies Look to Create a Digital Marketplace for the Global Construction Industry \"\" SAN RAFAEL, CA, Dec 20, 2018<\/strong> — Autodesk, Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: ADSK) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BuildingConnected<\/a> for $275 million net of cash acquired. This acquisition will add bid management, risk analysis and other preconstruction solutions to Autodesk\u2019s construction portfolio. In addition, BuildingConnected\u2019s network presents an opportunity to create a robust digital marketplace for construction goods and services. BuildingConnected has built a network of more than 700,000 construction professionals, helping real estate owners and general contractors find and hire qualified contractors for their projects. It is the largest and most active digital network of construction professionals. BuildingConnected\u2019s customers include Turner Construction, McCarthy, Mortenson, StructureTone, Skanska, Clark Construction, Ryan Companies and AECOM. BuildingConnected CEO and co-founder Dustin DeVan said, \u201cBid management is a critical step in preconstruction, since bidding is the genesis of construction projects. Our game-changing suite of preconstruction tools are saving customers time and money. We\u2019ve helped thousands of owners, general contractors and subcontractors streamline their businesses and communicate better. Together with Autodesk, we can expand the platform\u2019s capabilities and scale globally.\u201d Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost said, \u201cWe are investing in digitizing and automating construction workflows. Autodesk\u2019s goal is to connect construction processes across design, build and operations. BuildingConnected has proven to customers the tremendous value in moving from traditional rolodexes, whiteboards, emails and spreadsheets to an easy-to-use digital bidding platform. BuildingConnected, along with Autodesk BIM 360<\/a>, Revit<\/a>, AutoCAD<\/a>, and our acquisitions of PlanGrid and Assemble Systems, gives us a comprehensive construction offering and go-to-market capabilities. We look forward to integrating our recent acquisitions and making construction Autodesk\u2019s next billion-dollar business.\u201d \u201cThis acquisition provides an opportunity for Autodesk and BuildingConnected to connect every business in the construction industry, becoming the definitive source of information throughout the sector,\u201d said Jim Lynch, Vice President and General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions. \u201cOur tools empower all stakeholders with greater visibility and better information to make immediate decisions. We\u2019re excited about creating a robust digital marketplace for the global construction industry, helping to boost productivity, while lowering cost and risk.\u201d In addition to its leading bid-management platform, BuildingConnected offers TradeTapp, a subcontractor risk analysis platform, and Bid Board Pro, a platform that helps subcontractors manage and win more bids. BuildingConnected is the only bid-management platform that provides general contractors and owners with project-specific risk mitigation recommendations based on subcontractor qualification data. This helps contractors efficiently vet and make more informed decisions when selecting subcontractors. Business Outlook and Terms<\/strong> The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during Autodesk\u2019s fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, ending January 31, 2019. The acquisition will have no material impact on Autodesk\u2019s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 guidance issued on November 20, 2018. For fiscal year 2020, Autodesk expects an immaterial revenue and Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) benefit from BuildingConnected and a slightly dilutive impact to profitability and cash flow. Inclusive of the transaction, the company is maintaining its free cash flow goal for the year. For more background on the acquisition, please see the accompanying presentation here<\/a>. Today, Autodesk also announced it has completed the acquisition of PlanGrid, a leading provider of construction productivity software. For more\u00a0information,\u00a0please\u00a0view\u00a0this\u00a0press release<\/a> and frequently asked questions<\/a>. Safe Harbor Statement<\/strong> This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding: the planned BuildingConnected acquisition and the timing thereof, the impact of the acquisition on Autodesk’s guidance issued on November 20, 2018 and business performance; the impact of the transaction on Autodesk’s and BuildingConnected’s products and services capabilities, customers, and partners; Autodesk’s plans to improve construction workflows and create a digital marketplace for the global construction industry; and Autodesk\u2019s expectations regarding the success of its construction business. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: Autodesk’s ability to successfully integrate BuildingConnected’s business; costs related to the acquisition; whether the construction industry grows as anticipated; the competitive environment in the construction industry and competitive responses to the acquisition; Autodesk and BuildingConnected’s success developing new products or modifying existing products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance; general market and business conditions; unanticipated impact of accounting for acquisitions; and the ability to satisfy the conditions to the completion of the acquisition on the anticipated schedule, or at all. Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in Autodesk’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2018 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2018, July 31, 2018 and October 31, 2018, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autodesk disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. About BuildingConnected<\/strong> BuildingConnected is a leading preconstruction platform enabling real estate owners and general contractors to hire qualified contractors for their projects. BuildingConnected\u2019s mission is to connect every business in the $10 trillion construction industry and to strengthen the lives, jobs, and relationships of millions of hardworking construction professionals worldwide. From the new arenas for the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Rams, to local schools and hospitals, BuildingConnected\u2019s tools are helping cities grow and bringing communities together. About Autodesk<\/strong> Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you\u2019ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you\u2019ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. Autodesk, AutoCAD, BIM 360 and Revit are registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and\/or its subsidiaries and\/or affiliates in the USA and\/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.<\/em> \u00a9 2018 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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