Green Quadrant: Construction Management Software (CMS) (2025)

19 Jun, 2025

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Executive Summary

This report provides a detailed fact-based comparison of the 12 most prominent construction management software (CMS) solution providers in the market. Based on the proprietary Verdantix Green Quadrant methodology, our analysis comprised two-and-a-half-hour live product demonstrations with pre-set scenarios, desk research and vendor responses to an 83-point questionnaire covering four technical, five functional and eight market momentum categories. Capabilities were assessed across the following categories: data input, management and storage; data analytics and visualization; integrations; mobile application and user interface (UI); project management; document management; financial management; compliance management; and field operations management. Verdantix also conducted interviews with software customers of the assessed vendors and reviewed the data from our global survey of 100 capital project managers. Our research finds that the CMS market is being driven by rising demand for tighter cost management, the digitization of traditionally manual workflows and improved project visibility. Vendors are differentiating themselves by offering out-of-the-box advanced analytics, integrated AI tools and mobile-first functionality for site operations. While major architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) brands Autodesk and Procore stand out in the Leaders' Quadrant, our analysis highlights the unique features of each vendor and identifies their best-fit end-users. Among the vendors analysed in this study, six providers – Autodesk, Procore, RIB Software, Trimble, Nemetschek and Oracle – demonstrated leading CMS capabilities. 
Summary for decision-makers
How to use the Green Quadrant for construction management software (CMS)

CMS addresses productivity, regulatory compliance and data continuity needs
CMS use cases differ by real estate role functions
Green Quadrant for CMS 2025
Green Quadrant methodology
Evaluated firms and inclusion criteria
Evaluation criteria for CMS vendors
Accruent overview
Accruent’s Lucernex Projects embeds CMS within software for the broader building life cycle
Autodesk overview
Autodesk offers a market-leading CMS solution with all-round strengths and deep analytical competencies
Bentley Systems overview
Bentley’s mobile-focused CMS solution fits the bill for contractors managing large-scale construction projects
Dassault Systèmes overview
Dassault Systèmes targets mature firms through specialized capabilities for material resource management, data centralization and take-off estimating
Hilti overview
Hilti’s mobile-focused CMS solutions are a right-fit for contractor teams seeking enhanced field operations management
Nemetschek overview
Nemetschek’s CMS solutions provide broad capabilities to serve small to medium-sized construction projects
Omega 365 overview
Omega 365 puts task tracking and timeline management front and centre in its CMS solution for complex projects
Oracle overview
Oracle offers well-rounded CMS solutions tailored to project owners managing multi-phase capital projects
Planon overview
Planon’s CMS is ideal for mature buyers seeking tighter cost management on medium-sized construction projects
Procore overview
Procore achieves extensive functionality within its one-stop-shop CMS platform
RIB Software overview
RIB Software provides a do-it-all CMS with a focus on health and safety and field operations management
Trimble overview
Trimble blends project management excellence, AI innovation and deep financial management capabilities

Figure 1. Vendors and solutions assessed
Figure 2. Capabilities criteria for CMS
Figure 3. Momentum criteria for CMS
Figure 4. Vendor category scores: capabilities
Figure 5. Vendor category scores: momentum
Figure 6. Green Quadrant for CMS 2025

About the Authors

Sophie Planken-Bichler

Sophie Planken-Bichler

Industry Analyst

Sophie is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in AEC software and digital twins. She provides strategic guidance to both technology buyers and software vendors, del...

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Claire Stephens

Claire Stephens

Research Director

Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...

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