Acquires HCSS, a technology solution provider for the infrastructure and heavy civil construction sectors
Nemetschek Group has agreed to acquire Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS), a North American construction technology company with a strong focus on infrastructure and heavy civil projects.
HCSS will become part of the Nemetschek Group’s Build & Construct segment, which includes the Bluebeam, GoCanvas (incl. SiteDocs), and Nevaris brands. According to the company, the addition of HCSS will further strengthen this portfolio and deepen its ability to help customers collaborate more effectively and optimise processes across all project phases and types.
Nemetschek believes the infrastructure and heavy civil construction sectors present significant growth opportunities, driven by ageing assets, large-scale government investment, the energy transition, and ongoing urbanisation.
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“With the acquisition of HCSS, a highly recognised technology leader in infrastructure and heavy civil construction, we are taking our next major strategic step forward,” said Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. “We already hold a strong position in the building sector and are now further enhancing and scaling our position in the fast-growing infrastructure and heavy civil sector, which is underpinned by multiple structural growth drivers.
“This acquisition significantly expands our size and our total market opportunity, deepens our footprint in North America, and perfectly complements our existing portfolio of leading solutions in the Build & Construct segment. It will give us an even greater ability to innovate and expand our reach using our strong AI innovation abilities.”
HCSS is owned by Thoma Bravo, a software-focused investment firm. As part of the transaction, Thoma Bravo will receive shares in Nemetschek Group’s Build & Construct segment. Under the agreed-upon ownership structure, Nemetschek SE will hold approximately 72% of the shares in the Build & Construct segment, and Thoma Bravo will hold approximately 28% as a minority shareholder.
As part of the deal, the Nemetschek Group will refinance all existing HCSS financial debt and liabilities, resulting in an impact of approximately EUR 450 million on the Nemetschek Group net debt position
The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Founded in 1986, HCSS supports more than 4,000 companies – from small firms to billion-dollar construction companies and general contractors – and employs more than 550 professionals. Its end-to-end platform is said to play a key role in enhancing efficiency, safety, and communication across infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects.
