RIB Software Teams Up with Microsoft to Boost AI Adoption in Construction

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Stuttgart, Germany – October 2025 – RIB Software, a global leader in engineering and construction software, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at enhancing its AI-driven solutions and revolutionizing the possibilities within the built environment. This partnership combines RIB’s extensive industry knowledge with Microsoft’s advanced cloud and AI technologies to accelerate innovation, improve collaboration, and ensure more predictable outcomes for the construction sector.

Stuttgart, Germany, Oct. 27, 2025 — Stuttgart, Germany – October 2025 – RIB Software, a global leader in engineering and construction software, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at enhancing its AI-driven solutions and revolutionizing the possibilities within the built environment. This partnership combines RIB’s extensive industry knowledge with Microsoft’s advanced cloud and AI technologies to accelerate innovation, improve collaboration, and ensure more predictable outcomes for the construction sector.

For many years, RIB has advocated for integrated technology as the cornerstone of digital transformation in construction, connecting the appropriate individuals with the necessary information at the optimal time throughout the entire value chain. This integration establishes the unified data required for managing intricate projects. AI builds upon this foundation, boosting efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in both planning and execution.

RIB is integrating a broad spectrum of Microsoft Azure and AI services into its offerings, including Azure AI Foundry and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), with the goal of helping its global customer base implement AI on a large scale. “Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies are the gold standard for innovation, performance, and security. We are thrilled to combine these capabilities with our expertise in construction to deliver tangible results for our customers and the industry as a whole,” stated RIB Software CEO, René Wolf.

The construction industry has historically been wary of adopting digital solutions, but the potential of AI is now undeniable. From enhanced planning and risk assessment to more accurate predictions, automated workflows, and connected collaboration, AI facilitates smoother, safer, and more sustainable project execution. This directly tackles the industry’s most pressing issues, including cost pressures, labor shortages, and increasing ESG requirements.

“As we natively integrate AI across our product range, partnering with Microsoft enables us to realize this vision more rapidly. Together, we are developing intelligent agents that collaborate closely with construction professionals, from estimators and schedulers to procurement teams, project managers, controllers, and all on-site personnel,” explained RIB Software Chief Product Officer, Rolf Helmes.

“We are incorporating practical AI directly into the workflows that our customers already depend on, whether it’s more intelligent estimation, streamlined document management, or predictive analytics. This is not just hype; it’s about empowering teams to accomplish their tasks more efficiently, make informed decisions, and maintain confidence at every stage,” Helmes added.

Driving this innovation is RIB’s dedicated AI team in India, the US, and Europe, which is focused on delivering practical applications that align with customer workflows. Initial applications have already been delivered to customers, and these early successes will soon evolve into a comprehensive strategy, embedding AI throughout the portfolio to benefit every RIB user—from estimation and procurement to project control and collaboration.

“This integration reinforces our long-term objective of providing AI-native solutions across the entire construction lifecycle,” stated Mads Bording, Chief Strategy Officer at RIB Software. “Our objective is straightforward: to equip our customers with the tools necessary to operate their businesses more effectively, achieve superior outcomes, and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the construction industry of the future.”

“RIB’s extensive expertise as a leading domain partner in construction, combined with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, will provide unparalleled performance, security, and agentic AI capabilities. This collaboration will create unique value for customers today and establish a foundation for ongoing innovation moving forward,” commented Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing and Mobility, Microsoft.

 

About RIB Software

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is dedicated to advancing the industry and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of engineering and construction.

Over its 60+ year history, the company has expanded its global presence to include more than 550,000 users and 2,600 employees, with the goal of becoming a global leader and providing innovative software solutions to its core markets.

Managing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and construction to operation and maintenance, RIB connects people, processes, and data in innovative ways to ensure its customers consistently complete projects on budget, on schedule, and to a high standard, while also reducing their carbon footprint.

RIB Software is a proud Schneider Electric company.

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