BIM Models Marketplace Platform Development

Project Overview

Industry: Construction / BIM / Architecture
Client type: BIM platform operator
Solution: Custom BIM models marketplace with monetization
Scope: User roles, marketplace, paid placements, analytics
Timeline: Ongoing development
Traffic: 86,000 visits / month
Business Challenge

The client needed to build a scalable digital platform for distributing BIM models used by architects, designers and construction companies.

The main challenges included:

  • Handling thousands of BIM files and downloads
  • Supporting multiple user roles and permissions
  • Monetization for manufacturers and content owners
  • Search and filtering across large model libraries
  • High and constantly growing traffic
  • Stable performance under peak load

The client needed a scalable digital solution capable of supporting both retail and professional customers.

Solution

We developed a full-featured BIM models marketplace platform from scratch, covering both technical and business requirements.

Key functionality:

  • User registration and personal accounts
  • Manufacturer / vendor dashboards
  • BIM model upload, moderation and management
  • Paid promotion and featured listings
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Articles and content publishing system
  • Download statistics and analytics
  • Scalable architecture for growing traffic

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What have we done?

Technical Implementation

Backend PHP
Database MySQL, ClickHouse
Caching Redis
StorageLarge file handling
FrontendCustom responsive UI
Special focus was placed on:
01high-load file downloads
02scalable database architecture
03secure access control
04performance under traffic growth
05marketplace monetization logic
PlatformStatistics:
  • — Users: 33,716
  • — Manufacturers: 388
  • — BIM models: 7,171
  • — Project companies: 234
  • — Projects: 376
  • — Monthly visits: 86,000
  • — Downloads last month: 15,800
  • — Growth: from 2,000 to 15,800 downloads/month
Results
  • — Successfully launched and scaled a niche marketplace platform
  • — Strong organic traffic growth
  • — Stable performance under increasing load
  • — Clear monetization model for manufacturers
  • — High engagement from professional users
  • — Platform ready for further international expansion
Interested in building a marketplace or SaaS platform?
  • We develop Custom marketplace development
  • Complex business logic
  • Monetization and user roles
  • High-load systems
  • Projects starting from 4 000€
  • Free consultation available
  • 1 hour of work is 35€
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