{
  "dataset": "TaskBider CAD & BIM Freelance Rate Dataset",
  "version": "2026.1",
  "period": "Q1 2026",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "attribution": "TaskBider CAD & BIM Rate Dataset 2026 (taskbider.com/data)",
  "software": [
    {
      "slug": "revit",
      "name": "Revit",
      "category": "BIM",
      "hourlyUSD": [
        35,
        95
      ],
      "summary": "Autodesk Revit is the industry standard for BIM modeling across architecture, structure and MEP."
    },
    {
      "slug": "autocad",
      "name": "AutoCAD",
      "category": "CAD",
      "hourlyUSD": [
        25,
        70
      ],
      "summary": "AutoCAD remains the default 2D drafting workhorse for construction documentation."
    },
    {
      "slug": "civil-3d",
      "name": "Civil 3D",
      "category": "CAD",
      "hourlyUSD": [
        40,
        100
      ],
      "summary": "Civil 3D drives infrastructure design — corridors, grading, hydraulics."
    },
    {
      "slug": "archicad",
      "name": "ArchiCAD",
      "category": "BIM",
      "hourlyUSD": [
        30,
        85
      ],
      "summary": "Graphisoft ArchiCAD is favoured by architectural studios in Europe and MENA."
    },
    {
      "slug": "tekla",
      "name": "Tekla Structures",
      "category": "Structural",
      "hourlyUSD": [
        45,
        110
      ],
      "summary": "Tekla Structures owns detailed structural steel and precast modeling."
    },
    {
      "slug": "navisworks",
      "name": "Navisworks",
      "category": "BIM",
      "hourlyUSD": [
        40,
        100
      ],
      "summary": "Navisworks handles clash detection, 4D scheduling and BIM coordination."
    },
    {
      "slug": "sketchup",
      "name": "SketchUp",
      "category": "3D",
      "hourlyUSD": [
        25,
        65
      ],
      "summary": "SketchUp is the go-to for fast conceptual 3D and interior modeling."
    }
  ]
}