National | February 19, 2026: The Nemetschek Group, a globally leading software provider for digital transformation in the AEC/O and media industries, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the TNSKILL Corporation, the skilling arm of the Government of Tamil Nadu, to train 2,200 civil engineering students under their flagship program Naan Mudhalvan across the state in Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) Level 2 course approved by Anna University.
The MoU was formalized in the presence of of Thiru Kranthi Kumar Pati IAS, Managing Director of TNSKILL Corporation and senior leadership from the Nemetschek Group, including Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing Director – Nemetschek India, underscoring a shared commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration and enhancing employability through future-ready digital skills.
Under this partnership, students will receive specialized training on globally recognized BIM tools including ARCHICAD, Solibri, ALLPLAN SDS2 and Bluebeam, equipping them with advanced competencies in digital design coordination, model validation, and construction documentation workflows aligned with international standards.
This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by embedding practical, technology-driven capabilities within the civil engineering curriculum. With the increasing adoption of BIM and digital construction methodologies across infrastructure and real estate projects in India and globally, the program will empower students with skills directly relevant to modern project delivery frameworks.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing Director – Nemetschek India, said:
“We are proud to collaborate with Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation to enable the next generation of civil engineers with advanced BIM capabilities. Digital construction technologies are transforming the AEC industry, and equipping students with hands-on expertise in industry-leading tools will significantly enhance their career readiness and global competitiveness.”
Thiru Kranthi Kumar Pati IAS, Managing Director of TNSKILL Corporation highlighted the importance of industry partnerships in scaling high-impact skilling programs and emphasized the Government of Tamil Nadu’s focus on positioning the state as a hub for advanced digital engineering talent.
This collaboration aligns with Nemetschek Group’s broader vision of driving digital transformation in the AEC/O sector through open standards (OPEN BIM), innovation, and sustainable practices. By fostering early exposure to professional-grade digital tools, the initiative contributes to building a future-ready workforce capable of delivering smarter, more efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. We acknowledge our local CSR partners Almaknack Foundation & ICT Academy for their support in this program.
About Nemetschek Group
The Nemetschek Group is a globally leading software provider for digital transformation in the AEC/O and media industries. Its intelligent software solutions cover the entire lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects and allow creatives to optimize their workflows. Customers can plan, construct, and manage construction projects more efficiently and sustainably, and develop digital content such as visualizations, films, and computer games in a creative way.
The software company drives new technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and open standards (OPEN BIM) in the AEC/O industries to increase productivity and sustainability and continuously expands its portfolio, including through acquisitions and investments in innovative start-ups. More than 7 million users are currently using the customer-focused solutions. Founded by Prof. Georg Nemetschek in 1963, the Nemetschek Group today employs around 4,000 experts.
The company, which has been listed in the MDAX and TecDAX since 1999, achieved a revenue of EUR 995.6 million and an EBITDA of EUR 301.0 million in 2024. Since the end of 2024, the Nemetschek Group has been certified in accordance with ISO 27001, the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
About TNSKILL Corporation ( formerly TNSDC) :
TNSKILL Corporation is the Nodal Agency for the skill development related activities in the State and it aims to converge the activities of various stakeholders including industries, industrial associations, training partners, sector skill councils, assessment agencies apart from various other State and Central Government bodies. TNSKILL strives to ensure placement oriented quality skill training by empanelling private and Government training partners.
