New York, NY – April 30, 2025 – Graitec, a global software developer and Autodesk Platinum Partner providing digital innovation to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry across North America and Europe, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Microsol Resources, a leading Autodesk Gold Partner specialized in Building Information Modeling (BIM).
This acquisition reinforces Graitec’s commitment to expanding its expertise and service offerings in the AEC sector, while significantly enhancing its local presence and capabilities. By integrating Microsol Resources’ strong BIM expertise and client-centric approach, Graitec continues to cement its position as a leading technology partner for AEC professionals in the United States and Europe.
The combined expertise of Graitec and Microsol Resources will unlock new opportunities for customers by offering an expanded portfolio of software, industry-specific consulting services, and technical support and training. Clients will now benefit from access to Graitec’s proprietary tools, including Ideate, which streamlines Revit workflows, and Strucsoft, a leading BIM-based solution for structural framing and fabrication. These, along with other innovations from Graitec’s Research and development team reflect Graitec’s commitment to driving the digital transformation of the AEC industry.
Manuel Liedot, CEO of Graitec, stated:
This acquisition marks a major milestone in Graitec’s journey, significantly strengthening our footprint in the United States—our largest market. With the acquisition of Microsol Resources, we further strengthen our presence across the United States, where we already enjoy strong recognition within the construction community. I’m also delighted to extend a warm welcome to all the new clients and colleagues, joining the Graitec family through this acquisition.
Emilio Krausz, President of Microsol Resources, commented:
With the acquisition of Microsol Resources by Graitec, our team will continue to support our clients with the same dedication and expertise they’ve come to expect. At the same time, they will now benefit from a broader portfolio of solutions, an expanded technical team, and access to a global network. By joining forces with Graitec, we’re enhancing our collective ability to serve the AEC industry. Our shared commitment to customer success and digital transformation in the built environment will allow us to deliver even greater value moving forward.
Together, Graitec and Microsol Resources combine global reach with local expertise to provide exceptional value to AEC professionals.
About Graitec
With over 30 years of experience and a footprint in 13 countries, Graitec—now strengthened by the rebranding of Applied Software as Graitec in the U.S.—is a leading provider of software solutions supporting the digitalization of the AEC and Manufacturing industries. Graitec leverages its privileged position as a Platinum Autodesk partner to develop and distribute a range of software supporting client’s digital acceleration. Graitec’s portfolio include Ideate Software, Strucsoft, Data Connect, Advance Workshop, and Advance Design, empowering professionals to build smarter and faster.
For more information about Graitec, please visit www.graitec.com.
About Microsol Resources
Microsol Resources is a premier U.S.-based Autodesk Gold Partner, specializing in technology solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. With 40 years of experience, the company provides software, training, consulting, and support services tailored to design professionals. Headquartered in New York City, Microsol Resources is also a Bluebeam Platinum Partner with strong partnerships with Chaos, Enscape, McNeel Rhino, and Eagle Point Software. This acquisition expands Microsol Resources’ existing partnership with Ideate Software, which is part of the Graitec solutions portfolio.
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s important to stay informed about key industry updates that could impact your planning and budgeting. Autodesk has announced upcoming price and policy changes that will take effect in May 2025.
In this article, we’ll break down what’s changing and what it means for you, so you can prepare with confidence.
Effective May 7, 2025: Autodesk will increase renewal prices for Move to Subscription (M2S) and Transition to Named User (TNU) subscriptions by 5% globally.
Effective May 10, 2025: These discounted subscriptions will only be available for annual renewal. Any multi-year terms will automatically convert to annual terms.
Recommended Action: Renew or extend your M2S or TNU subscriptions now – and consider switching to a 3-year term (billed annually) to lock in current rates.
2. General Autodesk Subscription Price Increase
Effective May 7, 2025: Autodesk will implement an approximate 3.3% price increase for most single-user subscriptions (both annual and multi-year). Products with previously discounted or exception pricing may see larger increases.
Recommended Action: Renew, extend, or purchase subscriptions before May 7th and consider a 3-year term (billed annually) to optimize savings.
Why Renew Now?
Staying current with your Autodesk subscriptions means continued access to the latest tools and improvements:
Greater Flexibility: Enjoy mobile access and fewer device restrictions.
Enhanced Visibility: Track seat usage, support cases, alerts, and renewals in real time.
Improved User Experience: Streamlined navigation and self-serve tools for faster workflows.
We’re here to help you evaluate your options, lock in current pricing, and find the best path forward.
Contact us today to explore your best options before these changes take effect. We’re here to help!
Construction is facing a labor shortage—and it isn’t the only industry affected. A shortfall of skilled workers is impacting businesses across the AEC industries, and elearning is a critical piece of the solution.
As an industry, construction has been slower to embrace digital transformation. While digitization presents its own challenges, many digital tools are not designed with the unique needs of the construction industry in mind—and a tool that doesn’t fit its users’ context can quickly become a stumbling block.
The hurdles to training in the construction industry are varied. Learning often happens on the job and in the field. In many cases, it incorporates multiple layers of specialized information: safety procedures, regulatory compliance, or even customized project-specific processes. Documentation of classes and certifications is also crucial.
The right LMS for a construction business doesn’t just provide good information—it meets employees where they need it most. When evaluating elearning options, consider these four key features:
1. Flexible, Personalized Learning Paths
One of the biggest challenges to effective training in any industry, particularly in construction, is time. It can be difficult to allocate hours for quality learning, especially when rising demand creates more pressing work.
Construction employees often need to leave the field for training, separating them from the tools and situations where the training is most applicable. Many workers also already have experience with the subject matter and risk retreading material they already know.
Skill assessments and personalized learning paths allow workers to focus on the content they need, avoiding unnecessary repetition. Shorter, targeted lessons improve retention, and the ability to access course content from anywhere enables workers to apply what they’ve learned immediately, reinforcing the information.
This flexibility also streamlines hiring and onboarding, which are high-priority tasks during a skilled labor shortage. Skill assessments provide a straightforward way to identify talented new hires and customize their onboarding and initial training to help them get up to speed quickly.
2. Relevant and Up-to-Date Content Libraries
The construction technology ecosystem is becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring both new hires and current workers to stay updated on the latest developments. This applies to every level of the construction process, whether managing a project in Procore, modeling a building in Revit, or designing components in SolidWorks.
A construction-oriented LMS should offer relevant content libraries that are regularly updated to reflect the latest software versions and industry standards. Customization of course libraries is also important to match company-specific use cases and policies.
3. Documentation and User History
With health and safety at stake, the construction industry is heavily regulated. Compliance often requires regular recertification or training, updated materials when regulations change, and retaining proof of completed courses or certifications.
A suitable LMS should track and provide historical user data, detailing which users have completed specific courses and when. It should also store and retrieve certifications for easy access. Collecting this training data ensures compliance with regulatory obligations.
Additionally, user data offers insights into the workforce, helping identify skill gaps and guiding targeted training or hiring initiatives. It also highlights which LMS resources are most utilized, enabling focused improvements in high-demand areas such as certification courses, safety training, or reference materials.
4. A Repository for Institutional Knowledge
Construction often involves specialized knowledge that resides solely in employees’ minds. This can create bottlenecks when others need access to that expertise or significant disruptions if the employee leaves the organization.
A robust LMS serves as a repository for institutional knowledge, making it accessible to all employees, both current and future. Centralizing this information improves operational efficiency and reduces interruptions for the expert employees who would otherwise need to provide it.
An LMS can also be used to establish standard operating procedures and workflows, providing workers with a reference for complex processes whenever and wherever needed.
Pinnacle Series: A Construction LMS Built for the Industry
Pinnacle Series is specifically designed to meet the needs of the AEC industries. In an environment where skilled workers are hard to find, KnowledgeSmart skill assessments help identify talent to grow businesses. The course libraries cover top construction software titles in depth, and the content and workflows can be customized to meet specific training needs.
To learn more about how Pinnacle Series enhances e-learning in the construction industry or to request a demonstration of the software, contact Microsol Resources today at info@microsolresources.com
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