Archicad Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Archicad
Mahboob M.
Last position:
Detailed Design LPH 5 at Liebsch GmbH
Detailed Design LPH 5
- 3D modeling and component development in Revit (BIM)
- Preparation of reviewable detailed design drawings with Revit and AutoCAD; deriving plans, dimensioning and labeling according to office standards
Manfred S.
Last position:
HSPV Herne at HTI
HSPV Herne
Managed drywall work. Handed over the supervised areas three months before the agreed completion date despite the insolvency of the main contractor.
Christian K.
Last position:
mobispace
- Project management of a school pavilion in timber construction (120 m² GFA) during the work preparation phase
Placide N.
Last position:
Planning Engineer at China Road and Bridge Cooperation (CRBC)
- Created road longitudinal and cross profiles with AutoCAD Civil 3D for road and drainage planning.
- Planned small structures such as culverts, roadside ditches, and retaining walls according to technical standards.
- Calculated quantities for earthworks, concrete, and reinforcement to support cost planning and bills of quantities (BoQ).
- Prepared detailed drawings for roads and structures with AutoCAD, clear and accurate for construction work.
- Supported construction supervision by checking setting out, levels, and consistency between design and التنفيذ.
Krassimir H.
Last position:
Architect / Architectural Drafter BIM ArchiCAD at Lemke Fukerider Architekten GmbH
Patrick H.
Last position:
Sales Experience Management Consultant at Gebrüder Heinemann
- Consulting a lab-like team on the intersection of sales, architecture and marketing regarding inspirations, innovations and experience-driven retail in travel retail and consumer experiences
- Initiating strategic recalibration of objectives and KPIs, namings, processes and accountabilities within the organisation
- Conceptualising, planning and driving PoS-relevant pilot projects with integration into category and marketing planning
- Supporting various new business (airport) pitches and initial planning
Farzana A.
Last position:
Intern at LXK Kader+Architects GmbH
- Supported design and drafting across architecture, interior, and landscape projects using AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, Climate Studio, GIS etc.
- Assisted with CAD drawings, design development, and documentation.
- Contributed to office organization and planning workflows.
- Participated in site visits and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Ayushi R.
Last position:
GIS Processing Intern at Fischer Teamplan Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Collaborated on a pipeline construction project to expand the Rhein-Main-Link medium-voltage network using GIS technologies
- Created and processed data models, ensuring accuracy and consistency of project data
- Synchronized and maintained geospatial data for regulatory analysis
- Identified and analyzed critical crossing points with external lines and developed longitudinal profiles from digital terrain models (DTM)
- Performed digitization updates and set up a geographic information system (GIS) according to project requirements
- Conducted a topographic analysis to support the planning of horizontal drilling for the pipeline project
- Designed and created a project infographic for visualization and reporting
Simo L.
Last position:
Entrepreneur at Laco Bauberatung
- FTTH construction consulting
- Construction management
- Project management
- Consulting
Ricardo S.
Last position:
Head of Project Management Department, Project Manager at BPS Planung GmbH
- Project management team leadership
- Project control, project controlling, quality management
- Overall project management for BIM projects / architectural planning, building services engineering (HVAC/plumbing), infrastructure
- Contract and variation management
- Project acquisition, contract negotiations
Mehmet A.
Last position:
ONTO Yapı
- Supervision and coordination on the construction site
- Planning and work preparation
- Managing construction staff
- Keeping an overview of construction costs
Benjamin T.
Last position:
Freelancer / Small business owner at Getdigital | Digitalization & Management
- Digitalization
- Surveying
- Architectural design
- Technical draftsman
- Photography
- Image editing
- Model making
Antje F.
Last position:
CAD Draftswoman at Value-AG
- Floor plan creation for inspection reports for banks in a home office with ArchiCAD
Martin W.
Last position:
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Statistics of experts using Archicad
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Construction, Professional Services, Real Estate
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
69%
Master's degree or higher
69%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
86%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Archicad
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Archicad experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Construction (93%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Real Estate (43%)
- Advertising (29%)
- Automotive (29%)
- Energy (29%)
- Manufacturing (29%)
- Food and Beverage (21%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
BIM design platform
Archicad is Graphisoft’s BIM software for designing, documenting and coordinating buildings in a shared digital model. It supports architectural concepts, detailed building information, visualisation and construction-ready drawings. Teams can work from a consistent model instead of managing disconnected plans.
Core deliverables
Archicad specialists turn early design ideas into structured, editable project information. Typical deliverables include:
- Conceptual and detailed building models
- Floor plans, sections, elevations and layouts
- Schedules, quantities and project documentation
- Rendered views and presentation material
Ecosystem and tools
The Archicad workflow includes libraries, objects, attributes, templates and property systems. Strong knowledge of BIMcloud, teamwork, publisher sets and IFC exchange helps teams coordinate work across disciplines. Specialists may also use Grasshopper, Rhino, Python, Solibri or rendering tools alongside Archicad, depending on the project.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance Archicad experts when internal capacity is limited or a project needs focused BIM knowledge. This is common during design peaks, office template migrations, model clean-up, documentation phases and coordination with external partners. German practices often need professionals who can work with local project routines while collaborating remotely or on site.
Quality indicators
A capable professional builds clean models with logical layers, attributes, classifications and naming conventions. They understand how model structure affects drawings, schedules, exports and downstream coordination. Ask for examples that show both the visual result and the organisation of the underlying BIM model, not only polished renderings.
Collaboration and handover
Successful Archicad work depends on clear model responsibilities, exchange rules and review cycles. Specialists should be comfortable with BIMcloud teamwork, IFC coordination, issue resolution and structured handover packages. They should also explain trade-offs between native Archicad elements, linked files and imported geometry so the project remains maintainable after delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Archicad.
Archicad is used to create and manage BIM models for architectural design, documentation and coordination. Companies use it for projects ranging from early concepts to detailed construction information, schedules and presentation views.
Archicad and Revit are both BIM applications, but their modelling logic, interfaces, libraries and collaboration workflows differ. The better choice depends on the office standards, consultant ecosystem, exchange requirements and the team’s existing experience.
A strong Archicad specialist often understands IFC coordination, BIMcloud, Grasshopper, Rhino, Solibri and visualisation workflows. Knowledge of construction documentation, classification systems and information requirements is equally important for reliable project delivery.
The required Archicad experience depends on the deliverable and the model’s complexity. A professional preparing layouts may need a different background from someone establishing office templates, coordinating consultants or managing a large shared BIM model.
Archicad projects can often be handled remotely through shared files, BIMcloud, structured reviews and online coordination. On-site collaboration may still help during surveys, design workshops or project phases where German language skills and direct coordination with local teams are important.
Before engaging an Archicad freelancer, define the required version, model scope, template, exchange formats, deliverables and review process. Providing reference drawings, classification rules and known coordination constraints reduces rework and makes the handover clearer.
Review an Archicad portfolio together with sample plans, schedules and model views. Check whether elements are correctly structured, documentation is consistent, files remain editable and IFC exports preserve the information needed by other project participants.
Archicad teams commonly exchange PLN and PLA project files, layouts, published PDFs and IFC models. Depending on the workflow, they may also use DWG, DXF, BIMx, BCF and formats connected to coordination or rendering tools.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Archicad in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 690 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Archicad in their recent projects, 69% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 69% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Archicad in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Archicad in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Archicad in their recent projects are Construction (93%), Professional Services (43%), and Real Estate (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Archicad in their recent projects are Product Development (79%), Project Management (71%), and Operations (50%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Archicad
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