BuildData Group, a leading software provider for the construction and property industries in the UK and Ireland, has announced the acquisition of DFM Systems, one of Ireland’s most trusted providers of handover, quality, and asset management solutions.
This acquisition is part of BuildData Group’s strategic focus on acquiring growth-oriented businesses with strong market positions and skilled management teams. Previous acquisitions include Zutec in 2020, Createmaster and Resi-Sense in 2021, Bond Bryan Digital in 2022, and the privatisation of Zutec Holding in 2023.
DFM Systems, known for delivering innovative building information and digital data management solutions, serves contractors, developers, housebuilders, and asset owners throughout the building life cycle. By partnering with sister company Zutec, DFM Systems will enhance customer support in digitisation and compliance, integrating solutions across document management/CDE, quality management, handover, and asset management.
“DFM Systems is a highly regarded business in the Irish market built over 20 years by its Managing Director, Bobby Gallagher, and the team, who we welcome to our company. I am pleased that Bobby will be joining our senior management team with particular oversight of the Irish market. The acquisition of DFM Systems aligns perfectly with our ambitious growth strategy and reinforces our commitment and presence in Ireland, where we will continue investing in product, customers and our employees,” commented Gustave Geisendorf, CEO of BuildData Group.
Bobby Gallagher, Managing Director of DFM Systems, shared his enthusiasm: “We are extremely pleased to join the BuildData family, which will bring additional credibility to our business. Having got to know BuildData well, we are convinced that this milestone provides a promising partnership that will allow for a bright and fruitful future for all DFM stakeholders, including our employees and customers. Being part of a bigger group means we can now benefit from broader expertise and capital for growing our business. Finding a partner with an equal belief in the Irish market is reassuringly positive and exciting.”
