From Foundational Standards to Global Transformation: Exploring openBIM's Impact on the AEC Industry

This session will outline two foundational and internationally recognized BIM standards. The first standard covers established BIM processes and the other the standards of data exchange via openBIM. An understanding of that the standards are and how it will impact the future of architectural practice.  A global review of how BIM has advanced as well as the recent benchmarking of the Canadian digital journey in the industry and the government’s digitization roadmap will be covered. We will also discuss resources being developed for the Canadian AECOOM industry to support the digital transformation, including an update to the BIM Contract Appendix, the nationalization of ISO 19650 and the interest from government on the need for Digital Twins.