Goals and upcoming Plans
We aim to boost awareness of our mission and progress as a digital transformation leader in Canada
We aim to boost awareness of our mission and progress as a digital transformation leader in Canada
We continue to strive to increase awareness about its mission and progress as an organization driving digital transformation in Canada. For 2024 we will focus our efforts under three core goals. The first goal is to Grow community engagement, we are committed to connecting at all levels and to all sectors. The second goal is to increase access to resources, access to the needed information is a hurdle we must overcome to provide value to this community. Educate is our third goal, upskilling has been identified as a barrier to growth and the knowledge regarding openBIM standards is low – we plan to change that.
How will be accomplish our Goals
As we embark on a new chapter of growth and collaboration, our focus is on deepening our engagement within the community and broadening our influence in shaping international standards.
- • We are in planning phases with connected more closely with the buildingSMART US chapter on committees’ initiatives that can participate directly with the bSI Domains.This is very important in two ways, first we can collaborate with another bSI chapter who has advanced in areas that we can learn from and secondly, we can participate in many more if not all the international discussions and play an even more active role in how international standards are being developed.
- • bSC will continue to work with its membership on projects.
- • we continue to be an active member of the Federal / Industry Real Property Advisory Council (FIRPAC). The intent is for bSC to meet with senior representatives of relevant Federal Government Departments to facilitate an open and ongoing dialogue.
- • Joint National Committee on Digitalization of Canada’s Built Environment (JNCDCBE), a new committee that includes many sectors of government coming together to identify overlap or connected efforts in the area of digital transformation regarding the built asset industry.
bSC has heard your requests for easier access to information and resources, we have looked at other bSI chapters and will be developing a Digital Resource Centre.There are so many resources already developed and we are excited to release in the upcoming year, including:
Research works developed in 2023
BIM & GIS Integration: The interoperability between BlM and GlS have explored both theoretically and with working demonstration using real project examples. The importance of mixing these data silos is more crucial with municipalities and owners working toward a goal of City Information Models and Digital Twins. Further the long term access to data to support full lifecycle process will rely heavily on openBIM and openGIS which will be the foundation of the white paper and project explorations – Collaborators: AECO + CIMS
BIM vs. GIS Comparison: This is a MITAC project wth CIMS to compare and contrast different vocabulary used within GIS and BIM to better understand differences in definitions and standards used in each respective technology such as IFC and CityGML – Collaborators: AECO + CIMS
Digital Twin Use Case Directory: This project collaboration between Carleton Immersive Lab, AECO Innovation Lab, and bSC National Infrastructure Council have explored the possible use cases of digital twins and city Information models. The diversity of this collaboration brought fruitful discussion, uncovered many opportunities for owners and municipalities, and explored how BIM and digital twins can Impact the assets across their lifecycle stages – Collaborators: AECO + CIME – We are looking for collaborators to loin the National Infrastructure Council (NIC) and bring real-life experiences and needs
Reports developed for National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in 2023
- BIM Readiness in Canada: In this project, a multi-phased approach assessed Canadian provinces and territories for BIM readiness. An extensive review of BIM practices and adoption, ISO 19650, enablers and challenges, perspective on government mandates, and stakeholder expectations was conducted.
- Analysis of International openBIM implementations to inform Canadian Adoption: This project highlighted openBIM adoption across various jurisdictions, with a focus on government involvement, standardization, technological innovation, environmental integration, national implementation, and knowledge resources. The project presented a comprehensive analysis of openBIM opportunities and interoperability challenges, offering guidance for Canada to adopt and implement openBIM solutions efficiently.
A new BIM Contract Appendix
- The Institute of BIM in Canada (IBC) Contract Appendix is a fillable document that was created to help industry professionals become more familiar with the overlap between disciplines and information which occurs with the use of BIM. The appendix provides standard form contracts with information regarding industry best practices, alignment with BIM ISO 19650, and how to advance the industry’s use of BIM. Stay tuned! the new version is planned to be released in 2024.
Educate and grow awareness about openBIM standards and ISO 19650
Raising awareness about openBIM standards and ISO 19650 is particularly important as it promotes interoperability, ensuring that different software and stakeholders can work together effectively. Educating these standards helps in the seamless exchange of information, driving efficiency, and innovation in the construction industry, ultimately leading to better project outcomes and sustainable practices.
Grow our participation at national events and support affiliate events
Enhancing participation in national events and supporting affiliate events is pivotal for the growth of Canada’s built asset industry. Such involvement not only strengthens Canada’s position in the global market but also contributes to the advancement of its domestic built asset industry through shared learning and community building
Accelerated global adoption of BIM faces challenges in terminology, competence, and consistency. buildingSMART Canada supports these standards and offers a Professional Certification program as a BIM competency benchmark. This program benefits professionals, employers, and client organizations in the built asset industry, promoting transparency and consistency. The Professional Certification Program by bSC supports openBIM® training standardization, promotes international standards and best practices, and raises awareness about buildingSMART and its solutions.
The Foundation level addresses the needs of individuals operating at a basic level. The training helps building owners, designers, consultants, builders and project managers understand the opportunities collaboration within a virtual, openBIM environment offers.