Are you a GIS professional navigating the evolving intersection of GIS and BIM? Or a government decision-maker wondering why integrating the built environment into GIS is crucial for your department’s future?
Join us for BIM & GIS: Smarter Data, Smarter Decisions, a foundational workshop designed to clarify the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the geospatial landscape. Discover why BIM matters to GIS professionals and how the convergence of Digital Twins, BIM, and GIS is transforming industries.
In today’s rapidly advancing digital landscape, BIM and GIS serve distinct yet complementary roles in managing spatial data and creating visual representations. This workshop will demystify their differences and provide professionals—especially those in government and related sectors—with the knowledge to leverage both technologies effectively.
Transform your workflows, integrate with confidence, and prepare your department for the future of geospatial innovation.
BIM & GIS:
Smarter Data,
Smarter Decisions
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre – 106H
May 12 – 9:30-11:30am
$225
Learning Outcomes:
Through insightful discussions, we’ll explore the significance of aligning BIM with GIS for a more cohesive, data-driven approach to spatial planning and infrastructure management. Learn about data acquisition, practical steps for handling CAD data for BIM, and gain a comprehensive overview of BIM software ecosystems and open standards.
• BIM & GIS Fundamentals – Understand the core concepts, differences, and synergies between BIM and GIS in spatial planning and infrastructure management.
• Data Interoperability & Standards – Learn how organizations like OGC are advancing BIM-GIS integration through interoperability standards, enabling seamless data exchange.
• BIM for GIS Professionals – Explore BIM data structures, workflows, and integration strategies from a GIS perspective.
• Smarter Decision-Making – Apply BIM and GIS insights to improve geospatial analysis, asset management, and infrastructure planning.
Instructor:
Steven Spry
Senior BIM Consultant | Digital Transformation Expert
Steven Spry is a seasoned Senior Project Manager and BIM Specialist with over 15 years of experience in digital transformation and Building Information Modeling (BIM). He has worked in a BIM capacity on high-profile projects, building BIM teams and digital strategies to meet stakeholder expectations and project requirements.
Steven has extensive expertise in ISO 19650 compliance, ensuring organizations align with international standards for structured information management.
As a Senior Business Transformation Architect within government departments and a BIM Specialist at the Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch (SPIB), Steven drives BIM implementation, quality assurance, and interoperability solutions. Additionally, as part of Innovation7, he has not only implemented BIM but also established new service lines, enhancing the firm’s digital offerings.
Beyond consulting, Steven is dedicated to education and workforce development. As an instructor at Algonquin College, he teaches advanced BIM courses, shaping the next generation of industry professionals. He has also contributed to curriculum development and upskilling initiatives with buildingSMART Canada and the First Peoples Innovation Centre (FABLAB Onaki).
With a passion for bridging technology and leadership, Steven helps organizations adopt cutting-edge BIM methodologies, streamline workflows, and achieve sustainable, efficient project outcomes.