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Website for the Canadian Practice Manual for BIM including links to purchase the document   View this article: https://sites.google.com/view/cpmb-buildingsmartcanada/c-pmb-en

establishes the minimum requirements for deliverables by architectural and engineering consultants leading multi-disciplinary technical and professional teams   View this article: https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2023/spac-pspc/P68-4-2-2023-eng.pdf

Presentation style report outlining a strategic roadmap for implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) across Canada’s Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations (AECOO) industry   View this article: https://www.cisc-icca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-05_erik-poirier_cisc_final.pdf

Study using a detailed questionnaire survey administered to seven Canadian construction professionals with BIM expertise from various provinces explores how BIM will be used specifically in construction project management in Canada, identifying opportunities, challenges, and necessary changes.   View this article: http://ascpro0.ascweb.org/archives/cd/2016/paper/CPRT103002016.pdf

Proposal for the development of a Canadian BIM curriculum in universities, colleges, professional development institutions and accreditation/ certification bodies   View this article: https://gridd.etsmtl.ca/publications/atelier-bim-education-research-2016/presentations/Linda%20Newton%20-%20BIM%20Education%20Strategy.pdf

Technical strategy to advance digital construction in Canada. Examines BIM adoption techniques and BIM maturity assessments   View this article: https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2025/cnrc-nrc/NR24-130-2025-eng.pdf

Case study into 3 pilot projects utilizing Building Information Modelling with a goal to develop a framework for BIM adoption, establish BIM adoption benchmarks and establish productivity measures for companies to evaluate effectiveness of BIM tools   View this article: https://bimtopics.civil.ubc.ca/files/2012/01/Construction_ICT_final_summary_report_March_20_2014.pdf

National Annex to ISO 19650 part 2, detailing the application of this standard in Canada. Includes container naming status and revision controls   View this article: https://buildingsmartcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ISO-19650-2-Canadian-National-Annex_V1.0.pdf

A global review of initiatives promoting DFMA with timber, supported by BIM, highlighted ongoing efforts to raise awareness and offer solutions for industry advancement. Significant work is being done to demonstrate the benefits and move the sector forward. Various tools and technologies were explored, providing options for project teams looking to adopt these practices. UBC […]

Serving as the business voice of Canada’s BIM community, CanBIM represents, supports, and advocates on behalf of the entire Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator and Educational community to build a positive business environment for the effective deployment of BIM, for all engaged in utilizing BIM in Canada. The Canada BIM Council, or “CanBIM” as it […]