Organization whose purpose is to promote and accelerate adoption and implementation of BIM methodology in Ecuador through research, dissemination and training. Trademark registered with SENADI. Led by Arkadis Architecture and Design Center as exclusive representatives.

Alliance established August 13, 2024 between ESPOL (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral) and BIM FORUM Ecuador. Initiative led by Master’s in Civil Engineering with support from Faculty of Earth Sciences. Connects academic training with construction sector realities. President: Ramiro Garzón (NOVACERO).

University diploma program teaching efficient implementation of BIM methodology in construction industry. Covers BIM execution plans, modeling protocols, common data environment, BIM Manager/Coordinator roles, and strategic project management.

Coordinated multisectoral framework guiding digital transformation across public and private sectors. Objectives: expand technological infrastructure, promote digital culture/skills, encourage emerging technologies adoption, improve interoperability/data exchange, strengthen cybersecurity/data protection, bridge digital divide. 7 strategic axes with 93 lines of action: (1) digital infrastructure, (2) digital government, (3) interoperability and data management, (4) digital security and trust, (5) digital culture and inclusion, (6) digital economy, (7) emerging technologies for sustainable development. MINTEL acts as main coordinating body

Open data platform launched 2025 for public works transparency using OC4IDS (Open Contracting for Infrastructure Data Standard). Updated weekly with interactive visualizations, maps, filters, downloads and statistics. 2025 data: $806 million awarded in public works, 45% through tendering procedure, average 27 bidders in minor procedures. Multi-Stakeholder Group includes Ministry of Transport and Public Works, SERCOP, Quito Honesto, engineering associations, civil society organizations. Platform available at: https://costecuador.org/list-projects

CoST Ecuador Multi-Stakeholder Group established July 2020. Application accepted December 2019 by CoST board. Infrastructure data published through Official State Procurement System (SOCE) administered by SERCOP. Infrastructure Statistics Tool developed using open data, projects available in OC4IDS format from July 2025. Training stakeholders on data use. MSG comprises: Government (MTOP, Quito Honesto, SERCOP), Private Sector (Civil Engineers associations), Civil Society (FCD, IAEN, Datalat, Vinicio Ayala Foundation)

Metro Line One part of Quito’s Hierarchically Integrated Transit System (HITS) integrating metro, BRT, regular bus services, walking and cycling. 81km BRT corridors maxed out, historic UNESCO downtown area prevented surface expansion. Multilateral financing: World Bank, IDB, Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), European Investment Bank. Global Infrastructure Facility provided technical assistance and feasibility studies. Private sector: civil engineering, signaling, electrification. Operations by EOMMT joint venture (Transdev and Colombia’s Metro de Medellin) under 6-year contract. Benefits approximately 20,000 low-income families, gender and disability considerations in design

Municipality of Quito agreed with Madrid Region 2010 for studies. Financing started 2012 with EIB, CAF, IDB, World Bank as four musketeers. Unprecedented collaboration between multilateral institutions. Flexible contract management framework overcame multiple challenges. Technical support 2022 for hiring operator, Medellin-Transdev selected 2023. Project survived countless challenges including delays but completed as complex urban infrastructure without previous country experience at lowest cost range globally. Timing from conceptualization to implementation among fastest worldwide. Brings dignity to public transport users especially women

Ministry of Telecommunications (MINTEL) published Digital Transformation Agenda 2025-2030 April 8, 2025: reduce digital divide, strengthen public sector digitalization, foster digital culture. Seven pillars: digital infrastructure, culture/digital inclusion, digital economy, emerging technologies for sustainable development, digital government, interoperability/data processing, digital security/trust. CNT (National Corporation of Telecommunications) signed 5-year Alliance Framework Agreement with Google Cloud January 2025 ($300M+ commitment, Google’s first AFA in South America). Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE dominate digital/telecommunications infrastructure. Mobile broadband reaches 20% rural/isolated areas, 70%+ large population centers. MINTEL seeks connectivity infrastructure investment especially rural areas. MINTEL Agreement 141 (2011): customers must contract cloud services outside Ecuador through CNT as local partner. AI draft legislation under debate in National Assembly. New international players: Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Starlink, Oracle. Mistral submarine cable partnership with America Movil and Telxius. Galapagos subsea cable and Carnival Submarine Network planned