the design, build and facility management pro-
cesses, but Canada BIM Council members will
be best prepared for, and help influence, those
impacts.
“We have a set of strategic goals that will con-
tinue to evolve over time as CanBIM evolves
with the emerging and rapidly changing BIM
environment within Canada and, by extension,
to its international partners,” says Lattmann.
BIM CERTIFICATION
As the use of BIM is increasing throughout
Canada, CanBIM relies on its four pillars: to
Lead, Educate, Advocate, and Engage. “Hav-
ing a unified voice allows for professional,
educational, construction, fabrication and
supply chain members a dedicated support
system as they grow,” says Lattmann. “We pro-
vide our members with advocacy, learning op-
portunities and best practices for BIM in a Ca-
nadian context while maintaining connectivity
with our international partners.”
Like any technology, BIM is only as good as its
users, and prior to CanBIM there was no way
for companies to verify or vet howwell anyone
knew the technology. CanBIM Certification is
the industry benchmark—a nationally stan-
dardized and recognized level of BIM Compe-
tency and Process Management.
Through its accreditation, organizations are
assured that a CanBIM-certified individual or
company has “passed an assessment process
based on rigorous peer review of knowledge,
application and experience,” says Lattmann.
“Our certification program promotes and
maintains a nationally accepted standard of
BIM competence and skill by which the design,
construction and building operation industry
are assured of effective and competent indi-
viduals.” Since 2014, close to 300 certifications
have been granted by CanBIM.
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