Canadian BIM Update
Friday, October 12, 2018- CANBIM Announces Certification and Accreditation for BIM Professionals
On Wednesday September 30th at its AGM, Canada BIM Council announced that it has officially launched its Standardized Certification and Accreditation for BIM Professionals and applications are now being accepted.
The aim of the CANBIM Accreditation & Certification Program is to create a national body providing a benchmark for Individuals, AECOO companies/organizations, academic institutions and training providers to be certified to nationally standardized and recognized levels of BIM Competency, the combination of conceptual knowledge, BIM skills (practical knowledge) and experience necessary to perform a BIM-related task, and Process Management, the setting up, managing or participating in a 3D Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and BIM Coordination Process.
Canada BIM Council’s Board of Directors is excited to take this next step in recognizing, establishing and guiding national industry BIM standardsand competency levels to ensure a productive, healthy and sustainable BIM-eco system for Canada’s BIM partners.The CANBIMAccreditation & Certification Program will guide, facilitate, and foster a closer relationship between educational institutions, training providers and the building industry to ensure that what is taughtisconsistently relevant to what is needed, and will allow for the pursuit of constructive dialogue and mutual recognition with similar certification and accreditation bodies in other BIM-healthy countries.
CANBIM’sprogramwill consist of progressive levels of certification,each with their own set of criteria and benchmarks, forboth industry professionals and organizations. “By clearly defining standardized certification and accreditation, we will be able to turn our attention to establishing qualification profiles for BIM positions in companies, and map those same profiles to BIM education outcomes”, states Pietro Ferrari, CANBIM Director and Chair of the CANBIMResearch and Education Committee. Ferrari, who isspearheading this effort with the guidance and input of the CANBIM Board, adds “The CANBIM Accreditation & Certification Program will establish a benchmark point-of-reference for higher education to ensure that the skills that are being taught in courses and programs are relevant to,and meet the needs of, the realities of an ever-evolving and healthy industry.”
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About CANBIM
Serving as the business voice of Canada's BIM community, CANBIM represents, supports and advocates on behalf of the entire AECOO and educational community to build a positive business environment for the effective deployment of BIM, not only for our member firms, but also for all engaged in utilizing BIM in Canada.
Media Inquiries contact - Gerry Lattmann - - 647-889-3363
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Friday, October 12, 2018- CANBIM Announces Release of AEC(CAN)BIM Protocol v2 & AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol for Revit v2
On Wednesday September 30th at its AGM, Canada BIM Council announced that it has officially released its latest BIM Protocols; AEC(CAN)BIM Protocol v2 & AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol for Revit v2.
In 2011 CANBIM initiated discussions with AEC(UK) committee to develop a parallel protocol based on the AEC(UK) protocol. CANBIM believes that the AEC BIM community in Canada is better served by taking already existing, working standards and investing time in collaboration to make the current standard better, rather than simply reinventing and creating a unique standard for Canada. Over time, the AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol has developed into a strong, standalone document. While some of the original framework is evident, the document has evolved with the Canadian market and reflects conditions from across the country. This latest version of the AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol and AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol for Revit is truly a Canadian document and has been developed by representatives of firms from across Canada. It is through the support of these firms that documents like the AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol and AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol for Revit can continue to be updated and remain relevant in our ever-changing industry.
CANBIM’s Designers Committee has been actively engaged in the process of updating the AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol and AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol for Revit. CANBIM’s members volunteer their time to participate in committees with representatives from architectural, engineering, and construction companies across Canada. These members are from firms both large and small, working on projects of all sizes.
To download the AEC(CAN)BIM Protocol & AEC(CAN) BIM Protocol for Revit visit
About CANBIM
Serving as the business voice of Canada's BIM community, CANBIM represents, supports and advocates on behalf of the entire AECOO and educational community to build a positive business environment for the effective deployment of BIM, not only for our member firms, but also for all engaged in utilizing BIM in Canada.
The Designers Committee was established to guide the development, and ensure the technical quality, of CANBIM standards. It is important to the committee that the standards development process remains adequate, relevant, and consistent with core industry standards. The committee is made up of representatives from CANBIM members from firms across the country and recommends the development of additional CANBIM standards while commenting and providing input on other CANBIM activities.
Media Inquiries contact - Gerry Lattmann - - 647-889-3363
BIM Protocol Inquiries – Bruce McCallum –
Friday, October 12, 2018- CANBIMappoints new Executive Director and new CANBIM Board Members
On Wednesday September 30th at its AGM, Canada BIM Council announced the appointment of Gerry Lattmann as its new Executive Director. The Council further broadened its industry representation by appointing Scott Chatterton, CEI Architecture and Susan Brattberg, Global eTraining as Directors on the Canada BIM Council Board.
The appointment of Lattmann as Executive Director solidifies the Council’s effort to be the leading voice for BIM in Canada. Acting in the role of Media and Communications at the Council for the past four years, Lattmann has developed an understanding of how to make the organization stand out. The appointment comes at a good time as the Canada BIM Council has much to accomplish in the near future. With big plans to roll out a brand NEW Canadian BIM Certification Program, an ever-expanding Member Committees, as well as a growing membership base growth is on the horizon. R. Allan Partridge, CanBIM President and Partner at Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd. commented “we are pleased to have Gerry in the position to solidify and strengthen our position in the Canadian marketplace”. The addition of Scott Chatterton, BIM Manager at CEI Architecture, and Susan Brattberg, CEO and Founder of Global eTraining are examples of Canada BIM Council’s effort to be the leading Business voice for BIM in the Canadian marketplace.
About Gerry Lattmann
A graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business, HBA, Gerry Lattmann has spent the last four years in the Media and Communications position at the Canada BIM Council developing the Council’s presence in the Canadian marketplace. Gerry has held positions in sales and marketing with Kimberly-Clark Canada Inc and Merrill Lynch, more recently Gerry held the position of Senior Producer at the Dot Film and Media Company.
About Scott Chatterton
Scott Chatterton is the BIM manager for CEI Architecture, one of Canada’s leading architectural firms for public and commercial projects. Scott has over 20 years of industry experience and has a long history of using Autodesk products as an architectural technician, Autodesk-certified AEC instructor, CAD manager, and now as a BIM manager. Scott has previous experience as an authorized, certified Instructor of the Revit and AutoCAD product line, specializing in architectural design, and is currently a certified professional in both Revit and AutoCAD and building performance analysis.
About Susan Brattberg
Susan is the CEO and co-founder of Global eTraining and has been consulting to employers and implementing corporate and vocational training programs for the past decade. Susan has worked with AEC firms, Education Institutions and Autodesk Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) from around the world to effectively integrate eTraining as part of their BIM training programs. Susan has attended, exhibited and presented at many BIM and technology related conferences, and is excited to share her learning of the best practices in BIM to CanBIM.
Media Inquiries contact - Gerry Lattmann - - 647-889-3363
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