Master’s in Global BIM Management for Infrastructure Projects

Initiated the BIM approach and methodology in CCC 1997; managing three main centres of excellence for providing BIM, engineering and project controls services with a total number of BIM resources approaching 120 engineers. Developed project controls strategies and BIM implementation plans, procedures and standards. Leading the process of developing QA/QC procedures, methods and tools for the BIM process and BIM designs. Develop and Manage comprehensive GIS systems, high technology surveying systems and civil/infrastructure engineering automation systems. Provided BIM/project controls consultation services to various reputable organizations and clients. Actively participating in the 5Di group, the ENCORD VCP group, UBA and CIAT. Engaged in several international and regional conferences, events, and knowledge transfer activities for BIM-based systems for construction, post construction, Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation. Wrote publications and articles in several specialized magazines, newsletters and books. Offering consultation services to international and regional organizations in the field of BIM, GIS, project controls and digital transformation. Currently he is the CEO / Director for Several Establishments providing international BIM and Construction Digital Transformation Services.

A Civil Engineer with 17 years of experience. Working in the area of BIM since 2014 as a BIM Modeler, BIM Team Leader and BIM Specialist. With extensive experience in Development of BIM Execution Plans (BEP), development, management & manipulation of BIM Libraries, development of architectural and Structural BIM Models and BIM models for Fabrication in Level of detail (LOD) 400 using automation tools (VBA). Development of “As built” BIM Models, from Point Cloud. Updating of BIM models according to the latest construction developments. Creating and applying Quality control procedures to check the accuracy of the BIM Models. Creating Design coordination and Clash detection reports. Creating 4D simulations. Extracting quantification reports and creating Bill of Quantities (BOQ)from the BIM Model. Preparation of reports and presentations for the project team.

Extensive experience in implementing advanced geomatics technologies such as Indoor Mobile Mapping System, terrestrial static scanner, UAV and machine control. Responsible for establishing workflows for as-built BIM modelling based on point cloud data. Responsible for developing BIM models for roads, highways and railway infrastructure projects, including: • Riyadh Metro, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) • F-Ring projects, Doha (Qatar) • Dualization of Adam – Thumrait Road Project (Oman) • Al Bustan Road, Doha (Qatar) • Responsible for design and implementation of GIS solutions.

Working in the BIM, digital transformation and construction workflows development, automation, and implementation since 2007. Leading AI-Digits BIM automation team. Successfully participated in implementing BIM for the whole project life cycle in many mega projects including buildings, civil, infrastructure, plants, and oil and gas projects with CCC in many roles such as BIM coordinator, Manager and Head of BIM Centre in Palestine for 3 years. Extended experience in defining exchange information requirements, assisting BIM technical needs for various types of projects. Prepared BIM execution plans for many projects, based on ISO19650 and PAS 1192. Designed or developed integration processes between different tools and applications to cater information exchange, interoperability, and automated model authoring, analysis, data appending and reporting. Prepared and provided many professional, and academic courses in the topics of BIM and Digital transformation in construction. Worked on gap analysis to the existing processes and proposing new workflows by integrating BIM and digital transformation methods. Advanced level of command to the most widely used applications of Autodesk and Bentley for the processes of BIM.

A BIM Expert working in the BIM domain since 2012, in charge of implementing advanced technologies and techniques (BIM, Lean, Sustainable Design, and so on), with extensive experience in Construction Controls and led multidisciplinary engineers and BIM teams for mega projects in the construction industry with well-known companies (CCC and AIDIGITS). Many tasks and responsibilities were undertaken during this time, including, but not limited to, leading model production tasks for many projects, implementing BIM standards (PAS 1192, ISO) in project execution, preparing BIM execution plans for pre- and post-contract projects with the relevant BIM delivery schedules, successful implementation of the integration between sustainable design tools (LCA, Green Building) and BIM tools, evaluation and cost estimation for new tender projects, successfully participating in the implementation of lean principles in many construction projects, tracking and estimating project variations, and monitoring contractor/subcontractors’ progress & payments.

Employee with a history of summer internships at the CCC, currently working at Zigurat, coordinating academic activities relevant to on campus and online education in participation with strategic education partners. Skilled in Design, Visual Arts, working and learning more through AECOSIM, Open Building Designer and REVIT. With a Bachelor of Arts – BA focused on Visual arts Major, Environmental Studies Minor.

Managing Data Transformation: Data transformation/manipulation where it’s required to exchange data between different sources, organizations internally and externally. Monitoring end user related issues and required enhancements as per the business requirements, building complex tools for (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) task automation via integrating and bringing different tools together such as python, FME, DB links, Replication, etc. Microsoft Power BI: Carryout all required changes that includes (creating, updating and publishing dashboards as per user requests and business requirements). Manage Enterprise High Available Platforms: Carryout any integration between complex systems such as (Autodesk apps, ArcGIS, Microsoft, Rest APIs, KPIs and DB/DB links) and keep monitoring the integration flow. Bring GIS Platform to the Picture: Act as information specialist while introducing GIS Platforms and capabilities to AI-Digits team members as this will help in bringing new solutions for AI-Digits customers and opportunities, for example integrating BIM with GIS generate simple/custom web-based viewers based on BIM data. ESRI-certified GIS professional with over a decade of experience delivering critical GIS work on major programs and for government entities across UAE such as ADNOC, DEWA, Etisalat, Dubai Police and others. Experienced in designing, maintaining and updating GIS enterprise database systems, converting complex data into information that is easily readable and accessible to a wide audience, creating highly accurate GIS maps and custom GIS (Desktop Tools/Web Applications).

Civil Engineer professional (MSc. Degree-Imperial College, London, UK, and Integrated MSc. Degree-University of Patras, Greece). Thesis (UK): “The Effect of Strain Rate on Seismic Design Parameters of Offshore Steel Jacket Platforms.” & Thesis (GRE): “Inelastic, Dynamic Analysis of Buildings for Earthquakes.”. Extensive Project Management experience (PMP, PMI-RMP, Prince2), with more than 30-year career track of leading the construction execution of projects (MEK 4th class Building & 3rd Roads certified by Greek MoPW (ΥΠΕΧΩΔΕ). Effective implementation BIM (RICS-BIM) for projects such as Midfield Terminal Building Abu Dhabi airport (UAE), Riviera Galleria Mall, Hellinikon Development, Athens (Greece), etc. In addition, design creation (building permits) & coordination, planning, and contractual awareness (FIDIC conditions of contracts Red & Yellow books) of diverse projects, such as infrastructure projects (Hangar for Boeing KC135 aircraft Eleusina airport (Greece), etc.), offices (Thales Headquarters in Koropi (Greece), Hellenic Petroleum Headquarters (ΕΛΠΕ) in Athens (Greece), etc.), and residential buildings (block of flats and villas).

Developer of Information Models and BIM Methodologies for Trade Coordination, Material Take-offs and Project Controls. Production of BIM Execution Plans for Construction and Facility Management. Instructor in CCC BIM Academy (2014-2020). Synchro Certified User. Participation in Projects: ADNOC Head Quarters, Abu Dhabi (UAE) • Al Zahia City Center Mall, Dubai (UAE) • Msheireb Downtown Doha Project, Doha (Qatar) • Midfield Terminal Building in Abu Dhabi (UAE) • Riyadh Metro Project, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) • Abu Dhabi Plaza, Astana (Kazakhstan) • Multipurpose Sports Hall, Lusail (Qatar)

Hold a BSc degree in Civil Engineering and a MSc degree in Structural Design and Construction Management at Kingston University, U.K. Experienced in the field of BIM Implementation for different applications through the project lifecycle, material quantification, design coordination/clash detection and RFI report process of a wide range of infrastructure projects in Qatar and United Arab Emirates (Pearl GTL, Tadawul Tower and Abu Dhabi Plaza). Studying specifications, design drawings, Bill of Quantities & International Code standards (CSI).