E218-BIM adoption in the Municipalities- Importance and Challenges

Leslie Wright is someone who has a firsthand experience and has actively participated in digital transformation in AEC. He has witnessed the change from paper to data rich models He has been an Architectural practitioner working on variety of project for several years. Past 5 years he has worked with City of Windsor’s building department as a plan’s examiner and now Digital Transformation Specialist. In this role he is responsible for overseeing the building department’s Technology adoption process. He is also helping building department establish policies that can facilitate the city to work with Development Service's to improve permitting process. Our today’s discussion will revolve around BIM adoption in our Municipalities and what can be done to expedite the process.