This case study will explore Canam's experience implementing a Common Data Environment (CDE). As a major player in the structural steel industry, we recognized a growing need to enhance collaboration, improve data accessibility, and streamline project coordination across our various teams. This led us to embark on a digital transformation initiative, and our CDE implementation process presented both significant opportunities and unique challenges.
Line brings over twenty years of diverse construction industry experience, including roles like welder-assembler, detailer, coordinator, chief drafter, and also has a background in IT. She now serves as a BIM Innovation Project Manager. In this capacity, her main mandate is to assist teams across her organization in integrating BIM processes.
This case study will explore Canam's experience implementing a Common Data Environment (CDE). As a major player in the structural steel industry, we recognized a growing need to enhance collaboration, improve data accessibility, and streamline project coordination across our various teams. This led us to embark on a digital transformation initiative, and our CDE implementation process presented both significant opportunities and unique challenges.
Maxime has 19 years of varied experience at Canam, progressing from fabrication to steel detailing and project coordination. As BIM Manager for the past two and a half years, his core responsibility is solidifying Canam's BIM foundation and delivering services like 3D laser scanning, BIM coordination, and training.