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This case study describes a successful integration and adoption of technology on site: the implementation of visual reality capture tools (fixed and aerial) at the Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex. Tools such as site cameras and drones provide exciting, real-time glimpses into project progress, wrapped up in accessible interfaces.
This presentation will describe the frameworks developed to utilize these technologies, the evolution of processes to match the needs of the project, and the benefits to multiple stakeholders. This fits into predesigned niches in EllisDon’s ecosystem of digital services, providing value to project teams on-site.
Hammad Haroon is a Senior VDC Coordinator at EllisDon, currently contributing to the Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex at the University of Toronto Scarborough. In addition to his project responsibilities, he plays a strategic role in shaping workflows and documentation standards for the Corporate Office. His efforts aim to expand the adoption of advanced VDC technologies across EllisDon projects, supporting the company’s broader digital transformation goals.
His professional journey spans architectural design, BIM management, and prefab design/assembly across three countries. Hammad has tackled high-impact challenges, including the delivery of prefabricated refugee schools, wartime hospitals for Ukraine, and rapid housing solutions for earthquake relief in Turkey. Hammad holds a Master’s degree in Building Sciences, where his thesis focused on applying computer vision in AEC, and this academic foundation complements his practical expertise, enabling him to bridge research, innovation and execution in complex construction environments.
This case study describes a successful integration and adoption of technology on site: the implementation of visual reality capture tools (fixed and aerial) at the Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex. Tools such as site cameras and drones provide exciting, real-time glimpses into project progress, wrapped up in accessible interfaces.
This presentation will describe the frameworks developed to utilize these technologies, the evolution of processes to match the needs of the project, and the benefits to multiple stakeholders. This fits into predesigned niches in EllisDon’s ecosystem of digital services, providing value to project teams on-site.
Hussam has been with EllisDon’s Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team for nearly a decade, joining the company in 2016 as a VDC Coordinator. With an architectural engineering background and over 15 years of experience, he has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between consulting engineers and building contractors, establishing sophisticated BIM processes, and delivering both 3D construction models and site-ready shop drawings for prestigious projects.
Passionate about 3D data and technology, Hussam believes that leveraging these tools is a critical step in improving construction processes, reducing discrepancies, and saving valuable project time. His expertise and leadership have made a significant impact on how projects are planned and executed.
Proficient in industry-leading BIM software, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks, Hussam thrives on the challenge of minimizing the disconnect between design documentation and on-site construction. Currently, as Director of Digital Project Delivery, he leads and facilitates VDC operations nationwide from EllisDon’s corporate office, driving innovation and operational excellence across Canada
