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As the AECO industry accelerates toward digital-first project delivery, engineering firms face increasing pressure to standardize their processes, modernize their data, upskill their workforce, and integrate emerging technologies like automation, reality capture, and AI. Yet many organizations focus on tools rather than transformation, leading to uneven adoption and missed opportunities. This presentation explores why a structured digital roadmap, anchored by foundations but designed for future-readiness, is now essential for organizations. Drawing on practical implementation experience and insights from large-scale digital strategies – such as digital delivery roadmaps, ISO 19650 initiatives, digital twin readiness programs, automation portfolios, and AI in delivery – the session will illustrate how firms can move from digital experimentation to integrated, mature digital delivery.
Laura-Lee has dedicated her entire career to the strategic development of BIM in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. After graduating from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Architectural Science in 2005, Laura-Lee gained experience as a mechanical designer before stepping into broader corporate and industry roles as a BIM leader. After more than a decade completely dedicating herself to developing and implementing BIM standards, Laura-Lee is as passionate about data management as she is about the creativity and innovation intrinsic to managing multi-discipline models. Laura-Lee has served as a member of CanBIM for more than five years, sitting on the CanBIM Designers Committee for the past two years. Also an active member of the BIM community in Toronto, Laura-Lee has spoken at local and international events, guiding industry colleagues as they seek out effective methodologies to leverage new technologies. As an Autodesk certified professional in Revit MEP Mechanical, Revit MEP Electrical, and Revit Architecture, Laura-Lee combines practical project experience with big picture thinking, extending her unique passion for the growth and application of BIM technologies across Canada.
As the AECO industry accelerates toward digital-first project delivery, engineering firms face increasing pressure to standardize their processes, modernize their data, upskill their workforce, and integrate emerging technologies like automation, reality capture, and AI. Yet many organizations focus on tools rather than transformation, leading to uneven adoption and missed opportunities. This presentation explores why a structured digital roadmap, anchored by foundations but designed for future-readiness, is now essential for organizations. Drawing on practical implementation experience and insights from large-scale digital strategies – such as digital delivery roadmaps, ISO 19650 initiatives, digital twin readiness programs, automation portfolios, and AI in delivery – the session will illustrate how firms can move from digital experimentation to integrated, mature digital delivery.
