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The delivery of large-scale institutional infrastructure increasingly relies on Building Information Modeling (BIM) not only for design coordination and construction efficiency, but also for long-term asset management. The Dalhousie Event Centre (Oulton-Stanish Centre) represents a comprehensive implementation of BIM across the full project lifecycle, culminating in a structured digital handover to support facility operations. This presentation examines how BIM was leveraged from early design development through construction and into asset management integration. Focus is placed on the deployment of a structured asset data strategy, enabled by Summit BIM and executed by EllisDon, to meet the operational requirements of Dalhousie University’s facilities management team.
Pouya is a seasoned professional engineer with in-depth knowledge of construction engineering and project management. He has an outstanding track record of delivering large scale, complex projects in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential sectors. His experience includes but is not limited to contract administration, multidisciplinary design coordination, value engineering, scheduling, estimating, QC, R&D and business development.Pouya strives to build great relationships with colleagues, clients and business partners and creates a work environment where productivity is enhanced with collaboration and efficiency.
The delivery of large-scale institutional infrastructure increasingly relies on Building Information Modeling (BIM) not only for design coordination and construction efficiency, but also for long-term asset management. The Dalhousie Event Centre (Oulton-Stanish Centre) represents a comprehensive implementation of BIM across the full project lifecycle, culminating in a structured digital handover to support facility operations. This presentation examines how BIM was leveraged from early design development through construction and into asset management integration. Focus is placed on the deployment of a structured asset data strategy, enabled by Summit BIM and executed by EllisDon, to meet the operational requirements of Dalhousie University’s facilities management team.
Valeria Cuadra is a Senior BIM Consultant at Summit BIM with a background in architecture and a Master's degree in BIM and Integrated Design. She specializes in developing information management strategies that help owners define, validate, and manage asset data throughout the project lifecycle.
Her work focuses on BIM Requirements, ISO 19650 implementation, model and data compliance, digital handover, and the integration of BIM information into Facilities Management systems. She has supported projects across healthcare, higher education, residential, and public housing sectors, working closely with owners, design teams, and contractors to improve information quality and project outcomes.
Valeria is passionate about making BIM practical, scalable, and valuable beyond design and construction.
