In our previous blog series, we explored how Canadian AECO firms are evolving with Building Information Modeling—from the initial rollout in BIM Implementation to system-wide refinement through BIM Optimization.
But what happens after the tools are in place, the templates are cleaned up, and the workflows are running?
How do you keep your BIM standards alive, your teams supported, and your digital strategy moving forward—without falling back into old habits?
The answer: BIM Management and Mentorship.
This third and final blog in our BIM services series explores how SolidCAD supports firms beyond implementation—providing expert guidance, agile support, and technical mentorship to help your team deliver better outcomes, project after project.
“Think of mentorship as the pit crew in your digital transformation journey—keeping your system fueled and your team moving, without needing to rebuild the engine every time.”
— Adam Wilson, Technical Solutions Consultant, SolidCAD
At SolidCAD, we recognize that many firms already have skilled BIM managers leading their digital efforts. Our BIM Mentorship service is designed to empower, not replace, these leaders.
Think of it like specialized IT support—we provide expert bandwidth when:
Workloads spike
New projects launch
Teams need targeted technical guidance
This lets your BIM manager stay focused on strategic leadership while we support execution.
BIM Mentorship is a flexible, expert-led monthly support program that helps AECO firms:
Stay aligned with evolving BIM standards and project requirements
Access technical expertise without a long-term consulting commitment
Build in-house skills through hands-on coaching and task-based training
Provide backup for BIM managers during high-demand periods
Fill critical gaps when no internal BIM lead is available
Ideal for short-term projects or long-term digital support, mentorship scales with your needs.
You’ve lost a BIM lead or are starting a project with specific BIM deliverables. Mentorship bridges the gap—ensuring business continuity and forward momentum.
Your internal BIM lead is managing multiple teams or strategic initiatives. You need additional help for:
Template development
Health checks
Staff training
Workflow planning
SolidCAD tailors every mentorship engagement to your goals, team structure, and timeline.
SolidCAD helped modernize Parkin’s outdated Revit Standards Manual and aligned it with day-to-day project conditions through mentorship and documentation refinement.
“The final document was well organized, well written, and is used daily by our Revit staff.”
Originally an optimization engagement, RAW Design benefited from continued mentorship with staff training and project-specific coaching that improved Revit proficiency and project delivery.
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To improve campus-wide BIM collaboration, Western University worked with SolidCAD to develop a centralized BIM strategy. Through mentorship, the team gained clarity, structure, and long-term support.
Here’s an example of a tailored monthly mentorship roadmap for an architecture firm:
Month 1:
Lineweight updates
Family creation
Project setup
Month 2:
Model health checks
Title block standardization
Mentoring sessions
Month 3:
Workflow documentation
Template refinement
Custom training
This agile structure helped stabilize standards and build staff confidence—without delaying active projects.
You’ve implemented BIM. You’ve optimized it. But BIM systems are never static.
Templates degrade
Teams change
New projects introduce new expectations
Without proactive oversight, even well-designed systems can unravel.
SolidCAD’s mentorship ensures you:
Stay current with evolving best practices
Support your teams in real time
Maintain consistency across departments
Identify and solve issues before they impact delivery
“Mentorship helps you finish the race—but if you want to keep racing, you eventually need to tune the engine. That’s where SolidCAD’s lifecycle approach makes the difference.”
Monthly planning cycles (2–4 weeks at a time)
Fixed pricing based on support needs
One-on-one access to a BIM specialist
Task tracking, reporting, and on-demand training
Optional add-ons: BIM audits, documentation, ACC integration
Whether you need task execution, BIM lead support, or organization-wide scaling, mentorship delivers both structure and flexibility.
Every mentorship starts with a discovery phase to understand your unique needs.
We’ve supported:
Architects refining workflows
Civil engineers standardizing templates
Government agencies scaling adoption
No matter your team size or maturity level, we build a plan that fits you.
Over this three-part series, we’ve explored the full lifecycle of a modern BIM strategy:
BIM Implementation – Build your digital foundation
BIM Optimization – Refine your tools and workflows
BIM Management & Mentorship – Sustain performance and support evolving project needs
Whether you’re just starting or scaling your BIM maturity, SolidCAD helps you thrive—every step of the way.
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