In our previous blog, From Strategy to Execution: A Deep Dive into BIM Implementation, we outlined how leading AECO firms across Canada can lay a strong foundation through BIM Implementation. By aligning technology, people, and processes, organizations begin their digital transformation with clarity and structure.
But that’s only the beginning.
While implementation brings BIM to life, optimization ensures it continues to perform—efficiently, consistently, and at scale. Without regular review and refinement, even the best BIM standards can drift, templates become outdated, and teams fall into inconsistent habits.
Did you know the average firm goes more than four years without reviewing or optimizing its BIM environment?
In an industry where software, standards, and team structures are constantly evolving, this gap creates risk:
Outdated templates slow down design teams
Inconsistent standards lead to coordination issues
Skills gaps result in underused software and costly rework
Executives lack visibility into BIM ROI
“For firms investing millions in complex projects, model inconsistencies, outdated content, and undertrained teams create avoidable risk and lost productivity. Our Optimization process eliminates those gaps before they grow.”
— Adam Wilson, Technical Sales Consultant, SolidCAD
SolidCAD’s BIM Optimization Service is a structured, data-driven process that enhances how your teams create, manage, and deliver BIM.
We don’t start from scratch—we refine your existing BIM infrastructure through assessment, customization, rollout, and long-term support.
Eliminate inefficiencies in model creation and collaboration
Standardize content, templates, and delivery workflows
Upskill teams with role-specific training
Align BIM practices with evolving business and project demands
If implementation sets your foundation, optimization sharpens and scales it.
Challenge:
Ensure internal BIM practices matched the firm’s design standards.
Solution:
SolidCAD optimized templates, aligned Revit standards, and mentored project teams for efficiency.
Results:
Enhanced design consistency
Reduced errors and rework
Stronger client experience in custom home delivery
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Challenge:
Expand BIM practice across two offices with scalable workflows.
Solution:
SolidCAD optimized project documentation, standardized processes, and trained staff.
Results:
Increased project capacity without added cost
Reduced design errors
Secured new business and improved market positioning
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“This digital transformation has simplified and accelerated our evolution. SolidCAD provided excellent support during our BIM journey.”
— Équipe Laurence Team
Challenge:
Streamline graphics and unify template usage.
Solution:
SolidCAD delivered a BIM Process Assessment, optimized Revit templates, and conducted custom training.
Results:
Improved template consistency
Faster production and greater Revit proficiency
More efficient documentation across all projects
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BIM Optimization is ideal for firms that:
Have implemented BIM but haven’t reviewed workflows in 2+ years
Experience inconsistent Revit models or template sprawl
Need streamlined training and onboarding
Are scaling teams or managing multi-office projects
Want a future-ready BIM environment
Whether you’re designing towers, bridges, or campuses—BIM Optimization future-proofs your process.
BIM Optimization brings together every level of your business:
Executives – Gain clarity, accountability, and ROI
BIM Managers – Implement systems that scale
Designers & Modelers – Use tools that work right the first time
SolidCAD’s workshops, assessments, and support are tailored to meet the needs of each team.
Our structured process includes fixed pricing, clear deliverables, and collaborative checkpoints.
BIM health check
Model and template review
Drawing standards audit
Infrastructure (hardware/software) review
Skills gap assessment
Executive summary and optimization report
New or revised Revit templates
Content library cleanup
Workflow documentation
Folder structure and naming conventions
Governance and change management
Live pilot projects
Targeted training and QA/QC support
Health checks and adoption feedback
On-the-ground mentoring
Final validation
Maintenance planning
Future growth recommendations
Optional long-term support blocks
Firms completing SolidCAD’s BIM Optimization report:
Up to 30% faster modeling and documentation
Reduced rework and improved QA/QC
Stronger alignment across departments
Shorter ramp-up time for new hires
Better executive insight into BIM performance and ROI
National reach across Canada with deep AECO industry experience
Expertise in both vertical and horizontal construction
Trusted by top firms for scalable BIM transformation
Backed by Autodesk Platinum Partner support
If BIM implementation was your starting point, optimization is your strategy for long-term success.
Let SolidCAD help you sharpen your workflows, empower your teams, and grow your BIM infrastructure with confidence.
In our next post, we’ll cover how to govern evolving standards, lead BIM workflows, and drive firm-wide adoption beyond implementation.
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