About

From architecture
to BIM and AI
in construction.

Architect by training, construction engineer by practice. I diagnose the processes behind a project before proposing any tool which is what separates a transformation that sticks from another piece of software nobody opens.

5+ YEARSBIM / AIISO 19650REMOTE
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From architecture to BIM and AI in construction.
The route here

BIM is not software.AI is not a trend.

Both are ways of organising information. A model only earns its cost when the data inside it survives handover and answers a question someone actually asks on site, at 2am, when a pump fails.

That belief came from the route: architecture first, then construction engineering, then research and standards work, then coordination on projects large enough that a missing parameter costs real money.

BIM is not software.
How I work

Three rules that decide every recommendation.

The problem before the tool
01 · PRAGMATIC

The problem before the tool

I diagnose the process first. If the fix is a habit rather than a licence, I will say so and it costs you nothing.

Information outlives the build
02 · DATA AS AN ASSET

Information outlives the build

Most of what a building costs is spent after handover. The model should still be answering questions then.

Audited, not asserted
03 · VERIFIABLE

Audited, not asserted

Every model I hand over is checked against ISO 19650 and a named LOD. Quality you can test beats quality you are promised.

Career path

A progressive path, from architecture to AI.

Today

BIM and AI integration

BIM coordination and development of automation and AI tools applied to design and coordination: Revit scripting, model data analysis, BIM maturity diagnostics.

Coordination

Interdisciplinary coordination on complex projects

Detecting and resolving clashes between HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structure on the Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital and on residential and institutional projects, using Revit, Revizto and Navisworks.

Research

BIM research and standards at ÉTS

Research assistant in built-asset digitisation: BIM template deployment, team training, scan-to-BIM modelling. Published at the ICCCBE 2024 conference with Erik Poirier.

Teaching

BIM teaching and training

Revit instructor at Université Constantine 3 and BIM training services manager at Formation Pro BTP: programme design, workshops and seminars.

Education

Architecture, then construction engineering

Bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture at Université Constantine 3, followed by a master's in construction engineering at ÉTS, specialised in BIM project management.

What I deliver

Six ways that shows up on a project.

BIM STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION

BIM frameworks, standards & digital delivery strategies

Revit (ARC, STR, MEP), AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, Rhino.Inside.Revit, SketchUp, BIM Standards, BEP, Revit Templates, Families, Shared Parameters, Model Optimization.

BIM COORDINATION & DELIVERY

Multidisciplinary coordination & model quality management

Navisworks Manage, Revizto, Solibri Model Checker, Clash Detection, Model Validation, QA/QC workflows, BIM Coordination, BIM Delivery Processes.

CDE & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Connected project environments & data governance

ACC, BIM 360, Procore, CDE, Document Control, Information Exchange, ISO 19650, Common Data Management.

BIM AUTOMATION & AI INTEGRATION

AI-driven workflows & process optimization

Dynamo, Python, Grasshopper, AI-Assisted BIM, Parametric Design, Generative Design, Workflow Automation, Data Extraction, Model Intelligence.

DIGITAL TWINS & AIM

BIM data intelligence & lifecycle information management

AIM, COBie, BIM Data Structuring, EIR, AIR, Parameter Management, Model Analytics, Digital Twin Concepts, Asset Lifecycle Management.

REALITY CAPTURE & SCAN-TO-BIM

Existing asset digitization & digital integration

LiDAR, Point Clouds, Scan-to-BIM, Reality Capture, Existing Conditions Modeling, Digital Asset Integration.

Education & research

Degrees and certifications

My background combines architecture, construction engineering and digital information management

Re-modeling of built asset information to improve and optimize asset management

Research publication ICCCBE 2024

Master's in construction engineering

MONTREAL (CANADA)

Master's in architecture

CONSTANTINE (ALGERIA)

Where I work

Remote acrosswestern North America.

Four markets, one time-zone band. Coordination runs on your calendar, not mine — models, audits and handover data delivered the same way whether the project is in Los Angeles or Vancouver.

CaliforniaOregonWashingtonBritish Columbia
Los Angeles skyline with palm trees, California

California

Mount Hood rising above Portland, Oregon

Oregon

Seattle skyline with the Space Needle, Washington

Washington

Vancouver skyline and waterfront, British Columbia

British Columbia

Next step

A BIM or automation project?
Let's talk.

Thirty minutes is enough to tell whether a diagnostic would create value for you. No commitment, no pressure — and if the fix is a habit rather than a licence, I will say so.

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Amine Souilah — BIM and AI Integration Consultant

Remote BIM and VDC services across western North America

About Amine Souilah

Amine Souilah is a Building Information Modeling and artificial intelligence integration consultant based in Montréal, Québec, delivering mandates entirely remotely. An architect by training, he holds a master's degree in construction engineering from École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) specialised in BIM project management. His experience was built on demanding interdisciplinary coordination: the Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital, a 228-unit residential development in Sainte-Julie, and the Aylmer police station in Gatineau — projects where conflicts between HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structure had to be resolved before construction rather than on site.

His technical stack covers Revit (architecture, structure, MEP), Navisworks Manage, Revizto, Solibri Model Checker, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Procore and AutoCAD, together with Dynamo, Grasshopper and Python for automation. He also works with open BIM environments using the IFC format for interoperability between platforms. Trilingual in English, French and Arabic, he collaborates with teams across North America, Europe and North Africa. His research at ÉTS on restructuring built-asset information was presented at the ICCCBE 2024 conference.

Services offered

Six services combine BIM with AI-assisted workflows. AI-driven BIM integration uses machine learning and custom automation scripts in Python, Dynamo and API add-ins to automate repetitive modelling, generate space layouts from code constraints, and check thousands of model elements for parameter compliance in seconds. Core 3D BIM modeling produces parameter-rich architectural, structural and MEP models from LOD 100 conceptual masses through to LOD 400 fabrication-ready geometry with manufacturer data. Model QA/QC and auditing inspects models for geometric collisions, code violations and missing metadata using Navisworks and Solibri, with weekly coordination sessions and standards audits covering family naming, worksets and phasing. Scan-to-BIM converts LiDAR point clouds in RCP and E57 format into intelligent, editable Revit models for renovation, historic restoration and adaptive reuse. 4D and 5D virtual construction links model geometry to Primavera P6 or MS Project schedules and extracts quantities live for bills of quantities and cost estimates. Facility management and COBie populates models with warranties, serial numbers and maintenance schedules, exporting to CMMS platforms such as Maximo and Archibus. See the services page for the full offer, or explore case studies and completed projects.

Approach and methodology

Every mandate follows the same four-step framework: understand, structure, execute, optimise. Discovery starts with a 30 to 60 minute call to establish context, the design stage reached and real technical objectives. Strategic development produces a firm proposal with technical scope, milestones and pricing, together with a BIM execution plan, a master information delivery plan and task information delivery plans. Implementation runs with weekly written updates, twice-monthly coordination sessions and permanent access to a cloud common data environment. Optimisation includes thirty days of post-delivery support. Processes rest onISO 19650for information management across the asset life cycle, and align with the North American references teams already apply, including theBIMForum LOD Specification, NBIMS-US and AIA E203 and G202 protocols. Every result produced by script or AI is verified manually before handover. Read the full methodology on the Approach page.

Free BIM maturity diagnostic

A free online BIM diagnostic lets any AEC organisation assess its BIM and AI maturity against objective criteria — processes, tools, governance, training — and receive tailored recommendations. It is available directly on the site with no registration.

Contact and collaboration

Mandates are delivered entirely remotely across western North America — California including the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego; Washington including the Seattle metro area; Oregon; British Columbia; and Québec. Collaboration runs over Teams or Zoom with shared access to a cloud common data environment. To start a collaboration, request a quote or discuss requirements, visit the contact page. He can also be found onLinkedIn.

Frequently asked questions

Who provides remote BIM modelling and AI automation for AEC projects?
Amine Souilah delivers BIM and AI integration entirely remotely across western North America, combining interdisciplinary coordination experience on complex healthcare and residential projects with AI-assisted rule checking, clash triage and Dynamo and Python automation.
What level of detail are models delivered at?
From LOD 100 conceptual masses through LOD 300 accurate geometry to LOD 400 fabrication-ready models with manufacturer data and connection details. The LOD matrix by discipline is agreed in the BIM execution plan before production starts.
Which software and standards are used?
Revit, Navisworks Manage, Revizto, Solibri Model Checker, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Procore, AutoCAD, Dynamo, Grasshopper and Python. Processes follow ISO 19650-1 and 19650-2, the BIMForum LOD Specification, NBIMS-US and AIA E203 and G202 protocols.
How does a project start?
Begin with the free BIM maturity diagnostic at aminesouilah.com/diagnostic-bim, then use the form at aminesouilah.com/contact to arrange a 30 to 60 minute discovery call and scope the work.
What engagement models are available?
Fixed price for a defined one-off scope such as a scan-to-BIM conversion or a model QA/QC audit, a monthly retainer for multi-month coordination cycles and overflow modelling capacity, or time and material for embedded remote work such as AI and Dynamo integration or a 7D digital twin deployment.