MARCH - APRIL 2026CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM8IN MYOPINIONBLUEPRINTS TO BREAKTHROUGHSBy Frédéric Leclair, Senior Director of Drafting Services, CanamOvercoming Roadblocks in BIM IntegrationAchieving transformational business objectives often means overcoming common challenges such as resistance to change and the steep learning curve associated with new digital tools and workflows.Proactive approaches such as Gemba walks to collect feedback, workshops, pilot projects, phased implementation, targeted training and fostering a collaborative environment are key to driving engagement and ensuring successful transformation.BIM as the Backbone of Better BuildsToday, steel manufacturers technical services offer a broad range of BIM-based deliverables to both internal teams and external project stakeholders. These include high-detail modeling (LOD400) from the early design stage, advanced bills of material to support early steel procurement and real-time tracking of each steel element from procurement through on-site installation.BIM is also used for subcontractor coordination and clash detection, generating digital outputs for robots and CNC machines in fabrication and providing 3D model files for augmented reality inspections. BIM also supports Frédéric Leclair is Senior Director of Drafting Services at Canam, bringing over 20 years of experience in structural steel. He leads digital transformation initiatives, including BIM integration and excels at driving collaboration and efficiency across engineering, drafting and fabrication teams to deliver innovative, high-impact project outcomes.Frédéric Leclair
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