buildingSMART USA Webinar Series
Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 noon Eastern for informational webinars explaining buildingSMART, openBIM, IFC, etc. Our plan is to provide speakers who can share insights into the benefits of using open standards for your building and infrastructure projects. We will also be highlighting opportunities for you to participate in buildingSMART thought leadership whitepapers, working groups, domain expert review panels and international projects.
Upcoming
June 17, 2026 | 12pm Eastern = 9am Pacific
From BIM to Brains, Part II: Six Months in the AI Trenches
Speaker: Scott Yates (VDCO Data)
In December 2025, we introduced the concept of empowering AEC professionals with "AI Mech Suits" and outlined a strategic roadmap through the "6 Levels of AI Autonomy." Six months later, this candid follow-up presentation pulls back the curtain on the reality of implementing those principles on a daily basis. Moving past the theoretical hype and massive enterprise AI acquisitions, we will share the actual successes, failures, and productivity gains experienced while transitioning into an AI-first organization. From the struggles of prompting AI for specific visual deliverables to the massive wins of automating administrative friction, openBIM data workflows, and semi-autonomous company "brains," attendees will discover how everyday AI and "context engineering" are practically reshaping the industry, providing a tested roadmap for firms looking to navigate their own digital transformations.
July 8, 2026 | 12pm Eastern = 9am Pacific
openBIM in Action for Transportation | Practical Demonstrations by Bentley & Trimble
Join us for a multi-part webinar series spotlighting leading technology providers in the openBIM ecosystem. Each session features different solution providers demonstrating how their tools leverage open standards to support seamless data exchange, model coordination, and interoperable workflows. Participants will gain practical insights into real-world applications of openBIM, see live platform demonstrations, and learn how these solutions can enhance collaboration, improve project outcomes, and support compliance with emerging digital delivery requirements.
October 14, 2026 | 12pm Eastern = 9am Pacific
openBIM in Action for Transportation | Practical Demonstrations by Autodesk
Speaker: Tyler Gester (Autodesk)
Join us for a multi-part webinar series spotlighting leading technology providers in the openBIM ecosystem. Each session features different solution providers demonstrating how their tools leverage open standards to support seamless data exchange, model coordination, and interoperable workflows. Participants will gain practical insights into real-world applications of openBIM, see live platform demonstrations, and learn how these solutions can enhance collaboration, improve project outcomes, and support compliance with emerging digital delivery requirements.
November 11, 2026 | 12pm Eastern = 9am Pacific
Streamlining Codes & Standards Coordination through
NIBS' Unified Digital Codes & Standards Initiatives
This webinar highlights how the National Institute of Building Sciences, in collaboration with buildingSMART USA, is advancing a coordinated, digital-first approach to codes and standards across the built environment. We will showcase 2026 initiatives that have advanced the structuring, linking, and operationalizing of requirements across local, state, federal, and international frameworks; enabling project and portfolio teams to move from fragmented interpretation to integrated execution. Attendees will gain a clear view of emerging tools, data models, and workflows that empower cohesive project planning and execution, reduce work churn, accelerate compliance, and improve consistency across planning, design, and construction delivery. This session is designed for leaders and practitioners seeking to modernize project delivery by turning standards into actionable, machine-readable intelligence - unlocking faster decisions, lower risk, and scalable digital transformation across projects and portfolios.
On-Demand
Title | Webinar Date | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
openBIM in Action: By Nemetschek Group | 2025-05-14 | Joel Martineau (dRofus), Miles Smith (Graphisoft), Robert Manna (dRofus) |
openBIM in FTIA – What, How and Why | 2025-04-09 | Tarmo Savolainen (Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency FTIA) |
Update to buildingSMART USA Certification and Education | 2025-02-12 | Eva Yu (Strategic Building Innovation) & Paul Woodard (buildingSMART USA Education Committee) |
AI and Data Governance: Building Trust in Machine Learning | 2024-12-11 | Scott Yates (Woolpert) |
From Virtual to Reality: How Digital Twins Make Data Actionable | 2024-10-09 | Chris Harmon (WSP) & Jerry Schwinghammer |
How IFC is paving the way for model-based workflows | 2024-09/11 | Oystein Ulvestad (Arup) |
openBIM-based Estimation | 2024-07-16 | Aleksandar Ilić (BEXEL Manager), Brent Pilgrim (The Beck Group) |
Seeing is Believing (Part 2) | 2024-06-12 | Scott Lecher (HNTB) |
Exploring the synergy between LOD and ISO 19650 Level of Information Need standards for openBIM | 2024-05-08 | Clive Jordan (Plannerly) |
Seeing is Believing: Demystifying openBIM for Highway and Bridge Practitioners (Part 2) | 2024-04-10 | Connor Christian (Kiewit) & Michael Warren (AECOM) |