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Many owners pay for BIM but receive PDF drawings. Many designers create a model that contractors don't use. Many contractors build from drawings and ask the designer something they could check in the model themselves.

My role is to make sure that doesn't happen — that BIM is used at every phase, from the technical specification to building operation. The services I offer are listed below.

Construction process participants Diagram showing BIM training across the entire process, six construction phases with service cards, the Common Data Environment, and team member involvement at each phase. BIM trainer BIM training 1 Tender / EIR 2 Design 3 Approval 4 Construction 5 Handover 6 Operation Requirements Coordination Audit 4D / 5D As-built AIM Common Data Environment (CDE) Owner Designer Construction expert Site supervisor Contractor Facility manager

8 services detailed below. Open any one to see what I do at that phase and the value it brings to your project.

1. BIM requirements (EIR)

Phase 1 — Tender / EIR
Who this is for
Owners who want to know what to ask for
I work with owners planning a tender who want a BIM model that can actually be used — not just for presentations, but throughout the entire project lifecycle.
You don't need to be a BIM expert. You need to know what you need.
Why it matters
"The project shall be developed in BIM" is not a requirement
In Latvia, a typical BIM requirement in a tender specification reads like this: "the project shall be developed in BIM". And that's where it ends.
Owner
Pays for BIM but receives the same as they would have without it.
Contractor
Doesn't use the model — no one delivered it in a usable format.
Facility manager
Starts with a PDF archive — has never even seen the models.
The reason is simple — the owner didn't know what to ask for.
What this is not
Not a theory lesson or "what is BIM" consultation
This is not a training course. This is not a presentation about BIM. These are not generic recommendations.
It is a concrete document — Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) — that can be included in the tender specification, and that designers and contractors can actually work with.
What I do
I turn goals into requirements
I work with you during the tender specification phase and help formulate requirements that:
1
Match your specific project
No unnecessary requirements or empty promises.
2
Are clear to designers and contractors
No "read between the lines".
3
Are verifiable
You can clearly measure whether they are met or not.
4
Fit the tender documents
Both in the technical specification and the contract draft.
Process
How it works
01
Defining objectives
Why do you need BIM? For construction? For operation? The answer determines everything else.
02
Project scope analysis
What kind of object, how big, what team will work on it, which standards apply.
03
Drafting requirements
Data scope, formats, level of detail (LOD), delivery milestones.
04
Review and approval
You review, I refine, until the requirements match exactly what you want.
Experience
Real projects, not examples
30+
NVA emergency response centres
110k
m² Preses Nams quarter
RSU
University projects
RIX
Riga Airport projects
More in the Experience section.
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Does this fit your project?
If you're planning a tender and want BIM that actually works, get in touch. We'll discuss your project's needs and how to formulate the requirements.
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2. BIM coordination

Phase 2 — Design
Who this is for
Owners and designers who want coordinated BIM
I work both with owners who hire me independently from the designer, and with design firms that bring me in for coordination. The goal in both cases is the same — quality models that meet the requirements.
I'm an independent party — I work for the project, not for any specific designer.
Why it matters
"Everyone makes their own model" is not coordination
Without BIM coordination, typical problems quickly emerge that later turn into expensive rework and errors during construction:
Models don't align
Different coordinates, mismatched level divisions, conflicting elevations.
Quantity errors
Duplicate quantities, incorrect IFC classifications, unreliable amounts.
Drawings vs. models
Drawings don't match the models — one shows one thing, the other shows another.
CDE chaos
Files can't be found, no processes, no clear accountability.
The reason is simple — there's no one connecting the information together.
What this is not
It's not just merging models
It's not a one-time clash detection. It's not a report that no one reads. It's not a formal "BIM coordinator" role with no real impact on the project.
It is a continuous activity throughout the design phase — with a clear BIM Execution Plan (BEP), a managed Common Data Environment (CDE), and repeated checks all the way through to the approval phase.
What I do
I merge models and ensure quality
I'm involved throughout the design phase and create a coordinated, usable BIM model:
1
BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
A clear framework for everyone to work by.
2
CDE management
An organized environment where everything has its place and is easy to find.
3
Model merging
Checks, clash identification, and report preparation.
4
Re-verification
Confirming that issues are actually resolved, not just discussed.
Process
How it works
01
BIM Execution Plan development
Together with the design team, we define how BIM will be developed and delivered. Clear responsibilities, formats, deadlines.
02
CDE management
I set up and maintain the Common Data Environment — structured file naming, versions, access permissions.
03
Model merging and checks
I combine all models and check for clashes, geometry, classification, and quantities.
04
Report preparation
I compile issues, group them by responsibility, and prepare for coordination meetings.
05
Re-verification
I check whether issues are actually resolved. Not just discussed — solved.
06
Handover to the owner
Organized, merged, verified models and CDE — ready for the construction phase.
Experience
Real projects, not examples
61k
m² Verde office complex
33k
m² Elemental
32k
m² Novira Plaza
14k
m² Satekles Business Centre
More in the Experience section.
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Does your project need coordinated BIM?
If models don't align, the CDE is a mess, or duplicate quantities keep appearing — get in touch. We'll discuss what we can sort out in your project.
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3. BIM audit

Phase 3 — Approval
Who this is for
Owners and designers who want an independent assessment
I work both with owners who want to make sure they receive what they asked for, and with design firms that want a self-check before delivery. I review at any point in the project — before approval, during approval, before tendering for construction, or in the case of a dispute.
I'm an independent party — the report is objective, not political.
Why it matters
"I received the model" is not the same as "I received what I asked for"
The owner pays for BIM, receives the files, and assumes everything is in order. But without an independent review, here's what typically surfaces:
Model exists, but it's empty
The geometry is there, but no information — no classification, no materials, no data.
Doesn't match the EIR
What was required in the Employer's Information Requirements isn't in the model.
Quantity errors
Duplicate quantities, incorrect classifications, unreliable amounts.
CDE chaos
Files can't be found, no versioning, no clear structure.
Without an independent review, the owner only finds out about problems when it's already too late.
What this is not
Not a general "good or bad" opinion
Not a subjective judgment. Not a report I write based on feelings. Not a personal critique of the designer.
It's a structured review against clear criteria — the Employer's Information Requirements (EIR), ISO 19650 standards, and the BIM Execution Plan (BEP). Each non-conformance is classified by severity — critical, moderate, or cosmetic.
What I do
I review the model against the requirements
I deliver an objective, documented assessment of BIM model quality and compliance:
1
Audit report
All identified non-conformances, classified by severity.
2
Expert opinion
A formal document with reasoning and sources.
3
Compliance checklist
Structured compliance with EIR and BEP requirements.
4
Recommendations for fixes
Specific actions to request from the designer.
Process
How it works
01
Defining the criteria
What we'll review against — EIR, BEP, ISO 19650, or specific client criteria.
02
Getting access
CDE and model access, receiving documentation.
03
Structured review
I review models against requirements — geometry, classification, data, quantities, CDE.
04
Report preparation
I compile findings, classify by severity, and provide specific recommendations.
05
Discussion with the owner
We discuss the report, I answer questions and advise on next steps.
Experience
Real projects, not examples
30+
NVA emergency response centres
110k
m² Preses Nams quarter
Solibri
Certified specialist
More in the Experience section.
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Do you know what you actually received?
If you want an objective assessment of BIM model quality — whether before approval or in the case of a dispute — get in touch.
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4. BIM in construction

Phase 4 — Construction
Who this is for
Owners and contractors who want reliable data
I work with owners who want objective control over construction progress and costs, as well as with contractors who want to manage cost estimates, execution, and changes digitally — without Excel errors or manual transfers.
Up until 2019, I built buildings myself — I know what BIM looks like from the contractor's side, not just from the office.
Why it matters
Excel and PDF are not construction management tools
Typical construction management relies on Excel cost estimates, PDF drawings, and manual data transfer. As a result:
Excel errors
Broken formulas, errors when transferring between progress reports, no one is sure what's current.
Quantity disputes
Contractor says X, owner says Y. Without an objective reference — dispute.
Change chaos
Project changes, variation orders, work added or removed — all tracked manually.
Markers on drawings
Progress is marked with coloured markers on printed drawings.
A model as a single source of truth eliminates most of these problems.
What this is not
Not a 4D animation for presentations
Not a fancy video showing the building rising floor by floor. Not a marketing visualization.
It's the digital management of the actual construction process — uploading cost estimates to Rixbuild, approving execution, tracking changes, integrating variation orders, and preparing as-built documentation. The BIM model as a single source of truth, not a presentation tool.
What I do
I turn construction into reliable numbers
I link the model with cost estimates, schedules, and execution data, so construction management is digital, traceable, and free of Excel errors:
1
Cost estimate management in Rixbuild
No Excel formulas to break.
2
Quantity verification
BIM model vs. cost estimate, as-built vs. plan.
3
Progress visualization in the model
No coloured markers on drawings.
4
Change management
Variation orders, work added or removed, project changes.
Process
How it works
01
Cost estimate upload
The cost estimate is uploaded to the Rixbuild management platform.
02
Quantity verification
BIM model vs. cost estimate — reveals project quantity errors and duplicates.
03
Execution management
Execution quantities are verified and approved against the model — not against Excel.
04
Change integration
Variation orders, work added or removed, project changes — all in one management platform.
05
As-built verification
Comparing as-built measurements, as-built drawings, and laser scan data with BIM and CAD.
06
Report preparation
Printable lists of installed materials and equipment for as-built documentation.
Experience
Real projects, not examples
30+
NVA emergency response centres
14k
m² Satekles Business Centre
61k
m² Verde office complex
RIX
Rail Baltica airport station
Tools
SolibriBexel ManagerRixbuildTrimble Connect
More in the Experience section.
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Is your construction management reliable?
If your cost estimates are in Excel, changes are tracked manually, and quantity disputes keep coming back — get in touch. We'll discuss what can be turned into a digital process in your project.
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5. As-built (PIM)

Phase 5 — Handover
Who this is for
Owners and facility managers who want a reliable model
I work both with owners who want a reliable as-built model before handover, and with those who have taken over a building and discovered that the documentation isn't reliable. I also work with existing building owners who don't have a digital model at all.
I don't do laser scanning myself — that's done by surveyors. I work with their data and create or update models.
Why it matters
"As-built" drawings usually aren't actually "as-built"
The owner receives the handover documentation and assumes it reflects reality. In practice, here's what typically happens:
Drawings aren't reliable
"As-built" drawings reflect the design, not reality. Changes made during construction haven't been updated.
Facility manager with PDFs
Takes over the building and starts working with a PDF archive. The model either doesn't exist or isn't usable.
No basis for renovation
Renovations and repairs start from scratch because there's no reliable information about what exists.
Disputes with the contractor
Without an objective comparison between the design and reality — disputes come down to interpretation.
Laser scanning + a PIM model give an objective, measurable basis for everything else.
What this is not
Not laser scanning — that's done by surveyors
On-site scanning is done by certified surveyors with professional equipment. That's surveying work — not the job of a BIM specialist.
My work begins after the scanning — I work with the data delivered by the surveyor (point cloud), compare it with the project BIM, update the model to match reality, or create a model from scratch for existing buildings.
What I do
I turn scan data into a reliable model
I work with laser scanning data and create or update a BIM model that matches reality:
1
PIM update
Correcting the existing BIM model to match the actual structure.
2
Model from scratch
For existing buildings without a digital model — I create one from scan data.
3
Discrepancy reports
Where the actual structure differs from the design — with concrete measurements.
4
AIM preparation
A model ready for handover to the facility manager and operation.
Process
How it works
01
Defining scope and objectives
Whole building or just part of it? At what level of detail? For operation or for renovation?
02
Coordinating with the surveyor
I provide requirements to the surveyor — level of detail, format, coordinate system.
03
Processing scan data
I receive the point cloud data and prepare it for use with the BIM model.
04
Updating or creating the model
I update the existing BIM to match reality, or create a new model from scratch.
05
Comparison and report
I prepare a discrepancy report — where the actual structure differs from the design.
06
Handover
PIM model handed over to the owner and prepared for AIM management.
Experience
Real projects, not examples
30+
NVA emergency response centres
14k
m² Satekles Business Centre
61k
m² Verde office complex
RIX
Rail Baltica Airport Station
More in the Experience section.
Let's start
Does your model match reality?
If you want a reliable PIM model before handover, or your existing building needs a digital model — get in touch. I work with your surveyor's scan data.
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6. AIM management

Phase 6 — Operation
Who this is for
Owners and facility managers who want BIM to keep working after handover
I work with owners who want the BIM model to stay alive after the building handover — not archived, but updated after every repair, renovation, and equipment replacement. The model as a working tool, not a monument.
Quantities pulled from BIM. Documents structured. Warranties traceable.
Why it matters
A delivered model is not a maintained model
The owner takes over the building, receives the PIM model, and drops it in an "Archive" folder. After a year, the model no longer matches reality. After five years, no one opens it anymore. Typical problems:
Model goes out of date
After every renovation or equipment replacement, the model no longer matches reality.
CDE chaos again
File structure loses order, documents can't be found, accountability is unclear.
Warranties get lost
Warranty deadlines aren't tracked. Issues aren't compiled. Disputes with the contractor.
Renovations without basis
Repairs and renovations start from scratch because the model isn't reliable.
A BIM model is only valuable if it's kept current — updated, accessible, usable.
What this is not
Not work with CAFM or CMMS systems
If you need specialized facility management software (Planon, Archibus, IBM Maximo, or similar), that's done by CAFM/CMMS specialists — it's not my field.
My work is BIM model and CDE management, document structuring, warranty administration, and integration with cost data from Rixbuild. If you later want to integrate with a CAFM system, the model will be ready to support it.
What I do
I keep the BIM model and CDE current
I work with the BIM model and CDE after handover, so the facility manager and owner can rely on them:
1
Model updates
After every renovation or equipment replacement — the model reflects reality.
2
CDE management
Structured documentation, findable at any moment — not a pile of folders.
3
Warranty administration
Tracking deadlines, logging and following up on issues, keeping documentation current.
4
Asset data from cost estimates
Reliable equipment and material data from Rixbuild, not from Excel.
Process
How it works
01
AIM preparation
From the PIM model, I create an AIM that matches the facility manager's needs.
02
CDE setup
Document structure, access permissions, procedures — the environment is prepared for long-term use.
03
Periodic updates
After every change — renovation, repair, equipment replacement — the model is updated.
04
Warranty tracking
Warranty deadlines, issues, correspondence with the contractor — all documented in one place.
05
Training the facility manager
So the facility manager can work with the CDE independently and understand what's in the model.
Experience
Real projects, not examples
30+
NVA emergency response centres
CDE
Management after handover
Rixbuild
Asset data from cost estimates
More in the Experience section.
Let's start
Is your BIM model still alive after handover?
If the BIM model has ended up in an archive after handover and no one is maintaining the CDE — get in touch. We'll discuss how to bring it back into working mode.
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CDE management

Across all phases — Common Data Environment
Who this is for
Owners who want independent CDE management
I work with owners who have multiple parallel projects, with those who want the CDE managed by an independent party — not the designer or contractor — and with those who simply don't have the in-house competence to manage the environment professionally.
I'm an independent party — my job is order, not the interests of any project participant.
Why it matters
A CDE without a manager turns into chaos
A CDE isn't something you set up once and forget. Without ongoing management, it quickly loses order:
Files can't be found
No clear structure, no naming standards. Searching takes hours.
Version chaos
"final_v3_FINAL_2.pdf" — no one knows what's actually current.
Access security
Sensitive information in everyone's hands. Former employees still have access.
Audit trail
In a dispute, there's no way to prove who delivered what and when.
A CDE is only valuable if someone is actively managing it.
What this is not
Not setting up Google Drive or Dropbox folders
A Common Data Environment is not just cloud storage with a folder structure. It's a specialized environment with ISO 19650-compliant workflows, version control, status tracking (work in progress, shared, published) and audit trails.
I work with specialized CDE platforms — Trimble Connect, Catenda, Dalux, Rixbuild — depending on project needs.
What I do
I keep the CDE organized and accessible
I manage the CDE as a single source of information for the project — from setup to day-to-day administration:
1
Structure and standards
Folder structure, file naming, version control — all to clear standards.
2
Access management
Who sees what, who can edit what. Security first.
3
Processes and workflows
Clear statuses (work in progress, shared, published) and responsibilities.
4
Periodic checks
Regular reviews — the environment doesn't slip back into chaos.
Process
How it works
01
Defining needs
Who the project participants are, what standards apply, what level of detail is needed.
02
Platform selection
Trimble Connect, Catenda, Dalux, or Rixbuild — depending on project needs.
03
Setup
Structure, standards, access permissions, workflows — all foundations in place before work begins.
04
User training
So that every project participant knows how to work with the CDE and understands the processes.
05
Ongoing maintenance
Regular checks, access permission updates, structure control.
Experience
Real projects, not examples
30+
NVA emergency response centres
RSU
University projects
4
CDE platforms managed
Platforms
Trimble ConnectCatendaDaluxRixbuild
More in the Experience section.
Let's start
Is your CDE in order?
If files can't be found, versions are chaos, or access permissions have never been reviewed — get in touch. We'll discuss how to bring the CDE back into working mode.
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BIM training

Across all phases — The foundation without which nothing else works
Who this is for
Anyone working with BIM but feeling unsure
I work with owner teams, design firms, contractors, and facility managers. I train both teams for specific projects, and individual specialists who want to improve their BIM skills.
Solibri Certified Training Specialist.
Why it matters
Without training, BIM stays one person's expertise
Typical situation — there's one BIM specialist on the team who does everything. The rest open the model, take a look, and close it. The result:
Fear of the model
The team doesn't open models because they don't know what to click. Everyone waits for someone else to do it.
BIM investment doesn't pay off
The owner paid for BIM, but the team uses PDF drawings.
Excel again and again
Cost estimates in Excel, quantities in Excel, progress in Excel. The tool is there but goes unused.
Dependency on one person
The BIM specialist leaves — and the team doesn't know what to do with the project.
BIM doesn't work on its own. A team that understands it does.
What this is not
Not a theoretical "what is BIM" presentation
Not a slide show with definitions and history. Not an abstract course disconnected from real work. Not a certification exam.
The training is hands-on — we work with real models, real data, and real tasks. Theory only as much as needed to understand what we're doing and why.
What I do
I teach the team to use BIM in their daily work
I train both teams for specific projects and individual specialists. In person, online, or in a hybrid format:
1
BIM fundamentals
Opening the model, navigation, reading data, extracting drawings and quantities.
2
BIM coordination with Solibri
Model merging, clash detection, report preparation.
3
4D and 5D planning
Cost estimate management, progress tracking, change management — in the tool, not in Excel.
4
Using the CDE
Trimble Connect, Catenda, Dalux, Rixbuild — how to work in each environment.
Process
How it works
01
Identifying needs
How many people, what level, which topics, in person or online.
02
Plan development
A training plan tailored specifically to your team and project, not a generic template.
03
Delivering the training
Hands-on exercises with real models. Theory only as much as needed.
04
Post-training support
Answers to questions that come up in daily work with BIM.
What the team gains
The team is no longer afraid to open models
They learn to work with data, extract quantities, structure information. They see how quickly drawings and quantities can be pulled from the model. They learn to manage cost estimate progress and make changes in the tool, not in Excel. They understand the benefits and start using them every day.
Experience
Real specialists, not examples
9+
Company teams trained
Solibri
Certified Training Specialist
RBK
Lecturer at Riga Construction College
Clients
NVA, Bukoteks, Riga Airport, LNK, Selva Būve, Bildberg, Newcom Construction, ProDev, KVITES, and others.
Partners
BIM MeistarklaseRiga Construction College
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Is your team afraid to open models?
If BIM is there but the team doesn't use it — get in touch. We'll discuss how to train your team to work with BIM in their daily work.
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