General Objective
To be the leading authority on BIM-related matters for various institutions and companies nationwide in both the public and private sectors, providing support for the implementation and execution of the methodology in the areas of design, construction, architectural project management, surveying, infrastructure, and facilities.
Vision
Lead the process of implementing BIM methodology for interdisciplinary work in Costa Rica.
Mission
Guide and manage BIM methodology procedures and implementations in Costa Rica.
Members
CIC
Leonardo Morales Conejo, Engineer – Member
Oscar Arce Villalobos, Engineer – Alternate Member
CACR
Architect Rodrigo Martínez Suárez – Chair and Coordinator
Architect Jorge Montenegro Mata – Alternate
CIEMI
Luis Andrés Mora Arguedas, Engineer – Member
José Antonio Gamboa Retana, Engineer – Alternate Member
CIT
Christian Redondo Molina, Engineer – Alternate
CITEC
Ernesto Araya Vargas, Engineer – Head
Bryan Andrés Atencio Fuentes, Engineer – Head
Multimedia Content
| Name Presentation | Download Link | |
|---|---|---|
 | AI In Action Elevating Everyday Tasks for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors - Bill Allen | View Presentation |
| BIM Methodology in the Courts of Justice of the Judicial Branch Sustainable Construction - Carlos Arburola | View Presentation |
| Overcoming BIM Challenges: Practical Strategies for Successful Implementation - Fernando Rodríguez | View Presentation |
| KPIs in Cost Reduction and Time Efficiency with BIM - Ignacio Falcone | View Presentation |
| Raising the Bar: Elevate Project Outcomes with High-Quality BIM - Jason Reichel | View Presentation |
| Design Sustainable and Smart Digital with BIM Content - María Fernanda Lozano | View Presentation |
| The Future of Construction Technology (A Pomerleau Perspective) - Yuri Bartzis | View Presentation |
| Beyond BIM: The Future of Construction with Augmented Reality Presented by: GAMMA AR - Camilo Bedoya | View Presentation |
| Project Information Management The Power of Collaborative Work in BIM Carolina Ramírez, CRA-HUB - Carolina Ramírez | View Presentation |
| Autodesk AI: A Results-Based Approach. - Leo Chonckan | View Presentation |
| Presentation of the CR BIM Standards Initiative - Nayib Tala | View Presentation |
| Shaping the Future: Government Strategies for BIM Implementation in Latin America. - BIM Network | View Presentation |
| Artificial Intelligence Creativity and Design - Sergio Manes | View Presentation |
| Education is the first step toward technology and innovation Carolina Ramírez, CRA-HUB - Carolina Ramírez | View Presentation |
| Results of the 2023 Academy Workshop INTERINSTITUTIONAL BIM COMMISSION (CII) Lucía Chaves - Marcela Gutiérrez - Gustavo Monge - Viviana Quesada | View Presentation |
| Sustainability and resilience as pillars of the municipal infrastructure of the future - Carlos Aguilar | View Presentation |
| Smart Cities Success Stories in Latin America and Around the World - Leonardo Chonckan | View Presentation |
| Optimization of Municipal Projects Using BIM and Data Management Explore how BIM methodology and data management can improve real-time collaboration, advanced architectural design, and model verification in municipal projects, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring transparency. - Rene Soto | View Presentation |
| Name (Appendix) | Download Link | |
|---|---|---|
| BIM Standard for Projects in Costa Rica | View Document |
| Appendix IV - Information Exchange Requirements (EIR) Template | View Document |
| Annex V - BIM Execution Plan (BEP) Template | View Document |
| Annex VI - BIM Roles and Responsibilities Template | View Document |
| Annex VII - Level of Information Needed (LOIN) Matrix | View Document |
BIM WITH CFIA 2025
BIM WITH CFIA 2024
BIM WITH CFIA 2023
BIM WITH CFIA 2022
BIM WITH CFIA 2021
For more information, please contact the Committees, Commissions, and Representations Unit (UNCORE).
