YVR
Carleton
Century Group
Fraser Health
Laurier University
Canada Procurement
Vancouver Coastal Health
The Real Cost of Poor Building Data
At project closeout, many owners receive binders of documents, scattered PDFs, or incomplete spreadsheets making it nearly impossible to access reliable information when it matters most. Over time, this lack of structured, centralized data creates operational blind spots and drives up long-term costs.
Common issues building owners and facility managers face include:
- Missing or incomplete asset data that delays maintenance and increases risk
- Inefficient systems that force teams to waste hours searching for critical information
- Reactive maintenance practices due to poor visibility into asset history and condition
- Costly retrofits and downtime caused by outdated or inaccurate documentation
- Insufficient space to access equipment for maintenance and replacement.
- No information to support development of preventative maintenance plans prior to handover.
Without a digital foundation for your building data, you're not just missing information, you're missing opportunities to operate smarter, reduce costs, and extend the life of your assets.
“BIM is a process that involves people, processes, policy, and technology. It’s the intersection of all four, and if you don’t address each one, you’ll fail your digital transformation."
Structured Data That Supports the Full Building Lifecycle
Summit BIM helps you take control of your building information from day one, ensuring that what you receive at project closeout is more than just a pile of documents. We work with you to create a centralized, structured, and FM-ready digital record that supports long-term asset management and operational efficiency.
Our BIM consulting services for owners and facility managers include:
- Digital Turnover Packages
Receive clean, searchable data - no more binders, missing specs, or buried PDFs. - FM-Ready Asset Data
Ensure your team has access to accurate information for every maintainable system and component. - System Integration Support
Connect your BIM data to your existing CMMS or facilities management platform for real-time usability. - Standards-Driven Workflows
Implement consistent data standards across your projects to support lifecycle value, not just design and construction. - Fully Tested Prior to Launch
Structured data supports testing to ensure design meets the facility program.
Summit BIM transforms raw project data into a strategic asset, helping you make faster decisions, lower costs, and maintain building performance over time.
Our Proven BIM Consulting Process
Summit BIM takes a lifecycle-first approach to your building data. Our process ensures that what you receive at closeout is not just complete, but structured, validated, and ready for immediate use by your facility team while supporting a digital twin.
Define Data Requirements
We collaborate with you early in the project to define the exact asset and data standards your facilities team needs for effective operations
Capture and Structure Asset Information
As your project evolves, we collect, organize, and structure data directly from design and construction teams eliminating gaps before handover.
Validate for FM Use
We audit and verify all model and asset data against your operational requirements, ensuring it's accurate, compliant, and easy to maintain.
Deliver a Centralized Digital Record
You receive a clean, searchable digital turnover package, integrated with your systems or ready to plug into your FM workflows.
Manage the Process, Not Just the Project
Let us help you enforce data quality from day one so you’re not cleaning up messes at the end.
BIM Consulting Case Studies
Read case studies from some of our featured client and discover how BIM Consulting helped transform their business.
CMHC
A Building Information Management toolkit for housing projects
City of Nanaimo
BIM Specification Requirements
Industry: Municipal Government
Services: Identify
Fraser Health Authority
Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project
Industry: Healthcare
Services: BIMFMi, Collect, Identify, Manage
British Columbia Institute of Technology
BIM Specification Requirements
BC Housing
Vienna House
Industry: Government
Services: BIMFMi, Collect, Identify, Manage
Carleton University
BIM Specifications Requirements
Fraser Health Authority
Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project P1
Industry: Healthcare
Services: Collect, Identify, Manage
Fraser Health Authority
Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project
Industry: Healthcare
Services: Collect, Identify, Manage