BIM Without Disruption: Working Smarter in CAD

Presentation Synopsis:

As Singapore’s built environment continues its digital transformation, project teams face increasing pressure to enhance coordination, improve productivity, and meet requirements such as BIM e Submission and Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD). This session explores how Building Information Modelling (BIM) enables contractors, consultants, and designers to strengthen project delivery—without disrupting existing CAD based workflows.
Rather than a simple shift from 2D to 3D, BIM provides a smarter, model based approach that supports clearer design intent, reduces coordination issues, and improves constructability planning. Attendees will discover how BIM enhances real world project workflows, including generating coordinated drawings from a single model, improving communication with stakeholders, and managing revisions more efficiently.
Through practical demonstrations and Singapore relevant use cases, the session will show how BIM reduces rework, boosts productivity, and supports compliance with local digital built environment standards. Join us to learn how a seamless BIM in CAD approach can strengthen your project outcomes and future readiness.


About the speaker: 


Calvin Ong
Regional Sales Director, Asia Pacific
Octave




Calvin Ong is a seasoned leader in the CAD and AEC software industry, with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation across the Asia Pacific region. Known for aligning advanced technology with real industry needs, he has built a strong reputation for delivering impactful, customer centric solutions.

As Regional Sales Director at Octave, Calvin helps partners and clients unlock the full value of the BricsCAD platform through strategic guidance and deep industry insight. His career includes key leadership roles at Autodesk, Aconex, and Symantec, where he consistently championed innovation and customer success.

Recognized for his collaborative leadership style and ability to translate technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes, Calvin has earned accolades such as the APAC Customer Success Win of the Year.
He holds an MBA from Murdoch University and a Higher National Diploma in Power Engineering, and continues to drive growth and transformation across the CAD ecosystem.

 

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