Ricardo Rodrigues

Passionate Civil Engineering and BIM professional with a proven track record in project management and digital transformation in the AEC industry. I have been integrating advanced digital solutions that optimizes design, construction, and asset management processes in multiple organizations. My leadership focuses on implementing best practices and emerging technologies, enhancing efficiency, fostering collaboration, and driving project success. 

My vision is to redefine construction data collection, providing the insights required for effective competition and smart decision-making. Leveraging data and technology, we streamline workflows, optimize project execution, and shape the future of the built environment. My professional objective is to lead digital transformation in the AEC industry, promoting innovation and improving project outcomes.

Professional Summary
With over 13 years of progressive experience in the built-environment sector, I specialise in steering digital transformation initiatives across BIM, VDC, and digital twin lifecycles. I excel at bridging strategy and execution, working with developers, operators and government authorities to deliver robust information-management frameworks, CDE integrations and digital-asset-enabled outcomes. Adept at consulting complexity (programs of change across multi-discipline teams, global standards, governance) and then delivering operational clarity (task-information-delivery plans, model-checking workflows, real-time dashboards). Known for driving adoption of next-generation tools and enabling organisations to shift from “as-built” to “as-operating” digital models.

Key Strengths

• Leadership of digital transformation programmes in large-scale AEC environments.
• Development of strategic BIM/VDC road-maps aligned with business goals.
• Implementation of Common Data Environments (CDEs) and integration with ERP/asset systems.
• Establishment of Digital Twin and Asset Information Management strategies at enterprise level.
• Experience working with major developers, PMCs and government entities in the GCC region.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and change-management across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to translate technical frameworks into executive-level insights.

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering
• Post-graduation in Project Management