Summary
Bilal Succar is a tech founder and academic specializing in digital transformation for the built environment, combining 20+ years of practice with research-driven frameworks for BIM performance improvement. He leads ChangeAgents AEC and assessor.io to help owners, designers, and contractors measure and accelerate digital readiness, competence, and maturity across complex projects and supply chains. As founder and global coordinator of the volunteer-led BIMe Initiative and head editor of the BIM Dictionary, he has built open knowledge infrastructures used by governments, industry bodies, and universities in 40+ countries. Bilal’s profile blends applied consultancy, peer-reviewed research (PhD in BIM performance improvement) and platform-building—an uncommon mix that focuses on aligning policy with practical tools and free resources to scale digital innovation.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Building Information Modelling, performance improvement, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Building Information Modelling, performance improvement at University of Newcastle
High School, High School at International College (IC) - Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor’s Degree, Arts - Interior Design, Bachelor’s Degree, Arts - Interior Design at Lebanese American University
Business Administration, Business Administration at American University of Beirut
English, Arabic