Chris Fortin
About Chris Fortin
Chris Fortin is a BIM Manager at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where he has worked since 2008. He leads a team of BIM specialists, ensuring the coordination and quality of BIM models across various market sectors.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Chris Fortin has been employed at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2008, serving as BIM Manager for 16 years in Concord, NH. In this role, he leads a team of BIM Specialists and BIM Coordinators, ensuring that BIM models are well-coordinated and clash-free while meeting client expectations. Prior to his current position, he worked as a CAD Specialist at the same company from 2008 to 2014.
Previous Experience in Architecture and Engineering
Before joining Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Chris Fortin held several positions in the architecture and engineering fields. He worked as an Assistant Architectural Engineer at Gillette from 2003 to 2005 and as an Architectural Technical Specialist at Microdesk from 2006 to 2008. He also served as Architect 1 at CDM for one year from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Chris Fortin studied at Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Technology from 2001 to 2005. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in BIM management and architectural engineering.
Teaching Experience
From 2015 to 2017, Chris Fortin served as an Adjunct Instructor at NHTI - Concord's Community College in Concord, NH. In this role, he contributed to the education of students in the field of architecture and engineering.
BIM Strategy Development
At Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Chris Fortin developed and implemented a firm-wide BIM strategy tailored to four distinctive market sectors: Pharma, Advanced Tech, Food and Beverage, and Heavy Industry. He collaborates with the Information Technology group to ensure the necessary hardware, software, and systems are in place for advanced BIM projects.