Jean François Lapointe
About Jean François Lapointe
Jean François Lapointe serves as the VP Services Conseils at Construction Virtuelle et Technologie BIM One Inc, where he leads a large team of BIM managers and specialists. With a background in mechanical design and extensive experience in BIM processes, he has collaborated with major public clients and contributed to the digital transformation of the construction industry in Quebec.
Work at BIM One
Jean François Lapointe has been with Construction Virtuelle et Technologie BIM One Inc since 2017, initially serving as Directeur Solutions BIM/VDC/CIM. In 2020, he transitioned to the role of VP Services-Conseils. He leads the largest multidisciplinary team of BIM managers and specialists in Quebec, focusing on the implementation and advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes across various projects.
Education and Expertise
Jean François Lapointe has a diverse educational background. He studied at Université du Québec - Télé-université, where he earned a Baccalauréat en administration des affaires from 2014 to 2017. He also pursued a Certificat en enseignement professionnel et technique at Université Laval, starting in 2009. His studies at Autodesk University from 2012 to 2014 focused on BIM/CDAO. Additionally, he holds a DEC en Génie Mécanique from CEGEP de Trois-Rivières and a DEC en Tourisme from Collège Laflèche.
Background
Before joining BIM One, Jean François Lapointe worked at Cégep Limoilou as a Conseiller en formation et développement CDAO/BIM from 2011 to 2017 and as a Spécialiste d'applications CDAO from 2010 to 2011. He also gained experience as a Concepteur Mécanique at Siemens Canada in 2005-2006. His career reflects a strong focus on BIM and digital transformation within the construction industry.
Achievements
Jean François Lapointe has made significant contributions to the BIM landscape in Quebec. He developed and led the first Centre d’expertise BIM, which emphasizes the digital transformation of the construction industry. He has collaborated with major public clients, including the Société québécoise des infrastructures, the City of Quebec, and Hydro-Québec, to support their BIM deployment and corporate development strategies. Additionally, he has been a speaker for various groups and associations, promoting BIM processes in the building and infrastructure sectors.
Professional Network
Jean François Lapointe has built a strong network of institutional and industrial partners by assisting them in their BIM process strategies. His extensive experience and leadership in the field have enabled him to connect with key stakeholders in the construction and infrastructure sectors, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.