Brian Braganza
About Brian Braganza
Brian Braganza is a Designer and BIM Coordinator with extensive experience in mechanical design and site supervision across various countries. Currently employed at Hatch, he has previously held significant roles at SNC-Lavalin and has expertise in producing detailed drawings and conducting clash detection reviews.
Work at Hatch
Brian Braganza has been employed at Hatch as a Designer and BIM Coordinator since 2017. His role involves producing layout and detailed drawings utilizing Open Building Designer and Revit. He previously worked at Hatch as a Senior Layout Designer in the Furnace Group from 2006 to 2010. His experience at Hatch spans over seven years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at SNC-Lavalin
Before joining Hatch, Brian Braganza worked at SNC-Lavalin for a total of eight years. He served as a Senior/Lead Mechanical Designer from 2010 to 2016 and as a Furnace Specialist/CADD Coordinator from 2004 to 2006. His tenure at SNC-Lavalin provided him with significant experience in mechanical design and coordination in Etobicoke, Ontario.
Education and Expertise
Brian Braganza has developed expertise in various design software, including Open Building Designer, Revit, Bentley Navigator, and Navisworks Manage. He has extensive experience in producing layout and detailed drawings, conducting 3D reviews, and generating tag review reports. Additionally, he has trained others in Microstation, particularly in South Africa and Canada.
International Experience
Brian has extensive onsite experience across multiple countries, including Colombia, Australia, and South Africa. His focus has been on furnace operations and site supervision. He has also been involved in structural design training in Johannesburg and Richards Bay, showcasing his ability to adapt to different environments and project requirements.
Project Contributions
Throughout his career, Brian Braganza has contributed to various design projects, including structural and architectural designs in the UK, such as a DVT layout design in Birmingham. He has also worked on furnace layout and piping layout designs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His responsibilities have included preparing man-hour estimates for drawing production and planning deliverables in line with schedule requirements.