Decio Ferreira
About Decio Ferreira
Decio Ferreira is a Bim and Design System Coordinator with extensive experience in architecture and BIM management. He has worked internationally in various roles and currently teaches at multiple institutions while focusing on developing BIM strategies.
Current Role at Foster and Partners
Decio Ferreira serves as the BIM and Design System Coordinator at Foster + Partners. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the firm's design and project management processes in London. His role involves coordinating Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategies and enhancing design systems to improve project collaboration.
Professional Experience in BIM Coordination
Prior to his current role, Decio Ferreira worked at Foster + Partners as an Architect and BIM Coordinator from 2015 to 2017. He also held positions at Ahmadiah Contracting & Tr. Co. and QUADRANTE Group, where he served as an Architect and BIM Manager. His experience spans various countries, including Kuwait, the UK, and Portugal, showcasing his international expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Decio Ferreira earned a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from FCTUC, studying from 1994 to 2003. He has extensive knowledge of BIM software, particularly Autodesk products, and has been an experienced user since 2000. He holds certifications in 'BIM Level 2 Fundamentals' and 'BIM Level 2 BS1192-2 Project Information Manager & Task Information Management' from the BRE Academy in London.
Teaching and Lecturing Contributions
Decio Ferreira has been actively involved in education as a teacher at NossoBIM since 2015 and has lectured at ISEP-Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto. He contributed to the International Master BIM Manager program and has been a guest lecturer at various academic institutions, focusing on BIM software training and strategies.
Involvement in Professional Organizations
Decio Ferreira was a member of the CT197 Task Group related to BIM, which is a CEN/TC442 mirror committee in Portugal. He also served on the Conselho Diretivo Nacional of Ordem dos Arquitectos from 2017 to 2020, engaging in professional architectural governance and advocacy.