Sudhir Thapa

Sudhir Thapa is a qualified BIM professional with extensive expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and geospatial engineering. He is practicing to develop BIM Strategies and holds multiple certifications, including Graphisoft Certified BIM Coordinator, Autodesk Certified Technical Expert, Bluebeam Certified Professional, and Certified Trainer in ArchiCAD Open BIM Collaboration. His academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from School of Architecture and Built Environment, Sichuan University, China, and a Master’s degree in Geospatial Engineering with Building Information Modeling & Management from the University of Nottingham, UK (Ningbo Campus).

Sudhir's areas of specialization include BIM research, geospatial engineering, digital construction, project management, and structural engineering. He is particularly skilled in Scan-to-CAD/BIM and is passionate about remote sensing technologies, such as InSAR, LIDAR, Photogrammetry, and Drone applications. Sudhir's multifaceted expertise allows him to integrate cutting-edge technology into the construction industry, enhancing project efficiency and quality.

In his career, Sudhir has developed expertise in his hometown under BIM Modeler/Engineer, Jr. BIM Coordinator, BIM Coordinator, BIM Manager on major projects such as Karma Residences, Butwal International Exhibition Hall, Lumbini Provincial Hospital, and Koshi Hospital, Mewa Hydropower Project, where he plays a pivotal role in implementing BIM processes and improving construction workflows, ultimately driving cost savings and enhancing the quality of the projects.

At this point in his career Sudhir says, ''I believe that as design and construction processes evolve across South Asia, the development of effective BIM strategies naturally takes time. However, with stronger collaboration among professionals (architects, engineers, and 3D design enthusiasts), there lies immense potential to establish dedicated BIM departments which can enable feasible projects. This would not only allow those involved in design and site execution to focus more on meaningful, productive work, but also help avoid cumulative or systematic errors often encountered during 2D CAD practices.''

Additionally, Sudhir is an experienced trainer who has conducted numerous BIM training sessions for professionals and organizations. His expertise includes delivering specialized programs on Archicad Open BIM Collaboration and Partner-Defined Autodesk Training, empowering teams to strengthen their BIM capabilities and foster effective collaboration across diverse construction projects.