Gareth Sewell

Gareth is a Fellow Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and has over 36 years experience in computer aided design (CAD), Information Technology and Building Information modelling (BIM).

Gareth’s experience within the built environment covers numerous sectors from housing developments, education and healthcare facilities where he has acted as technical project lead. He has worked with numerous companies implementing object-based software having originally started with RUCAPS in 1987 then moving onto Sonata, Reflex, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and currently Revit. Within these organisations he has also developed in-house standards, methods and procedures in line with International and British Standards and the UK BIM Level 2 mandate.

Gareth has also advised international Governments on adopting BIM as well as providing training to professionals in South Africa, Vietnam, UAE, Ireland, Chile & Brazil as well speaking at numerous industry events outlining his experience of implementing and using software within the construction industry, expelling the virtues & pitfalls of BIM implementation.

Gareth is the CIAT representative on the UK BSI B/555 Construction, Design, Modelling and Data Exchange committee and a member of the CIAT Special Issues Taskforce and Chair of the Technical Taskforce. 

When not being ‘The BIM Guy’ Gareth is a qualified PADI Rescue diver and a keen traveller and motorsport enthusiast.