Erik holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in construction engineering from École de technologie supérieure, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Université Laval. He did his postdoctoral training at the University of British Columbia. He has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, having worked for established architectural firms in Montreal and Vancouver. He specializes in the integration and optimization of information flows within the value chains of the built assets industry. Erik is president of the Quebec BIM group, a member of the board of directors of buildingSMART Canada and director of the Standards Council of Canada’s mirror committee for ISO technical committee 59 – technical committee 13 (ISO TC59-SC13).
Sessions in which Erik Poirier participates
Monday 12 May, 2025
Join us for the OGC Canada Forum! We’ll dive into key topics like the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This event gathers experts from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, and government to explore these technologies' impact on Canada’s built environment. We'll also cover how OGC standards boost interoperability and innovation. All Canadian organ...
Join us for the OGC Canada Forum! We’ll dive into key topics like the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This event gathers experts from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, and government to explore these technologies' impact on Canada’s built environment. We'll also cover how OGC standards boost interoperability and innovation. All Canadian organ...
Wednesday 14 May, 2025
As digital transformation reshapes the global construction industry, many countries have implemented BIM mandates to drive standardization, efficiency, and improved project outcomes. But does Canada need one?This panel brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to debate whether a national BIM mandate is the right approach for Canada. Advocates argue that mandates drive consistency, enhance productivity, and align Canada with international best practices. Sk...
Sessions in which Erik Poirier attends
Monday 12 May, 2025
📅 Date: Monday, May 12, 2025📍 Location: Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, ByWard Market, Ottawa⏰ Time: Networking at 6:30 PM | Panel begins at 7:00 PM | Live music to follow🍽 Details: Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres providedEvent OverviewJoin us for an evening of high-level discussion, networking, and live music in the heart of Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market
