Issam El-Absi

Graduated as a Civil Engineer in 1988 with a Master’s degree in Steel Structures. Joined Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) in Greece in 1995 as an Automation Engineer and initiated the BIM methodology within CCC in 1997.

Founder and Managing Director of AIDIGITS Group and affiliated startups, providing BIM, digital transformation, training, and education services with a team of over 65 field experts. These companies specialize in the practical implementation of BIM, Digital Construction Workflows, Digital Twins, and transformation services.

Subject Matter Expert for several European initiatives focused on national BIM adoption and digital transformation strategies. Developed project control strategies, BIM implementation plans, procedures, and standards.

Director of the BIM for Infrastructure Master’s Program in collaboration with Zigurat Institute. Leads Digital Transformation Academies offering training, capacity building, education, and certification services.

Led BIM implementation in multiple mega projects worldwide. Experienced in developing GIS systems and reality capture solutions. Regular speaker at international and regional conferences, and contributor to professional publications and books. Provides consultancy to respected international and regional organizations on construction digitalization.