Cyril Verley

Cyril Verley is a leading expert in Building Information Modeling (BIM) with over 35 years of experience in the AEC industry. He is the founder of CDV Systems and co-founder of 26 Degrees Software, known for developing award-winning BIM strategies, training programs, and software solutions. Cyril has led major BIM implementations for top firms and large-scale projects, including the 3.5 million square foot CHUM hospital in Montreal. He lectures nationally at AEC industry events and has published numerous books and papers on BIM workflows, with a strong focus on optimizing BIM for the benefit of facility owners. CDV Systems is an award-winning BIM consulting firm with 22 years of experience specializing in implementation, training, and content development to enhance project delivery across transportation, healthcare, education, commercial, and residential sectors. To address the growing software needs of the AEC+O market, 26 Degrees Software, LLC was established in 2013. Its flagship platform, Collectus, delivers a robust, standardized BIM library and integrated BIM Execution Plan developed over two decades. Incorporating key industry standards like COBie, MasterFormat, OmniClass, and Uniformat, Collectus ensures that AEC consultants deliver high-quality, data-rich BIMs that are easily harvested into digital twins, such as those powered by the ONUMA System. Collectus and other 26 Degrees Software products are used by top AEC+O firms worldwide, including 10 of the top 15 ENR 2023 Design Firms, continuing a legacy of innovation and excellence in BIM.