Civil BIM Engineer · Ljubljana
Building smarter,
from site to software.
Seven years across construction sites in Pakistan and Dubai, now digitalizing the built environment at Kolektor Koling, from ISO 19650 BIM coordination to Revit add-ins, IFC pipelines and AI tools for inspection and document intelligence.
- 7+ years in construction & BIM
- 5 in-house tools shipped
- 3 countries worked in
01 · About
From setting-out on site to shipping software.
Originally from Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, I started on site as a civil engineer, setting out foundations in Lahore, estimating hospital structures in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan, and running civil and MEP scopes on high-rise renovations in Dubai. That ground-level experience is still the lens I use for every model, workflow and line of code.
Today I work in the BIM & AI Department at Kolektor Koling, where I develop BIM Execution Plans, coordinate 3D/4D/5D models and build the software our teams actually use: C#/WPF Revit add-ins, Navisworks-to-IFC and browser-based federated IFC converters, Python automation, a computer-vision crack-detection system for tunnel inspection, and a RAG pipeline that lets engineers query construction documents in plain language.
I hold a European Master in BIM (BIM A+) from the University of Minho and the University of Ljubljana, and a BSc in Civil Engineering. My focus is simple: bridge traditional construction expertise with emerging technology to deliver efficient, data-driven and sustainable outcomes.
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ISO 19650 & CDE
BEP authoring, naming conventions, metadata, document control and model QA/QC against LOD/LOI.
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Engineering software
Revit add-ins, IFC tooling and Python automation built for real project bottlenecks.
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Applied AI
Computer vision for infrastructure inspection and RAG for construction document intelligence.
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Site-proven delivery
Residential, high-rise, healthcare, hydropower and infrastructure projects across three countries.
02 · Experience
Seven years, three countries, one direction.
Construction site delivery in Pakistan and Dubai, then BIM and AI engineering in Slovenia. Expand a role for the details.
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BIM Engineer, BIM & AI Department
Kolektor Koling d.o.o. · Logatec / Ljubljana, Slovenia
Digitalization initiatives integrating CDE, GIS, IoT and AI-driven applications across design and construction phases.
- Develop and maintain BIM Execution Plans, modeling guidelines and project-specific strategies aligned with ISO 19650 and company standards.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary 3D/4D/5D models, ensuring data accuracy, clash-free integration and compliance with project requirements.
- Build in-house engineering software: C#/WPF Revit add-ins (parametric stair modeling), Navisworks-to-IFC and browser-based federated IFC converters, and Python automation for repetitive modeling and reporting tasks.
- Develop AI tooling, a computer-vision crack-detection system for tunnel inspection and a RAG pipeline for construction document intelligence.
- Establish CDE structure (metadata, naming conventions, permissions, document control) and run model QA/QC against LOD, LOI and classification requirements.
- Integrate BIM data with scheduling, cost management and Power BI dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
- Provide technical support, mentoring and training to project teams; represent the company in coordination meetings and client presentations.
ISO 19650Revit APIIFCPythonComputer VisionRAGPower BI -
Site Engineer
Infinity Building Contracting LLC · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Managed on-site civil and MEP scopes across 20+ projects, renovation, joinery, finishing, swimming-pool installation, earthwork and landscape development.
- Delivered project planning and schedules in MS Project (WBS, deliverables, resource allocation), proactively identifying and mitigating delays.
- Coordinated with design teams on drawing reviews and amendments; ensured QA and regulatory compliance per Dubai Municipality standards.
- Maintained project documentation and reporting; liaised with procurement to keep site teams resourced.
- Notable projects: Arch Tower (JLT), City Walk Apartments, Indigo Icon (JLT), Indigo Optima (Palm Jumeirah), Polo Residence.
Site managementMS ProjectQA/QCMEP coordination -
Site Engineer & Estimator
NVision Architectural & Engineering Consultants · Islamabad / Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Principal technical adviser on site for subcontractors and operatives on provincial-level healthcare projects.
- Supervised civil works to drawings and specifications.
- Conducted site investigations and data analysis (maps, drawings, site reports, tests); prepared and checked bar-bending schedules and quantities.
- Key projects: 250-bedded Hospital, Skardu; Up-gradation of PHQ Hospital, Gilgit.
EstimationHealthcareStructural supervision -
Site Civil Engineer
Thaheem (Pvt) Ltd. · Lahore, Pakistan
Daily site administration, surveying and quality assurance on residential and commercial builds.
- Prepared cost estimates and ensured availability of appropriate materials and tools; verified plans, designs and quantities.
- Handled site surveying, levelling and setting-out; supervised workforce and subcontractors.
- Completed quality assurance to specifications and coordinated with local authorities for regulatory compliance.
SurveyingCost estimationSite supervision -
Quantity Estimator & Civil Drafter (Intern)
Markhor Construction & Trading Service · Islamabad, Pakistan
First step into digital construction, 2D/3D modeling, estimation and GIS support.
- Produced 2D/3D models in AutoCAD and Revit; prepared cost estimates, schedules and construction drawings.
- Supported surveying, GIS and topographic analysis (Surfer); collaborated with architects, engineers and surveyors on design compliance.
AutoCADRevitGIS
03 · Projects
Tools built for real project bottlenecks.
In-house software developed at Kolektor Koling, from Revit add-ins and IFC interoperability to computer vision and document intelligence.
- 01 Computer vision · Structural health monitoring
CrackSight
AI-powered tunnel crack detection system using FastAPI and YOLOv8-seg for structural health monitoring, with sub-millimetre crack detection capabilities.
FastAPIYOLOv8-segPythonComputer Vision - 02 Web app · Site documentation
Site Progress
Real-time construction site documentation and progress tracking system with photo upload, timeline and milestone management.
WebPhoto captureTimeline - 03 Windows desktop · Document tooling
KPDF
Windows desktop application for intelligent drawing annotation, digital PDF signing (PAdES), offline OCR and multilingual translation.
C# / .NETPAdESOCRTranslation - 04 Document intelligence
Document Manager Plugin
Construction document intelligence system for automated extraction and organisation of project documentation.
PythonLLMsOCR - 05 Interoperability · BIM
STEP to IFC Converter
Automated conversion pipeline transforming CAD STEP files to Industry Foundation Classes for BIM integration.
STEPIFCPython - 06 Reality capture · BIM
Point Cloud to IFC
Processing and conversion of 3D point cloud data from LiDAR scans into structured IFC models.
LiDARPoint cloudIFC - 07 Business intelligence · Scheduling
Project Planning
Project Planning Viewer integrating MS Project for real-time project scheduling, resource allocation and progress visualisation.
MS ProjectPower BIIFC
04 · Skills & tools
The stack, end to end.
BIM & Coordination
Software Development
AI / ML
Parametric & Modeling
Analysis & Management
05 · Education & publications
Grounded in civil engineering, specialised in BIM.
Education
- Oct 2024, Sep 2025
European Master in Building Information Modelling (BIM A+)
University of Minho (Portugal) & University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
EQF Level 7 · Erasmus Mundus
- 2017, 2021
BSc Civil Engineering
Lahore Leads University, Pakistan
Thesis on the effect of dry density on shear-strength parameters of Ravi, Chenab & Lawrencepur sand
Publication
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Master’s thesis · University of Ljubljana · 2025Implementing BIM-based Digital Twins for Preventive Maintenance in Facility Management
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Research paper · SSRN · 2023The Effect of Dry Density on Shear Strength Parameters of Ravi, Chenab and Lawrencepur Sand in Dry and Saturated Conditions
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Book · Eliva Press · 2023The Effect of Dry Density on Shear Strength Parameters of Ravi, Chenab and Lawrencepur Sand in Dry and Saturated Conditions
Certifications & training
- AI Fluency for Nonprofits, Certificate of Completion
- Revit Nested Families: Parametric Container Master Class
- Designing Soil Nailing Applications (Mac S-Design)
- Health, Safety & Environment Management in Construction, Pakistan Engineering Council (CPD)
- Green Investments: Renewable Energy · ETABS · AutoCAD, DigiSkills
06 · Gallery
On site, in the field, and in the model.
Site work, BIM coordination and study across Slovenia, Dubai and Pakistan. Click any photo to view it larger.
Tunnel inspection
Infrastructure & site works
International projects
Study & recognition
07 · Contact
Let's talk about digital construction.
Open to collaboration on BIM implementation, engineering software and applied AI for the built environment. The fastest way to reach me is email or LinkedIn.