Zineb Faiq delivers lessons learnt in digital transformation and the future of BIM in Morocco and across Africa

Zineb is a qualified Architect, BIM Professional and Trainer with a deep seated passion for the growth of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and new technologies driving a digital culture across the built environment.As the Founder of BIMPATH, Zineb’s focus has been on providing international consultancy and training in digital construction technologies, contributing to the advancement of BIM practices. In this conversation with Dr Graham Kelly, Zineb discusses the current maturity level and the future direction of BIM in Morocco and throughout Africa. Together with demand in the region for bigger projects that require bigger thinking in the wake of the preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2030 and the introduction of the National Strategy: Digital Morocco 2030. Despite her passions for digital progress, Zineb firmly believes that BIM and transformation go beyond technology, they require strategic thinking, collaboration and education – all human centric enablers. Meaning technological progression can not take place without people!