The Canadian Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry is at a critical juncture in its Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) adoption. While Building Information Modeling (BIM) has laid the groundwork for digital transformation, VDC is emerging as the next step in optimizing project delivery through 4D scheduling, AI-driven automation, and real-time data integration. However, Canada remains behind global leaders in fully institutionalizing VDC practices across infrastructure and building sectors. While VDC adoption is growing, only a fraction of Canadian firms fully integrate VDC across project lifecycles. Industry leaders and policymakers are pushing for greater standardization, particularly in large-scale infrastructure and public-private partnerships (P3s), where digital workflows are proving invaluable. The National Research Council (NRC) and buildingSMART Canada have recognized the need for a structured approach, emphasizing data-driven construction, digital twins, and predictive analytics to improve project coordination and cost efficiency.

Across Canada, major transit expansions, healthcare developments, and smart city initiatives are leveraging VDC methodologies to enhance clash detection, simulation-based planning, and stakeholder collaboration. Digital project delivery is now an expectation in federally funded initiatives, and as of 2026, industry-wide discussions are pushing for stronger governmental mandates to align with international digital delivery standards. Market insights predict that Canada’s VDC-driven construction sector will surpass $20 billion by 2028, fueled by the convergence of AI-powered generative design, extended reality (XR), and sensor-based construction monitoring. A 2025 industry survey found that over 75% of professionals reported improved project coordination, risk mitigation, and faster decision-making through VDC. Meanwhile, contractors using 4D/5D simulations experienced significant cost savings and fewer schedule delays.

As VDC continues to reshape Canada’s construction landscape, its integration with cloud-based collaboration, machine learning, and automated reality capture will be pivotal in driving efficiency and sustainability. Join us at the Virtual Design Construction(VDC) conference by Trueventus Malaysia, to explore the latest advancements, cutting-edge methodologies, and real-world case studies shaping the future of VDC adoption in Canada.