Andrew Osula AO

Andrew Osula · Dubai

Digital Design Delivery &Operations LeaderARB Architect.

I work at the intersection of design delivery, information, operations and technology. My background is in architecture and BIM, but my work has increasingly focused on improving how organisations operate: simplifying processes, structuring information, automating repetitive work and introducing technology that teams can actually use.

15+ years across architecture, BIM, digital implementation and operations.

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One body of work. Connected methods, systems and research.

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01QTO + Model Readiness+

Preparing model information for consistent quantity extraction, with clear checks and QS review.

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02BEP Automation+

Producing a BIM Execution Plan from agreed inputs, reusable content and a defined review process.

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03Resource Planning+

Bringing project demand, available people and upcoming workload into one view for planning decisions.

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04Digital Operations+

A repeatable method for improving workflows across design, HR, IT, commercial and operational functions.

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05Capability Assessment+

Comparing suppliers against consistent capability, delivery and evidence requirements.

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R1Governed Agents+

Exploring how AI agents can work across tools and structured context without removing human accountability.

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R2ACC Review Agent+

A governed workflow for consolidating ACC review issues, comments, responses and evidence into controlled draft reports.

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R3Federation Strategy+

A rule-based prototype for translating project configuration into an editable BIM federation and model strategy.

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R4Design Prompt Studio+

A workspace for preparing design prompts with clear source references, constraints and review checks.

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R5Thread Manager+

Tracking AI conversations across providers, with checkpoints and next actions stored locally.

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Capability map

Built-environment knowledge connected to operational systems.

Systems thinkingDesign · Information · Operations · Technology

01

Architecture & Design Delivery

Built-environment delivery knowledge grounded in architectural practice.

  • RIBA stages
  • Revit
  • Design coordination

02

BIM & Information Management

Structured information, model governance and ISO 19650-aligned delivery.

  • ISO 19650
  • ACC
  • Navisworks
  • CDE

03

Digital Operations & Business Systems

Cross-department systems that connect people, process and information.

  • M365
  • SharePoint
  • Power Platform

04

Automation & Data

Workflow automation, decision support and reusable operational logic.

  • Dynamo
  • Power BI
  • APIs
  • Python-assisted workflows

05

AI Agents & Agentic Workflows

Governed AI workflows with explicit context, tools and human approval.

  • OpenAI Codex
  • Claude
  • Microsoft Copilot

06

Leadership, Adoption & Change

Standards, mentoring, training and implementation through influence.

  • Roadmaps
  • Workshops
  • Capability development

Selected work

Evidence over claims.

Case studies focus on the system behind the work: the problem, information model, governance, automation and adoption.

01Active

BIM · Data · Automation

BIM Quantity Take-Off & Model Readiness

Preparing model information for consistent quantity extraction, with clear checks and QS review.

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02Delivered

Information · Automation · Publishing

BIM Execution Plan Automation

Producing a BIM Execution Plan from agreed inputs, reusable content and a defined review process.

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03Active

Operations · Data · Reporting

Resource Planning & Executive Decision Support

Bringing project demand, available people and upcoming workload into one view for planning decisions.

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04Delivered

Operations · M365 · Governance

Cross-Department Digital Operations

A repeatable method for improving workflows across design, HR, IT, commercial and operational functions.

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How I work

Technology comes after the operating problem is understood.

A repeatable systems-thinking model for moving from an operational problem to evidence, governance and adoption. Select a node to see what it means in practice and the evidence connected to it.

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Problem

Define the operational friction, decision or delivery risk before discussing software.

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WorkCross-Department Digital OperationsWorkResource Planning & Executive Decision SupportWorkBIM Quantity Take-Off & Model Readiness

Career progression

Architecture to digital operations.

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  1. 2024–PresentDigital Operations LeadMirage Leisure & DevelopmentCross-department digital operations
  2. 2021–2024Senior Digital CoordinatorBrewer Smith Brewer GroupDigital delivery and operational improvement
  3. 2018–2021Project Implementation SpecialistMicrodesk Ltd.AEC technology implementation
  4. 2017–2018Solutions Specialist - ArchitectureMicrodesk Ltd.BIM standards and capability
  5. 2014–2017ArchitectArney Fender KatsalidisArchitecture and information standards
  6. 2011–2014Architects Assistant Part II / Part IIIPollard Thomas EdwardsArchitectural delivery
  7. 2011Architects Assistant - Part IIDavid Miller ArchitectsBIM-enabled design

Research & innovation

Exploring where delivery and operations are heading next.

  • 01Governed AI Agents & Agentic Workflows
  • 02ACC Review Agent
  • 03BIM Federation Strategy Generator
  • 04Design Prompt Studio
  • 05AI Chat Thread Manager
Research & prototypes