VIM
Charles de Andrade has a wealth of experience in various leadership roles in companies related to the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) community. Charles is currently serving as the COO-CFO at VIM since November 2018. Before that, they established CdA Consultants Inc in 2006, where they are currently the President. At CdA Consultants, they specialize in helping new and developing companies in operations, marketing, finance, and HR within the AEC community. Charles also successfully led SmartBIM Technologies as the President from 2016 to 2018, focusing on delivering BIM services and tools to the Building Product Manufacturer community. Prior to that, they served as the COO at SmartBIM LLC from 2010 to 2015, where they played multiple roles, including HR manager, operations head, and financial officer. Charles started their journey in 1993 at Reed Construction Data, where they served as the VP of Operations until 2001. Charles also held the role of VP Editorial at Reed Construction Data, RCD (formerly CMD), and CDC Publishing from 2000 to 2006. Additionally, Charles gained experience in operating a business as the owner of Double Takes Food and Crafts, a restaurant, from 2001 to 2002. Overall, Charles de Andrade's extensive work experience showcases their strong expertise in the AEC industry and their ability to lead and support companies in various capacities.
Charles de Andrade attended Cardinal Gibbons High School in Baltimore, MD from 1966 to 1970, where they received their High School Diploma. Charles specialized in College Prepatory with a Science focus, and was awarded the Baush-Lamb Science Award. Subsequently, Charles pursued higher education at Towson University from 1970 to 1975, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in History.
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VIM
VIM provides AEC professionals easy access to BIM (Building Information Model) data in real-time and on as many devices and platforms as possible, VIM is transforming the way that architects, engineers, and construction professionals design and build buildings. By removing the artificial walls between the AEC disciplines, and borrowing innovationfrom the gaming industry, VIM-equipped teams are delivering and sustaining a building’s design intent, from its originally approved conception to its ongoing operation. And, there’s no compromise to environmental goals, despite challenges like COVID-19. On the contrary, new solutions from VIM enable teams to collaborate and share quickly and freely without compromising design aesthetics, time, or money. It’s a welcome relief for an industry that has, for decades, struggled with balancing the escalating expense of software technology implementation with construction realities.