The digital transformation of one of the largest institutions in the country, with method, strategy, and technical expertise.
O IURD BIM project, The project, conducted by Cadbim between 2023 and 2025, was a milestone in the modernization of the engineering of one of the largest religious institutions in Brazil and the world.
With hundreds of temples, administrative centers, and support units, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God has begun a profound transformation in the way it designs, builds, and maintains its enterprises.
The strategic decision involved not only the adoption of new technologies, but also a complete restructuring of processes, teams, and technical culture.
And it was with this challenge that Cadbim entered the field: to lead the BIM implementation with presence, method, and real results.
Why did the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD) decide to implement BIM?
Present throughout the national territory and with international operations, The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD) maintains a robust engineering and architectural structure for its temples, administrative centers, and support units.
In 2023, the institution opted to adopt BIM on a corporate level., searching:
- Reduce rework;
- Improve control over costs and schedules;
- Create a reusable technical archive;
- Standardize processes and deliverables;
- Integrate the teams into a single workflow.
In addition to the technological upgrade, the decision represented a strategic repositioning of IURD's engineering.
Challenges faced in the process
Implementing BIM Working for an organization the size and complexity of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD) required planning and adaptation. Among the main challenges were:
- High volume of legacy data: More than 7,100 files (DWG, PDF, images) needed to be organized and curated;
- Lack of standardization between teams: The teams used different workflows and tools;
- Diversity of technical profiles: There were professionals with varying levels of experience with BIM;
- Integration between areas: The connection between budget, schedule, and model was still limited.
How Cadbim conducted the BIM implementation.
A Cadbim structured the project in 8 strategic steps, which were carried out throughout 24-month contract and almost 6,000 technical hours.
1. Diagnosis and audit
Mapping existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and gathering legacy data.
2. Defining the BIM structure
Choosing the platforms, organizing the data environments, and defining the technical guidelines.
3. Creation of the BIM Mandate (BEP)
Formal documentation outlining standards, responsibilities, workflows, and implementation objectives.
4. Development of templates and libraries
Customization of parametric collections, designed for the context of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD).
5. Technical training
Theoretical and practical training for professionals, focusing on the institution's real workflows.
6. Assisted operation
Direct involvement in pilot projects, with active support from Cadbim to the IURD teams.
7. Implementation of 4D and 5D BIM
Integration between schedule, budget, and digital model, connecting planning and execution.
8. Final report and continuity plan
Consolidation of lessons learned, performance indicators, and future recommendations.
Results achieved
The implementation brought structural and operational gains for the engineering and architecture of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD):
- Reducing rework and reinterpretation of the project;
- Increased technical predictability in construction projects;
- A skilled team with expertise in BIM tools and workflows;
- Structure ready for expansion through retrofitting and maintenance;
- Standardized and reusable digital collection.
More than just delivering technology, Cadbim helped build An engineering culture based on data, planning, and collaboration.
Delivery volume
- 5,983 technical hours over 2 years;
- 3,401.76 m² modeled in pilot project;
- Over 7,100 audited and organized files;
- Involvement across the entire supply chain: from modeling to planning and budgeting.
Far beyond 3D: BIM as a transformation framework
The implementation of BIM at IURD, conducted by Cadbim, shows that digital transformation only happens when there is... Method, presence, and active listening.
BIM needs to function as a tool for organization, decision-making, and efficiency. That is exactly what Cadbim delivered throughout this project.
Do you want to structure BIM in your organization? Contact Cadbim And see how our way of doing BIM can transform your reality too.