Founded in 2022, EvolutionBIM is a specialized Building Information Modeling (BIM) services firm supporting fabricators lacking BIM and VDC bandwidth across the United States.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Headquartered in Southern California, EvolutionBIM operates as a union BIM contractor, employing experienced members from SMART (Sheet Metal Workers) and the UA (United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters). Their staff includes seven U.S.-based specialists: three Sheet Metal Detailers, two Plumbing detailers, three Mechanical Pipe Detailers, one Document Control Specialist, and one Office Administrator. This mix of field-experienced professionals allows EvolutionBIM to bring a hands-on, installer-first mindset to digital coordination. Being union allows EvolutionBIM to scale from a vetted pool of BIM Detailers with real world experience.
About EvolutionBIM
Founded: 2022
Headquarters: Southern California
Team Size: 7 (expanding)
Services: Mechanical BIM Modeling, Coordination, Spooling, Hanger Layout, Constructability Reviews
BUSINESS FOCUS AND DIFFERENTIATORS
EvolutionBIM acts as an extension of their clients’ BIM departments, providing overflow modeling support, constructability insight, and turnkey deliverables including models, spools, hangers, and layout points. Projects span data centers, hospitals, food processing plants, college campuses, and museums.
The company was founded by Brian Underwood and Chad Demick, two long-time collaborators and now business partners, who saw an opportunity to provide expert BIM modeling and coordination as an outsourced partner to MEP contractors managing overflow work. In this customer success story, Mr. Underwood shares how MSUITE is helping EvolutionBIM reach new heights.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
EvolutionBIM’s partnerships reveal key trends shaping the future of BIM and fabrication: Robotic layout adoption, fabrication-ready modeling, prefabricated wall systems, and hanger automation through MSUITE Hangers.
“We’ve seen the benefits of using experienced field personnel for modeling and coordination. It results in faster, more accurate deliverables and designs that truly reflect how installations happen in the field.”
Why Outsourced BIM Services Are Growing
Outsourced BIM support is becoming standard practice as contractors face ongoing BIM and VDC labor shortages. When project volume spikes or coordination workloads increase, internal teams often do not have the bandwidth to model, coordinate, and produce fabrication-ready deliverables without slowing schedules.
To keep fabrication moving and avoid delays, contractors are partnering with specialized BIM firms like EvolutionBIM that can step in quickly and work within existing standards. What began as overflow support has grown into a long-term strategy for maintaining productivity and absorbing variable demand.
Many contractors still struggle with where to find qualified BIM partners. With complex projects increasing and internal resources stretched thin, reliable outsourced BIM services like those provided by EvolutionBIM are becoming essential to staying competitive.
MSUITE: POWERING GROWTH AND EFFICIENCY
MSUITE’s integrated suite of design tools — Spooling Automation and MSUITE Hangers has been a cornerstone of EvolutionBIM’s growth and day-to-day operations. The platform delivers the speed, precision, and automation that modern mechanical modeling demands.
“I’ve been using MSUITE for about ten years now – starting with my time at Jackson and Blanc and now being used for my own business. Over that time, I’ve seen it evolve from a solid modeling companion into an essential part of our workflow. It’s reliable, flexible, and built for how fabricators and modelers actually work.”
— Brian Underwood
For Underwood and his team, MSUITE’s Revit(R) Plug-In BIM tool streamlines navigation, automates parameters, and accelerates spooling, providing capabilities that keep projects moving efficiently from design to fabrication.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
When EvolutionBIM briefly operated without MSUITE in its early days, workflows slowed dramatically due to manual hanger placement, slow point exports, and lack of automated spooling. Once MSUITE BIM was implemented, productivity surged and project delivery accelerated.
“MSUITE BIM helps us navigate models, automate parameters, and handle spooling needs fast. It’s been fundamental to our success.” — Brian Underwood
COLLABORATIVE IMPACT: KNOWLEDGE BEYOND ONE CONTRACTOR
One unique advantage of EvolutionBIM’s independent structure is its broad exposure to fabrication workflows across multiple contractors. This experience allows them to spot inefficiencies and share process improvements — indirectly raising the bar for every partner shop.
“I get to see a wide range of practices across BIM departments and fabrication shops. That perspective helps me guide newer teams toward best practices and deliver stronger results.”— Brian Underwood
MSUITE ELEVATE SUMMIT: NETWORKING THAT DELIVERS
Underwood attended the MSUITE Elevate Summit, where he presented and networked with industry peers. He described the event as transformative for both professional growth and business development, generating multiple new project opportunities.
“The biggest takeaway was networking. Meeting other users, sharing solutions to problems, and hearing their success stories was invaluable. The MSUITE team listens to users, and the Summit reinforces that community.”
The summit directly translated into new opportunities: Out of 10 in-depth conversations, six companies followed up. Two new projects were awarded. Several more are expected to move forward in 2025.
“It was a great return. Those conversations turned into real work and lasting connections.” — Brian Underwood
LOOKING AHEAD
EvolutionBIM plans to expand into electrical modeling and introduce laser scanning for as-built and pre-construction verification, furthering their role as a multi-trade coordination partner.
“The industry is calling for smarter solutions — and tools like MSUITE Hangers are answering that call.”
— Brian Underwood
EvolutionBIM exemplifies the new generation of digital construction partners that are agile, specialized, and empowered by technology like MSUITE. Through smart workflows and community collaboration, they are setting a new standard for digital construction excellence.
