 Meet your trainers
Our Mission: Knowledge for All
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Welcome to OB1 Academy!
Our mission is to make top-quality digital construction training available to everyone.
With decades of real-world experience, we offer free and low-cost courses that will give you the skills you need—wherever you are in the world.
Join our global learning community and build your future.Â
Learn from industry leaders
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OB1 Academy draws together international industry leaders to offer comprehensive trainings and mentoring for individuals across the built assest industry.
Whether you are beginner or an experienced BIM manager we have training products and service to extend your digital capabilities and accelerate your career.
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Mark Baldwin
Professor | Architect | Author | BIM Expert
Transforming Construction Through Digital Innovation
Mark doesn't just teach BIM—he lives it. With 20+ years across Australia, the Middle East, and Europe, he's the author of "The BIM Manager" (translated into 6 languages) and founder of the buildingSMART Professional Certification program.
As Professor for Digital Construction, Mark has seen what works and what doesn't. His mission? Making BIM knowledge accessible to everyone.
"The future of construction is collaborative, accessible, and built on solid fundamentals."
David Delgado Vendrell
Architect | Educator | Industry Leader | BIM Expert
Bridging Cultures, Building Futures
David speaks three languages fluently, but his expertise lies in translating complex BIM into actionable strategies. Since founding DDV Solutions in 2004, he's led BIM implementation across Spanish territories.
As Technical Coordinator of buildingSMART Spain and co-author of the GuBIMclass system, David has shaped modern construction standards while mentoring hundreds of professionals through digital transformation.
"BIM isn't just about technology—it's about empowering people to build better, faster, and smarter."Â
