Certified To Lead: How ISO 19650 Sets Parsons Canada Apart In Digital Delivery

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Infrastructure projects are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected. Owners and agencies across Canada are raising the bar for digital delivery. They now expect transparent, auditable data across project phases, efficient workflows that minimize waste, and full traceability and accountability. Today we announce that at Parsons Canada, we are proud to meet and exceed these expectations with our ISO 19650 Kitemark Certification from BSI. This certification is more than just a credential. It’s a testament to our commitment to delivering trust, performance, and quality in digital project execution. It demonstrates that Canadian infrastructure delivery can lead the world. This is powered by innovation, local talent, and trusted standards.

As we mark our 75^th Anniversary of contributions to Canada’s infrastructure landscape, Parsons is enabling smarter decisions, better sustainability outcomes, and enhanced lifecycle value.

What This Certification Means For Clients And Parsons

Achieving ISO 19650 certification is a strategic advantage that sets Parsons apart in the Canadian market. It reflects our ability to deliver scalable, repeatable workflows developed by local teams and aligned with global BIM standards. By leveraging smart, data-driven delivery methods, we empower faster and better-informed decisions while reducing risks through rigorous information management practices.

This foundation also opens doors to innovation, enabling us to integrate automation, AI design validation, and digital twins into our projects. For our clients, this means partnering with a locally certified team that delivers excellence from day one. For Parsons, it means gaining a competitive edge in a global market. ISO 19650 compliance is rapidly becoming the norm.

Our Digital Transformation Journey In Canada

Our journey toward ISO 19650 certification began in March 2023 with just three digital pioneers. Within two years, our team grew to over 120 professionals fully aligned with ISO 19650 workflows. Together, we delivered complex infrastructure projects digitally, showcasing speed, capability, and accuracy. This transformation wasn’t just about meeting compliance standards. It was about building local expertise, fostering innovation, and setting new benchmarks for the industry across Canada.

These achievements highlight our ability to deliver reliable, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure solutions.

Flawless Certification, Proven Capability

Our ISO 19650 certification process was rigorous, involving a six-day BSI audit. There were 25 hours of presentations, over 200 preparation tasks, and more than 40 validated workflows. The outcome? A flawless certification with zero non-conformities or recommendations for improvement. This result underscores the discipline, rigor, and excellence of our Canadian team.

Shaping the Future Of Infrastructure

With ISO 19650 certification, Parsons Canada is positioned to lead the way in digital project delivery. Our certified workflows and talented professionals give us the tools to deliver confidently, scale effectively, and drive innovation across every phase of infrastructure development. Together with our clients, we are building smarter, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure for the future.

For the 1600 Parsons employees in Canada, this is a historic milestone that recognizes our team and its drive to deliver excellence to project partners across the country. Its impact, however, goes beyond our company. As one of few nationally operating engineering firms in Canada to achieve the ISO 19650 Kitemark™, Parsons is helping to elevate Canada’s position as a global leader in digital infrastructure delivery. We are continuing our 75-year track record of being an integral part of Canada’s infrastructure history.

About The Author

Mohamed Abdrabo, P.Eng., PMP, is the Senior Program Manager – Design Delivery & Digital Transformation at Parsons. He harnesses technology to deliver complex engineering programs, while leading the end-to-end design and engineering delivery of major transportation projects across rail & transit, roads, and bridges. With over a decade of experience, Mohamed directs multidisciplinary teams to meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and technical excellence. At the core of Mohamed’s work is the standardization and automation of processes, combined with the practical implementation of digital solutions that drive measurable results. He leads the programming and development of custom tools, embeds BIM and model-based workflows throughout the project lifecycle, and integrates advanced technologies on Autodesk and Bentley platforms. These efforts played a pivotal role in Parsons Canada achieving the prestigious ISO 19650 Kitemark Certification, setting a benchmark for world-class information management in the Canadian market. By uniting engineering leadership with technology-enabled innovation, Mohamed delivers smarter, more connected, and future-ready infrastructure — turning strategy into tangible outcomes on the ground.

About The Author

Ahmed Hassan is a seasoned building information modelling (BIM) and digital delivery manager with extensive experience in infrastructure design and construction across Canada, the Middle East, and Africa. He has in-depth knowledge of international BIM standards, including the ISO 19650 series (Parts 1 through 5), BS 1192-4 (COBie), and BS 8541-1 (BIM object libraries). He also has experience with legacy standards such as PAS 1192-2, PAS 1192-5, and BS 1192. Ahmed holds dual British Standards Institution certifications as a Certified BIM Project Information Professional and a Certified BIM Asset Information Professional, demonstrating advanced capability in managing ISO 19650–compliant processes across all stages of the project life cycle. Since March 2023, Ahmed has served as the BIM and digital delivery manager for Parsons’ Greater Toronto Region offices. In this role, he has led BIM and digital delivery efforts for major infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area, including three Metrolinx rail corridor programs. He has also contributed to the development of BIM documentation, workflows, and standards to ensure alignment with Exchange Information Requirements and client-specific protocols.Ahmed was a key contributor to Parsons Canada’s successful ISO 19650 Kitemark Certification, managing audit readiness and documentation preparation and leading Parsons’ participation in British Standards Institution’s formal assessment process. As a member of Parsons’ Global Digital Delivery Group, he contributes to company-wide initiatives to standardize model-based design and information management workflows across regions.