Mehrdad Kolour
Principal @Beforebuild
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WORK HISTORY
Principal @Beforebuild
Toronto, ON, CA
EDUCATION
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape - University of Calgary
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture
Iran University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
ABOUT MEHRDAD KOLOUR
THE BUILDING INDUSTRY MOVES TOO SLOWLY.Projects get delayed, budgets spiral, and teams struggle to stay aligned.It doesn’t have to be this way.I’m a licensed architect and founder of Kolour Design Partners Inc.We help designers, contractors, and project teams deliver buildings that are both aesthetically beautiful and intelligently executed.My mission is simple: make design and construction faster, easier, and more profitable.HOW WE DO IT: Acting as a technology partner—bringing automation, BIM, and data together to cut inefficiencies, keep teams connected, and create clarity across every phase of a project Helping owners carry project data forward into the building’s lifecycle, so they get lasting value from their investment FOCUS AREAS Automation in AEC – Eliminating repetitive tasks and delays BIM – Connecting teams and information for seamless delivery Data & Analytics – Turning complexity into clear, actionable insights Lifecycle Data Use – Empowering clients to use BIM and project data for smarter building operations EXPERIENCEI’ve worked across both architecture and construction, bridging design and delivery through technology: Managed BIM models for hospitals, residential towers, and data centers Built live dashboards that transformed raw data into real-time financial & operational insights Developed cloud-based tools that streamlined reporting and job-cost tracking Administered AEC platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, and dRofus Practiced as a licensed architect (OAA) on projects from feasibility through construction WHAT DRIVES MEI thrive on solving complex AEC challenges and creating workflows that reduce uncertainty.Every project should: Run smoother, with fewer surprises Deliver more predictable outcomes Leave clients with usable project data to operate, maintain, and improve their buildings long after construction is complete
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