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Johnny Fortune

M.Ed., CDT, CM-BIM, CM-Lean, LEED AP

AECO Digital Technologies SME

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Professional Bio

Johnny Fortune is a technology leader and subject matter expert in building information management (BIM) for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry. He serves the industry as a subject matter expert in AECO digital technologies and aims to improve processes in all project lifecycle phases.
Fortune has more than 20 years of experience in CAD and BIM management. Throughout his career, he has successfully helped many professionals adopt various design and construction technology levels, from hand drafting to virtual design and construction. He continues to grow in expertise for the industry with emerging technologies such as Digita Twins and AI for the built environment. His vast experience includes developing BIM strategies, standards, training, workflows, and integration with external stakeholders.

Fortune is a contributing author for several national standards documents, including the USACE and VA BIM requirements. He also has presented at technology conferences, including Autodesk University, AEC Next, and BIMForum. Fortune enjoys utilizing technology to improve business and industry processes and focuses on building meaningful and lasting relationships.