Technical
[Leadership]
An architectural and BIM leader with over 11 years of experience in Australian architectural practice, delivering BIM and technical documentation across reputable firms including Hayball, Grey Puksand, Point Architects and many more. His experience spans architectural documentation, project architecture, BIM delivery and technical team leadership, combining design understanding with expertise in construction documentation, multidisciplinary coordination and model management.
Progressing from architectural documentation to Project Architect, then BIM Technician and senior BIM leadership, Joshua has developed a comprehensive understanding of how design intent translates into coordinated project information. He has led technical teams, established delivery workflows and delivered complex projects involving BIM implementation, Revit content development, façade design and coordination, applying ISO 19650 information management principles.
As Founder and Technical Director of ArqisSync, he leads dedicated BIM teams embedded within each client’s standards and workflows, so design teams stay focused on design while documentation and consultant coordination are delivered with precision.
Joshua Louis
Founder & Technical Director
Architecture. BIM. Digital Delivery.
“Having worked across architectural design, project delivery and BIM leadership in Australian practices, I saw a recurring gap across Australian architectural practices: design teams needed dedicated expertise in documentation, BIM implementation and consultant coordination, yet their focus belonged on design. Having led large teams delivering these technical workflows, ArqisSync was built around that need: connecting design teams with technical expertise and structured digital workflows, so architects can focus on design innovation, critical problem-solving and spaces that function better.”
- Joshua Louis
Over a Decade
Pushing the bounds of ACE
Principal Architect · Archevate Design Lab · Sep 2023 – Present
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Archevate Design Lab was founded to deliver architectural design solutions across India. Together with my design partner, and in collaboration with established architects, we pair strong design thinking with disciplined project management to deliver projects built to global standards.
Project Coordinator · Point Architects, Melbourne · Feb 2016 – Jul 2021
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Progressed from architectural documentation to project coordination, taking on increasing responsibility for project delivery.
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Delivered projects independently and led delivery teams across child care centres, mixed-use developments, multi-level residential complexes and boutique single-dwelling residences.
Architectural Documenter · Detail 3 and Point Architects, Melbourne · Feb 2015 – Feb 2017
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Began his career as a documentation facilitator at Detail 3, delivering Revit documentation for major architectural clients.
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Moved to Point Architects as an architectural documenter, building the documentation base for his progression into project delivery.
BIM authoring and documentation
Revit-based architectural documentation from design development through to construction documentation, across multi-residential towers, schools, high-end commercial, mixed-use, child care and boutique residential projects. Façade modulation and design.
Model coordination and quality assurance
Federated model coordination, clash detection and resolution, and model validation across multidisciplinary teams. Structured review and issue-tracking processes keep deliverables consistent and verifiable.
Information management and standards
ISO 19650 information management, BIM Execution Plans (BEP), Common Data Environment practice and openBIM workflows. Documentation is set up to meet each client’s BIM standards and requirements.
Cloud collaboration and data management
Autodesk Construction Cloud and Autodesk Forma Data Management, including access, permissions and role configuration for controlled information exchange across project teams.
Digital asset modelling and automation
Revit family creation, as-built and existing-conditions modelling, and workflow automation to reduce repeat documentation effort.
Project delivery and team leadership
Project coordination and consultant coordination, delivering independently and leading documentation teams from small residential work to large-scale multi-sector projects.
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) · RMIT University · 2015 – 2016
Professional architecture degree, entered through lateral transfer on the strength of the Advanced Diploma below. It covers architectural design, technical resolution and the documentation standards that underpin practice in Australia.
Advanced Diploma of Building Design and Construction Management (Architectural) · RMIT University · 2013 – 2014
Technical foundation in building design, detailed design and construction documentation, giving him the construction-led grounding that shapes how he approaches BIM and documentation delivery.
Associate Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering · RMIT University · 2007 – 2009
Engineering foundation in systems, structures and analytical problem-solving. Served as an RMIT student mentor and won an award for a remote-controlled aircraft his team built from scratch.
Short Course, Graphic Design · ImagiNET Media School · 2005
Training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver, which underpins his visual communication and presentation skills.
Autodesk Certified Professional: BIM Management for Building Design · Autodesk
Validates BIM standards, project planning, multidisciplinary collaboration and data management, including model coordination, clash resolution and Forma Data Management access and permissions.
Information Management and openBIM
Continuing professional development focused on international information management standards, common data environment practice and openBIM.
ISO 19650 and information management
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BSI ISO 19650 Part 1: Fundamentals · BSI
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ISO 19650 Certification: BIM Information Management · Autodesk
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ISO 19650 / BIM Execution Plan (BEP) Training · Autodesk
Platforms and openBIM
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Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC): BIM Management · Autodesk
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buildingSMART Professional Certification: Foundation (openBIM) · buildingSMART International
Independent BIM Consultant · 2023
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Joshua began supporting as an independent BIM consultant, providing specialised BIM and documentation services to leading Australian architecture firms and design studios, including Grey Puksand, Kerstin Thompson Architects, CO-OP, Carlisle Homes and Yellow Interior Design Studio, among others. This experience strengthened expertise in diverse project typologies, digital modelling, documentation standards and practice-specific delivery workflows.
Senior BIM Technician · Hayball, Melbourne · Jun 2021 – Sep 2023
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Delivered façade modulation and design, project coordination and architectural documentation across large-scale projects, from School (VSBA Guidelines modelled) to multi-residential towers to high-end commercial developments.
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Worked within large teams of architects and designers, translating design intent into coordinated, construction-ready BIM documentation.
Founder & Technical Director · ArqisSync (Arqis BIM) · 2023 – Present
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Leads strategic direction and technical delivery of BIM and architectural documentation services for Australian practices.
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Established an offshore delivery studio and a dedicated BIM team operating within each client’s standards and workflows.
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Runs structured review stages, model checks and issue tracking across all deliverables.
Big Housing Build - Elizabeth Street, North Richmond
CFMEU Training and Wellness Centre, Elizabeth Street
MIxed use Development Tower, 135 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC
Assemble 15 Thompson Street, Kensington, VIC
Trinity College A C C Farran Hall and Kitchens Precinct, University of Melbourne
Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool, Victoria
St Francis of Assisi STEAM Building, Sydney, NSW
Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Victoria
Melbourne Holocaust Museum, Elsternwick, Victoria
Milestones Early Learning Keysborough, Vitcroia
Child Care, Patterson Road, Bentleigh, VICtoria
BNLCF Church, Cranbourne South, Victoria
Kerr Street Residences, Multi-Level apartment, Victoria
Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Victoria
Technical Expertise
Founder & Technical Director - ArqisSync
Principal Architect · Archevate Design Lab, India
Independent BIM Consultant · Melbourne
Senior BIM Coordinator · Melbourne
Project Architect · Melbourne
Architectural Documenter · Melbourne
Notable Projects Delivered
Certification
Education
“We were initially hesitant about outsourcing, but Arqis quickly built trust through clear communication and consistent delivery. They adapted seamlessly to our design language and documentation style, making collaboration effortless.”
-Jacob Brentwood
Lead Designer
“Arqis has become a reliable partner for scaling our documentation capacity. Whether it’s a single package or multiple concurrent projects, their team maintains a high level of consistency, accuracy, and professionalism.”
-Peter Connell
Director
"Arqis integrated into our workflow faster than any external team we’ve worked with. Their understanding of Australian documentation standards and attention to detail meant we could confidently offload a significant portion of our tender package without compromising quality. It genuinely felt like an extension of our in-house team.”
-Nick preston
Architect
“We outsourced approximately 60% of our tender documentation to Arqis, and the transition was seamless. They maintained our standards, met tight deadlines, and allowed our team to stay focused on design development.”
-James Lee
Project Architect
“From a builder’s perspective, documentation clarity is everything. The packages supported by Arqis were well-coordinated, easy to interpret, and reduced RFIs on site. That directly translates to time and cost savings for us.”
-Project Architect
Project Architect