Bewketu Arifu – HouseDocs
Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in November 1988, Bewketu Arifu’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming the CEO of HouseDocs is a testament to his resilience, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Arifu grew up loved by a family that valued both justice and care—qualities he inherited from his father, a lawyer, and his mother, a nurse. After losing both parents, his pursuit of success became a driving force not just for personal growth but also for supporting his family. Arifu joined the prestigious Ethiopian
Institute of Architecture, Building Construction & City Development (EiABC) at Addis Ababa University. He excelled as a top student in his field and gained proficiency in Autodesk Revit. By his third year, he had already begun teaching Revit to real estate and private architectural firms in Addis Ababa. His reputation spread rapidly, and he continued this work until his graduation. Post-university, Arifu founded Glimpse ArchViz and VFX Studio, where he and his team worked on architectural drafting and visualization projects. Eventually, he connected with Rodger Ford. His outstanding work earned his place as an external designer for FrameUpNow. This relationship blossomed into a collaborative partnership, and HouseDocs was born. Today, HouseDocs stands as a leading provider of Building Information Modeling (BIM) services, with a team of 23 professionals including architects, engineers, and designers. Under Arifu’s leadership, HouseDocs specializes in producing full documentation packages—architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing—tailored to meet the needs of an ever- evolving construction industry. With these complementary skillsets brought to the table, each invaluable, it is not surprising that since its 2022 inception, FrameUpNow has expanded its global footprint at breakneck pace.
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