22 July 2025: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA), managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) is the first airport in the world to achieve BSI’s Kitemark™ for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Design and Construction.
This certification demonstrates that the airport, which registered 7+ million passengers in 2024-25 and serves Lucknow (the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh), is applying BIM standards to enhance the management of information throughout the building’s lifecycle—from initial design and planning, through construction, to operation and even decommissioning. The achievement should give passengers and stakeholders confidence that CCSIA is using best practice processes to improve collaboration, reduce risks, and enhance operational . It can support business continuity through detailed maintenance and operational plans, ensuring critical systems remain functional.
As the construction industry continues to embrace the digital transformation, BIM is a collaborative approach supported by digital technologies, enabling more efficient design, delivery, and maintenance of built assets throughout their entire lifecycle. Across all project sizes, BIM certification ensures streamlined processes, improved communication, and reduced risks across teams. In the built environment sector, BIM plays a pivotal role in cost reduction, profit enhancement, and sustainability achievement. A SmartMarket report revealed that 55% of respondents experienced lowered project costs due to BIM, with 39% experiencing reductions of up to 25%.
By achieving the BSI BIM Kitemark™, organizations demonstrate a commitment to industry best practices and construction excellence. The achievement also shows the collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors, and asset managers, ensuring everyone works from a single, up-to-date source of information to help optimize project outcomes.
Kiran Bhagat, Commercial Head of Product Certification, South Asia & Australia, BSI said: “BIM is transforming how projects are designed, built, and managed in the construction sector and represents a significant opportunity to enhance safety and sustainability. We’re delighted to see Lucknow Airport leading the way by achieving this Kitemark™, which is a clear demonstration of the organization’s commitment to the highest standards in BIM design and construction.
“BSI is proud to be working with Lucknow Airport —operated by Adani Airport Holdings—to help build a better future. With this certification, clients and stakeholders can be confident that the organization is using best practice BIM processes to improve collaboration, reduce risks, and enhance operational resilience.
A CCSIA spokesperson said: “This certification underscores Lucknow Airport’s dedication to adopting cutting-edge practices and maintaining the highest standards in various projects undertaken by the airport with the help of BIM.”
