Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Red Overlay
building information modelling
building information modelling
Red Overlay

What is BIM? (Building Information Modelling)

BIM is the management of information through the whole life cycle of a built asset, from initial design all the way through to construction, maintaining and finally de-commissioning, through the use of digital Modelling. It's all about collaboration - between engineers, owners, architects and contractors in a three dimensional virtual construction environment (common data environment), and it shares information across these disciplines. 

Building Information Modelling allows design and construction teams to communicate about design and coordinate information across different levels that has been unseen before. This information remains with the project, from before beginning construction, right throughout its lifetime. It also helps to analyze any potential impacts.

Since April 2016, the UK government has required construction suppliers tendering for centrally-procured government projects, including buildings and infrastructure, to be working at Level 2. BSI is supporting the industry with a range of solutions to address the requirements.

Download BIM flyer (PDF)

What are the benefits?

Through the use of Building Information Modelling and BIM certification, the following key benefits can be gained:

  • Faster and efficient processes
  • Increased productivity and speeds up delivery
  • Reduced uncertainty
  • Controlled whole-life costs and environmental data
  • Avoidance of rework costs
  • Improved safety
  • Opportunity to secure Government contracts
  • Reduced on-site waste
  • Prevention of errors

What is ISO 19650?

The ISO 19650 standard is an international standard for managing information over the whole life cycle of a built asset using building information modelling (BIM). It contains all the same principles and high-level requirements as UK BIM Framework and is closely aligned with the current UK 1192 standards.

BSI BIM Solutions

Verification

Developed for any contractor involved in using BIM to deliver new buildings or infrastructure projects. It will help you to demonstrate your BIM capability through independent and impartial third party verification. The BSI Verification service for BIM has been developed for;

  • Tier 1 Main Contractor (These are contractors and/or lead designers with a direct commercial relationship with the client)
  • Tier 2 Sub-contractors and suppliers (These will typically have a direct contract with the Tier 1 main contractor)
  • Tier 3 or 4 Sub-contractors and suppliers (This group includes specialist contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers working for sub contractors)

 

Kitemark

Developed for Tier 1 Main Contractors (Contractors with a direct commercial relationship with the client)

To achieve the BSI Kitemark evidence is required of the main contractor’s capability to deliver projects in compliance with ISO 19650, incorporating BS 11000 Collaborative Business Relationships or ISO 9001 Quality Management systems and assessment of completed projects. Evidence will be required to show the ability to deliver efficiency savings to the client for future tenders.

Contact us

If you're interested to find out more information, please leave a message  and our team will be in touch with you within business hour Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00 WIB.