The Digital Shift in the Built Environment
The built environment is undergoing a profound transformation. Across infrastructure, housing, healthcare, and institutional projects, both public and private investment is driving a new era of design, construction, and operation. With this momentum comes a pressing need and opportunity to deliver complex projects faster, more cost-effectively, and with lasting impact.
At the heart of this evolution is a critical asset: information. Today, digital information is as valuable as the physical assets themselves. Intelligent information management is now essential for organizations seeking to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Unlocking Opportunity Through Better Information Management
The construction and operations sectors are evolving rapidly, presenting a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage projects, people, and performance. As organizations navigate workforce shifts, emerging technologies, and increasingly complex stakeholder environments, the ability to align teams and share information effectively has never been more important.
With teams now more diverse and geographically dispersed, collaboration across disciplines and locations is becoming a defining feature of successful delivery. This shift brings fresh perspectives and innovation, but also calls for smarter ways of working, particularly when it comes to managing digital information.
Industry research continues to highlight the value of investing in structured information practices. According to the Construction Disconnected report by PlanGrid and FMI, fragmented data and inefficient communication cost the sector $177 billion annually in lost labour. Teams spend up to 30% of their time resolving issues caused by inconsistent or missing information, and nearly half of all rework stems from poor communication and project data.
These figures point to a clear opportunity: by improving how information is created, shared, and used, organizations can unlock productivity, reduce risk, and deliver better outcomes. This is where structured frameworks like ISO 19650 come in.
ISO 19650 and the Power of Structured Information
Technology continues to play a vital role in improving how information is managed across the built environment. While technology offers efficiencies, they are only part of the solution. The real opportunity lies in how organization's structure, standardize and manage information to support better outcomes. The way we request, receive, coordinate, deliver, and operate digital information all has a direct impact on time, cost, health and safety, and sustainability.
Well-managed digital information, guided by the ISO 19650 series and supported by Building Information Modelling (BIM), is helping organizations large and small address some of the most pressing challenges in the sector. From reducing rework and improving health and safety to enhancing collaboration and cutting costs, structured information management is delivering measurable benefits across the entire asset lifecycle.
This approach also supports broader societal goals. By embedding ISO 19650 principles into everyday practice, organizations are better equipped to address the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). Whether through more efficient use of resources, improved transparency or safer and more inclusive environments, the way information is managed has a direct impact on social, environmental and economic outcomes.
As clients increasingly expect ISO 19650-aligned delivery, capability in collaborative information management is becoming a prerequisite. This shift is not just about knowledge of BIM tools or meeting requirements. It’s about demonstrating your understanding of the ISO 19650 management standards and building resilient, future-ready teams who can deliver smarter projects and drive better results. With the adoption of BIM standards increasing year on year, it’s clear that a digital first future is becoming normal practice.
Why ISO 19650 Training Matters
Effective ISO 19650 training equips designers, contractors, consultants, and asset owners with a common language for managing data. It clarifies responsibilities, ensures alignment around deliverables, and supports the use of a common data environment (CDE). When applied consistently, this leads to more predictable outcomes, better quality asset data, and fewer costly mistakes.
While compliance is often the initial driver, the true value of ISO 19650 training lies in building organizational capability. Flexible e-learning and scenario-based workshops help teams apply the standard in real-world contexts, unlocking better project performance and future-proofing organizations.
BSI: Your Partner in Digital Transformation
As the organization behind ISO 19650, BSI is uniquely positioned to support your digital transformation journey. Through training, certification, and recognized BIM qualifications, we help organizations embed best practices across procurement, delivery, asset and security management.
Building Future-Ready Teams
As client expectations and industry ambitions rise, so does our approach to digital delivery. The BSI, ISO 19650 training program is more than a learning opportunity; it’s a strategic investment in building teams who can manage information effectively, deliver smarter projects, and drive better outcomes.
By standardizing how information is captured, shared, and maintained, organizations can reduce errors, avoid rework, and significantly cut unnecessary costs. This streamlined approach improves collaboration, reduces risk, and supports compliance across the entire project lifecycle, enhancing long-term asset performance and supporting a sustainable future.
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