First companies verified by BSI to BIM scheme for improved collaboration in the industry
From 2016, all government building and infrastructure projects in the UK will require level 2 BIM compliance. Earlier this month we launched a verification scheme 
for PAS 1192-2 Information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects. BAM Construct UK Ltd and Skanska UK are the first two companies to be independently assessed by BSI and achieve verification.
The scheme has been developed in order to provide contractors and their supply chain with evidence that they have the capability to deliver projects using Building Information Modelling (BIM).
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We have been working with stakeholders in the UK and internationally, including; Hong Kong, Middle East, China and Australia, to ensure that the certification developed creates a "global passport" for construction companies.
The first certificates were proudly awarded to Skanska UK and BAM Construct UK at a launch event held in central London on Wednesday. We are also working with numerous other companies (including other Tier 1 companies) in providing certification which will help with the implementation of BIM and will support with supply chain management. We will be announcing new certification awards over the coming weeks as organizations complete the assessment process.
In parallel the BSI Kitemark for BIM is being finalised, a component of which (the verification certification) launched this week. We would like to thank all of the organizations who worked collaboratively with us and look forward to continuing to develop solutions to add value for specifiers, clients, main contractors and everyone in the supply chain.
Quotes from the launch event:
Colin Pryor - BAM Construct UK Ltd’s UK Business Systems and Quality Manager "We're delighted to have received verification to PAS 1192-2 by BSI. BIM is a major driver influencing the direction of the construction industry both in the UK and abroad and we're pleased that we've been able to work with BSI during the development of this scheme."
"In addition, with the UK government requiring all centrally procured government contracts to be compliant with BIM Level 2 by 2016, this verification will provide assurance to those within our supply chain that we are capable of delivering projects using BIM."
David Throssell - BIM & Digital Engineering Operations Manager, Skanska UK
"We're very pleased to be one of the first companies to be verified by BSI to PAS 1192-2."
"This allows us to demonstrate to our customers and supply chain that we have the capability to deliver projects using BIM."
"We've worked closely with BSI to ensure that the verification scheme adds value and addresses the key challenges that the construction industry faces around BIM."
Andy Butterfield - Global Head of Construction, BSI
"The two companies should be proud of being the first to receive verification. This verification scheme will be of huge benefit to construction companies involved in public sector projects as well as those companies within the construction supply chain including private sector building, civil engineering, infrastructure, refurbishment and new-build projects both in the UK and abroad."
"The new schemes have been developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders to ensure that they add value and address the key issues which will help the construction industry with BIM implementation."
"BSI will offer training courses aimed at giving a detailed understanding of the key drivers, requirements, and strategic alignments needed to deliver BIM; an overview of processes and procedures; and will show how to effectively manage information across all stages of construction projects."
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