Last Thursday, January 30th, BAM International B.V. received the Kitemark™for ISO 19650:2018. ISO 19650 is the international standard for management of information over the entire life cycle of a building, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) – a benchmark in best practice for BIM, acts as a seal of approval for construction businesses around the world, confirming that they are able to provide Building Information Management (BIM) Level 2 capabilities, and giving them a competitive edge.
BAM International has been at the forefront of innovation in digital construction working together with BSI to help shape the BIM standards and certification solutions.This project was led by Julián Odio Pozuelo. Julian is responsible for setting up the guidelines and BIM Execution Plans to standardize the practice according to ISO-19650 (BIM Level 2). In cooperation with Tomas de Loo, assessor for BSI group they were able to finish this implementation conform ISO 19650.
They achieved BIM for design, construction and commissioning in accordance with ISO 19650-1:2018 and ISO 19650-2:2018. This means they organize and digitize information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM). These services also include information management, on-site assistance and support concerning design and site issues.
With this certificate they can show the market that they have complete control over the processes for communicating, producing and controlling digital information and information requirements. In addition, working according to ISO 19650 provides efficiency benefits. For employees it is clear how the organization works, the BIM process offers more structure with the additional advantage that transaction and failure costs are lower.
BAM International
BAM creates sustainable built environments across the world that enhance people’s lives and create maximum value for our stakeholders by combining a diversity of people that capitalise on state-of-the-art knowledge, resources and digital technologies to provide construction solutions.
BAM International is a subsidiary of Royal BAM Group, one of Europe’s largest contracting companies active in construction, property, civil engineering, public-private partnerships, mechanical and electrical contracting and engineering in 30 countries across the globe.
[The BSI Kitemark ™ is a quality mark that is owned and managed by BSI. It is one of the most recognizable symbols for quality and safety and offers real value to consumers, companies, buyers and tendering processes.
With the UKAS accreditation, Kitemark offers benefits such as risk reduction, greater customer satisfaction and worldwide access to new customers.
The BSI Kitemark is a conformity-certified trademark and was originally used only in the United Kingdom. However, the Kitemark is now used worldwide as a quality mark.]
