BRE moves to next stage of BIM certification
BRE Global has launched a scheme to help companies provide evidence that they have the policies and procedures required to deliver Level 2 BIM in line with the Government’s strategy. Delivered onsite, the scheme is available for businesses with one site or multiple site locations.
The scheme comprises evidence-based assessments of BIM business and management systems in line with the process requirements for Level 2. Those that successfully meet the criteria are awarded Certificated BIM Operator status by BRE Global, the BRE Group’s independent certification body.
Paul Oakley, associate director of BIM at BRE said, ‘As well as speeding up the tendering process, certification offers significant benefits all round. It saves businesses the time and costs involved in responding to ever-varying tender questions. For those issuing tenders, having a BRE BIM-certified business in the running removes the need to check replies or employ someone to do it for them.’
Ahead of the launch, BRE has been trialling the scheme with three companies — BDP, David Miller Architects and Heatherwick Studio.
David Miller, practice director of David Miller Architects, said, ‘In a climate where accurate, fast and reliable information is required as a bare minimum, it makes sense to us to put measurement procedures in place that will help us to maintain and progress these workflows within our practice.’
The scheme is launching alongside BIM Level 2 training and certification for professionals. Delivered by BRE Academy, training and an examination are available for three competency areas — task information manager, project information manager and project delivery manager, with independent certification similarly issued by BRE Global.
