29 May 2012

CERTIFICATION OF

BUILDING

INFORMATION

MODELLING (BIM)

COMPETENCY FOR

INDIVIDUALS AND

COMPANIES

Aim & Objectives

Flow Chart for BIM Certification Accreditation

Panel of Assessors

BIM Competency Certification

Individual Level

1. BIM Professional (Trainer )

2. BIM Professional (Consultant)

3. BIM Manager

4. BIM Coordinator

Company Level

1. BIM Enabled Company

2. BIM Consultant

3. Accredited BIM Training Provider

CONTENT

AIM & OBJECTIVES

As bSSs members are mainly from across the local AEC industry, as a neutral organization it is deemed to be suitable to perform accreditation role.

Aim

bSS to be an accreditation body for Individuals and Companies to be certif ied to a recognised BIM competency level, in order to promote adoption and application of BIM in the local AEC industry.

Objectives

To maintain a registry of BIM certif ied Individuals and Companies

To track and moderate local BIM standards and competency levels and maintain a sustainable BIM-eco system.

Assist in getting the Construction Industry BIM ready by Year 2015*

To gain mutual recognition with similar accreditation bodies overseas. (other bui lding SMART chapters doing simi lar roles)

* B C A B u i l d S m a r t 0 9 Dec2011: B I M R o a d m ap i n 2 010 w i t h t h e a i m

t h a t 8 0 % o f t h e c o n s t r u c t io n i n d u s t r y w i l l u s e B I M b y 2 015 .

AIM & OBJECTIVES

FLOW CHART FOR

BIM CERTIFICATION

ACCREDITATION

FLOW CHART FOR BIM

ACCREDITATION

1. Application for

new/renewal for

accreditation of

individuals/

companies.

2. Evaluation

and approval

by Panel of

Assessors

3. Observation

of the

performances

of the

Individuals and

Companies who

are BIM

accredited

4.. Make changes to

the criteria if

necessary within 2

years (Preparation

for the renewal of

the BIM

Certification)

PANEL OF

ASSESSORS

5 Members Panel

3 buildingSMART Singapore

President (1st VP as alternate) and

1 appointed council member

1 representative from BCA

2 external representatives from

SIA, IES, SCAL, REDAS, SISV, IHL, etc

PANEL OF ASSESSORS

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL

CERTIFICATION

Recognized BIM course; and

Recognized Relevant Degree (Building related); and

5 years relevant experience; and

Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or equivalent certification

OR

Minimum 1 year as a Trainer for recognised BIM courses

To maintain individual level BIM Accreditation status, they wil l be subjected to surveil lance cycle of once in 2 years by bSS. Individual is also required to provide proof as a trainer in recognized BIM courses OR involved in Building Projects with the use of integrated (multi -discipline) BIM.

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL:

BIM PROFESSIONAL - TRAINER

Recognized BIM course; and

Recognized Relevant Degree (Building related); and

5 years relevant experience; OR

As a BIM consultant for minimum of 3 companies/projects

Show evidence that they have executed building projects with the use of integrated(multi-discipline) BIM.

To Maintain individual Level BIM Accreditation status, they will be subjected to surveillance cycle of once in 2 years by bSS. Individual is also required to provide proof of executing Building Projects with the use of integrated (multi-discipline) BIM.

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL:

BIM PROFESSIONAL - CONSULTANT

I. Recognized Relevant Degree (Building related) with 5 years relevant experience; OR

II. Recognized Relevant Diploma (Building related) with 10 years relevant experience

AND

Relevant document showing proof (e.g. BIM e-submission, etc) of following:

EITHER

I. Completing a building project with the use of BIM

OR

II. Completing two Non-Building project (e.g.. Office Interior and Parks) with the use of BIM

To Maintain individual Level BIM Accreditation status, they will be subjected to surveillance cycle of once in 2 years by bSS. Individual is also required to provide proof as a BIM manager in Building Project with the use of integrated (multi-discipline) BIM.

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL:

BIM MANAGER

Recognized Relevant Diploma (Building related) with 5 years relevant experience; AND

Completed a relevant recognised BIM course: OR

Confirmation from companies that they are employed as BIM Coordinator.

To Maintain individual Level BIM Accreditation status, they will be

subjected to surveillance cycle of once in 2 years by bSS.

Individual is also required to provide proof of involvement of

Building Project with the use of integrated (multi-discipline) BIM.

INDIVIDUAL LEVEL:

BIM COORDINATOR

COMPANY LEVEL

CERTIFICATION

Minimum 1 BIM Coordinator; and

Relevant document showing proof (e.g. BIM e-submission, etc) of handling building project with the use of integrated (multi-discipline) BIM

To Maintain Company Level BIM Accreditation status, they will be subjected to surveillance cycle of once in 2 years by bSS.

BIM ENABLED COMPANY

Minimum of one full time BIM Professional (Consultant)

Supporting Documents Needed for Application

Approved BIM Consultant Applicant's curriculum vitae

Summary of the BIM consultancy methodology for

Adoption program of BIM to new companies

Application of BIM in project execution

To Maintain Company Level BIM Accreditation status, they will be subjected to surveillance cycle of once in 2 years by bSS, showing that they are actively involved in BIM consultancy.

COMPANY LEVEL:

BIM CONSULTANCY

Company to have Minimum of one full time BIM Professional (Trainer)

Submission of Courses Outline for bSSs vetting suitable for training BIM competency i.e. for coordinator, manager, professional-consultancy levels.

To Maintain Company Level BIM Accreditation status,

they will be subjected to surveillance cycle of once in 2

years by bSS, showing proof that the company is

actively involved in training recognised BIM courses

COMPANY LEVEL: ACCREDITED BIM

TRAINING PROVIDER

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