buildingSMART International has officially approved the status of Developing Chapter for both Iceland and Kazakhstan, to drive openBIM adoption.
The milestones were achieved on 11 March 2024, during the buildingSMART International Summit held in Valencia, Spain.
BIM Iceland
BIM Iceland, a non-profit organisation with 27 dedicated members, represents companies from architecture, engineering and construction, along with public bodies. BIM Iceland is committed to aligning its activities with the international programme. Its overarching goal is to establish BIM as the standard practice for constructing major public structures across Iceland.
“We’re thrilled to achieve this milestone, highlighting our dedication to advancing openBIM practices in Iceland. With our board and member organisations’ commitment, we’re ready to promote and drive openBIM adoption throughout our nation,” said Davíð Friðgeirsson, chair of the board of BIM Iceland.
KazRiCA
The Kazakh Research & Design Institute of Construction & Architecture (KazRiCA), founded in 1931, will serve as the base for the new chapter in Kazakhstan. It has established the Commission for the Development of the Regulatory & Technical Framework in the Field of Information Modelling Technology in Construction. As part of the implementation of the Action Plan for the Introduction of Information Modelling Technology in the Design of Construction Facilities (BIM), it is poised to drive the adoption of openBIM practices.
Alexander Shakhnovich, managing director for development of KazRiCA and chapter director, said: “Our mission is clear: to lead Kazakhstan to a new era of efficiency and innovation in construction. By becoming part of the buildingSMART community, we can be sure that through cooperation and commitment to world standards, we will be able to achieve impressive results in the field of digital construction.”
Aiden Mercer, marketing director of buildingSMART International, said: “We were impressed by both Iceland and Kazakhstan’s submissions, capturing the essence of openBIM in both submissions and the desire to collaborate with the international community.”
