Embracing digital technology

Embracing digital technology

Building information modelling (BIM), Smart Cities and Internet of Things (IoT)

Building information modelling (BIM), Smart Cities and Internet of Things (IoT)

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Embracing digital technology in the construction and the built environment industry

From augmented reality, to the Internet of Things, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Smart Cities, digital construction is evolving. Ensuring your teams have the right knowledge and skills are vital to become a market leader, keep up with the competition and be able to tender for new opportunities in construction and the built environment. For an overview of how BSI can help your organization succeed with digital technologies contact us here.

We have been working collaboratively with a range of construction and built environment stakeholders from product manufacturers to architects, contractors and government agencies to develop best practice that is relevant today and, in the future.

We have developed a wide range of frameworks and specifications across smart cities, infrastructure and the built environment. This includes our series of Building Information Modelling (BIM) specifications which are being adopted across the globe.

What’s the first step to embracing digital technology in the built environment?

Whether you’re looking to work with BIM, Smart Cities or IoT you need to understand the larger picture before you delve into the details. To help we have put together guides to provide an overview of each digital technology for construction.

Insights

Why do I need to be BIM certified for construction or asset management?

Since April 2016, the UK government has required construction suppliers tendering for centrally-procured government projects, including buildings and infrastructure to be delivered using the UK BIM Framework. BSI is supporting the industry with a range of solutions to address the requirements.

Standards for BIM: UK BIM Framework, BSI Kitemark and ISO 19650

Management of information through life cycle of an asset: design, construction, maintaining, de-commissioning

Webinar - Digital Transformation and The Internet of Things

Hear BSI international experts Andy Butterfield, David Mudd and Fabio Piraino host our latest webinar on 'Digital transformation and the Internet of Things'.

This webinar explores innovative themes including The Internet of Things and digital transformation, and shares insights into building a sustainable, digital environment and useful tools to support your journey.

Smart Cities

Managing energy or water as well as managing healthcare, traffic and city logistics for sustainable future growth.

Standards for IoT: IoT PAS 212

Emerging network of devices connecting everyday objects with sensors and actuators. BSI is a leading global business improvement organization. Our purpose, to make excellence a habit, is underpinned by our role as the national standards body and through our prestigious Royal Charter.

What are the risks of digital technologies in the built environment?

Digital technology, like connected devices through Smart Cities and IoT, can pose bigger information security risks to the built environment. The transfer of digital information from one environment to another can create vulnerabilities in any management system. To ensure your organization remains secure and successful it’s important to implement robust information resilience and cyber security practices, like penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Our free cyber security report provides a landscape of threats and how to address them.

What other standards and services will I need?

Solutions to support your digital journey

Whether your digital journey is just beginning or you’re already fully on-board with new technologies, we can support you – no matter where you are in the lifecycle of a building project.