A clear vision from the practice management team about the future of the industry and a commitment to delivering better service is the crucial first step towards achieving ISO 19650 certification. At MDO, this vision has led to significant investments in knowledge, training, and software over the past few years.
Achieving ISO 19650 certification involves understanding the standard, conducting a gap analysis, planning, improving processes, documenting procedures, implementing changes, auditing internally, undergoing the certification audit, addressing any non-conformities, and maintaining ongoing compliance. This journey required commitment and collaboration across the MDO team. To involve all staff in the process and enhance overall knowledge, we organized a series of internal presentations, audits, training sessions, and brainstorming meetings.
Achieving ISO 19650 certification from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) involves several key steps. Here's an overview of the process:
UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENTS
The MDO BIM team have concentrated on managing information throughout the entire lifecycle of the process, as outlined in the ISO 19650 series and ensured that key staff members understand the requirements and principles of ISO 19650.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
ESTABLISH AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION
INTERNAL AUDIT AND IMPLEMENTING AN OFFICE DATABASE
PRE- ASSESSMENT (First Stage Audit)
CERTIFICATION AUDIT (Final Audit)
CERTIFICATION AND ONGOING COMPLIANCE
What does the BIM certificate mean for our clients?
By obtaining BIM Accreditation, we ensure our team adheres to the core standards and workflows outlined in ISO 19650-2. This guarantees that our performance meets the high expectations of our clients. Additionally, our clients can be confident that detailed planning and collaborative communication will boost our team's productivity, facilitating efficient delivery, assessment, and coordination with other project stakeholders. Consequently, this will help reduce costs for our clients and enhance safety by minimizing rework.
What does the BIM certificate mean for our design team?
The BIM certificate supports the design team by providing a structured approach to BIM management, fostering better collaboration / communication, and ensuring adherence to high standards, which ultimately leads to more successful project outcomes.
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