• Overview
  • Which certification is right for me?
  • Assessment Criteria

Why choose this certification?

Achieving certification enables you to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and capabilities of Information Management using Building Information Modelling (BIM). This provides your employers and customers with the assurance that you are aligned with the relevant aspects of ISO 19650-2:2018, according to your role within the Information Management process.

What is the process?

  1. The first step to certification is to complete the BRE Academy ‘ISO 19650 1&2 Project Delivery’ & ‘ISO 19650 Delivering Information Management in Practice’ Training courses.
  2. Next, complete and submit the certification application form. If your application is valid and the certification fees have been covered, BRE will issue you with the assessment form(s) to complete and submit.
  3. A BRE Auditor will then asses your submission and certification will be issued on successful completion of the assessment.
  4. Certification is maintained through fulfilment of CPD requirements and payment of annual fees. Re-certification is required every 3 years.

Completion of training which meets the UK BIM framework learning outcomes. We strongly recommend the following BRE Academy courses to ensure the certification topics have been covered to prepare you for the certification process:

For the PIM and/or TIM route, either a professional qualification (HND or equivalent, degree), chartership/membership of a professional institution (e.g., CIBSE, CIAT, RICS or RIBA) or evidence of at least two years relevant experience. This does not apply to the BIP route to certification.

Which routes for Information Management Certification for Individuals using BIM are available?

  • BIM Informed Professional (BIP) Certification
  • Task Information Management (TIM) Practitioner Certification
  • Project Information Management (PIM) Practitioner Certification

You can apply for any combination of these scopes if you wish. Each scope requires a separate assessment.

How long does it take to achieve certification?

The assessment process can take approximately 4-6 weeks.

You will then be provided with the auditor’s report and if any nonconformities are raised, you will have the opportunity to make one free resubmission to address them. If all scheme requirements are met, certification will be granted.

You can make additional resubmissions if there are further nonconformities – this will require payment of additional fees prior to assessment.

How long is certification valid for?

Certificates are valid for 3 years from date of initial issue, subject to completing 15 hours of BIM related CPD each year.

After 3 years a recertification assessment will be required. On successful completion of recertification, an updated certificate for the following 3 years will be issued.

What do I get when I complete the process?

You will receive a certificate, a BRE certification mark for use on email signatures, website, presentations etc. and a ‘Credly’ badge to demonstrate that you hold the certification, along with an optional public listing on the BRE website here.

Does Information Management Certification for Individuals relate to Information Management Certification for Businesses?

The BRE Information Management Certification for Individuals and the BRE Academy BIM training courses complement the  BRE UKAS Accredited ISO 19650-2:2018 Information Management Certification Scheme for Businesses using BIM.

Individual certification gives your business the confidence that successful individuals have a detailed understanding of the Information Management process. This will support your business with the preparation and the ongoing maintenance of business certification.

At a glance

Typical Timescale
Approximately 4-6 weeks
Language
English
Assessments
Yes

Each of the following three certification routes are appropriate for a range of backgrounds and experience levels.

BIM Informed Professional (BIP) Certification

Ideal for policymakers, advisors, students, lecturers and construction professionals, who are implementing the BIM Process and Individuals who may not work within an ISO 19650 environment.

It is suitable for those wishing to demonstrate their knowledge of the BIM process. This pathway to certification is knowledge based and does not require evidence of project experience.

Task Information Management (TIM) Practitioner Certification

Suitable for those wishing to demonstrate their knowledge of the BIM process from an Appointed Party (Task Team) perspective.

This pathway is most appropriate for project-based industry professionals, for example, Task Team Managers, Lead architects and Team leaders, who apply BIM processes in an ISO 19650 environment.

Project Information Management (PIM) Practitioner Certification

Recommended for those wishing to demonstrate their knowledge, capability, and experience of applying relevant processes and procedures on BIM projects, possibly for applicants with experience in a Lead Appointed Party’s function.

This pathway is most appropriate for project-based construction professionals, e.g., Lead Architects, Project Architects and Construction/Design Managers, who apply BIM processes in an ISO 19650 environment.

Each of the three certification routes we offer have sperate assessment criteria. You may apply for any combination of these three.

BIM Informed Professional (BIP) Certification

You will be required to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the key principles relevant to multiple areas including:

  • Defining principal information requirements, whilst establishing an agreed set of project information standards and project information production methods and procedures.
  • The ability to describe the key concepts of a Common Data Environment (CDE) including conventions for its use, CDE solutions and workflow.
  • The key principles in establishing capability and capacity for information delivery.
  • A clear understanding of the parties involved in the approval, authorization and acceptance of information.

Task Information Management (TIM) Practitioner Certification

Evidence can be supplied to demonstrate a practical application of your knowledge as related to the functions in your organizational role or a clear understanding of the processes from first principles.

You will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and application for some key areas including:

  • Ability to assess Task Team capability & capacity.
  • Establishing or maintaining the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP).
  • Generation of Information in accordance with the TIDP.
  • The process of checking, reviewing, approving, and submitting of information.

Project Information Management (PIM) Practitioner Certification

Evidence can be supplied to demonstrate a practical application of your knowledge as related to the functions in your organizational role or a clear understanding of the processes from first principles.

You will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and application for some key areas including:

  • Commercial management within the allocation of information management functions, delivery risks, tender response or developing and completing the post appointment tasks for the Lead Appointed Party’s EIR and appointment documents.
  • Delivery management within the pre-appointment BIM Execution Plan (BEP) or the confirmation of the delivery teams post BEP, detailed responsibility matrix and MIDP.
  • The mobilization of resources for the delivery team including implementation.
  • A clear understanding of the information model review in accordance with information standards and the project’s information production methods and procedures.

Please complete and submit the certification application form. Our team will review it and will get in touch with the next steps.

If your application is valid and the certification fees have been paid, BRE will issue you with the assessment form(s) to complete and submit.

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