VCE identified that achieving ISO 19650-2:2018 certification was an opportunity to further demonstrate the quality of its outputs and verify that it works against the latest international standards. Varming was previously certificated to PAS 1192 BIM Standards. It made the strategic decision to transition to ISO 19650-2:2018 Information Management Certification to ensure continuous best practice across all offices within the organisation.

Varming wanted to transition from PAS BIM standards, to which it was previously certificated, to the international ISO 19650-2:2018 standard, and align all processes, procedures and documentation with new nomenclature and revised workflows.

The client chose to partner with BRE as a recognised world-leading independent organisation with one of the most highly regarded certification schemes in the construction sector. BRE’s desktop review quickly helped identify development areas ahead of the main audit.

The rigorous approach and in-depth inspection performed by BRE during the audit assessed that Varming’s processes, procedures and documentation were in accordance with ISO 19650-2:2018. The ISO 19650-2:2018 certification reinforces operational effectiveness and reduces risks to VCE’s clients and provides assurance through regular audits. These audits show that Varming continues to work to the highest international standards, enhancing the processes and procedures that underpin its BIM delivery on projects.

Outcomes

Varming is proud of always working towards the best international practice and is committed to delivering a quality service. Varming QHSE Integrated Management System comprises independent certification in respect of its Quality Management, Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety Systems and is currently certified to I.S. EN ISO 9001:2015, I.S. EN ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 respectively.

BRE’s UKAS Accredited ISO 19650-2:2018 certification adds to the wealth of independent certification which Varming holds, supporting the operational effectiveness across all its offices and reduces risks to its clients. This helps to demonstrate its capability and capacity when applying for tenders both in the public and private sectors. It also validates that Varming’s processes, procedures and documentation adhere to the requirements of ISO 19650-2:2018 across all its offices. Certification also helps Varming, as part of the supply chain, demonstrate conformance to ISO 19650-2:2018, accelerating innovation and collaboration of clients and project teams.

Securing this certification with BRE has many benefits for Varming, including:

• Assurance for clients about the quality of work

• Verifying that it works to the current international standard

• Differentiation from competitors

Trina Turner added: “ISO 19650-2:2018 Information Management Certification assures our clients that Varming Consulting Engineers Ltd. works to the highest international standards.”

Next steps

Varming recommends achieving ISO 19650-2:2018 BIM certification with BRE, as it is one of the most highly regarded in the construction sector. This certification also assures clients that an organisation’s information management procedures and processes have been rigorously scrutinised. Information Management using BIM drives the internal processes, procedures and best practice at Varming Consulting Engineers and this certification assists as part of the supply chain to demonstrate capability and capacity and conformance to ISO 19650-2:2018. This enables collaboration of clients and project teams. Varming is looking forward to ongoing collaboration with BRE to promote the importance of ISO 19650 Certification for Businesses.