Demonstrating commitment to digital innovation and best practices in construction, ALEC secures prestigious BSI certification showcasing its adherence to ISO 19650 standards.
ALEC, a leading construction company in the Middle East, has achieved BIM Kitemark recertification from BSI for the third year in a row, underscoring its consistent commitment to digital excellence and best-in-class information management practices aligned with the ISO 19650 series of standards.
Analysis by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) shows that investing in technology and innovation is one of the key factors in boosting the construction sector’s productivity by up to 60%. Against this backdrop, ALEC continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of industry transformation. Barry Lewis, CEO at ALEC, said, “Innovation is part of our DNA, and securing this BIM recertification for a third consecutive year highlights how deeply embedded our digital-first mindset has become. We see enormous growth potential in the region, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and our ongoing investments in innovation and digital excellence enable us to remain agile, deliver the highest quality projects, and capitalise on these opportunities.”
The BIM Kitemark, issued by BSI, is recognised globally as one of the most rigorous certifications for information management using Building Information Modelling (BIM). To recertify, ALEC had to undergo a detailed audit, demonstrating its ability to meet client information requirements with accuracy and consistency, foster strong supply chain collaboration, and deliver against the ISO 19650 framework. ALEC’s success in this undertaking signals to the market its ability to lead digital transformation in construction while helping raise the bar for the wider industry.
Over the past year, ALEC has continued to advance its innovation agenda through a clear and structured Innovation Strategy, underpinned by a dedicated Digital Strategy and IT Strategy. A key pillar of this strategy is Technology & Automation, which sees the company continuously exploring the integration of technology and data-driven approaches to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Recent initiatives include the deployment of a new ERP platform to digitalize internal processes, further use of HoloBuilder and implementing ‘Resolve’, a new VR technology that integrates with Revizto’s issue tracker. Alongside this, the continued uptake of Morta is helping ALEC to use and reuse structured data to not only standardize and digitalize ISO 19650 documentation, but also wider project-related tracking across risks & opportunities, design change, procurement and other key functions.
Looking ahead, Andy Boutle, Head of Digital Construction at ALEC, said, “We see this recertification as another step on a much broader journey. The regional industry has made great strides in BIM adoption, but there’s still a gap to bridge to reach the next level of utilisation and maturity in line with international standards. At ALEC, we’re committed to helping close that gap, not just within our own projects but also by leading by example and encouraging our partners and clients to embrace a digital-first mindset. In the months ahead, we’ll continue to focus on building seamless interconnectivity between our digital solutions, creating a more data-driven, efficient, and sustainable way of delivering projects.”
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