Principal, small architectural practice

Building a small practice's capability to win public BIM work

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Irish BIM Mandate Project Assessor Tool

Tool XLSX

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Form for assessing the applicability of Irish BIM mandate requirements to a project.

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Assessment BIM mandate

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Roadmap for BIM Adoption and Implementation

Roadmap PDF · Video

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Roadmap for sequencing organisational BIM adoption, capability development and implementation.

This roadmap sets out a clear, practical approach for organisations to adopt and implement Information Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM) in line with ISO 19650 and the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). It provides a phased pathway from early capability to advanced capability, showing how organisations can progressively build skills, processes, and digital workflows while meeting the requirements of the Irish BIM mandate. The roadmap aligns organisational change with project-level delivery, emphasising the foundations of people, process, and technology, and the importance of collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement. Overall, it supports organisations in moving from basic information management to fully integrated, data-driven delivery that delivers long-term value across the asset lifecycle.

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Roadmap BIM adoption

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Updated: 31 Jul 2026
Material reference: BD-MAT-3876

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Information Management (BIM) Adoption Strategy

Strategy XLSX · Video

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Editable strategy workbook aligning objectives and measures across people, process, technology and data.

This adoption strategy provides a structured approach for organisations to plan, govern and deliver Information Management and BIM adoption. It aligns leadership intent, objectives, actions and measurable outcomes so that people, processes and technology can develop in a coordinated, proportionate way.

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Digital transformation Organisational capability

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Technology Evaluation Methodology

Protocol XLSX · Video

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Structured method for comparing digital technology options against organisational requirements.

This technology evaluation method provides a structured and transparent approach for assessing digital tools that support Information Management and Building Information Modelling (BIM). It establishes consistent criteria for evaluating functionality, interoperability, usability, compliance with standards such as ISO 19650, and alignment with organisational needs. The method supports objective comparison, informed decision-making, and proportionate investment, ensuring that technology acts as an enabler of defined processes rather than a driver in itself. Overall, it helps organisations select and implement technology solutions that are fit for purpose, scalable, and supportive of long-term Information Management / BIM adoption and continuous improvement.

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Evaluation Technology

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Project Information Standard – File Naming

Standard XLSX · Video

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Editable workbook defining deliverables and naming fields for information containers.

This project information standard provides spreadsheet templates and guidance for naming project information in accordance with the Irish National Annex to ISO 19650-2. The support includes the core file-naming workbook, a hyperlink checker, a presentation and a demonstration.

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Information management ISO 19650

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Information Manager (BIM) Role Profiles

Report PDF

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Role and learning framework defining four Information Manager levels and progression guidance.

This report defines Information Manager (BIM) role profiles for the Irish built-environment sector. It supports the development of the digital capability needed for more transparent, consistent and long-term infrastructure delivery.

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Career development Information management

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Information Management Plan – Delivery Team

Plan XLSX · Video

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Delivery-team workbook covering BIM execution planning, capability, mobilisation and risk.

This delivery-team information management plan provides tenderers with a structured set of templates for responding to a project tender in line with ISO 19650. It covers the delivery team’s information-management function, delivery strategy objectives, federation approach, responsibilities, acceptance criteria, capability, mobilisation and risk planning.

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Information management Planning

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Process Workflows CWMF to ISO 19650-2

Workflow PDF

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Process map connecting CWMF stages with ISO 19650-2 activities, gates and information exchanges.

This support presents the CWMF-to-ISO 19650-2 process workflows, including the Stage (i) feasibility study and preliminary report workflow. It is published as a single PDF support for information-management activities across appointing and appointed parties.

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CWMF ISO 19650

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Online 1 year

Digital Construction Technology

Atlantic Technological University

Certificate Application Closing Date: This course has now closed for applications for September 2026. Start Date: September 2026

The Certificate in Digital Construction Technology has been developed in response to meeting the needs of the construction industry in providing graduates with knowledge and practical skills in the areas of Construction Technology, Site Surveying & BIM. The course aims to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to participate in BIM projects by providing learners with practical skills in widely used BIM tools like Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D and BIM 360 as well as a theoretical knowledge of the processes involved in a BIM project.

Via Project Information Standard – File Naming · Process Workflows CWMF to ISO 19650-2 · Information Management Plan – Delivery Team

Official provider listing · checked 2026-10-04

Course details 8 provider facts

Availability: Application Closing Date: This course has now closed for applications for September 2026. Start Date: September 2026
Course type: Certificate
Delivery: Online
Duration: 1 year
Fee / funding: Total Fees EU: €3,400. This course is fully funded through the GRASP Programme.
Level / recognition: 7
Provider: Atlantic Technological University
Last checked: 2026-10-04T22:31:17.421Z

Authoring and coordination BIM and digital delivery

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Blended 2 years

Building Information Modelling

Atlantic Technological University

Higher diploma September 2026

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an innovative new approach to building design, construction, and management. BIM has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. BIM also supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that is high quality, reliable, integrated, and fully coordinated.

Via Project Information Standard – File Naming · Process Workflows CWMF to ISO 19650-2 · Information Management Plan – Delivery Team

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Course details 8 provider facts

Availability: September 2026
Course type: Higher diploma
Delivery: Blended
Duration: 2 years
Fee / funding: Total Fees EU: €4,000. Up to 40% funding available to the Irish Private Construction Sector and Sole traders.
Level / recognition: 8
Provider: Atlantic Technological University
Last checked: 2026-10-04T22:31:20.682Z

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Online 4 days (Live online training) or 15 hours (On-demand elearning)

BIM Project Information Practitioner Qualification

BSI (British Standards Institution)

Professional qualification Available to book:Live online training; Available to book: On-demand elearning

This BIM Project Information Practitioner qualification will set you on the path to gaining internally recognized certificates and Marks of Trust. This first step on the BIM qualification journey will give you an understanding of how to deliver design and construction projects in line with the relevant standards, and how to apply BIM implementation to your organization and how contractors in turn can show their understanding of BIM capability to their clients. Guided by expert trainers, you will learn how to make decisions on information schema, format and the necessary criteria for checks, as well as the roles and responsibilities involved in those checks.

Via Information Management Plan – Delivery Team · Project Information Standard – File Naming · Process Workflows CWMF to ISO 19650-2

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Availability: Available to book:Live online training; Available to book: On-demand elearning
Course type: Professional qualification
Delivery: Online
Duration: 4 days (Live online training) or 15 hours (On-demand elearning)
Fee / funding: Request a quote
Level / recognition: Specialist
Provider: BSI (British Standards Institution)
Last checked: 2026-10-04T22:37:00.498Z

Information management Standards and compliance

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Online over 12 hours

BIM – Information Management Practitioner – ISO 19650 Curriculum (Operam Academy)

CitA Skillnet

Professional training Book your place today

This programme, written by Paul Shillcock, a leading authority on information management and author of ISO 19650-2, will give you the definitive meaning of ‘BIM according to ISO 19650’. You will learn the key information management activities defined within the ISO 19650 series and better understand your role in the information management process.

Via Information Management Plan – Delivery Team · Project Information Standard – File Naming · Process Workflows CWMF to ISO 19650-2

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Availability: Book your place today
Course type: Professional training
Delivery: Online
Duration: over 12 hours
Fee / funding: Individual user Licence: List price €265, CitA Skillnet 30% Funding: €185.50; TEAM Licence – Up to 10 users: List price €1,995, CitA Skillnet 30% Funding: €1,396.50; TEAM Licence – Up to 25 users: List price €3,990, CitA Skillnet 30% Funding: €2,793; TEAM Licence – Up to 50 users: List price €6,655, CitA Skillnet 30% Funding: €4658.50; ACADEMY Licence -Up to 100 users: List price €11,980, CitA Skillnet 30% Funding: €8,368. Each licence gives users 12 months access.
Level / recognition: Professional training
Provider: CitA Skillnet
Last checked: 2026-10-04T22:37:33.745Z

BIM and digital delivery Information management Standards and compliance

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BIM ISO 19650: BIM essentials and information management (BRE)

CitA Skillnet

CPD training For training dates and details please see our Course Schedule

Building information modelling (BIM) is transforming construction, and skills are in high demand. Our BIM ISO 19650 bundle offers the fastest and most cost-effective path towards your BIM Certification. With one purchase you’ll receive both our BIM Essentials and BIM Information management (ISO 19650) comprehensive online training courses. Successful completion of BIM Essentials unlocks the second course. Complete both courses and you’ll have acquired all the knowledge and learning needed to then apply for the prestigious BRE Individual certification (BIM Practitioner). Delivered in structured modules, you’ll be guided by our BIM expert tutor from introducing the key terminology right through to applying your knowledge in BIM information management functions.

Via Information Management Plan – Delivery Team · Project Information Standard – File Naming · Process Workflows CWMF to ISO 19650-2

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Course details 8 provider facts

Availability: For training dates and details please see our Course Schedule
Course type: CPD training
Delivery: Online
Duration: 3 Days
Fee / funding: CitA Skillnet Training Network is open to Private Companies and Sole Traders in the Construction Sector and registered in the Republic of Ireland.
Level / recognition: CPD / professional training
Provider: CitA Skillnet
Last checked: 2026-10-04T22:37:34.051Z

Information management Standards and compliance

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Delivery not stated 4 half-day course

Introduction to BIM with ISO 19650 & the Irish BIM Mandate

Engineers Ireland

CPD training Available on scheduled dates.

The course will introduce attendees to the Irish BIM Mandate & ISO19650. To include Naming Standards, Classification, Project Information Requirements, BIM Documentation, Common data environment, asset information requirements and digital transformation in the context of ISO19650.

Via Information Management Plan – Delivery Team · Project Information Standard – File Naming · Process Workflows CWMF to ISO 19650-2

Official provider listing · checked 2026-10-04

Course details 8 provider facts

Availability: Available on scheduled dates.
Course type: CPD training
Delivery: Delivery not stated
Duration: 4 half-day course
Fee / funding: Contact provider
Level / recognition: 13 CPD hours
Provider: Engineers Ireland
Last checked: 2026-10-04T23:03:20.035Z

Information management Standards and compliance

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