The BSI Kitemark™ for BIM Objects

The BSI Kitemark™ for BIM Objects

Assurance for the future

Assurance for the future
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BSI Kitemark for BIM Objects

The BIM Objects Kitemark is the benchmark in best practice for the production of digital products used in BIM models. It covers the full range of construction products for structural, architectural and mechanical-electrical-pipework projects.

The Kitemark certification process ensures that your BIM Objects are a true likeness of your physical products, to give your customers complete confidence during design, construction and asset management.

It provides trust and integrity in your BIM Objects by validating the accuracy of their information and functionality within the BIM model, including: 

  • Purpose and function
  • Physical and geometric dimensions
  • Lifespan and maintenance
  • Testing and certification
  • Performance characteristics
  • Sustainability attributes 

It also assures that your BIM Objects continue to be maintained and updated to reflect product changes, validating that they meet the latest standards.

The value of BIM Objects

Learn from our experts how to use the BSI Kitemark for BIM Objects to differentiate your construction products and increase trust in your BIM Objects.

What are the benefits of BIM Objects Kitemark?

Win more business – differentiate your construction products in a crowded market with validated BIM Objects that carry the BSI Kitemark, the original trust mark since 1903.

Customer satisfaction - by giving trusted information to specifiers, designers and other object users they can deliver projects efficiently, effectively and with reduced risk.

Risk reduction – ensure products meet customer specification and performance requirements so they can avoid the costly consequences of rework or replacement.

Operational resilience – by embedding robust processes to produce reliable BIM objects, you can protect your brand and enhance operational resilience.

Proven business credentials – by embracing best practice BIM processes to provide objects that meet validated standards now and in the future.

Legrand and the Kitemark for BIM Objects

Matt Crunden talks about why Legrand wanted the Kitemark for BIM Objects and how it impacted them as a business. 

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Assessment standard

The assessment standard for BIM Objects is BS 8541 - Library objects for architecture, engineering and construction: 

  • Part 1 – Identification and classification
  • Part 3 – Shape and measurement
  • Part 4 – Attributes for specification and assessment 

The requirements of each part provide best practices for producing BIM Objects you can trust – download BS 8541 Parts 1, 3 and 4 from the BSI Shop.