Accelerator Program

Fast-track openBIM into your business with the support of the buildingSMART International network.

What is the Accelerator Program?

The Accelerator Program is designed to support organizations and industry bodies in accelerating the adoption of openBIM. Clients that undertake an accelerator project with buildingSMART International or a buildingSMART Chapter can get a diagnostic of their business processes, a plan for implementing an openBIM operating procedure, and technical support to ensure workflows fit their needs.

An accelerator project is designed to add immediate value and deliver excellence in openBIM knowledge, learning, and development to solve real-world use cases.

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The three steps to an accelerator project

1. Discovery Workshop 🔍

All accelerator projects require an initial discovery workshop to better understand your business needs and openBIM requirements.

2. Scope of Work 📐

The bulk of the work is done over an agreed set of work items that is developed following the discovery workshop. Each item is designed to support your business requirements and desired outcomes.

3. Learning and Support 💡

An accelerator project also provides education and training opportunities for staff, which is part of the Professional Certification program, and user guides and manuals are developed to support the ongoing work.

Are you interested in an accelerator project?

Are you a Chapter and want to get involved?

What does an accelerator project provide the client?

Foundation

A good foundation for how to work with openBIM

Tangible

Based on real implementations of standards, services and technologies that support them

Learning

Work side by side with technical experts to maximize your openBIM knowledge

Approved Accelerator Program partners

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Active accelerator projects

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"From my part, and from Femern’s part, this whole program has exceeded our expectations. One key takeaway has been that we were able to meet in a neutral environment with our stakeholders and software experts, and this was a huge, huge benefit for us"

Lars Straarup

IT / ICT Manager, Femern

"The Accelerator Program is a unique opportunity to fast-track openBIM workflows into any business. Regardless of the size or complexity of project, this program allows the client to benefit from open standards and expertise from buildingSMART International and the Chapters"

Aidan Mercer

Marketing Director, buildingSMART International

Frequently asked questions

Why is bSI running an Accelerator Program?

There are two reasons. Firstly, the industry has been asking for support, and we needed to find a service to scale. Secondly, there is a real need to deliver the latest standards and services into the industry in an effective way and with a neutral body. bSI does not endorse any one software solution above another and does not implement any additional functionality that does not meet our own standards.

Is an accelerator project a paid-for service?

Yes. It is a paid service as technical consultants are supporting the project.

Is each project the same?

No, each project will be different depending on the client. Some projects might be similar because the openBIM principles are the same, however.

Is the discovery workshop mandatory?

Yes, to better understand your needs, we need to begin with this.

Is this a service that involves a Chapter?

The relevant Chapter is involved if they can support the project. We will be providing training to Chapters so they can deliver more projects in the future.

I'm a consultant, and I am interested. What should I do?

Firstly, we welcome anyone to join the program and participate. You would need to be able to support various clients in the country, and you would need to demonstrate competency for the full buildingSMART suite of standards and services.

The openBIM workflow for the Accelerator Program

The openBIM workflow is fundamental to the Accelerator Program because it is the guideline and set of standards and services being delivered for clients as part of this program. An accelerator project could include all, or just some of the elements of the openBIM workflow to deliver tangible benefits.