Established 1999 SOFAZ Azerbaijan’s sovereign wealth fund aims efficiently manage and safeguard nation’s oil and gas revenue for present and future generations. In 2013 faced growing complexities in managing portfolio and assets legacy system could no longer meet expanding needs. System’s inability accommodate new asset classes introduced since 2012 became pressing concern rapid asset growth exacerbated operational challenges data management issues. Embarked on thorough research of available portfolio management and accounting systems. Primary objective streamline operations achieve maximum process automation enhance efficiency in handling substantial data volumes. SimCorp’s front-to-back solution reduced complexity facilitated data flow between various financial systems data sources service providers. Level of integration combined with system’s flexibility allowed customization to meet SOFAZ’s unique needs preferences. Portfolio management system offered wide range features: portfolio analysis, cash management, performance measurement, pre-trade and post-trade investment compliance monitoring and integration with risk management system. Capabilities allowed analyze monitor portfolios ensuring strict compliance with rules regulations while optimizing investments. Selection of integrated solution and automation objectives facilitated seamless portfolio transformation to support SOFAZ’s exponential 60% growth in AuM since 2015 emphasizing crucial role of innovation and efficiency in asset management. AuM: USD 45 bn

IFC Qualification run by buildingSMART Japan aims to increase usage and precision of IFC data coordination in practice within Japan by creating structure which can objectively check technological content of IFC data coordination by stipulating IFC data coordination to international IFC certification framework. Increase IFC data precision and sharing in practice each subcommittee operating to increase shared understanding of aims workings technical information related to IFC by system users and system developers. Software must satisfy MVD (Model View Definition) to be eligible for certification. MVD defined by Technology Integration Committee based on BIM data coordination scenarios and IDM (Information Delivery Manual).

buildingSMART Japan established as Japan Chapter of buildingSMART International. Focused on IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) standardization and interoperability. IFC became international standard ISO 16739 in 2013. buildingSMART Japan operates IFC Qualification program to increase IFC data precision and sharing in practice within Japan. Membership structure: non-profit organization open membership requirements collaborative organization decision making by consensus public disclosure of research findings. Definition of standard specifications through collaboration between software experts and construction industry experts publication of specifications. Japan participated in buildingSMART Summit Tokyo with 469 people from 45 countries working together to create open digital standards for built environment.

Colombian BIM Classification System (ColombiaClass) developed for public buildings. Based on Chilean NCh 1156 standard, adjusted to Colombian context defining order, classification, denomination up to Level 3 using current technical regulations, official budget databases, collaboration with Colombian construction professionals. Validated with budgets from 5 regions (83% of Colombia) and Delphi Method with expert panels (field engineers/architects + BIM experts from Ministry of Housing, BIM Forum, National Planning Department). Addresses great variability in time/cost of public works, enables government monitoring of project scope and tender comparison.

Vietnam Digital Construction Community guide on ISO 19650 international standard for BIM published 2018. Standard helps deploy concepts and principles in operating construction projects based on using BIM for information management of project lifecycle. According to ISO 19650 BIM is not simply 3D tool containing digital information but also means to support project management and information flow sharing between parties throughout project phases. Covers BS EN ISO 19650-1 through 19650-5

September 26, 2023. Application of BIM emerged as mandatory standard in major construction projects requiring Vietnamese enterprises integrate new technology into all work processes. Vietnam’s construction industry engaged in digital transformation. Becamex IDC Corporation, Ricons Construction Investment JSC, VC Group are major firms successfully integrated IoT AI cloud-based BIM technology into processes. Lê Minh Long Deputy Director Science Technology Environmental Department: BIM applications enhance efficiency of design construction project management. BIM implemented in projects with complicated designs technical systems including state or foreign investment capital. Recognition of benefits: BIM becoming new business imperative. Several construction-technology software tools for multiple use cases from digital collaboration to on-site execution. Help tackle over-reliance on manual work optimize resources improve design capabilities enhance field productivity

Infrastructure principal development priority for ODA, other key sectors: transportation, telecommunications, energy, environmental/water, civil aviation, education, financial services. May 2016 US lifted ban on sale defense articles opening new sector. Government procurement regulated by Law on Public Procurement 43/2013/QH13 approved October 26, 2013 and Decree No 63/2014/ND-CP August 15, 2014. ODA-funded procurement governed by donor regulations. Public investment projects classified Article 6 Law on Public Investment into Group-A B C. Solicitations announced in Vietnamese newspapers: Dau Thau Nhan Dan Lao Dong Saigon Giai Phong, English: Vietnam News Vietnam Investment Review. Firms check MPI’s public procurement website. Winning contracts requires high involvement communication between foreign supplier local distributor representative relevant government entities

UNDP trainings held April-June 2024 across Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan in collaboration with Scientific Research Institute for Technical Norms and Standardization, supported by GEF. Participants: architects, designers, professors, students. Topics: passive heating/cooling systems, software for calculating solar insolation, Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in design process. Participants learned free software tools for building location/orientation analysis. BIM technologies enhance transparency throughout design and construction process. Part of ‘Market transformation for Sustainable Rural Housing in Uzbekistan’ and ‘Sustainable Rural Development’ projects.

Information system ‘Construction Control’ introduced, control processes automated. In 2022, over 30,000 objects monitored through this system. Project documentation review transferred to fully transparent electronic system. Paper documents submission abandoned. Design and estimate documentation submitted for examination online. About 111,000 facility projects reviewed through system, saving about 20.5 trillion soums. Electronic rating of expert organizations launched. Mechanism created for certifying experts based on classification of projects by complexity categories. National information system ‘Shaffof Qurilish’ in addition to Construction Control for overcoming bureaucratic obstacles and introducing modern ICT.