Singapore, May 22, 2025 – Global BIM quality assurance leader Solibri, a company under Nemetschek, and Singapore-based BIM specialist and innovation partner AcePLP have launched an innovative Proof of Concept (PoC) for a Software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for automated building permit compliance. This signals Nemetschek’s expansion in Southeast Asia, building on its well-known BIM tools such as Graphisoft and ArchiCAD.
The new platform will support the CORENET X initiative which aims to streamline building approval processes, reduce iterations between project team and the agencies and bring about greater productivity in the built environment sector in Singapore. The PoC will see Solibri contributing its market-leading rule-based checking engine as a model checker, proven in Finland’s nationwide RAVA3Pro digital permitting system. AcePLP serves as the strategic systems integrator and local innovation partner, leveraging its deep knowledge of Singapore’s regulatory and digital construction landscape to ensure the platform is purpose-built for CORENET X workflows.
The PoC focuses initially on translating a key set of accessibility requirements from Singapore’s Code on Accessibility into machine-executable rules within Solibri’s cloud-based checking environment. Contractors and consultants will be able to submit BIM models in IFC-SG format to the platform, which automatically flags non-compliant elements like insufficient door clearances or improper ramp gradients. Authorities gain real-time visibility into issues through dashboard analytics, while developers receive actionable feedback real-time – a radical improvement over traditional manual reviews.
The PoC is also a powerful productivity tool for consultants, who can then focus on higher-value added design activity.
Automating compliance checks is the logical next step because validating models against Singapore’s code during the design phase engenders better quality in design and prevents costly re-work downstream while ensuring accessibility standards are met from the first brick laid.
Technology Synergy
“Our SaaS environment allows scaling this solution across ASEAN once validated,” noted Solibri CEO Ville Kyytsönen. “Singapore’s rigorous approach mirrors Finland’s success in reducing permit processing from months to days through automated BIM checks.”
AcePLP Managing Director Vanessa Tang emphasized local relevance: “We’ve embedded decades of Singapore-specific digital construction expertise – gleaned from real project delivery and deep engagement with local codes of practice – into these machine-readable rulesets. This ensures practical, real-world interpretability of regulatory intent, which is essential for meaningful automation.”
Mr Heng Teck Thai, the Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) Deputy CEO (Communications & Engagement), said, “BCA is supportive of this PoC as such tools advance our Built Environment Industry Transformation Map’s digitalisation objectives by lightening the load for code compliance and helping consultants deliver greater value to their clients. We also welcome Nemetschek’s expansion in Asia as Singapore’s Built Environment sector enters its next phase of digitalisation.”
Next Steps
The PoC will run until June 2026. Successful implementation could trigger expansion of scope to fire safety and structural integrity checks, potentially covering 85% of Singapore’s permit requirements.
In parallel, AcePLP will spearhead industry enablement efforts, including onboarding consultancy teams, training QPs in rule-checking workflows, and contributing to the maturation of digital regulatory submissions. These activities ensure the solution is not only technically-sound but also readily adoptable by the broader market.
For developers, the cloud service will integrate directly with common BIM authoring tools, including Autodesk Revit and ArchiCAD, making the auto-checking process more seamless by leveraging the power of OpenBIM.
About Solibri
Solibri is an international leader in BIM Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The company offers out-of-the-box tools for BIM validation, conformance checking, design process coordination, design review, analysis, and code checking. Solibri’s mission is to develop and market quality assurance solutions that improve the quality of BIM-based designs and make the entire design and construction process more productive and cost-effective. Solibri’s customers include major developers, construction companies, architects, and engineering firms in more than 70 countries. Solibri is part of the Nemetschek Group.
About AcePLP
AcePLP is a Singapore-based digital construction consultancy advancing digital adoption across the built environment. With deep expertise in BIM workflows, project delivery, and regulatory submissions, AcePLP enables smarter, more compliant, and productivity-driven solutions. The firm works closely with owner-operators, consultants and contractors to respond to digital delivery requirements and align workflows with national initiatives such as CORENET X and the Built Environment Industry Transformation Map. A leader in workforce transformation, AcePLP runs a longstanding apprenticeship programme that has trained and launched the careers of thousands of young digital delivery professionals. Through consultancy, capability building, and innovative partnerships, AcePLP continues to shape the future of construction in Singapore. To participate in the beta testing programme of the automated compliance checker, get in touch at community@aceplp.com.sg.
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