ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 9. Kazakhstan has approved a plan for the digitalization of the construction sector for 2026-2027, Trend reports, citing the government.
The document was endorsed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev and Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev.
The plan delineates critical objectives for the digital transformation of the construction sector, encompassing the entire lifecycle of construction projects, from initial planning and design through to construction, commissioning, and the ongoing operation of buildings and infrastructure.
Key measures within the strategy include the mandatory adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM), the automation of public services related to construction, the development of digital passports for construction assets, and the conversion of construction norms and standards into machine-readable formats.
These initiatives are designed to streamline operations, reduce the risk of errors, and enhance the predictability of project execution.
The overarching goal of the plan is to foster greater transparency and governance within the sector, shorten construction timelines, lower costs, eliminate administrative hurdles, and ultimately enhance the quality and safety of construction projects.
Meanwhile, today, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the Construction Code and the Digital Code of Kazakhstan.