Case Study

National Infrastructure ISO 19650 BIM Transformation

Transforming Bahraini public infrastructure workflows through an ISO 19650-aligned Autodesk CDE, slashing construction rework by up to 45%.

Overview

Omnix led a national ISO 19650 BIM transformation for a major Bahraini infrastructure entity, upgrading its workflows to a unified Autodesk CDE. This change cut project rework by up to 45% and upskilled over 150 engineers.

The Challenge

A major governmental entity relied on traditional, unintegrated 2D CAD workflows across its sprawling public roads and municipal buildings divisions. This dependency created technical limitations that slowed project timelines as national infrastructure demands accelerated.

Key Inefficiencies Included:

  • Siloed Design Assets: Lack of intelligent model data restricted inter-departmental visibility and collaborative planning across design units.
  • Process Disconnection: Manual project delivery methods slowed cross-functional coordination between roads, traffic, surveying, and utilities teams.
  • Governance Gaps: The client lacked uniform internal standards, rendering it unable to mandate or audit digital BIM compliance from external engineering bidders, consultants, and contractors.

The Solution

Omnix engineered and delivered a comprehensive, campus-wide digital transformation strategy, migrating infrastructure and building departments onto a singular, cloud-integrated engineering ecosystem.

The Program Architecture Included:

  • Centralized Data Environment (CDE): Configured Autodesk Docs to establish a unified, secure repository fully aligned with global ISO 19650 information governance workflows.
  • Corridor & Detailed Infrastructure Engineering: Implemented Autodesk Civil 3D and InfraWorks to transition roads and public pathways into intelligent 3D conceptual modeling spaces.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Standardized Autodesk Navisworks to perform automated clash detection and multi-tiered site reviews before field deployment.
  • Sovereign Standard Development: Commissioned certified BIM project experts to develop formal ministry-specific compliance frameworks and templates, including Exchange Information Requirements (EIR), Asset Information Requirements (AIR), and BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
  • Enterprise Upskilling: Led a structured four-phase change management matrix, training and validating a massive cohort of technical personnel.

Business Impact & Value

35% – 45%

Reduction in Rework: Achieved drastic savings during pilot and post-implementation construction phases via early clash visibility.

150+

Certified Engineers: Internal engineers, project managers, and design leaders successfully upskilled and Autodesk-certified.

100%

Supply Chain Enforcement: Established total capability to mandate and enforce strict BIM submission requirements on all external contractors.

ISO 19650

Future-Ready Scalability: Created an agile, unified project environment serving as a national digital delivery benchmark.

OVERVIEW

Client: A major government entity
Industry: Government / Public Infrastructure / Construction
Location : Kingdom of Bahrain
Core Technology: Autodesk AEC Collection & Autodesk Docs (CDE)
Standards Framework: ISO 19650 & BIM Level 2 Information Management

About the Client

The client is a major government entity responsible for national infrastructure development. Operating within the Construction and Public Infrastructure sector, the client employs approximately 5,000+ staff across two key departments:

  • The Roads Department oversees the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the public road network, ensuring safe and efficient mobility.
  • The Buildings Department manages the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and regulation of all government buildings, ensuring modern, safe, and sustainable public facilities.

Omnix International has been supporting the client in its digital transformation journey, helping modernize design workflows and transition toward BIM-enabled project delivery.

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