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ARTICLE · 14 JULY 2026

Construction Code Legal Alert Series Issue 3: Digital Construction Ecosystem

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Kazakhstan's new Construction Code establishes a comprehensive digital framework for managing construction projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial design through to final operation. The reform introduces mandatory Building Information Modelling (BIM) for strategic infrastructure and energy projects, with phased implementation extending to most construction activities by 2030. This digital transformation aims to create a unified regulatory ecosystem that integrates state systems, automates c

KazakhstanReal Estate and Construction
Akezhan Mukhambetzhanov
Akezhan Mukhambetzhanov
Kurmet Zhumagaliev
Kurmet Zhumagaliev

This alert focuses on the digitalisation measures introduced by the Construction Code, including the growing role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and other digital tools in the construction sector. Beyond technological innovation, the Construction Code introduces a broader shift in the regulatory model of the construction sector, moving from document-based administration towards a digitally enabled governance framework.

The Digital Ecosystem

Construction Code introduces a comprehensive framework for state digital systems establishing the entire lifecycle of construction projects from design and approval through to commissioning and operation. Under the Construction Code, these digital systems will operate according to the “one-stop-shop” principle via the portal of the state expert organisation, ensuring integrated interaction between project participants and government authorities.

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