Frequently Asked Questions

The Compliance Checker for Accessibility is a rule-based tool that evaluates BIM models for compliance with Singapore’s Code on Accessibility 2025. It uses openBIM (IFC) data to identify non-compliant design elements early in the design process, reducing manual QA and rework. 

The checker is developed by AcePLP, in collaboration with Solibri, and supported by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). We are also working with partners like Plannerly and Arup to support model preparation, industry testing, and domain alignment.

By participating, you: 

• Shape a national compliance tool before it launches 
• Gain insights into your own modelling practices 
• Receive support to prepare your models for compliance checking 
• Position your team for future CORENET X readiness.  

Participants in the alpha and beta phases will also get early (and free!) access to tools and training resources.

BIM models from all development types in Singapore can be checked, including: 

• Shopping malls 
• Hotels and dormitories 
• Healthcare facilities (e.g. hospitals, clinics, nursing homes) 
• Transport interchanges 
• Mixed-use developments 

Importantly, your models must contain relevant information to be checked automatically. This means that your model should include:  

• Sanitary fixtures 
• Basic structure (e.g. slabs, columns) 
• Clearly defined spaces (e.g. Revit Rooms, Archicad Zones) 
• Exported to IFC4 Reference View or IFC-SG 

To support you, we’ve provided a BIM Modelling Guide that outlines the required structure and data conventions. You can also use our interactive Plannerly template to automatically check whether your model meets the information requirements. During the alpha and beta testing phases, access to the Plannerly tool is completely free for all participants. 

Plannerly is an interactive template that helps you: 

• Check whether your model includes the information required for code checking 
• Catch missing elements or misnamed parameters before uploading your model 
• Align with openBIM and IFC-SG export standards 

Using Plannerly saves time and reduces trial-and-error during the checking process. While Plannerly is normally a paid tool, it is free to use during the alpha and beta testing phases of this project. 

📥 Access the Plannerly Template 

There is no cost to participate in the alpha or beta phases. 

• The Plannerly template is free to use from now until the end of beta phase (May 2026).  
• At alpha testing (until November 2025), the AcePLP BIM team will support you in reviewing and cleaning up your model to ensure it meets the information requirements, at no additional cost to you. 
• The Compliance Checker for Accessibility will be publicly available via the web during beta (from Nov 2025–May 2026) and is also free to use during this period.  

We only ask that you share your feedback so we can improve the tool together. 

That’s exactly what it’s designed to do! And it means the checker is working as intended. The goal is to help you identify potential compliance issues early, so you can improve your design before submission. 

During alpha testing, the AcePLP team will work closely with you to: 

• Review your model 
• Clean it up to meet the information requirements 
• Run it through the Compliance Checker 

All results are kept strictly confidential and used only for internal testing and tool validation. Model data and check results are never shared outside of AcePLP. NDAs can be signed upon request to protect your model and project information. 

During beta testing, you’ll have direct access to the Compliance Checker. You can: 

• Upload your model securely 
• Receive an instant report highlighting which elements fail and the corresponding code clause applied  
• Use the feedback to revise your design independently 

No models are stored or retained. All files are deleted immediately after the checking session. The checker’s data policy will be presented each time you access the interface and will require your consent before any checks are performed. 

We’re currently in alpha testing, where we: 

• Build and test the rule logic 
• Refine model interpretation 
• Ensure robust performance across different project types 

The beta version will launch in November 2025, once we’re confident in the tool’s accuracy and usability. That is why we are actively seeking model contributions now: to support testing and improve the checker before its official release.  

[Tell us if you’re open to contributing your model for alpha testing]

Alpha testing (Now–Nov 2025): 
During this phase, contributors provide BIM models for internal testing. The AcePLP team helps clean up and prepare the models to meet information requirements and validate the rule logic behind the checker. You’ll receive feedback on how to apply the BIM Modelling Guide to your project — helping you deliver higher-quality, standards-aligned models for future CORENET X submissions and effective use of the Compliance Checker. 

Beta testing (Nov 2025–May 2026): 
The public will be able to use the web-based checker and Plannerly tools to test models directly and submit feedback online. 
Your models will remain private — they are never stored or shared. You can still reach out to our team for support in preparing models for CORENET X submissions or optimising your use of the Compliance Checker.  

During beta phase, you will be able to:  

• Access the “Compliance Checker” tab on this site and upload your model directly 
• Use the Plannerly template to check your model’s information readiness 
• Run your own compliance checks and download the results 
• Share your feedback through a short survey  

We’ll provide simple, step-by-step guidance so anyone in your project team can participate. 

Before the beta launch, you can attend our free training sessions to learn how to use the tools. They are designed to be easy to use, so you will be up and running in no time!

You can use our built-in feedback form to share your experience of using the Compliance Checker 

If you have questions or encounter difficulties, reach us at [email protected]  

Your insights will directly inform future improvements, both to the checker and the model preparation process. 

Yes. All files are: 

• Used only for checking 
• Not stored or shared 
• Handled in a secure cloud-hosted environment 

We do not require project names or sensitive data.  

NDAs are available for alpha participants.

Yes! We offer free training on: 

• Exporting Revit models to IFC-SG 
• Using the Plannerly template 
• Understanding how the checker interprets IFC data 

Book a Session 

Anyone involved in preparing BIM models for regulatory or accessibility compliance — including: 

• Government agencies and facilities teams 

• Architects and BIM consultants 

• Developers and building owners 

• Engineers and project managers 

• Contribute a Model for Alpha Testing 

• Try the Plannerly Template

• Register for Beta Access

• Book a Briefing