June 5, 2026 in Almaty, a strategic session of buildingSMART Kazakhstan took place, operating under the AO "Kazakh Scientific Research and Design Institute of Construction and Architecture" as a national platform for the development of openBIM, digitalization of the construction industry, and the implementation of building information modeling technology.

The event brought together participants from the professional community, representatives of member organizations of buildingSMART Kazakhstan, experts in the construction industry, educational institutions, and technology companies.

During the strategic session, key directions for the development of buildingSMART Kazakhstan, the expansion of the professional community, and the mandatory application of BIM technology in the Republic of Kazakhstan were discussed.

Particular attention was paid to the admission of new members to buildingSMART Kazakhstan, the recognition of participants and organizations that made a significant contribution to the development of the community, as well as an introduction to the startup Aidan BIM as one of the promising technological projects in the field of construction digitalization, the message said.

Reported by ZHKH24 with reference to the website of the Committee for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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The Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of Kyzylorda Region receives frequently asked questions and provides corresponding answers.

Question about the calibration of the meter

Question: When does the consumer need to perform calibration of the electric energy meter?

Answer: According to the Rules for the Use of Electric Energy, electric energy meters are subject to periodic calibration within the time frames established by legislation. If the consumer or the energy supply organization has doubts about the correct operation of the meter, at the request of either party, an unscheduled calibration can be conducted at any time. If the results of the unscheduled calibration confirm the meter's functionality, the costs for conducting the calibration, including its dismantling and subsequent installation, are borne by the party that initiated the unscheduled calibration.

Question about payment for electric energy

Question: How is the payment for electric energy made?

Answer: Currently, in Kyzylorda Region, payment acceptance is carried out through the unified payment document of JSC "ALSECO". Consumers can make payments through the ALSECO mobile application or by selecting the ALSECO system in the "Payments" section of the Kaspi.kz application.

Transmitted by ЖКХ24 with reference to the website of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of Kyzylorda Region.

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