Building standards - digital competency assessment system: options appraisal

8. Conclusion

1. This report has identified and outlined the technical options available for a Digital CAS solution:

• Amend existing CAS
• Leverage existing VLE functionality
• Bespoke .Net development
• Low Code development
• SaaS

2. Costs, strengths and weaknesses are outlined for each option.

3. After technical assessment, the recommended approach is for SG Building Standards Division to consider developing a bespoke .Net Digital CAS solution.

4. Development of a low-code Digital CAS solution within Microsoft Power Platform has been outlined as an alternative approach.

5. Adapting the existing CAS or using existing VLE functionality could be considered as a short-term solution only, as neither option would meet all user requirements.

6. There are risks and considerations to take into account, with suggested solutions.