Building standards - digital competency assessment system: options appraisal

Options appraisal report on the development of a digital competency assessment system for building standards professionals in local government.


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.

Contact

Email: buildingstandards@gov.scot

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