Business
Established in 1998, BCI Central was founded to create efficiencies and enhance transparency in the intrinsically complex construction industry. Our software solutions and related services achieve this while simultaneously enabling our clients to identify sales opportunities, make informed decisions and connect with key target markets.
BCI Central is part of Hubexo, formerly known as Byggfakta Group, which provides cutting-edge data, insights, and software solutions to the global construction industry. Founded in Sweden in 1936, Hubexo specializes in project information, eTendering, product information, market intelligence, and specification.
With operations in more than 20 countries and a workforce of 2,500 employees, Hubexo helps its customers sell more efficiently, build sustainably, and lead the future of construction innovation.
Hubexo is owned by a private equity consortium of Stirling Square Capital Partners, TA Associates and Macquarie Capital. Dario Aganovic was appointed CEO in 2022.
200+
Dedicated Researchers
20+
YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
40000+
PROJECTS PUBLISHED MONTHLY
10+
COUNTRIES WE OPERATE IN
17+
OFFICES GLOBALLY
600+
STAFF GLOBALLY
Journey
Let's go back to where it all began.
Over 20 years ago, our founder Matthias Krups envisioned a perfectly efficient, sustainable and inclusive global construction market.
Today, we’re proud to be active contributors in making the building industry a better place. Here’s our story.
June 1998
Hello world
Using just printed and saddle-stitched project information sent out
by
mail, BCI was born with the establishment of a project leads service
across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
mail, BCI was born with the establishment of a project leads service
across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
April 2002
Aussie Aussie Aussie!
We expand our services to the Australian market, and open four
offices
along the east and west coasts
along the east and west coasts
June 2002
Launch of LeadManager
Our first SaaS, and now our hero and flagship product, we introduce
LeadManager with live construction project
information and CRM capabilities
LeadManager with live construction project
information and CRM capabilities
January 2005
Our core values
After witnessing our teams bring them to the table each and every
day,
we formalise our three core values of
Boldness, Commitment and Integrity
we formalise our three core values of
Boldness, Commitment and Integrity
May 2005
Launch of the Top 10 Awards
Now one of the most highly coveted industry awards in Asia, we host
our inaugural Top 10 Awards to
acknowledge leading design and development firms
our inaugural Top 10 Awards to
acknowledge leading design and development firms
June 2007
Acquisition of Omni-Quant
We welcome our very first acquisition, providing tender
information,
documents and plans. Omni-Quant services are later absorbed by
LeadManager
documents and plans. Omni-Quant services are later absorbed by
LeadManager
October 2007
Launch of the FuturArc Prize
The first
green building design competition
in Asia commences, with the aim of generating forward-thinking,
innovative design ideas for a more sustainable future
green building design competition
in Asia commences, with the aim of generating forward-thinking,
innovative design ideas for a more sustainable future
March 2009
BCI goes mobile
November 2011
Over the ditch
We expand our services to New Zealand with the acquisition of
What’s On Report, which later rebrands to BCI New Zealand
What’s On Report, which later rebrands to BCI New Zealand
June 2014
Launch of the FairBuilding Network
A free online platform that connects social housing developers and
NGOs with building projects to other key stakeholders who are willing
to help
NGOs with building projects to other key stakeholders who are willing
to help
August 2014
December 2014
Introduction of Kindness Days
All BCI team members are given the opportunity to take up to two
paid
days off every year to work at a charity of their choice
days off every year to work at a charity of their choice
November 2016
Launch of Equinox in Asia
We take the formula of our industry-leading architectural
exhibitions
across to the Asian market
across to the Asian market
September 2017
ACQUISITION OF AGM
The Auckland-based publishing and events company featuring a
portfolio
of highly regarded digital and print
publications,
awards and events joins the BCI family
of highly regarded digital and print
publications,
awards and events joins the BCI family
November 2018
Party time!
BCI turns 20, with festivities galore to celebrate our anniversary
January 2019
The first BCI Build
We complete our inaugural BCI Build with Habitat for Humanity, with
team members across the Asia-Pacific coming together to build a house
for a family in need in Indonesia
team members across the Asia-Pacific coming together to build a house
for a family in need in Indonesia
February 2019
Acquisition of Bluprin
We welcome our first digital platform servicing the design
professional community – Bluprin, an architectural product,
project and professional platform headquartered in Indonesia. This
platform later becomes
Archify
professional community – Bluprin, an architectural product,
project and professional platform headquartered in Indonesia. This
platform later becomes
Archify
May 2019
Acquisition of SmartBuild Asia
The Singapore-based business brings their data science and
artificial
intelligence capabilities and passion to BCI
intelligence capabilities and passion to BCI
October 2019
Launch of online CPD
An industry first, we unveil a new platform in ANZ allowing design
professionals to complete Continuing Professional Development courses
anywhere, anytime for free. This platform later becomes
Archify Education
professionals to complete Continuing Professional Development courses
anywhere, anytime for free. This platform later becomes
Archify Education
November 2019
December 2019
Acquisition of
BuildCentral
The fastest growing and third-largest national project leads
provider
in the United States of America joins BCI, marking our tenth country
and third continent of operations
in the United States of America joins BCI, marking our tenth country
and third continent of operations
March 2020
The beginning of the remote era
Our WFH-friendly culture ramps up with the entire BCI team
commencing
remote work
remote work
October 2020
Launch of
Analytix
We introduce a new historical data exploration tool, using hundreds
of
thousands of project data points from
LeadManager
thousands of project data points from
LeadManager
October 2020
Acquisition of
TenderSearch
and
eProcure
Tender notification, bid management, e-tender portal provider and
procurement management systems join the BCI family
procurement management systems join the BCI family
January 2021
Acquisition of Planned Grocery
With a mission to provide customers with an ‘unusually
helpful’ solution, USA-based location data and geospatial
technology firm joins forces with BCI. This technology later inspires
Geospex
helpful’ solution, USA-based location data and geospatial
technology firm joins forces with BCI. This technology later inspires
Geospex
January 2021
Two worlds collide
Architectural Information Services is absorbed by
Archify
Australia and New Zealand, consolidating our online and face-to-face
sales and marketing solutions
Archify
Australia and New Zealand, consolidating our online and face-to-face
sales and marketing solutions
October 2021
BCI JOINS THE
BYGGFAKTA GROUP
FAMILY
We join forces with European industry giant
Byggfakta to form the
world's leading construction information & software group
Byggfakta to form the
world's leading construction information & software group
December 2021
INTRODUCING BCI CENTRAL
BCI Media Group, inclusive of BCI Asia, BCI Australia and BCI New
Zealand, rebrands to BCI Central
Zealand, rebrands to BCI Central
February 2022
THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADMANAGER ARRIVES
After two years of development, the new
LeadManager launches
LeadManager launches
May 2022
LAUNCH OF THE NEW AND IMPROVED ANALYTIX
September 2023
SCL joins the BCI Family
SCL joins BCI to craft comprehensive and accurate specifications
March 2024
LAUNCH OF ARCHIFYSPEC
The solution for faster, smarter and safer schedules and
specifications
specifications
October 2024
INTRODUCING HUBEXO
Byggfakta Group rebrands to Hubexo, representing our commitment to
innovation and connectivity in the global construction tech space.
innovation and connectivity in the global construction tech space.
Fast-forward!
Offices
Leaders
Ashleigh Porter
President, Commercial - APAC
Since starting at BCI Media Group in 2008, Ashleigh has gained a wealth of experience in both the architectural and construction industries, having worked in roles as diverse as Information Researcher, Sales Manager, and Learning and Development Manager.
Ashleigh joined Architectural Information Services (AIS) in 2014 following the acquisition of AIS by BCI Media Group. Working as a liaison between AIS and BCI Media Group, Ashleigh was instrumental in the integration of the two businesses. In July 2016, she was appointed General Manager of AIS, taking responsibility for all business operations across Australia and launching the business into the New Zealand market. In 2019, Ashleigh spearheaded the launch of Archify in the ANZ market and has been a key contributor to the platform’s ongoing development and expansion across the Asia-Pacific.
Ashleigh joined the Executive Board of BCI in 2019 when she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer – Australia & New Zealand. Ashleigh holds a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication from the University of Wollongong.
Darina Boteva
Chief Financial Officer
Darina Boteva was appointed as Chief Financial Officer upon joining BCI Central in November 2022. She brings more than 15 years of finance leadership and experience in the Technology sector. As the BCI Group’s CFO, Darina overseas the Accounting, Finance, Budgeting & Forecasting, Management reporting and Transactional functions.
Prior to joining BCI, Darina worked for several private and public multinational companies (ABB, Harris Corporation, Imagine Communications) in different leadership roles, gaining proficiency in all finance and accounting areas. Her expertise is most notably in the financial management of multi-entity, multi-country corporate structures and the related governance and compliance requirements. Darina is also highly skilled in building and streamlining efficient, diverse finance teams, and achieving operational efficiency.
Darina is a member of CPA Australia and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of New England, and Bachelor of International Business from the University of Economics, Varna.
Nikhil Roy
Solution Architect - Research Tech
Nikhil Roy joined BCI in 2001, in the formative years of the business, as a Developer in the Singapore office. He was appointed IT Manager in 2002 where he was responsible for the management of BCI’s internal IT systems. Nikhil was instrumental in the development and launch of BCI’s proprietary software systems in Australia.
Relocating to Sydney in 2005, Nikhil established the local Australian IT team and coordinated the development of new products, improvements, and features. He has since moved into a group-wide management position, overseeing all development, support, and infrastructure as the head of the Regional IT department.
Nikhil has a Bachelor of Engineering specialising in computing from the University of Mumbai along with over 20 years of experience in web development. Prior to joining BCI, he held various roles working on high-profile websites in India, for the Times Group, and in Singapore, for the Singapore Stock Exchange.
Nana Sulina
Group Subscription Manager
Nana Sulina was appointed as the Group Subscription Manager for BCI Media Group in 2020. Since 2011, Nana was the Regional Administration Manager and the Singapore Office Manager. Nana was responsible for implementing any day-to-day activities and policies that would improve the operational efficiency of the Singapore office.
Following her graduation from the William Blue College of Hospitality Management in Sydney with a Diploma in American Hospitality Management, Nana was a Director’s Personal Assistant and worked for several international chain hotels. Nana joined BCI in 2004 as an Administration Assistant.
Management
Nana Sulina
Group Subscription Manager
Nana Sulina was appointed as the Group Subscription Manager for BCI Media Group in 2020. Since 2011, Nana was the Regional Administration Manager and the Singapore Office Manager. Nana was responsible for implementing any day-to-day activities and policies that would improve the operational efficiency of the Singapore office.
Following her graduation from the William Blue College of Hospitality Management in Sydney with a Diploma in American Hospitality Management, Nana was a Director’s Personal Assistant and worked for several international chain hotels. Nana joined BCI in 2004 as an Administration Assistant.
New Zealand Team
Nana Sulina
Group Subscription Manager
Nana Sulina was appointed as the Group Subscription Manager for BCI Media Group in 2020. Since 2011, Nana was the Regional Administration Manager and the Singapore Office Manager. Nana was responsible for implementing any day-to-day activities and policies that would improve the operational efficiency of the Singapore office.
Following her graduation from the William Blue College of Hospitality Management in Sydney with a Diploma in American Hospitality Management, Nana was a Director’s Personal Assistant and worked for several international chain hotels. Nana joined BCI in 2004 as an Administration Assistant.
Sharmaine SD
Vice President, Retention and Customer Success, Asia
Sharmaine was appointed as Regional Sales Director in 2010. In this role she is responsible for managing the sales efforts, initiatives, and sales policies across all the countries and regions within BCI Asia.
Another of the company’s long-term employees, Sharmaine joined BCI Asia in 2000 as a Business Development Executive. Previously she worked with a well-established local interior design firm in a business development capacity.
Sharmaine holds a diploma from the prestigious international association, the Chartered Institute of Marketing—based in the UK, this now boasts a membership of over 40 000 professional marketers worldwide.
Sally Kheng
Head of Events & Strategic Partnerships Manager – Asia
Sally Kheng was appointed to the position of Regional Director – Cross Media Division in 2017. In her current role, she is responsible for managing sales efforts, account management, new initiatives, and successful events execution in Asia.
Sally began her career with BCI Asia in 2002. In 2010, Sally became the Regional Research Director – Asia, motivating the research teams to achieve and then exceed desired quantitative and qualitative performances.
Prior to BCI Asia, Sally worked with local developers specialising in residential project marketing. She also worked with Chesterton International, sealing several high-profile investment sales.
Sally attended the University of NSW where she gained a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in economics and marketing. She was awarded a Diploma in Building Management from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore.
Candice Lim
Editor in Chief & Business Manager
Editor in Chief and Business Manager of BCI Asia, Candice Lim leads the regional publishing and editorial department. As Editor in Chief, Candice is responsible for driving the strategic direction of BCI Asia’s print and digital publications.
Since 2007, she has been managing and producing the content of the award-winning FuturArc magazine, a quarterly trade journal advocating architecture that demonstrates social responsibility and sustainability. In 2014, Construction Plus, BCI Asia’s newest title, was launched under her leadership. She manages its day-to-day operations, guiding all print and digital content and managing circulation efforts in the region.
Before joining BCI Asia, Candice worked as a senior editor at Editions Didier Millet, at Singapore Press Holdings, and in communications and media relations at Singapore’s largest not-for-profit organisation, the National Kidney Foundation. Candice holds an honour’s degree from the National University of Singapore.
Tan Kwee Choo
Asia Quality Manager
Kwee Choo was appointed to the position of Quality Manager – Asia in 2019. She is responsible for the project research quality across Asia, always seeking to meet and exceed quality standards.
During her years with BCI, Kwee Choo has held the positions of Research Consultant and National Research Manager – Malaysia. Prior to joining BCI Asia in 1999, Kwee Choo had worked for the largest local bank for a number of years after which she joined the corporate planning division of a multi-business corporation, providing financial planning for the company.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in economics from the University of Malaya (Second Class Upper) and a diploma from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in accounting and business statistics.
Elaine Wai
Head of Sales & Customer Success – Archify Asia
Elaine Wai was appointed General Manager for Hong Kong in 2006 and is responsible for managing all business operations within the country. In her role, Elaine is in charge of achieving budgeted levels of revenue and profitability and building a workplace culture consistent with our corporate values of Boldness, Commitment and Integrity.
She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Arts on the Dean’s List with First Prize award for her final-year project. Elaine takes pride in the fact that BCI is only her second employer! Between graduating and commencing work with BCI as a Client Liaison Consultant, she worked for six months as an Operations Trainee in the telecommunications industry.
Saowapa Naowaoaj
Head of Sales and Customer Success – Thailand
Saowapa Naowaoaj was appointed General Manager for Thailand in 2018 and is responsible for all business operations within the country. She manages business development, the Account Management team, the Sales department, and the Event Sales department with a drive to achieve budgeted revenue and profitability. She is also responsible for building a workplace culture consistent with the corporate values of BCI Media Group.
Saowapa joined BCI Asia in 2013 as a Business Development Consultant. In 2017, she was promoted to National Sales Manager for Thailand, before becoming the Operations Manager. Saowapa’ s professional background includes a successful track record in sales, marketing, and operations management with various multi-national companies and within the hospitality industry.
Saowapa has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, majoring in international business, from Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok, Thailand.
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