Welcome to the August edition of the buildingSMART International newsletter! We're delighted to bring you the latest updates from the community.
This month, we have an exciting lineup of news and events, including a spotlight on the upcoming International Summit in Marrakesh, the launch of the new BIM Collaboration Format and IFC Validation Service webpages, the publication of the European openBIM® Manifesto, a second opportunity to join a webinar on IDS in Practice and a Call for Participation from the Product Domain. Additionally, we are delighted to announce the formation of the buildingSMART Saudi Arabia Chapter.
openBIM Awards 2024
Finalists Announced
The finalists in the openBIM Awards 2024 have been announced!
This year marks 10 years since the launch of the openBIM Awards program and will see 22 projects compete for the chance to win a prestigious openBIM Award. See the full list of finalists below.
Due to popular demand we will be another opportunity to join us for the IDS in Practice webinar, where you will learn about IDS and how it was developed, what software tools are available, how it works with the bSDD, how it enhances IFC, the role it plays in the openBIM workflow, and simple steps to create your own!
Speaker: Léon van Berlo, Technical Director of buildingSMART International (bSI)
Please note, this webinar will be recorded and made available after the event.
Don't forget to register for the buildingSMART International Summit which will take place in Marrakesh, Morocco from 1-3 October 2024.
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available for all budgets, which include speaking opportunities, on-site booths, tickets to the event, and branding throughout.
To learn more about why you should sponsor the Summit, and the different packages on offer, view or download the PDF below.
Explore the new BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) webpage to learn about the open standard developed by buildingSMART International to facilitate efficient issue management and coordination on BIM projects.
Explore the new IFC Validation Service webpage to learn about this free, online platform provided by buildingSMART International for checking the conformity of IFC files against the IFC standard.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joins buildingSMART International
as a Chapter-In-Formation
buildingSMART International is delighted to announce that buildingSMART Saudi Arabia is now a Chapter-in-Formation, demonstrating total commitment and support to openBIM and the development of a network for industry collaboration.
Publication of the European openBIM® Forum (EOF) Manifesto
buildingSMART International European openBIM® Forum and the EUBIM Taskgroup outlines the importance of adopting openBIM standards to enhance digitalization and sustainability in the construction industry. It advocates for the use of open, non-proprietary standards for data exchange to improve interoperability, efficiency, and collaboration across Europe. The manifesto supports initiatives to standardize BIM practices, promote the use of digital twins, and advance environmental goals, aiming to influence European policies and public procurement to mandate openBIM standards for better industry-wide integration and innovation.
Product Domain Call for Participation: "Information LifeCyle Management"
buildingSMART International's Product Domain proposes a project to develop a comprehensive process map to analyze information lifecycles within specific processes and use cases. This project aims to enhance transparency and efficiency beyond the traditional "design and build" phases by providing greater visibility into product lifecycles.
Membership of bSI is a great way to get active in buildingSMART. A wide range of benefits includes active participation in Domains, webinars, voting, and much more!
Interested in helping to develop open solutions and standards for the built asset industry?
A number of community proposals are out for vote and can be accessed via the 'Standards Committee Consultation' page, which takes information directly from the projects. Follow the link below to learn more.
There is a variety of votes currently out there in the community with access done via the open and live website that takes information directly from the projects. You can learn more by clicking the link below.
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