Question 1

What are BIM standards?

Accepted Answer

BIM standards are rules and guidelines that define how BIM information should be created, named, exchanged, reviewed and delivered.
A BIM standard may include file naming rules, model structure, classification systems, parameter requirements, LOD expectations, deliverable formats and collaboration workflows.
Standards help different project teams work in a consistent way. They are especially important when contractors, subcontractors and manufacturers need to deliver BIM content into a larger project environment.

Question 2

What is ISO 19650?

Accepted Answer

ISO 19650 is an international standard series for managing information using BIM. It focuses on how project information should be organized, exchanged, recorded, versioned and managed across the lifecycle of a built asset. 
In simple terms, ISO 19650 is not just about 3D modeling. It is about information management.
For contractors and manufacturers, ISO 19650-related requirements may affect naming conventions, model status codes, information exchanges, approval workflows and final BIM deliverables.

Question 3

What is IFC in BIM? IFC stan

Accepted Answer

IFC stands for Industry Foundation Classes. It is an open data format used to exchange BIM information between different software platforms.
IFC is important because construction teams often use different tools. One team may use Revit, another may use Archicad, Tekla, Solibri, Navisworks or other BIM software. IFC helps share model information in a more open and software-neutral way.
For contractors and manufacturers, IFC can be useful when project deliverables require openBIM-compatible model exchange. buildingSMART is the main organization behind IFC and openBIM standards.

Question 4

What is openBIM?

Accepted Answer

openBIM is an approach that supports open, vendor-neutral BIM workflows. Instead of depending only on one software ecosystem, openBIM encourages the use of open standards such as IFC and related buildingSMART standards.
This makes collaboration easier between different companies, tools and disciplines.
For contractors and manufacturers, openBIM can be important when they need to deliver BIM models to clients, consultants or main contractors who use different software platforms.

Question 5

What is COBie?

Accepted Answer

COBie stands for Construction Operations Building Information Exchange. It is a structured way to deliver asset information for facility management and handover.
COBie is usually focused on information such as spaces, systems, equipment, components, product data, serial numbers, warranties and maintenance-related information.
Not every BIM project requires COBie, but when it is required, contractors and manufacturers must prepare their product and asset data carefully. COBie is especially relevant for projects where the owner needs organized information for operation and maintenance.

Standards & OpenBIM

What are BIM standards?

What is ISO 19650?

What is IFC in BIM? IFC stan

What is openBIM?

What is COBie?