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If you work in construction, you already know that Building Information Modelling (BIM) has changed how projects get designed, built, and handed over. But BIM is only as effective as the processes behind it. That's where ISO 19650 comes in; it's the international standard that tells you how to manage all that project information properly. And right now, it's getting a significant overhaul.
The construction industry moves fast. Digital tools are evolving, project teams are more distributed than ever, and buildings are expected to perform well for decades after handover. The current ISO 19650 framework, while solid, was built for a slightly different era. So it's no surprise that experts across the industry are pushing for changes, and the proposals on the table are worth paying close attention to.
What Is ISO 19650 in BIM?
ISO 19650 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In plain terms, it lays out a clear method for managing the information created during the design, construction, and operation of a building, all within a BIM environment.
Think of it as the rulebook that keeps everyone on a project, architects, contractors, engineers, and clients on the same page about how information gets created, checked, shared, and stored. Without something like this, every firm would do things its own way, and handovers would be a mess.
The standard is structured into two main parts:
• Part 1: Concepts and Principles: The overarching framework for information management
• Part 2: Delivery Phase: Practical guidance specifically for design and construction
There are also additional parts covering security, the operational phase, and asset management, which together make ISO 19650 relevant at every stage of a building's life, not just while it's being built.
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