buildingSMART Finland is an collaboration network for open data modelling.
We promote a comprehensive change in practices that benefit all operators working in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction and operation (AECO) .
Standardisation for built environment – together
Implementing standardisation collectively also makes sense from a sustainability perspective. Sustainability and eco-friendliness are significant factors influencing discussions on development and economic growth both in Finland and globally. The AECO industry is at the core of the sustainability transformation, and the sector needs to change its operational methods based on sustainable development principles. The standardisation program for Building Information Modeling enables efficiency in sustainable development without compromising on economy.
What do we mean when we talk about information modeling?
We often discuss
information models and the standardisation of information modelling and BIM. But
what do we mean by these terms? The concepts are broad, and the same term is
used to refer to very different things.
buildingSMART Finland desribes an information model in the built environment as:
- The physical objects and characteristics of the built and buildable environment.
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The information that
transfers throughout its lifecycle, from planning to construction and
maintenance of the finished product.
An information model
maintains and moves the data content of physical objects, enabling specific
data to be extracted from vast information for particular purposes. The
information model is a formal definition of data – it outlines the information
and the relationships between them.
Information modelling refers to the representation of objects in the built environment using computer applications, describing object data, and transferring information in a format interpretable by computer applications. .
In the standardisation of
information modelling, the content is transformed into a regular and
machine-readable format. Standardisation creates practices that genuinely
enable workflow based on information models.
In the standardisation of
information modelling, the following activities are undertaken:
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National information
modelling requirements are established, defining how information models are
used throughout the lifecycle of the built environment.
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Definition of data
content: determining what information is moved within the built environment.
