Welcome to the buildingSMART International Newsletter for December 2019. This edition covers the announcement that the tickets are available for the International Standards Summit in Oslo, Norway. You can also read about "the curious case of the MVD"  as well as other exciting news from the industry. There is an end of year message from the Chief Executive and the whole team at buildingSMART International would like to wish you our seasonal best wishes.

End of Year Message

2019 has been a personal milestone year for me; with recruitment of our Technical Director, Léon van Berlo, I feel we now have the minimum viable core leadership team. We’ve delivered major key standards projects (Bridge, Rail with Road in its final furlong) have delivered formal Candidates...read more

Registration open for buildingSMART International Standards Summit, Oslo, Norway, 23-26 March 2020

buildingSMART International is pleased to announce the registration for the International Standards Summit in Oslo is now open. The summit  brings together the global community to develop solutions and standards. This summit is being hosted by buildingSMART Norway at the Thon Hotel, Lillestrøm. Don't miss out on an exciting program of keynotes, roundtables, working sessions and much more.

Date: 23-26 March 2020

Location: Thon Hotel, Lillestrøm, near Oslo Airport

Duration: Four days

Reasons to attend: 

• Learn how the industry is moving towards a digital future
• Network with industry experts
• Participate in the development of standards and solutions
• Learn about future trends
• Be part of the international friendship club

*we encourage early registration for those that require invitation letters.

Blog: The curious case of the MVD

In this latest buildingSMART blog, Léon van Berlo, Tecnical Director from buildingSMART International discusses the definition of what an MVD is and what ismain purpose is. This detailed blog describes the many uses and sets out a clear vision on what we might expect in the future. Read more below.

Sponsor the Oslo Summit

buildingSMART is offering a number of sponsorship levels for the upcoming Oslo International Standards Summit, 23rd - 26th March 2020.

How

• Platinum
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze

Benefits of Sponsorship

• International brand exposure
• Promotional Opportunities
• Summit App presence
• Networking with global executives
• Speaking opportunities
• Global recognition of your business
• Support to a not-for-profit industry body

Aidan Mercer, bSI, Anna Moreno, bS Italy, Mark Baldwin, bS Switzerland,

Ernesto Minnucci, Minnucci Associati

Digital & BIM Italia Conference, Bologna, Italy

The Digital & BIM Italia Conference took place in Bologna, Italy, 21-22 November with various speakers and contributors from the buildingSMART community delivering presentations and panel debates. Aidan Mercer, bSI, Mark Baldwin, bS Switzerland, Anna Moreno, bS Italy, Rasso Steinmann, bS Germany, Ernesto Minnucci, Minnucci Associati and Xenia Fiorentini, bS Italy all in attendance. Hosted by Lorenzo Nissim, bS Italy, this impressive event brought together the vibrant BIM community in Italy. Major topics included digital transformation, the development of standards, the use of IFC, Professional Certification and Rail Room project progress. You can find out more here. 

Watch the Expert Panel

The IFC Ports and Waterways team delivered an Expert Panel in December. This was open to the community and provided insight into the development of the standards. Watch it here.

Watch the Expert Panel

The IFC Tunnel team host a webinar and  Expert Panel in December. You can find out how the project is progressing and what the next milestones are here. You can watch the video here. 

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