buildingSMART International Newsletter September 2025
Welcome to the buildingSMART International newsletter for September 2025. This edition is a Berlin Summit special as we share some information about the upcoming International Summit in Berlin, Germany, between the 22nd and 24th of September 2025. We are pleased to introduce our sponsors, who you will see at the event, and let you know that the agenda is live. Tickets are still on sale, so register to secure your place today! Spaces are filling up fast!
The foundations of buildingSMART are rooted in collaboration, open standards, and industry-aligned services. In an ever-evolving landscape, the work of the buildingSMART community is vital to supporting a sector that demands open, neutral, and reliable workflows. That’s why we believe: we are better together.
Tue 23rd September
openBIM Awards Finalists
Discover inspiring projects and teams showcasing outstanding use of openBIM standards and services across every stage of the project lifecycle, as they compete to win a prestigious buildingSMART Award!
Wed 24th September
IDS Bingo!
Join this workshop where participants will test different software tools that support IDS, gaining experience with the standard, and learning why it is such an important part of openBIM Workflows. Bring your own laptop and your favourite IDS tools!
Tue 23rd - Wed 24th September
Domain Sessions
Join us to explore the latest projects and activities from the buildingSMART International Domains including: Airport, Building, Construction, Electrical, Infrastructure, Product, Maritime, Railway, and Regulatory Domains.