Welcome to the May 2024 edition of the buildingSMART International newsletter! We're delighted to bring you the latest updates from the community. Learn how buildingSMART International is advancing openBIM with Strategic Projects, and why industry-wide engagement is crucial.
The deadline for submissions to the 2024 openBIM Awards Program is quickly approaching. Don't miss out – be sure to submit your entries before the end of May. Additionally, we're excited to share recordings from the recent Summit held in Valencia.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Asia Summit in Hong Kong this June. Secure your spot to attend in person for an enriching experience.
Looking ahead, we're gearing up for the next International Summit in Marrakesh. Sponsorship opportunities are available now, and be sure to save the date.
In addition to these exciting events, we're thrilled to announce a series of webinars within our community, along with the release of a new white paper in collaboration with the OGC and other key stakeholders.
Accelerating openBIM with Strategic Projects
Read this article to find out why there is a growing demand for openBIM and its role in ensuring data interoperability within the built environment. Learn about Strategic Projects and why industry engagement is vital.
openBIM Awards 2024 - Submission Deadline 31st May
The submission deadline for the openBIM Awards 2024 is the end of this month, 31st May. Don't leave it until the last minute, start your submission today!
As the standards body driving the digital transformation in the built environment, bSI invites participants from around the world to showcase their outstanding achievements in leveraging openBIM methodologies. Finalists of this year's program will be invited to present at the International Standards Summit in Marrakesh, Morocco, between 1-3 October 2024.
Also be sure to mark Thursday 3rd October in your diary for the openBIM Awards Ceremony, when this year's winners will be crowned.
The next buildingSMART International Summit will take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 1-3 October 2024.
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available for all budgets, which include speaking opportunities, on-site booths, tickets to the event, and branding throughout.
To learn more about why you should sponsor the Summit, and the different packages on offer, view or download the PDF below.
On Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th June, buildingSMART Hong Kong, China will host a 2-day summit.
Gradually and steadily, Governments, regulatory bodies, and clients recognize the need to embrace openBIM, to ensure seamless information exchange throughout the entire value chain. Cognizant of such need, this 2-day buildingSMART International – Asia Summit 2024 will explore ways in which openBIM and BIM X GIS can augment the efficiency of designing, constructing, and operating built assets, facilitating practitioners to meet regulatory objectives and sustainability goals.
Join us for a 2-day summit where a multitude of world-class leaders, overseas, mainland, and local experts, along with government officials from diverse economies, will gather to share their invaluable insights and experiences!
White Paper: Enabling information continuity across BIM-GIS domains: A bSI and OGC strategic roadmap
This strategic roadmap is a work product of a joint working group of buildingSMART International (bSI) and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). It is the latest attempt in a decade-long effort by these organizations to bridge the gap between building information modeling (BIM) and geographic information systems (GIS) to leverage open data standards and foster continuity of information across any business domain (e.g., environment, transportation, infrastructure, buildings) where both BIM and GIS data are needed for informed decision-making.
The roadmap seeks to tap into the membership, activities, and reach of both organizations while at the same time aligning with other similar efforts within the larger industry to enhance infrastructure lifecycle management and support sustainable development.
Autodesk, Inc. has announced an interoperability agreement with the Nemetschek Group to improve open collaboration and efficiencies for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) and media and entertainment (M&E) industries. The agreement will enhance existing interoperability between the two companies' industry cloud and desktop products and improve the fluent exchange of information across solutions.
This interoperability agreement demonstrates an ongoing commitment to integration and open industry standards, such as openBIM, which extends the benefits of Building Information Modeling (BIM) by improving the accessibility, usability, management and sustainability of digital data in the built asset industry.
"Supporting openBIM, interoperability, and open industry standards is deeply rooted in the Nemetschek Group's DNA," said Marc Nézet, Chief Strategy Officer of the Nemetschek Group. "Our interoperability agreement with Autodesk is a historic move to give customers the ability to work in any project environment and with any software ecosystem, ultimately resulting in a better built world."
Don’t mind the gap - GIS & openBIM roundtable – Recap from Valencia
Thursday 23rd May, 8 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. CEST
The convergence of GIS and openBIM has the potential to transform the AEC industry, enabling seamless data sharing and improved collaboration. In this webinar, experts will explore a range of workflows highlighting the unique capabilities of GIS in providing valuable context allowing AEC professionals to make informed decisions based on spatial information, enhancing project planning and execution.
Speakers: Erik Poirier (ÉTS Canada), Jag Mallela (WSP), Marc Goldman (Esri)
Announcing the buildingSMART Regulatory Information Requirements
Thursday 30th May, 1:30 p.m. CEST
Join us to review the outcomes of this two-year project to discover the common requirements around objects and properties to support fire, accessibility, and environmental regulation.
Speakers: Tomi Henttinen, CIO at Gravicon OY and Nicholas Nisbet, Director at AEC3 Ltd and Vice-Chair of buildingSMART UK&I.
Join us for a webinar hosted by buildingSMART International, demonstrating the transformative effects of openBIM on construction project management. Learn how JaJo utilize openBIM to streamline workflows, enhance interoperability, and increase efficiency across projects, using Solibri and Catenda.
Speakers: Bart Bol (Solibri), Håvard Brekke Bell (Catenda), Daan Arts (JaJo)
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