buildingSMART Data DictionaryStrategic Overview

March 2016

Richard Petrie, Chief ExecutivebuildingSMART International

ContentClient Problem

buildingSMART Data Dictionary• The Opportunity• Common Object Platform

Conclusion

How to manage product data information consistently?Client Problem

Enable a single method of providing digital product information

Open, non-proprietary information

Agreed, documented transparent product data templates

Consistent flow of information from manufacturers through the whole life cycle

Consistent plain language dictionary for product parameters

Product parameters exchanged through open standards based on IFC

An independent accreditation method

Problem Statement

What is the grand vision, what can it do?The Opportunity

EntranceWidth

Türbreite LargeurdelaPorte

Common Object Librarythe Strategy Element Unique # English Deutsch Français

IFD#1234 EntranceWidth

Türbreite LargeurdelaPorte

Unique #1234

Concept by: Professor Rasso Steinmann, IABI

Common Object LibraryBuilding the Library Element Unique # English Deutsch Français

IFD#1234 EntranceWidth

Türbreite LargeurdelaPorte

Unique #1236

Unique #1235

Unique #1234

IFD#1235 ……. ……. …….

IFD#1236 ……. ……. ……..

Element Unique # English Deutsch Français

IFD#1234 EntranceWidth

Türbreite LargeurdelaPorte

IFD#1235 ……. ……. …….

IFD#1236 ……. ……. ……..

ObjectDatabase

Common Object Libraryto the Cloud

ObjectDatabase

Common Object LibraryDoor Factory

Door Factory

Door1

Door2

Door3

Common Object LibraryObject Data to Door Factory

Door Factory

ObjectDatabase

Door1

Door2

Door3

Door Factory

ObjectDatabase

Door Unique # M Unique # M1 IFD #1234 0.9 IFD #1235 ..

3 IFD #1234 1.1 IFD #1235 ..

2 IFD #1234 1.0 IFD #1235 ..

Door1

Door2

Door3

Common Object LibraryMerge Object Data into Product Data

ProductDatabase

Door1

Door2

Door3

Door Factory

ObjectDatabase

Door Unique # M Unique # M1 IFD #1234 0.9 IFD #1235 ..

3 IFD #1234 1.1 IFD #1235 ..

2 IFD #1234 1.0 IFD #1235 ..

Common Object LibraryProduct Database to Cloud

ArchitectCAD-BIM Program

ProductDatabase

Common Object LibraryArchitect Needs a Door

Entrance Width:IFD#1234 = 1.0M

ObjectDatabase

Architect : I need EntranceWidth 1.0M

1.0M

Search doors:IFD#1234 = 1M

ProductDatabase

Common Object LibraryArchitect BIM Program Search

ArchitectCAD-BIM Program

1.0M

ObjectDatabase

Architect : I need EntranceWidth 1.0M

Architect : Who makes 1.0MDoors?

Common Object LibrarySuccessful Search!

ArchitectCAD-BIM Program

1.0MWe make great doorswith IFD #1234 = 1M

ObjectDatabase

Architect : I need EntranceWidth 1.0M

Architect : Who makes 1.0MDoors?

ProductDatabase

Common Object LibrarySummary

ObjectDatabase

ProductDatabase

Agreement on Common Terms

Multilingual Translations

Assigning each property a unique #

Concept by: Professor Rasso Steinmann, IABI

Helping to find Building Products

Helping to sell Building Products

How does the Concept work in practice?Common Object Platform

Open Exchange Layer

Common Object Platform

Platform Rules and Tools

Object LibraryObject LibraryObject LibraryObject Makers Object Users

Common Object PlatformConcept

buildingSMART Others

Common Object Platform

Open Exchange Layer

Platform Rules and Tools

IFC IFD bSDD

Common Object PlatformDevelopment

Object LibraryObject LibraryObject Library

Industry Foundation Classes

Purpose: Supports Open Data ExchangeStatus: Created and Ready

International Framework for Dictionaries

Purpose: ISO Standard for the mapping of termsStatus: Created and Ready

buildingSMART Data Dictionary

Purpose: IFD Mapping ToolStatus: Created (on Google Infrastructure)Feature: Interface with other standards such as PLCSFeature: Supports classification system of choice

Application Protocol Interface

Purpose: Link objects to Open Exchange LayerStatus: Created and ReadySecurity: Access management, future needs TBA

Object Makers Object Users

Common Object Platform

Open Exchange Layer

Platform Rules and Tools

IFC IFD bSDD

Host Context

Property SetMgt Tool

QualityTesting

Open Multilingual Connectivity

Common Object PlatformDevelopment

Object LibraryObject LibraryObject Library

Host Platform Context

Purpose: Library Host RulesStatus: TBD

Property Set Management Tool

Purpose: Create Product Data Template ToolRule set: In progressStatus: TBD

Testing and Quality Assurance

Purpose: Assure Consistent QualityStatus: Propose Adoption of French PPBIM

Quality Management System

Open Multilingual Connectivity

Purpose: Open Connectivity in many languagesStatus: Available

Object Makers Object Users

Object Makers Object UsersGovernmentManufacturersIndustry Groups

OwnersOperatorsAEC Industry

Common Object PlatformFrench Example

Common Object Platform

Open Exchange Layer

Platform Rules and Tools

IFC IFD bSDD

Host Context

Property SetMgt Tool

QualityTesting

Open Multilingual Connectivity

Object LibraryObject LibraryObject Library

French Object Library

Context Capability

Purpose: Enable different users groups to create purposeful and sharable data sets

Status: available

Common Object Platform

French Object Library

GovernmentManufacturersIndustry Groups

OwnersOperatorsAEC Industry

Open Exchange Layer

Platform Rules and Tools

IFC IFD bSDD

Host Context

Property SetMgt Tool

QualityTesting

Open Multilingual Connectivity

Product Data

Templates

Software Vendor

Adoption

Common Object

PropertySets

EmployerInformationRequired

Employer Information Required

Purpose: BIM Client Specification

Status: for future / TDB

Product Data Templates

Purpose: Enable consistent product information flows

Status: e.g. TDB AIMCC in France

Common Object Property Sets

Purpose: Enable AEC workflows

Status: for French determination

Vendor Adoption

Purpose: Enable Users Full Access to Object Library

Status: For future

Common Object PlatformFrench Example

Common Object Platform

French Object Library

GovernmentManufacturersIndustry Groups

OwnersOperatorsAEC Industry

Open Exchange Layer

Platform Rules and Tools

IFC IFD bSDD

Host Context

Property SetMgt Tool

QualityTesting

Open Multilingual Connectivity

Common Object PlatformWorkflow Support

Product Data

Templates

SoftwareVendor

Adoption

Common Object

PropertySets

EmployerInformationRequired

Digital Plan of Works

Purpose: Policy to digitize building & infrastructure Industry

Status: for Future

Design & Specification

Facility & Asset Management Activities

Tendering and order fulfilment- Product needs definition- Product sourcing etc.

BIM Data Fulfillment - Design to construction- As Built handover to client

Common Object Platform

French Object Library

GovernmentManufacturersIndustry Groups

OwnersOperatorsAEC Industry

Open Exchange Layer

Platform Rules and Tools

IFC IFD bSDD

Host Context

Property SetMgt Tool

QualityTesting

Open Multilingual Connectivity

Common Object PlatformValue Add Services

Product Data

Templates

SoftwareVendor

Adoption

Common Object

PropertySets

EmployerInformationRequired

Digital Common Object Property Sets

Purpose: Support open BIM operations

Status: TBD

Digital Information Service ProvidersExample: CoBuilder

Purpose: Comply with French, EU, CE Standards in Product Information Requirements

Status: Ready

Digital Information Service ProvidersExample: Product Manufactures

Purpose: Product Catalogues and value added services

Status: For Future

Common Object Platform

French Object Library

GovernmentManufacturersIndustry Groups

OwnersOperatorsAEC Industry

Open Exchange Layer

Platform Rules and Tools

IFC IFD bSDD

Host Context

Property SetMgt Tool

QualityTesting

Open Multilingual Connectivity

Common Object PlatformFull Service Proposition

Product Data

Templates

SoftwareVendor

Adoption

Common Object

PropertySets

EmployerInformationRequired

Conclusion

Solution SummaryOpen, non-proprietary information

Agreed, documented product data templates

Consistent workflow information

Consistent plain language dictionary

Product parameters exchanged through openstandards based on IFC

An independent accreditation method

Enable a single method of providing product informationOpen exchange standards

Industry Association managed library contexts

Enable construction workflows usingbuildingSMART Common Object Service

buildingSMART Common Object Service

bSDD based on open standards

buildingSMART Compliance Program

Services Clients End Users CommercialCommon Objects Service Owners

Government BIM Initiatives

Owners

Facility Managers

AEC Industry

Free to usePay to modifyIPR protected via license

Common Objects Service Product ManufacturersSoftware Companies

License fee

Data Aggregation Support Information Publishersi.e.: CoBuilders, etc.

License fee

Online Dictionary Hosting OwnersGovernment BIM InitiativesProduct ManufacturersSoftware Companies

Free to usePay to modifyIPR protected via license

Service Propositions

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Richard Petrie, Chief Executive

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