The software certification program spreads the spectrum of stakeholders in the industry and provides open and neutral approval for software applications.

In 2019, buildingSMART took the first steps in IFC4 software certification. Software Certification IFC4 Reference View 1.2 Export Certification You can read the full definition here: openBIM Definition Sustainability is safeguarded by long-term interoperable data standards.

Flexibility of choice of technology creates more value to all stakeholders.

Collaboration workflows are enhanced by open and agile data formats.

Reliable data exchanges depend on independent quality benchmarks.

Open and neutral standards should be developed to facilitate interoperability.

Interoperability is key to the digital transformation in the built asset industry.

openBIM facilitates interoperability to benefit projects and assets throughout their lifecycle openBIM processes can be defined as sharable project information that supports seamless collaboration for all project participants. At its core, openBIM is a collaborative process that is vendor-neutral. OpenBIM ® extends the benefits of BIM (Building Information Modeling) by improving the accessibility, usability, management and sustainability of digital data in the built asset industry.

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