International BIM takes a big step forward

By Simon Lewis2020-06-24T06:00:00

The first BIM protocol for use with ISO 19650 provides a legal framework for those using the international standard

Another step in the development of the UK BIM framework has been taken with the publication of the Information Protocol to be used with the international standard BS EN ISO 19650-1 and -2: 2018. Until now, the only industry standard BIM protocol was the Construction Industry Council (CIC) Protocol, 2nd Edition, published in April 2018. The CIC protocol was, however, closely aligned with the standards applicable in the UK at the time of publication, in particular the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1192 series. Subsequently, ISO 10650-1 and -2 replaced the equivalent PASs and consequently there was a need for a protocol that reflects the ISO process and terminology.

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