Practical articles on BIM and ISO 19650
Lessons from real implementations, guides for public tenders and objective analysis of BIM tooling.
What is a Common Data Environment (CDE) — guide for BIM Managers
An ISO 19650 compliant CDE is not a shared folder. Here is how it should actually work, what it concretely delivers and how it differs from SharePoint or email.
CDE folder structure — how to set it up correctly (and how to customise it)
The 4 ISO 19650 states are just the start. Here is how to design the full structure across disciplines, phases and zones — and how to customise it with CDE Mode for atypical projects.
How to prepare your firm for ISO 19650 — a 5-stage roadmap
ISO 19650 adoption does not happen overnight. Here is a pragmatic roadmap for design and construction firms, with measurable results at each stage.
The 4 ISO 19650 roles explained simply — who does what and why it matters
Lead Appointing Party, Appointing Party, Lead Appointed Party, Task Team. Behind the British terminology lie clear responsibilities. Here is how they map to real projects.
ISO 19650 naming convention — explained in 5 minutes, with practical examples
The ISO 19650 naming convention has 7 mandatory segments. Here is what each one means, how to build a correct name and why automatic validation completely changes the game.
Why invest in a CDE — financial perspective for directors
The "it costs too much" objection is an optical illusion — the CDE cost shows up on an invoice, the cost of not having one shows up in your project margins. Here is how to present the decision in numbers.
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