Resources & Documentation
Guides, articles and educational materials about CDE and ISO 19650
Detailed ISO 19650 Guides (Parts 1–5)
Complete documentation for each part of the ISO 19650 international standard — from fundamental concepts to information security.
ISO 19650-1 — Concepts and Principles
The fundamental ISO 19650 framework: information management concepts, OIR/AIR/PIR/EIR requirements, key roles and the information delivery cycle throughout the lifecycle of constructed assets.
Read the guideISO 19650-2 — Delivery Phase of Assets
The complete process for the design and construction phase: pre/post-appointment activities, BEP, MIDP/TIDP, suitability codes (S1-S4), the acceptance process and delivery of the Project Information Model.
Read the guideISO 19650-3 — Operational Phase of Assets
Information management after construction completion: Asset Information Model (AIM), trigger events, operational information requirements and integration with FM/CAFM systems.
Read the guideISO 19650-4 — Information Exchange
Data exchange standards: information containers, mandatory metadata, complete ISO 19650 nomenclature, IFC/BCF/COBie formats and the automated information validation process.
Read the guideISO 19650-5 — Security-Minded Approach
The security-minded approach: information sensitivity levels (4 tiers), risk assessment, CDE security requirements, security management plan and GDPR compliance.
Read the guideWhat is a CDE according to ISO 19650?
Practical guide: the official definition of a Common Data Environment, the 4 mandatory states (WIP, Shared, Published, Archived), comparison with alternatives (folders, SharePoint, email) and the list of mandatory features for compliance.
Complete ISO 19650 Guide for Construction Companies
Detailed guide with everything you need to know about implementing ISO 19650 in your company. Includes explanations, practical examples and concrete steps to follow.
CDE Implementation Checklist
Complete step-by-step verification list for adopting a common data environment. From organizational preparation to go-live.
ISO 19650 Roles and Permissions Matrix
Complete table with access rights per role and document state. Ready to use as a reference in your projects.
BIM Execution Plan (BEP) Template
BIM Execution Plan document template. Includes sections for roles, workflow, naming convention and deliverables.
ISO 19650 Naming Convention Guide
Detailed rules and practical examples for naming documents according to the ISO 19650 standard. Includes a table with discipline codes, document type and examples.
CDE Folder Structure according to ISO 19650
Complete guide for structuring folders in a CDE: separation by state (WIP, Shared, Published, Archived), permissions per directory, best practices and concrete examples.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about CDE
Answers to the most common questions about Common Data Environment, ISO 19650, BIM and implementation.
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